Moxibustion at Mingmen Reduces Inflammation and Decreases IL-6 in a Collagen-Induced Arthritis Mouse Model
Journal: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies (Vol.5, No. 1)Publication Date: 2012-02-28
Authors : Morihiro Kogure; Naomi Mimura; Hideshi Ikemoto; Shintaro Ishikawa; et al.;
Page : 29-33
Keywords : collagen-induced arthritis; corticosterone; IL-6; mingmen (GV4); moxibustion;
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of moxibustion (MOX) treatment at the GV4 and CV12 acupoints, and to determine the correlations between MOX treatment and interleukin (IL)-6 and corticosterone levels in a collagen-induced arthritis (CIA) mouse model. CIA mice were immunized twice intradermally over a 3-week interval with bovine type II collagen. After the second immunization (day 21), MOX was applied to the mouse equivalent of the GV4 and CV12 acupoints with a 1mg moxa cone five times/day. Clinical symptoms of CIA were observed three times/week until day 35. The concentrations of IL-6 and corticosterone in the blood samples were measured by immunoassay kits. At day 35, the incidence of CIA was significantly decreased in mice treated with MOX at the GV4 acupoint (78%, n=23, p
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