Experimental Evidence on Acupuncture Targeting Ferroptosis for Neurological Function Improvement in Cerebral Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Acupuncture, a traditional Chinese medicinal practice, has been studied for its ability to regulate ferroptosis and improve neurological function. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the evidence about the effects of acupuncture on ferroptosis and the improvement of neurological function in animal models of cerebral stroke. The research was conducted in accordance with the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA 2020) guidelines. We conducted a literature search in web of science, Embase, Ebsco, PubMed, Cochrane library, China biomedical literature database (CBM), China national knowledge infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang database (WF), and VIP database for Chinese technical periodicals, covering pertinent studies up to May 30, 2024. The inclusion crite

SUBMITTER: Zhang W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12370861 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature