Anterior cingulate cortex is crucial for contra- but not ipsi-lateral electro-acupuncture in the formalin-induced inflammatory pain model of rats

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Acupuncture and electro-acupuncture (EA) are now widely used to treat disorders like pain. We and others have shown previously that current frequency, intensity and treatment duration all significantly influence the anti-nociceptive effects of EA. There is eviden...

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Main Authors: Xing Guo-Gang, Lao Lixing, Zhang Haolin, Yi Ming, Wan You
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2011-08-01
Series:Molecular Pain
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Online Access:http://www.molecularpain.com/content/7/1/61