Effect of Moxibustion on HIF-1<i>α</i> and VEGF Levels in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Authors

Yuanyuan Gong · Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Zeyun Yu · Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Yingni Wang · Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Yan Xiong · Dazhou Central Hospital

Yumei Zhou · Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine

Chenxi Liao · Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Yuan Li

Abstract

Moxibustion enhanced the anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of conventional medicine and can enhance the effect of conventional medicine, downregulating HIF-1<i>α</i>/VEGF contents to inhibit angiogenesis.

Topics & Keywords

Cytokine Signaling Pathways and Interactions Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Pain Research and Management

Volume 2019, pp. 1-9

DOI: 10.1155/2019/4705247

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