Effect of Electroacupuncture in 'Zusanli' and 'Kunlun' Acupoints on TLR4 Signaling Pathway of Adjuvant Arthritis Rats

摘要

Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic systemic autoimmune disease. Previous study suggested that toll-like receptor (TLR) signaling pathway contributes to the development and progression of RA. In recent years, acupuncture has become one of the most vital treatments of arthralgia. But little is known about the mechanisms of improving RA by acupuncture.