Research Article

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

Table 2

Key cytokines in ST36 acupoint based on complex network analysis.

Day 1Day 7Day 15

CFA groupIFN-γMIP-1αIL-6
MCP-1TNF-αIL-7
IL-1αCXCL1IL-1β

CFA + MA groupIL-5IL-6IL-6
M-CSFMCP-1IL-1β
G-CSFM-CSFTNF-α