Post-effect of acupuncture on brain functional connectivity
10.3321/j.issn:1003-3289.2009.12.011
- VernacularTitle:MRI观察针灸后效应对脑功能连接的影响
- Author:
Bo LIU
;
Xian LIU
;
Yu LONG
;
Jun CHEN
;
Zhiguang CHEN
;
Xiaojing SHANG
;
Weizhao MO
;
Xiaofan LI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Acupuncture;
Brian;
Magnetic resonance imaging
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology
2009;25(12):2186-2189
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To explore post-effect of acupuncturing ST36 (Zusanli) on brain functional connectivity. Methods Twelve healthy volunteers participated in this experiment. The fMRI data taken before and 25 minutes after removed acupuncturing stimulation were analyzed, while posterior cingulated cortex were chosen as seed points. Results At 25 minutes after removed acupuncturing stimulation, new increased functional connectivity were found in the left paracentral lobule, right superior parietal lobule and right postcentral gyrus. After acupuncture, there was intensity functional connectivity greater than in primary brain regions. Conclusion Post-effect of acupuncture can increase functional connectivity in healthy volunteer's brain.
