TWiN discusses research showing that sciatic nerve activation with electroacupuncture at the sciatic nerve controls systemic inflammation and rescues mice from polymicrobial peritonitis, by inducing vagal activation of aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase, leading to the production of dopamine in the adrenal medulla.

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Electroacupuncture modulates the immune system (Nat Med)
Electroacupuncture drives the vagal–adrenal axis (Nature)
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TWiN 45: Acupuncture modulates the immune system