Acupuncture-induced fat thickness reduction in different body regions: A case report and review of literature

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World J Clin Cases. May 6, 2026; 14(13): 119563
Published online May 6, 2026. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v14.i13.119563

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Figure 2 Hypothesized molecular mechanisms underlying acupuncture-induced regional fat reduction. NE: Norepinephrine; β3-AR: Beta-3 adrenergic receptor; cAMP: Cyclic adenosine monophosphate; PKA: Protein kinase A; HSL: Hormone-sensitive lipase; p-HSL: Phosphorylated hormone-sensitive lipase; UCP1: Uncoupling protein 1; CVAI: Chinese visceral adiposity index; VAT: Visceral adipose tissue; AMPK: AMP-activated protein kinase; TLR4: Toll-like receptor 4; NF-κB: Nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells; IL-6: Interleukin-6; TNF-α: Tumor necrosis factor alpha.

Citation: Guan JY, Zhao MY, Xie CY, Li ZM, Wang SY, Zhao EH, Lu XY, Li YC, Yuan MQ, Xu TC. Acupuncture-induced fat thickness reduction in different body regions: A case report and review of literature. World J Clin Cases 2026; 14(13): 119563
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DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v14.i13.119563

Guan JY, Zhao MY, Xie CY, Li ZM, Wang SY, Zhao EH, Lu XY, Li YC, Yuan MQ, Xu TC. Acupuncture-induced fat thickness reduction in different body regions: A case report and review of literature. World J Clin Cases 2026; 14(13): 119563 [DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v14.i13.119563]

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