Abstract
Electro acupuncture (EA) with a high frequency of 100 Hertz (HZ) at ST36 (Zusanli) acupoint is capable of stimulating interferon gamma (IFN-γ) as an phagocytosis activator through substance P (SP) in hyperglycemic conditions. EA at High frequency (100 Hz) ST36 acupoint administered in hyperglycemic rats daily for seven and fourteen days consecutively. Examination of SP and IFN-γ levels using enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method with blood serum. The results indicated that EA with high frequency of 100 Hz on ST36 able to increase IFN-γ through SP.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 12-14 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Indian Veterinary Journal |
Volume | 97 |
Issue number | 2 |
Publication status | Published - 2020 |
Keywords
- Electroacupuncture
- Interferon gamma
- ST36
- Substance P