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Research progress of fMRI in brain network remodeling and brain plasticity during stroke recovery
HUANG Kexin  ZHANG Tijiang 

Cite this article as: HUANG K X, ZHANG T J. Research progress of fMRI in brain network remodeling and brain plasticity during stroke recovery[J]. Chin J Magn Reson Imaging, 2025, 16(2): 114-118. DOI:10.12015/issn.1674-8034.2025.02.018.


[Abstract] With the advancement of neuroimaging technology, non-invasive methods for studying the structure and function of the human brain have become increasingly diverse and multifaceted. Currently, by utilizing diverse connectomics approaches based on magnetic resonance data, researchers have elucidated abnormalities at various hierarchical and dimensional levels in central nervous system diseases. This has provided multifaceted scientific analyses and explanations for the pathogenesis of diseases, cognitive dysfunction, and the prediction and early intervention of diseases. However, current connectomics-based research predominantly focuses on either structure or function, lacking a systematic description that integrates both aspects. This limitation impedes a comprehensive understanding of the complexity of brain networks and the multidimensional impacts of neurological disorders. Therefore, this paper is to review the advancements in brain connectivity research within the context of central nervous system diseases, assist in the judicious selection of relevant techniques and methods and enhance the understanding of the structural and functional impairments associated with neurological disorders.
[Keywords] central nervous system disease；connectomics；magnetic resonance imaging；structural connectivity；functional connectivity；effective connectivity

HUANG Kexin1   ZHANG Tijiang1, 2*  

1 Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563000, China

2 Department of Medical Technology, Bijie Medical College, Bijie 551700, China

Corresponding author: ZHANG T J, E-mail: tijzhang@163.com

Conflicts of interest   None.

Received  2024-11-06
Accepted  2025-02-19
DOI: 10.12015/issn.1674-8034.2025.02.018
Cite this article as: HUANG K X, ZHANG T J. Research progress of fMRI in brain network remodeling and brain plasticity during stroke recovery[J]. Chin J Magn Reson Imaging, 2025, 16(2): 114-118. DOI:10.12015/issn.1674-8034.2025.02.018.

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