This rat study demonstrates that low-intensity electroacupuncture reduces rheumatoid arthritis inflammation by modulating lipoic acid metabolism and copper homeostasis, with effects comparable to methotrexate. The research identifies DLAT and LIAS proteins as key metabolic targets and shows serum copper levels correlate with anti-inflammatory outcomes. The findings suggest copper-dependent peptide compounds like GHK-Cu may offer a novel therapeutic angle for RA management through metabolic pathway modulation rather than immune suppression alone.
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Electroacupuncture modulated copper homeostasis in RA rats; copper-binding peptides like GHK-Cu may support similar metabolic pathways.