Prenatal electroacupuncture modulates maternal-fetal immune activation via a brain-to-splenic signal
Zhang Z, Lin W, Yan J, Wang X, Wang J, Wang F, He T, Xu J, Xia Y, Chen Y
Cell Reports · 2025
Key finding
These findings position the brain-spleen axis as a promising therapeutic target and support prenatal ES as a viable non-pharmacological strategy for preventing MIA-related complications.
- Condition
- Schizophrenia
- Stimulation
- iVNS
- Evidence tier
- Controlled Clinical Trial
- Participants
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Cite this study
Zhang, Z., Lin, W., Yan, J., Wang, X., Wang, J., Wang, F., He, T., Xu, J., Xia, Y., & Chen, Y. (2025). Prenatal electroacupuncture modulates maternal-fetal immune activation via a brain-to-splenic signal. Cell Reports, 44(11), 116576. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.celrep.2025.116576
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