Potential mechanism for electroacupuncture. (IMAGE)

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Potential mechanism for electroacupuncture.

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This schematic depicts the mechanism through which electroacupuncture nerve stimulation therapy may work: It targets the BDNF-TrKB pathway in the spinal dorsal horn to reduce chronic pain.

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Su et al., eNeuro 2025

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