Journal of Neuroimmunology
Volume 220, Issue 1 , Pages 25-33 , 30 March 2010

The effect of electroacupuncture on T cell responses in rats with experimental autoimmune encephalitis

Received 17 September 2009 ,Revised 9 December 2009 ,Accepted 9 December 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jneuroim.2009.12.005

Journal of Neuroimmunology
Volume 220, Issue 1 , Pages 25-33 , 30 March 2010

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