[Effects of Electroacupuncture on Ultrastructure of Interstitial Cells of Cajal and Stem Cell Factor-kit Signal Pathway of Gastric Antrum in Diabetic Gastroparesis Rats].

Journal: Zhen ci yan jiu = Acupuncture research
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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To observe the effects of electroacupuncture (EA) on gastrointestinal motility and the ultrastructure of interstitial cells of Cajal (ICC) and the expressions of c-kit receptor protein and stem cell factor (SCF) mRNA in diabetic gastroparesis (DGP) rats, so as to explore its mechanism.

Authors

  • Cheng-Cheng Zhang
    Graduate School, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410007, China.
  • Ya-Ping Lin
    Key Acu-moxibustion Laboratory of Biological Information Analysis of Institute of Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Massage, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410007, China.
  • Yan Peng
    Key Acu-moxibustion Laboratory of Biological Information Analysis of Institute of Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Massage, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410007, China.
  • Zeng-Hui Yue
    Key Acu-moxibustion Laboratory of Biological Information Analysis of Institute of Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Massage, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410007, China.
  • Hai-Jiao Chen
    Graduate School, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410007, China.
  • Jian-Wen Yang
    Graduate School, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410007, China.
  • Wei-Wei Liu
    Graduate School, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410007, China.
  • Li Liu
    Metanotitia Inc., Shenzhen, China.