Fan Tiansheng Li Jian Kong Tianhan. Relationship between Acupuncture Analgesia and Neurotransmitters in Nucleus Raphe Magnus[J]. Acupuncture research, 1993, (3): 168-171.
Fan Tiansheng Li Jian Kong Tianhan. Relationship between Acupuncture Analgesia and Neurotransmitters in Nucleus Raphe Magnus[J]. Acupuncture research, 1993, (3): 168-171.DOI:
Nucleus Raphe Magnus(NRM)is a complex cell group.5-HT
SP and ENK neurons in theNRM were identified by immunocytochemistry method.The afferent fibers containing 5-HT
SP
M-ENK
L-ENK
B-EP and SRIF were observed in NRM
the efferent fibers containing 5-HT
SP
ENK and TRH from NRM to spinal cord were studied.Two neurotransmitters(such as5-HT with SP
ENK or TRH)were found in same neuron
fiber or vesicle.The neurons andaxo-dendritic synapses of the NRM were analysed during Electroacupuncture(EA).The NRM in-creased their synapitc releases and the neurons were in active functional state during EA“gusnanli”.Studies show that NRM is one of important positions in EA analgesia.