Acupoint,as the special body surface part where the qi of zang-fu and meridians infuses, arouses the effect of acupuncture and moxibustion. Through the exploration for the origin and the evolution of acupoint, and the integration of the related data about acupuncture-moxibustion theory and modern research, it is believed that acupoint is not fixed and it may be in a state of dynamic change. Also, it is bound up with body function. Acupoint is relatively static and the location is immobile while the body is in normal physiological status. When the body is under pathological condition,however, it is activated and the position is correspondingly changed.
Acupuncture Points ; Acupuncture Therapy ; Humans ; Meridians

Objective To assess the safety and efficacy of danhong injection combined with edaravone for acute cerebral infarction ( ACI) . Methods To search CBM、CNKI、VIP、WF、MEDLINE for randomized controlled trials ( RCTs) of related articles from inception to November 2014.After assessed the quality of studies included,RevMan5.2 software was used to analyze data. Results 23 studies,were included and 2 001 patients were involved.The results showed that the effective rate of danhong injection combined with edaravone for ACI was better than that of control group with statistical significance [ RR=1.23, 95%CI (1.17,1.29), P<0.000 01].Meta-analysis on the improvement of neurological deficit and activities of daily living also showed a better effectiveness of experimental group than control group with statistical significance [MD=-3.09,95%CI(-3.68,-2.50),P<0.000 01];[MD=15.15,95%CI(12.69,17.62), P<0.000 01].But the result showed no statistical significance in safety evaluation of two groups [RR=1.88,95%CI(0.76,4.63),P=0.17]. Conclusion Although the results support the conclusion that danhong injection with edaravone is safe and superior to either danhong injection or edaravone or conventional treatment, further large sample and high quality randomized controlled trials should be carried out.

[Objective] To observe the reversal action of acupuncture on experimental rats with insulin resistance. [Methods] Twenty-four rats were randomized into normal group, control group and treatment group. Each group had 8 rats. Rat models with insulin resistance were induced by feeding of high-carbonhydrate forage. Fasting blood-glucose (FBG) and plasma insulin (PI) levels and insulin sensitivity index ( ISI) were examined after acupuncture of Neiguan ( PC6 ) , Zusanli ( ST36) , Sanyinjiao (SP6) and Shenshu (BL23). [Results] FBG and PI levels were increased and ISI decreased in model group as compared with those in normal group ( P

0.05).Conclusion Acupuncture has an effect on I/O curve amplitude of EPSP and PS,and on LTP induction of PS of dentate gyrus(DG) in rats after cerebral ischemia.However,the difference of effect of acupuncture at different doses on LTP induction is insignificant.

Objective To observe the intervention with electroacupuncture(EA) through regulating protein kinase(MAPK/ERK) pathway for cerebral ischemia rats.Methods SD rats were randomized into pseudo-operation group,model group and EA group.And the three groups were divided into 2-hour,one-day and 3-day subgroups according to the observation time.Focal cerebral ischemia(FCI) rat models were established by middle cerebral artery occlusion(MCAO) with heat-coagulation method.EA group received EA on Baihui(GV20) and Dazhui(GV14),qd,for 2 hours,one day and 3 days respectively.The learning and memory abilities of the rats in Y maze test and their neuroethological score were observed.Immunohistochemical method was used to observe the expression of phosphorylated extracellular signal-regulated kinase(p-ERK) after ischemia in CA1 area and CA3 area.Results In the model group,the neuroethological score was markedly increased,time for arriving the safe area in Y maze was prolonged(P

[Objective] To study the effect of electroacupuncture on NO, NOS and ET - 1 levels in rats with focal cerebral ischemia (FCI). [Methods] Rat models with FCI were established by occlusion of unilateral middle cerebral artery. Twenty - two rats were allocated to three groups: Group A (mimic operation group), Group B (model group) and Group C (model rats treated with electroacupuncture). NO, NOS and ET - 1 levels in brain homogenate were measured by spectrophotometry and radioimmunoassay method respectively. [Results] Sixty minutes after modeling, NO, NOS and ET- 1 levels were increased and then decreased 10 minutes after acupuncturing Baihui (GV20) and Dazhui (GV14). [Conclusion] Electroacupuncture of Baihui (GV20) and Dazhui (GV14) can protect neuron from ischemic injury by decreasing the levels of NO and ET - 1 and inhibiting the activity of NOS.

