The mechanism of electroacupuncture for depression on basic research: a systematic review

• Main Authors: Xuke Han (Author), Yang Gao (Author), Xuan Yin (Author), Zhangjin Zhang (Author), Lixing Lao (Author), Qiu Chen (Author), Shifen Xu (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Electroacupuncture (EA) is generally accepted as a safe and harmless treatment option for alleviating depression. However, there are several challenges related to the use of EA. Although EA has been shown to be effective in treating depression, the molecular mechanism is unclear....