Zhen Ci Yan Jiu. 1996 ; 21(3): 68-70.

[The influence of electroacupuncture on the mast cells in the acupoints of the stomach meridian]

Deng Y, Zeng T, Zhou Y, Guan X.

Dept. of Neurobiology, Tongji Medical University, Wuhan.

Giving electroacupuncture at unilateral "Biguan" and "Zusanli" points, we observed the rat subcutaneous mast cells of "Tianshu", "Biguan", "Futu", "Zusanli" and "Xiajuxu" acupoints in bilateral Stamach Meridian. It was found that the numbers of mast cells in all the acupoints studied were higher than that in the non acupoint area. The numbers of mast cell in acupoints were increased under electroacupuncture, while that in non acupoint area was not changed. The results suggested the mast cells play an important role in the functions of the Meridian.