Effects of mild-warming moxibustion on Bcl-2 and PKC expressions of peripheral blood in elderly people

ObjectiveTo explore the anti-aging effects of mild-warming moxibustion on Bcl−2 and PKC expression in peripheral blood and general symptoms in elderly people.MethodsA total of 61 elderly people and 30 non-elderly people were enrolled. The total effective rate of mild-warming moxibustion was assessed by symptom scores, and Bcl−2 and PKC expression in peripheral blood was detected by flow cytometry.ResultsThe total effective rate in the mild-warming moxibustion group was significantly higher than in the blank control group (P<0.01). Bcl−2 and PKC expression rates in peripheral blood in the blank control group were lower than in the normal control group (P<0.01), but higher after mild-warming moxibustion (P<0.01).ConclusionThe anti-aging effects of mild-warming moxibustion may be due to increased Bcl−2 and PKC expression in peripheral blood in aged people.