Abstract | BACKGROUND: METHODS: The plasma levels of free fatty acids (FFAs) were estimated in steroid-background rats (SBRs) and compared with those in healthy rats treated with normal saline. In addition, plasma glucose and endogenous insulin levels were assayed to calculate the homeostasis model assessment (HOMA) index. Intravenous glucose tolerance test (IVGTT) was carried out to compare glucose tolerance. The SBRs were randomly divided into EA-treatment and non-EA treatment groups and 15-Hz EA was applied to the bilateral Zusanli acupoints to investigate its effects on insulin resistance. In addition to an insulin challenge test (ICT) and IVGTT, the plasma levels of FFAs were measured and western blot was performed to help determine the effects of EA on the insulin resistant state. RESULTS: CONCLUSION:
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Authors | Rong-Tsung Lin, Chung-Yuh Tzeng, Yu-Chen Lee, Wai-Jane Ho, Juei-Tang Cheng, Jaung-Geng Lin, Shih-Liang Chang |
Journal | BMC complementary and alternative medicine
(BMC Complement Altern Med)
Vol. 9
Pg. 26
(Aug 01 2009)
ISSN: 1472-6882 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 19646276
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
- Blood Glucose
- Fatty Acids, Nonesterified
- Glucocorticoids
- Glucose Transporter Type 4
- Insulin
- Insulin Receptor Substrate Proteins
- Irs1 protein, rat
- Slc2a4 protein, rat
- Sodium Chloride
- Prednisolone
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Topics |
- Acupuncture Points
- Animals
- Blood Glucose
- Disease Models, Animal
- Electroacupuncture
- Fatty Acids, Nonesterified
(blood)
- Glucocorticoids
- Glucose Intolerance
(chemically induced, therapy)
- Glucose Tolerance Test
- Glucose Transporter Type 4
(metabolism)
- Insulin
(blood)
- Insulin Receptor Substrate Proteins
(metabolism)
- Insulin Resistance
(physiology)
- Male
- Prednisolone
- Rats
- Rats, Wistar
- Sodium Chloride
(pharmacology)
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