Dongzhimen Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine

Maxing Loushi Decoction alleviates COPD by targeting the PD-1/PD-L1 pathway: restoring Th17/Treg balance and inhibiting ferroptosis

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive respiratory disorder driven by immune dysregulation and ferroptosis, with limited therapies addressing its underlying pathogenesis. Maxing Loushi Decoction (MXLS), a modified traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formula,...

Effects of acupuncture on brain function in patients with depression

Background: Depression poses a major global health burden. Many patients exhibit treatment resistance or experience intolerable side effects with standard therapies. Acupuncture shows promise as an adjunctive therapy for depression, but its neurobiological mechanisms remain incom...