Acupuncture stimulation of ST‐36 (Zusanli) significantly mitigates acute lung injury in lipopolysaccharide‐stimulated rats

Background:  We sought to investigate the potential therapeutic effects of acupuncture stimulation of ST‐36 (Zusanli) on endotoxemia‐induced acute lung injury in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)‐stimulated rats.

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