Social touch-like tactile stimulation alleviates stress-induced anxiety-like behavior by enhancing the oxytocin level in the prefrontal cortex.

Neurobiol Stress · 2026 · PMC13054260 · PMID 41953435

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The use of a 3-5 cm/s brushing stimulus is highly significant, as this velocity is optimal for activating C-tactile (CT) afferent fibers in the skin ( Löken et al., 2009 ).

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