Brain Response to different Frequencies at the Action Potential and the effects of Sodium and Potassium ratio on Neuron
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Abstract
Low-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (LIFU) shows promise as a non-invasive neuromodulation tool, yet its underlying mechanisms-thermal or mechanical-remain unclear.The link between LIFU exposure and action potential (AP) generation is not fully understood, and conventional thermal and mechanical detection lacks the sensitivity to capture subtle changes.This study uses simulation modeling to assess thermal and mechanical effects of different ultrasound frequencies at the AP threshold, aiming to clarify LIFU-induced neuromodulation mechanisms.This study simulates brain responses to LIFU at 0.250, 0.667, and 1 MHz frequencies, using AP threshold intensities.The goal is to investigate the frequency-dependent effects on brain thermal changes, displacement, force, and mechanical index (MI) at the AP threshold.A laboratory-based transducer was replicated in the simulation for validation, with thermal treatment modeled using a 50% duty cycle (DC) pulsed input.Brain temperature increased to 37.010704°C and 37.010708°C for 0.250 and 0.667 MHz, respectively, while 1 MHz resulted in a higher increase of 37.036869°C.Brain displacement values were 0.971 nm, 0.277 nm, and 0.227 nm for 0.250, 0.667, and 1 MHz, respectively.Force values were 0.03345, 0.15052, and 0.16376 N/m³ for 0.250, 0.667, and 1 MHz, respectively.MI decreased with increasing frequency, measuring 0.0138, 0.00867, and 0.00727 for 0.250, 0.667, and 1 MHz.Higher frequencies caused more significant temperature increases, especially at 1 MHz, where the focal thermal area was more concentrated compared to 0.250 and 0.667 MHz.Additionally, brain displacement decreased with frequency, and the MI also declined.While force and intensity increased with frequency, these results underscore the impact of frequency on brain interactions and suggest that neuron activation may be driven by thermal, mechanical, or combined energy mechanisms.Sodium and potassium ratio had an effect on whether neuron initiation could be achieved.
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