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Endorphins and acupuncture analgesia
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1981openaire +1 more source
Mast Cells and Acupuncture Analgesia [PDF]
Mast cells are widely distributed in various parts of the human body and play a vital role in the progression of many diseases. Recently, the close relationship between mast cells and acupoints was elucidated, and the role of mast cells in acupuncture ...
Wei Yao
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Peripheral Rho-associated protein kinase activation mediates acupuncture analgesia [PDF]
Background: Acupuncture has been proven effective for various types of pain, and peripheral molecular signals around acupuncture-treated areas have been suggested to contribute to the analgesic effects of acupuncture.
Ji-Yeun Park +6 more
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The Role of Neuroglial Crosstalk and Synaptic Plasticity-Mediated Central Sensitization in Acupuncture Analgesia [PDF]
Although pain is regarded as a global public health priority, analgesic therapy remains a significant challenge. Pain is a hypersensitivity state caused by peripheral and central sensitization, with the latter considered the culprit for chronic pain ...
Zhongxi Lyu +12 more
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The role of visual expectations in acupuncture analgesia: A quantitative electroencephalography study [PDF]
Acupuncture is a complex treatment comprising multisensory stimulation, including visual and tactile sensations and experiences of body ownership. The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of these three components of acupuncture stimulation ...
Dha-Hyun Choi +3 more
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Two Distinct Neural Mechanisms Underlying Acupuncture Analgesia [PDF]
Acupuncture analgesia is a traditional treatment with a long history, although it lacks scientific evidence. It is reportedly associated with the central nervous system, including various brain regions, from the cortices to the brain stem.
Yasutaka Kato +6 more
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Neuroimaging in the Understanding of Acupuncture Analgesia: A Review of Acupuncture Neuroimaging Study Based on Experimental Pain Models [PDF]
With the development of real-time and visualized neuroimaging techniques, the studies on the central mechanism of acupuncture analgesia gain increasing attention.
Ma Peihong +18 more
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CENTRAL MECHANISMS OF ACUPUNCTURE ANALGESIA
Background: Acupuncture is an component of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) that has been used for three thousand years to treat diseases and relieve pain. Pain is found to be the most common reason for people to use acupuncture.
Eman S. Mansour +2 more
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