An Hypothesis for CXCL1/CXCR2 Signaling Regulating Neutrophil-Derived Opioid Peptides Involved in Acupuncture for Inflammatory Pain

<div>Acupuncture at Zusanli acupoint could alleviate inflammatory pain and significantly upregulate the expression of CXCL1 in the serum of rats with AIA (CXCL1: chemokine (C-X-C motif) ligand 1; AIA: adjuvant-induced arthritis).</div>

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Figure 2: An Hypothesis for CXCL1/CXCR2 Signaling Regulating Neutrophil-Derived Opioid Peptides Involved in Acupuncture for Inflammatory Pain 