【Objective】To observe the regulation of acupuncture on experimental insulin resistance in rats and to investigate the influence of diet during the acupuncturing.【Methods】Forty rats were equally randomized into blank group,model 1 group,model 2 group,acupuncture 1 group and acupuncture 2 group.Rat models with insulin resistance were induced by feeding forage of high fat,sugar and salt.After the models were induced successfully,blank group was still fed with normal forage,model 1 group still with forage of high fat,sugar and salt,model 2 group with normal forage instead,acupuncture 1 group still with forage of high fat,sugar and salt for 2 weeks and acupuncture 2 group with normal forage instead.Meanwhile,acupuncture 1 and 2 groups received acupuncture once a day.The changes of fasting plasma glucose(FPG),plasma insulin(INS),insulin sensitivity index(ISI),serum Cpeptide(C-P) and the ratio of INS and C-P were observed after treatment.【Results】FPG,INS,C-P and INS/C-P were increased and ISI decreased in model 1 group as compared with the blank group(P

Objective To observe the intervention of acupuncture on guinea pig models of allergic reaction type Ⅳ.Methods Thirty-six albino guinea pigs were randomized into blank control group,model group,and acupuncture group.The guinea pig models of allergic reaction type Ⅳ were established by external application of dinitrochlorobenzene.The acupuncture group received acupuncture on acupoints of Quchi and Xuehai for 10 days.After treatment,the auricular thickness and weight,the number of intradermal inflammatory cells,and the auricular pathological changes in guinea pigs were observed.Results In the model group,the auricular thickness and weight were increased,and the number of intradermal monocytes,lymphocytes,neutrophils,and fibrocytes was also increased(P0.05),and the pathological changes of chronic eczema were relieved.Conclusion Acupuncture exerts an intervention on allergic reaction type Ⅳ.

【Objective】 To observe the effect of electroacupuncture(EA) onlearning and memoryin vascular dementia (VD) rats andto explore its possible therapeutic mechanism.【Methods】Fifty specific pathogenfree(SPF) adult rats were randomizedintofour groups.Except the 8 rats in the pseudo-operation group(group A),the other 42 rats were induced cerebral ischemia by four-vessel occlusion method.Then the model rats were randomized into model group (group B),EAgroup(group C) and nimotop group(group D).Groups Aand B were fed with the same forage and received no medication.Group Creceived EAonthe acupoints of Baihui,Geshu,Pishu and Shenshu,and EAwas set in continuous wave with the frequency being 150Hz,once per day and lasting 15 consecutive days.Group Dreceived nimotop 12mg/kg,qd,for 15 consecutive days.After 15-day treatment,the learning and memory abilities of the rats were observed by Morris water test,the plasma carbon monoxide(CO) level was detected by double-wavelength spectrophotometer,and brain nitric oxide(NO) content was examined byspectrophotometry-colorimetry.【Results】The model rats had obvious disorders of learningand memory,their escapelatency was prolonged,thetimes swimmingacross the platforminthe original quadrant did not differ fromthose inthe other three quadrants,and plasma COand cerebral NOlevels were obviouslyincreased.In EAgroup,escapelatency was shortened,thetimes swimmingacrossthe platform inthe original quadrant were more thanthose inthe other three quadrants,and plasma COand cerebral NOlevels were obviously decreased(P

[Objective] To observe the protective effect of acupuncture on ischemic cerebral damage. [Methods] SD rats were randomized into 2-week sham-operation (2W-SO) group (n=6) , 5-week sham-operation (5W-SO) group (n =6) , 2-week cerebral-ischemia (2W-CI) group (n-6) , 5-week cerebral-ischemia (5W-CI) group ( n = 6), 2W-CI + electroacupuncture (EA) group (n=6) and 5W-CI + EA group (n=6) . Except the sham-operation groups, cerebral ischemia was induced by heat-occlusion of middle cerebral artery in other groups. Changes of nerve growth factor (NGF) expression were monitored in ischemic cortex of rats with 2-week and 5-week ischemia by immunohistochemical method, and the effect of electroacupuncture (EA) was observed. [Results] Few NGF-positive cells were found in the ischemic cortex of sham-operation groups and the expression of NGF were obvious in cerebral ischemia groups as compared with the sham-operation groups ( P