Radiobiologiia. 1990 Sep-Oct; 30(5): 671-4.

[The effect of laser puncture on the functional indices of the mammalian body]

Lupyr' VM, SamoÄlov NG.

Biologically active points (acupuncture points) and reflexogenic zones of Wistar rats of different age were exposed to He-Ne laser radiation with the subsequent control of acetylcholine esterase activity, electric parameters of skeletal muscles and heart, and physical activity. Laser puncture was shown to increase the sympathetic nervous system tonus which was manifested by the decreased acetylcholine esterase activity and increased heart rate. Laser puncture stimulated the growth of membrane potential and increased considerably the performance capability of animals, particularly of three-month-olds.