Acupuncture: neuropeptide release produced by electrical stimulation of different frequencies

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Han, JS [1 ]
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[1] Peking Univ, Neurosci Res Inst, Beijing 100083, Peoples R China
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10.1016/S0166-2236(02)00006-1
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Q189 [神经科学];
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071006 ;
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Brain functions are regulated by chemical messengers that include neurotransmitters and neuropeptides. Recent studies have shown that acupuncture or electrical stimulation in specific frequencies applied to certain body sites can facilitate the release of specific neuropeptides in the CNS, eliciting profound physiological effects and even activating self-healing mechanisms. Investigation of the conditions controlling this neurobiological reaction could have theoretical and clinical implications.
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