Kwang Joong Kim

TL;DR: The data indicate that Astragali radix has a protective effect of immune suppression, and the immunomodulatory effects of ARE may be, in part, associated with the expressions of IL-1alpha and IL-12p40 mRNA as well as the mitogenic effect on spleen cells.

TL;DR: It is suggested that stimulation of specific acupoints inhibits ethanol-induced dopamine release by modulating GABA(B) activity and imply that acupuncture may be effective in blocking the reinforcing effects of ethanol.

TL;DR: Investigation of the effects of acupuncture on chronic ethanol-induced changes in extracellular dopamine levels in the nucleus accumbens shell provided strong evidence that stimulation of the specific acupoint HT7 helps to normalize the release of dopamine in the mesolimbic system following chronic ethanol treatment.

TL;DR: Findings suggest that enhancement of ROS production in NAc neurons contributes to the reinforcing effect of cocaine.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors investigated the effect of acupuncture on morphine self-administration and potential roles of GABA receptors in the mechanisms behind acupuncture and found that acupuncture at the acupoint Shenmen (HT7) reduced dopamine release in the nucleus accumbens and behavioral hyperactivity induced by systemic administration of morphine.