Research Article

Electroacupuncture at Zusanli (ST36) Prevents Intestinal Barrier and Remote Organ Dysfunction following Gut Ischemia through Activating the Cholinergic Anti-Inflammatory-Dependent Mechanism

Table 1

Groups and treatments.

GroupsTreatments
I/RSEAEAVagus nerve stimulationPNU282987Vagotomyα-BGT

IR++
EA++
VNS++
PNU++
VX+++
α-BGT+++

Groups: IR, electroacupuncture at nonchannel points (SEA); EA, electroacupuncture at ST36 acupoints; VNS, vagus nerve stimulation; PNU, PNU282987; VX, vagotomy and electroacupuncture at ST36 points; α-BGT, α-bungarotoxin and electroacupuncture at ST36 points.