Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine ›› 2012, Vol. 32 ›› Issue (01): 45-51.DOI: 10.1016/s0254-6272(12)60030-2

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Effects of mild-warming moxibustion on Bcl-2 and PKC expressions of peripheral blood in elderly people

Shi Yin , Cui Yun Hua , Wu Huan Gan , Zhang Wei , Zhao Chen , Liu Hui Rong , Guo Lan Qin , Wu Bei Ling , Yu Ai Zhen , Zhang Ying Ying   

  1. Shanghai University of TCM;
  • Accepted:2012-03-15 Online:2012-03-15 Published:2012-03-15

Abstract: OBJECTIVE:To explore the anti-aging effects of mild-warming moxibustion on Bcl-2 and PKC expression in peripheral blood and general symptoms in elderly people.METHODS:A total of 61 elderly people and 30 non-elderly people were enrolled.The total effective rate of mild-warming moxibustion was assessed by symptom scores,and Bcl-2 and PKC expression in peripheral blood was detected by flow cytometry.RESULTS:The total effective rate in the mild-warming moxibustion group was significantly higher than in the blank control group(P

Key words: Mild-warming moxibustion, Elderly, Bcl-2, PKC, Clinical study

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Shi Yin , Cui Yun Hua , Wu Huan Gan , Zhang Wei , Zhao Chen , Liu Hui Rong , Guo Lan Qin , Wu Bei Ling , Yu Ai Zhen , Zhang Ying Ying. Effects of mild-warming moxibustion on Bcl-2 and PKC expressions of peripheral blood in elderly people[J]. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2012, 32(01): 45-51.