前扣带皮层与痛觉信息加工

Anterior Cingulate Cortex and Processing of Pain

前扣带皮层是边缘系统的一个重要组成部分 ,与皮层及皮层下结构的许多核团存在广泛的纤维联系 ,参与多种功能的调节。近来的电生理学、功能成像及行为学的研究表明 ,前扣带皮层与疼痛 ,特别是疼痛的情绪反应关系密切。本文综述了该领域的最新进展。

Anterior cingulate cortex (ACC), an important part of the limbic system, has extensive connections with other cortical areas and subcortical nuclei and is involved in modulating many functions. In recent years, an increasing body of evidence in eletrophysiology, functional imaging and behavioral study indicates that ACC is closely involved in processing of pain, especially in the affective dimension of pain. This review will focus on the progress in the study of ACC in processing of pain.