Publication Name	World Journal of Stem Cells
Manuscript ID	105371
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Review
Article Title	Combining acupuncture and mesenchymal stem cell therapy offers promise as a treatment for inflammatory bowel disease
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Wei-Gang Ma, Yu-Xin Si, Yong-Long Zhang, Wei-Fang Gao, Yu-Ge Dong, Yan-Qi Li, Zhi-Fang Xu, Qiang Xi and Zhong-Zheng Li
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number National Natural Science Foundation of China 82174524
Corresponding Author	Zhong-Zheng Li, Associate Professor, Research Center of Experimental Acupuncture Science, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Acupuncture and Tuina, No. 10 Poyanghu Road, West Area, Tuanbo New Town, Jinghai District, Tianjin 301617, China. lizhzh2008@163.com
Key Words	Acupuncture; Mesenchymal stem cell; Inflammatory bowel disease; Anti-inflammatory; Oxidative stress
Core Tip	This paper analyzes and summarizes previous studies and suggests that acupuncture combined with stem cell transplantation may be more effective than monotherapy in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease and ensure safety. A systematic description of the possible mechanisms of action is provided to support the feasibility of this method.
Citation	Ma WG, Si YX, Zhang YL, Gao WF, Dong YG, Li YQ, Xu ZF, Xi Q, Li ZZ. Combining acupuncture and mesenchymal stem cell therapy offers promise as a treatment for inflammatory bowel disease. World J Stem Cells 2025; In press

Received	2025-01-20 06:39
Peer-Review Started	2025-01-20 06:40
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Return for Revision	2025-03-12 08:30
Revised	2025-03-25 11:42
Second Decision	2025-06-19 02:47
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-06-20 07:50
Articles in Press	2025-06-20 07:50
Publication Fee Transferred	2025-04-14 09:22
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