Applying Complex Network and Cell-Cell Communication Network Diagram Methods to Explore the Key Cytokines and Immune Cells in Local Acupoint Involved in Acupuncture Treating Inflammatory Pain

<div>MA did not regulate the levels of adaptive immune cytokines in the ST36 acupoint. Levels of IL-2 (a), IL-4 (b), IL-5 (c), IL-10(d), IL-12 (e), IL-13(f), IL-17 (g), and IFN-γ (h) in ST36 acupoint of the rats receiving injection of saline/CFA and treated with or without MA in day 1, day 7, and day 15 (n = 5–7). Data are expressed as the mean ± SEM.</div>

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Figure 5: Applying Complex Network and Cell-Cell Communication Network Diagram Methods to Explore the Key Cytokines and Immune Cells in Local Acupoint Involved in Acupuncture Treating Inflammatory Pain 

Figure 5 | Applying Complex Network and Cell-Cell Communication Network Diagram Methods to Explore the Key Cytokines and Immune Cells in Local Acupoint Involved in Acupuncture Treating Inflammatory Pain 