Research progress on the effect mechanism of acupuncture-moxibustion for pressure injuries.
10.13703/j.0255-2930.20221013-k0001
- Author:
Hong-Na YIN
1
;
Yang CUI
2
;
Zhong-Ren SUN
3
;
De-Long WANG
1
;
Xin-Yu ZHOU
2
;
Jian-Tao YIN
1
;
Shuo ZHANG
2
;
Gui-Jun LIU
4
Author Information
1. Second Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of TCM, Harbin 150001, China.
2. Heilongjiang University of TCM.
3. Second Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of TCM, Harbin 150001, China; Heilongjiang University of TCM.
4. Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of TCM, Harbin
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
acupuncture-moxibustion;
mechanism;
pressure injury (PI);
pressure ulcer
- MeSH:
Humans;
Moxibustion;
Pressure Ulcer;
Acupuncture Therapy;
Acupuncture;
Apoptosis
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2023;43(8):970-976
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Evidence shows that acupuncture-moxibustion could promote the healing of pressure injuries (PI), but its action mechanism is not fully understood. This review summarizes the basic research literature of acupuncture-moxibustion for PI and identifies that the mechanism of acupuncture-moxibustion for PI is related with regulation of related signaling pathway target proteins, improvement of inflammatory response, modulation of vascular microenvironment, attenuation of oxidative stress damage, and inhibition of cell apoptosis. The review also points out the current limitations and future research directions. It emphasizes the need for further exploration of the upstream regulatory mechanism, specific cellular molecules, and the interactions among these molecules. A multi-level, multi-target, and multi-dimensional approach is required to fully understand the mechanism underlying the promotion of PI healing by acupuncture-moxibustion.
