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World J Stem Cells. Jul 26, 2025; 17(7): 105371
Published online Jul 26, 2025. doi: 10.4252/wjsc.v17.i7.105371
Published online Jul 26, 2025. doi: 10.4252/wjsc.v17.i7.105371
Figure 3 Mechanisms of acupuncture combined with mesenchymal stem cells in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease.
MSCs: Mesenchymal stem cells; SDF-1: Stroma cell-derived factor 1; CXCR4: C-X-C chemokine receptor type 4; NK: Natural killer; Treg: Regulatory T cell; DCs: Dendritic cells; Th17: T helper type 17 cell; IL: Interleukin; TNF: Tumor necrosis factor.
- Citation: Ma WG, Si YX, Zhang YL, Gao WF, Dong YG, Li YQ, Xu ZF, Xi Q, Li ZZ. Combining acupuncture and mesenchymal stem cell therapy offers promise as a treatment for inflammatory bowel disease. World J Stem Cells 2025; 17(7): 105371
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-0210/full/v17/i7/105371.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4252/wjsc.v17.i7.105371