Research progress of acupuncture and moxibustion on axon guidance cues
10.13702/j.1000-0607.200045
- Author:
Yang-Yang SONG
1
Author Information
1. School of Acupuncture and Tuina, School of Regimen and Rehabilitation, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Acupuncture and moxibustion;
Axon guidance cues;
Review
- From:
Acupuncture Research
2020;45(11):941-944
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Axon guidance cues includes Slit, Semaphorin, Ephrin and Netrin. They have the function of regulating the regeneration of axons and guiding the regenerated axons to the correct target. They can affect the nervous system, cardiovascular system, and participate in the proliferation and migration of tumor cells. The current research on the influence of acupuncture and moxibustion(mainly focusing on electroacupuncture) on axon guidance cues is limited to animal experiments. Electroacupuncture can treat diseases dominated by the nervous system by regulating the expression of axon guidance cues. This review summarizes the research progress of acupuncture and moxibustion on regulating axonal guidance cues, is hoped to provide references for the mechanism of acupuncture and moxibustion in treating nervous system disease and ideas for acupuncture treatment of diseases related to axon guidance cues.
