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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-12-01
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Series: | Journal of Translational Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12967-022-03787-9 |