Fig. 5

Effect of AAT on the expression of NGF, IL-4, IL-5, IL-13, IgE and IFN-γ in serum of AR rats. Note: a The serum level of NGF was detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). b The serum level of IL-4 was detected by ELISA. c The serum level of IL-5 was detected by ELISA. d The serum level of IL-13 was detected by ELISA. e The serum level of IgE was detected by ELISA. f The serum level of IFN-γ was detected by ELISA. The values represent the mean ± S.E.M (n = 3/group). Compared with M group, Significant differences *P < 0.05, **P < 0.01, ***P < 0.001; compared with 1HG group, Significant differences #P < 0.05, ##P < 0.01, ###P < 0.001; AAT, Acupoint Application Therapy; NGF, nerve growth factor; ELISA, enzyme-linked immuno sorbent assay; 1HH, prescription NO.2 mixed with Honey; 1HG, prescription NO.1 mixed with fresh Ginger Juice; M group, model group; C group, control group