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The Human Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex in Pain and Pain Modulation: A Review and Activation-Likelihood Estimation Approach.

European journal of pain (London, England)·July 1, 2026·PMID 42340106

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For neurologists and pain specialists, this provides the most anatomically precise map of dlPFC engagement in pain perception and modulation, informing target selection for non-invasive brain stimulation therapies.

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