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Understanding Acupoint Sensitization: A Narrative Review on Phenomena, Potential Mechanism, and Clinical Application
Huijuan Tan, Steve Tumilty, Cathy Chapple, et al.
Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2019) Vol. 2019, pp. 1-9
Open Access | Times Cited: 54

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Evidence for Dry Needling in the Management of Myofascial Trigger Points Associated With Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Lin Liu, Qiang‐Min Huang, Qing-Guang Liu, et al.
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2017) Vol. 99, Iss. 1, pp. 144-152.e2
Closed Access | Times Cited: 134
Activation of Subcutaneous Mast Cells in Acupuncture Points Triggers Analgesia
Lina Wang, Xuezhi Wang, Yujia Li, et al.
Cells (2022) Vol. 11, Iss. 5, pp. 809-809
Open Access | Times Cited: 42
The neuro-immune microenvironment of acupoints—initiation of acupuncture effectiveness
Yinan Gong, Ningcen Li, Zhong-Xi Lv, et al.
Journal of Leukocyte Biology (2020) Vol. 108, Iss. 1, pp. 189-198
Closed Access | Times Cited: 51
Advancing the Understanding of Acupoint Sensitization and Plasticity Through Cutaneous C-Nociceptors
Xiang Cui, Kun Liu, Xinyan Gao, et al.
Frontiers in Neuroscience (2022) Vol. 16
Open Access | Times Cited: 23
Sensitized-points acupuncture versus routine integrative acupuncture for chronic low back pain: A randomized-controlled feasibility study
Huijuan Tan, Steve Tumilty, Cathy Chapple, et al.
Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation (2025)
Closed Access
Plasma-Derived Exosomal miR-144-3p Targeting IL-1β is Involved in Pressure Pain Threshold Regulation at PC6 Acupoint in Myocardial Ischemia Rats
Xiao Li, Xiang Li, Yanrong Ren, et al.
Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine (2025)
Open Access
Therapeutic components of acupuncture stimulation based on characteristics of sensory nerve and nervous signaling pathway
Hyo-Sun Wie, Seung‐Nam Kim
Journal of Integrative Medicine (2025)
Closed Access
Thermal sensitization of acupoints in patients with knee osteoarthritis: A cross-sectional case-control study
Jian‐Feng Tu, Xue-Zhou Wang, Shiyan Yan, et al.
Journal of Integrative Medicine (2025)
Open Access
Inflammatory pain and electroacupuncture: how the P2X3 receptor can help modulate inflammation—a review of current literature
Jardel Cristiano Ecco, Adinei Abadio Soares, Keroli Eloiza Tessaro da Silva, et al.
Inflammation Research (2025) Vol. 74, Iss. 1
Closed Access
Mast cells are important regulator of acupoint sensitization via the secretion of tryptase, 5-hydroxytryptamine, and histamine
Ning Ding, Jing Jiang, Pingping Qin, et al.
PLoS ONE (2018) Vol. 13, Iss. 3, pp. e0194022-e0194022
Open Access | Times Cited: 46
Moxibustion for treating cancer‐related fatigue: A multicenter, assessor‐blinded, randomized controlled clinical trial
Kyungsun Han, Mikyung Kim, Eun‐Jung Kim, et al.
Cancer Medicine (2021) Vol. 10, Iss. 14, pp. 4721-4733
Open Access | Times Cited: 29
Changes of local microenvironment and systemic immunity after acupuncture stimulation during inflammation: A literature review of animal studies
Wei-Lien Yu, Ji-Yeun Park, Hi‐Joon Park, et al.
Frontiers in Neurology (2023) Vol. 13
Open Access | Times Cited: 12
The Effect of Acupoint Sticking Therapy on Serum Estrogen Levels and Endometrial Polyp Tissue Receptor Expression in Postmenopausal Patients With Endometrial Polyps
Zhang Da, Ying Chen, Liangyu Zhang, et al.
American Journal of Reproductive Immunology (2025) Vol. 93, Iss. 2
Closed Access
Acupuncture modulates extracellular ATP levels in peripheral sensory nervous system during analgesia of ankle arthritis in rats
Dan Shen, Yawen Zheng, Di Zhang, et al.
Purinergic Signalling (2021) Vol. 17, Iss. 3, pp. 411-424
Open Access | Times Cited: 20
The real-time detection of acupuncture-induced extracellular ATP mobilization in acupoints and exploration of its role in acupuncture analgesia
Wei-Min Zuo, Yujia Li, Kaiyu Cui, et al.
Purinergic Signalling (2022) Vol. 19, Iss. 1, pp. 69-85
Open Access | Times Cited: 15
In Vivo Visualization of the Pericardium Meridian with Fluorescent Dyes
Tongju Li, Bruce Qing Tang, Weibo Zhang, et al.
Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2021) Vol. 2021, pp. 1-10
Open Access | Times Cited: 18
Clinical Events Associated with Acupuncture Intervention for the Treatment of Chronic Inflammation Associated Disorders
Hua Bai, Sen-Lei Xu, Qiulan Wu, et al.
Mediators of Inflammation (2020) Vol. 2020, pp. 1-10
Open Access | Times Cited: 18
A Randomized Controlled Trial of the Effect of 0.01% Atropine Eye Drops Combined with Auricular Acupoint Stimulation on Myopia Progression
Xiehe Kong, Yue Zhao, Zhi Chen, et al.
Journal of Ophthalmology (2021) Vol. 2021, pp. 1-10
Open Access | Times Cited: 15
Shared nociceptive dorsal root ganglion neurons participating in acupoint sensitization
Wanrong Li, Jia Liu, Aiwen Chen, et al.
Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience (2022) Vol. 15
Open Access | Times Cited: 8
Acupoint Sensitivity in Health and Disease: A Systematic Review
EunMee Yang, Weidong Lu, Dennis Muñoz‐Vergara, et al.
Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine (2024) Vol. 30, Iss. 10, pp. 925-939
Closed Access | Times Cited: 1
Proposing a novel research method for acupoint selection
Nick Lowe, Spod Dutton
European Journal of Integrative Medicine (2024) Vol. 69, pp. 102372-102372
Closed Access | Times Cited: 1
Exploratory Study of Biomechanical Properties and Pain Sensitivity at Back-Shu Points
Heeyoung Moon, Seoyoung Lee, Da-Eun Yoon, et al.
Brain Sciences (2024) Vol. 14, Iss. 8, pp. 823-823
Open Access | Times Cited: 1
Effects of Stimulating Local and Distal Acupoints on Diabetic Gastroparesis: A New Insight in Revealing Acupuncture Therapeutics
Bo Yu, Mengmeng Sun, Zhihong Wang, et al.
The American Journal of Chinese Medicine (2021) Vol. 49, Iss. 05, pp. 1151-1164
Closed Access | Times Cited: 10
Skin Temperature of Acupoints in Health and Disease: A Systematic Review
EunMee Yang, Weidong Lu, Dennis Muñoz‐Vergara, et al.
Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine (2022) Vol. 28, Iss. 7, pp. 552-568
Closed Access | Times Cited: 7
Laser Speckle Imaging of Sensitized Acupoints
Ning Ding, Jing Jiang, Xiaoxiao Liu, et al.
Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2018) Vol. 2018, pp. 1-9
Open Access | Times Cited: 10
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