D1R-specific modulation of ACC mitigates chronic neuropathic pain
Yatika Chaudhary, Srividya Subash, Rajit S Roy, Harikrishna Nair, Anant Jain, Arnab Barik
This study shows that modulating dopamine D1 receptor (D1R) activity in the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) can alleviate chronic neuropathic pain in mice by altering neuronal excitability and circuit connectivity.
bioRxiv · Jan 3, 2026 · PreprintNeuroscience