Continuous high-frequency deep brain stimulation of the anterior insula modulates autism-like behavior in a valproic acid-induced rat model

Abstract Background Until now, the treatment of patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) remain a difficult problem. The insula is involved in empathy and sensorimotor integration, which are often impaired in individuals with ASD. Deep brain stimulation, modulating neuronal activity in specific...

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Main Authors: Lifei Xiao, Shucai Jiang, Yangyang Wang, Caibin Gao, Cuicui Liu, Xianhao Huo, Wenchao Li, Baorui Guo, Chaofan Wang, Yu Sun, Anni Wang, Yan Feng, Feng Wang, Tao Sun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-12-01
Series:Journal of Translational Medicine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12967-022-03787-9