Figure 2. Mechanism of neural regulation induced by ultrasound stimulation (IMAGE)

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Figure 2. Mechanism of neural regulation induced by ultrasound stimulation

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This figure summarizes the outcomes following ultrasound stimulation. Low-intensity brainwave-like pattern ultrasound stimulation sequentially stimulates TRPA1 in astrocytes, leading to BEST1-dependent neurotransmitter secretion. This, in turn, stimulates adjacent neurons, inducing neural plasticity in the neurons. This process briefly describes how changes in cognitive functions associated with pattern-dependent memory and learning, as well as changes in behavioral aspects, become evident.

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