To expound the basic strategies of translational medicine research based on clinical effect and scientific problems of acupuncture and moxibustion, and discuss the specific research ideas and methods of acupuncture translational medicine by taking acupuncture prevention and treatment of asthma as an example. The overall strategy of acupuncture translational medicine is to determine the effect of acupuncture first, then clarify the mechanism of acupuncture and transform the results into clinical practice. On the one hand, it is necessary to improve the objectivity and recognition of acupoints in experimental animals, and to realize the limitations and possible bias of animal experimental results; on the other hand, we should adhere to help and promote multidisciplinary research on the role of acupuncture.
Translational Science, Biomedical

The common development of multi-disciplinary intersection is a hot spot in the research of acupuncture- moxibustion translational medicine. This article analyzes the current situation and reasons for slow development of acupuncture-moxibustion translational medicine, takes acupuncture-moxibustion for depressive disorder as an example, takes acupuncture and moxibustion literature, clinical evidence-based, biological mechanism and medical equipment research and development as the main line, expounds potential strategies to promote the development of acupuncture-moxibustion translational medicine under the background of multi-disciplinary intersection innovation, and discusses the future research direction of acupuncture-moxibustion translational medicine.
Translational Science, Biomedical

To explore the common questions of acupuncture translational medicine study and the development strategy of its translational application. It is believed that the research on the individual and common mechanisms of acupuncture effects, and the common molecule of acupoint and parameter research for the effect onset of acupuncture may promote clinical translation and instrument research and development. The study of meridian theory should be fully applied to clinical practice to build a meridian diagnostic system with clinical significance. Using evidence-based medicine, the clinical research of acupuncture can be transformed into clinical guidelines to provide the effective regimens for clinical practice. The communication and cooperation should be enhanced between the basic research and clinical application in the field of acupuncture. It is suggested that the promotion of acupuncture translational medicine research is contribute to the overall development of acupuncture discipline, and to better service for the human health engineering.
Humans ; Research Design ; Translational Science, Biomedical ; Meridians

The basic biological research of acupuncture originates from clinical practice and serves clinical application. It is the fundamental idea of "acupuncture translational medicine". The animal experiment is indispensable in acupuncture translational medicine, which contributes to simplifying the complex factors affecting the clinical efficacy of acupuncture, observing the effect of the nociceptive stimuli and obtaining the invasive and off-body biomarkers. Focusing on animal experiment, the basic biological research can objectively reveal the structure and function of acupoints, obtain the parameters required by different stimulation methods and clarify the material basis which acupuncture works, so as to provide the references and evidences for acupoint combination and the selection of appropriate stimulation in clinical practice, as well as the development of medical instruments and new drugs.
Animals ; Animal Experimentation ; Translational Science, Biomedical

Multiomics ; Translational Science, Biomedical ; Computational Biology ; Heart ; Cardiovascular System

Multiomics ; Translational Science, Biomedical ; Computational Biology ; Heart ; Cardiovascular System