The role of macrophage polarization and associated mechanisms in regulating the anti-inflammatory action of acupuncture: a literature review and perspectives

• Main Authors: Jiaqi Wang (Author), Shanshan Lu (Author), Fuming Yang (Author), Yi Guo (Author), Zelin Chen (Author), Nannan Yu (Author), Lin Yao (Author), Jin Huang (Author), Wen Fan (Author), Zhifang Xu (Author), Yinan Gong (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Acupuncture is used in the treatment of a variety of inflammatory conditions and diseases. However, the mechanisms of its anti-inflammatory action are complex and have not been systematically investigated. Macrophages are key components of the innate immune system, thus, balancing the M1/M2...