Acupuncture and Immunity

@article{Liang2015AcupunctureAI,
  title={Acupuncture and Immunity},
  author={Fengxia Liang and Edwin Cooper and Hua Wang and Xianghong Jing and Juan G. Quispe-Cabanillas and Tetsuya Kondo},
  journal={Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine : eCAM},
  year={2015},
  volume={2015}
}
  • F. Liang, E. Cooper, T. Kondo
  • Published 5 August 2015
  • Medicine, Biology
  • Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine : eCAM
As a traditional therapy applied for thousands of years, acupuncture has recently been attracting more and more investigators throughout the world. In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, it is proposed that acupuncture can strengthen the human body to resist diseases by puncturing needles at certain points. The characteristic that acupuncture enhances resistance is closely related with the immune system, which functions in defense, homeostasis, and surveillance. More and more research… 
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The effect of acupuncture on tumor growth and gut microbiota in mice inoculated with osteosarcoma cells
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Acupuncture treatment can delay tumor growth and changes of intestinal bacteria in osteosarcoma tumor-burdened mice, suggesting that acupuncture may provide a systemic treatment for cancer.
Advantages of anti-inflammatory acupuncture in treating sepsis of coronavirus disease 2019
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Acupuncture, especially electroacupuncture, has shown potentials in effectively treating infectious sepsis of animal models and critically ill patients in small sample studies by stimulating the nervous system, but has been largely overlooked in the clinic so far.
Effects of acupuncture on pain and levels of IL-17 and IL-23 in the treatment of non-thermal endovenous ablation: A randomized clinical trial
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Acupuncture is effective on acute pain and level of IL-23 in the treatment of endovenous ablation using cyanoacrylate, and there was no difference between men; there was a difference between women.
Treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis With Acupuncture, Turmeric (Curcuma longa), Sarsaparilla (Smilax officinalis) and Vitamin D: A Case Report.
A scoping review of conventional and laser acupuncture as a modality of treatment for migraine
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The present evidence indicates that acupuncture may provide symptomatic relief and improvement in quality of life among migraine patients and has a promising role as an adjuvant to conventional drug therapy.
Electroacupuncture at Guanyuan (CV 4), Zusanli (ST 36) and Baihui (DU 20) regulate the aging-related changes in gene expression profile of the hippocampus in sub-acutely aging rats
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The cDNA microarray data first compared and analyzed the differences of gene expression profile in the hippocampus of rats in different groups, which contribute to the knowledge on the molecular mechanisms of EA towards sub-acutely aging.
Increase in the Th1-Cell-Based Immune Response in Healthy Workers Exposed to Low-Dose Radiation - Immune System Status of Radiology Staff
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Exposure to low-dose ionizing radiation may decrease the prevalence, frequency, and recurrence of various cancers and infectious diseases because of an increase in Th1-cell-based response, thus leading to more protection of the human body against tumor cells and foreign agents and possibly increased longevity.
Improvement in Long-COVID Symptoms Using Acupuncture: A Case Study

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