The effects of particle density in moxa smoke on the ultrastructure of knee cartilage and expressions of TNF ‐α, IL‐1b, BAX, and Bcl‐2 mRNA in a rat model for osteoarthritis

ConclusionsA correlation was found between the particle density in moxa smoke and degree of injury to knee cartilage, favoring higher particle densities. This can be partially related to the suppression of the inflammatory effects of TNF ‐α, IL‐1b, enhancement of the antiapoptotic effects of Bcl‐2, and, nevertheless, suppression of the apoptotic effects of BAX. Finally, the protective effect of antiapoptotic is one of the key mechanisms for an ambient moxa smoking environment.
Source: Journal of Cellular Biochemistry - Category: Biochemistry Authors: Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research