OBJECTIVE:To analyze the serum metabolic targets of the"Zhibian(BL54)through Shuidao(ST28)"acupuncture technique in cyclophosphamide(CTX)-induced premature ovarian insufficiency(POI)model rats and to elucida...OBJECTIVE:To analyze the serum metabolic targets of the"Zhibian(BL54)through Shuidao(ST28)"acupuncture technique in cyclophosphamide(CTX)-induced premature ovarian insufficiency(POI)model rats and to elucidate the potential molecular mechanism of acupuncture in improving POI.METHODS:We used an intraperitoneal injection of CTX to establish the POI rat model(POI group)and compared serum hormone levels and ovarian histopathological changes to evaluate the effect of the Zhibian(BL54)through Shuidao(ST28)technique(ZS+POI group)on ovarian function.Then,nontargeted metabolomics was performed using rat serum by ultra-performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry(UPLC-Q-TOF/MS).RESULTS:After acupuncture intervention,the serum hormone levels and ovarian pathological morphology of POI rats were effectively improved.Moreover,UPLC-Q-TOF/MS results showed that the ZS+POI group showed a significant reversal of the levels of 6 differential metabolites.Among them,the levels of four serum metabolic markers,divanillyltetrahydrofuran ferulate,trans-ferulic acid,tryptamine,and neuraminic acid,increased significantly.Further analysis of biological effects showed that all metabolites were involved in the regulation of reproductive hormone levels and antioxidant and antiapoptotic effects.CONCLUSIONS:The"Zhibian(BL54)through Shuidao(ST28)"acupuncture method may improve the ovarian function of POI rats by regulating serum metabolite markers to exert antioxidant and antiapoptotic effects,which provides a theoretical basis for the clinical application of acupuncture in the treatment of POI.展开更多
The Needling Technique
The patient is asked to lie in a lateral or prone position. A No. 28 filiform needle of 3 cun is inserted perpendicularly into the point Zhibian (BL 54), with the direction of the needle tip va...The Needling Technique
The patient is asked to lie in a lateral or prone position. A No. 28 filiform needle of 3 cun is inserted perpendicularly into the point Zhibian (BL 54), with the direction of the needle tip varying according to the different conditions of the diseases. The needle can be directed in three directions, the first along the sciatic nerve; the second pointing to the genitals; and the third pointing to the anus. The reinforcing,reducing, or even needling manipulation can be used,and the needling depth can be deep or superficial.The needling can also be applied in combination with the warm-needle, cupping, and point-injection.展开更多
In the present study, the authors put forward that Zhibian(BL 54) and Sanyin-jiao(SP 6) are the effective acupoints for treatment of chronic prostatitis and possess an unique cura-tive effect in treatment of this dise...In the present study, the authors put forward that Zhibian(BL 54) and Sanyin-jiao(SP 6) are the effective acupoints for treatment of chronic prostatitis and possess an unique cura-tive effect in treatment of this disease with the type of deficiency of both the spleen and the kidney. Atotal effective rate was 92% in group of 1OO cases treated with acupuncture and comparison betweenpre- and post-treatment in examinations of prostatic fluid and other 6 items showed, significantly bet-ter than that of oral compound Sinohan(P【0. 01 ).展开更多
基金the Research Grant from the Natural Science Research Program of Shanxi Province:Based on Ultra-Performance Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry,the effect of"Zhibian(BL54)through Shuidao(ST28)"Needle Method on Ovarian Metabolism and Apoptosis Pathways in rats with Premature Ovarian Insufficiency was Discussed(No.2022030211216)。
文摘OBJECTIVE:To analyze the serum metabolic targets of the"Zhibian(BL54)through Shuidao(ST28)"acupuncture technique in cyclophosphamide(CTX)-induced premature ovarian insufficiency(POI)model rats and to elucidate the potential molecular mechanism of acupuncture in improving POI.METHODS:We used an intraperitoneal injection of CTX to establish the POI rat model(POI group)and compared serum hormone levels and ovarian histopathological changes to evaluate the effect of the Zhibian(BL54)through Shuidao(ST28)technique(ZS+POI group)on ovarian function.Then,nontargeted metabolomics was performed using rat serum by ultra-performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry(UPLC-Q-TOF/MS).RESULTS:After acupuncture intervention,the serum hormone levels and ovarian pathological morphology of POI rats were effectively improved.Moreover,UPLC-Q-TOF/MS results showed that the ZS+POI group showed a significant reversal of the levels of 6 differential metabolites.Among them,the levels of four serum metabolic markers,divanillyltetrahydrofuran ferulate,trans-ferulic acid,tryptamine,and neuraminic acid,increased significantly.Further analysis of biological effects showed that all metabolites were involved in the regulation of reproductive hormone levels and antioxidant and antiapoptotic effects.CONCLUSIONS:The"Zhibian(BL54)through Shuidao(ST28)"acupuncture method may improve the ovarian function of POI rats by regulating serum metabolite markers to exert antioxidant and antiapoptotic effects,which provides a theoretical basis for the clinical application of acupuncture in the treatment of POI.
文摘The Needling Technique
The patient is asked to lie in a lateral or prone position. A No. 28 filiform needle of 3 cun is inserted perpendicularly into the point Zhibian (BL 54), with the direction of the needle tip varying according to the different conditions of the diseases. The needle can be directed in three directions, the first along the sciatic nerve; the second pointing to the genitals; and the third pointing to the anus. The reinforcing,reducing, or even needling manipulation can be used,and the needling depth can be deep or superficial.The needling can also be applied in combination with the warm-needle, cupping, and point-injection.
文摘In the present study, the authors put forward that Zhibian(BL 54) and Sanyin-jiao(SP 6) are the effective acupoints for treatment of chronic prostatitis and possess an unique cura-tive effect in treatment of this disease with the type of deficiency of both the spleen and the kidney. Atotal effective rate was 92% in group of 1OO cases treated with acupuncture and comparison betweenpre- and post-treatment in examinations of prostatic fluid and other 6 items showed, significantly bet-ter than that of oral compound Sinohan(P【0. 01 ).
