EA at PC6 Promotes Gastric Motility: Role of Brainstem Vagovagal Neurocircuits

Background. We aimed to assess whether electroacupuncture (EA) at PC6 affects gastric motility via the vagovagal reflex and if so whether brainstem vagovagal neurocircuits and related transmitters are involved. Methods. Gastric motility was measured in male Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats by placing a smal...

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Main Authors: Mengjiang Lu, Chienchih Chen, Wen Li, Zhi Yu, Bin Xu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2019-01-01
Series:Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/7457485

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