Analgesic Effects Elicited by Neuroactive Mediators Injected into the ST 36 Acupuncture Point on Inflammatory and Neuropathic Pain in Mice

The present study evaluates whether the injection of serotonin, acetylcholine, glutamate, bradykinin, histamine, or substance P (SP) into the Zusanli (Stomach 36, ST 36) acupoint can also produce the acupuncture-induced antinociceptive effect on inflammatory or neuropathic pain. In this in vivo expe...

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Main Authors: Jádina S. Vieira, Jéssica A. Toreti, Ravena C. de Carvalho, João E. de Araújo, Marcelo L. Silva, Josie R.T. Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Medical Association of Pharmacopuncture Institute 2018-10-01
Series:Journal of Acupuncture & Meridian Studies
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2005290118300013