Acupuncture effects upon alpha-naphthyl-acetate esterase staining patterns of circulating lymphocytes and E-rosette forming cells
Wu, J.L.; Chai, X.M.; Wang, Y.L.
Chinese Medical Journal 98(10): 753-758
1985
ISSN/ISBN: 0366-6999 PMID: 2421986 Document Number: 244313
This study reports the influence of acupuncture upon the peripheral blood lymphocytes (PBL) and E-rosettes as shown by alpha-naphthyl acetate esterase (ANAE) stain in 25 patients. The percentage of ANAE-focal patterns in PBL was increased markedly and ANAE activity was also correspondingly enhanced after acupuncture. Acupuncture effects not only increased E-rosette forming cells (E-RFC), but also influenced E-RFC ANAE patterns. In individual patients, the altered composition of the focal pattern tended to return to normal range 20 minutes and especially 24 hours after acupuncture.