The impact of electroacupuncture on anxiety-like behavior and gut microbiome in a mouse model of chronic restraint stress
Jie Bai,
Jia-Quan Wei,
Qian Tian
et al.
Abstract:IntroductionElectroacupuncture (EA) is a beneficial physiotherapy approach for addressing neuropsychiatric disorders. Nevertheless, the impact of EA on the gut microbiome in relation to anxiety disorders remains poorly understood.MethodsTo address this gap, we conducted a study using a chronic restraint stress (CRS) mouse model to investigate the anti-anxiety outcome of EA and its influence on gut microbiota. Our research involved behavioral tests and comprehensive sequencing of full-length 16S rRNA microbiome… Show more
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