Governor Vessel Moxibustion Therapy Improves Microbiota Structure in Ankylosing Spondylitis Patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Clinical studies have shown that ankylosing spondylitis (AS) could be significantly improved by Governor Vessel moxibustion (GVM) therapy.

Objective

Study whether GVM therapy alleviates the clinical symptoms of AS by modulating intestinal microbiota.

Methods

A total of 9 AS patients and 9 paired healthy individuals were enrolled, and GVM therapy was provided to the AS patients. Stool, urine, and saliva samples from the healthy individuals and the AS patients before and after GVM therapy were collected, and 16S rRNA gene sequencing was performed for microbiota analysis.

Results

We found that GVM therapy can significantly alleviate the symptoms of AS, such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and bloating. GVM therapy also decreased the abundances of Bacter

SUBMITTER: Sun G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8712134 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature