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Lu J, Zhang L, Zhang J, Sun Y, Wang H, Wang W, Wang K, Qin L, Jia J. Oxidative stress plays an important role in the central regulatory mechanism of orofacial hyperalgesia under low estrogen conditions. Behav Brain Res 2024; 469:115047. [PMID: 38759799 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbr.2024.115047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2024] [Revised: 05/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/19/2024]
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Hyperalgesia occurs in the orofacial region of rats when estrogen levels are low, although the specific mechanism needs to be investigated further. Furthermore, oxidative stress plays an important role in the transmission of pain signals. This study aimed to explore the role of oxidative stress in orofacial hyperalgesia under low estrogen conditions. We firstly found an imbalance between oxidative and antioxidant capacity within the spinal trigeminal subnucleus caudalis (SP5C) of rats after ovariectomy (OVX), resulting in oxidative stress and then a decrease in the orofacial pain threshold. To investigate the mechanism by which oxidative stress occurs, we used virus as a tool to silence or overexpress the excitatory amino acid transporter 3 (EAAT3) gene. Further investigation revealed that the regulation of glutathione (GSH) and reactive oxygen species (ROS) can be achieved by regulating EAAT3, which in turn impacts the occurrence of oxidative stress. In summary, our findings suggest that reduced expression of EAAT3 within the SP5C of rats in the low estrogen state may decrease GSH content and increase ROS levels, resulting in oxidative stress and ultimately lead to orofacial hyperalgesia. This suggests that antioxidants could be a potential therapeutic direction for orofacial hyperalgesia under low estrogen conditions, though more research is needed to understand its mechanism.
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- Jiali Lu
- Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Taiyuan, China
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- Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Taiyuan, China
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- Yuncheng Vocational Nursing College, Yuncheng, China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China.
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- Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Taiyuan, China; Department of Stomatology, The Third Medical Center, Chinese PLA (People's Liberation Army) General Hospital, Beijing, China.
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Ma K, Cheng Z, Jiang H, Lin Z, Liu C, Liu X, Lu L, Lu Y, Tao W, Wang S, Yang X, Yi Q, Zhang X, Zhang Y, Liu Y. Expert Consensus on Ion Channel Drugs for Chronic Pain Treatment in China. J Pain Res 2024; 17:953-963. [PMID: 38476873 PMCID: PMC10929561 DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s445171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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Ion channel drugs have been increasing used for chronic pain management with progress in the development of selective calcium channel modulators. Although ion channel drugs have been proven safe and effective in clinical practice, uncertainty remains regarding its use to treat chronic pain. To standardize the clinical practice of ion channel drug for the treatment of chronic pain, the National Health Commission Capacity Building and Continuing Education Center for Pain Diagnosis and Treatment Special Ability Training Project established an expert group to form an expert consensus on the use of ion channel drugs for the treatment of chronic pain after repeated discussions on existing medical evidence combined with the well clinical experience of experts. The consensus provided information on the mechanism of action of ion channel drugs and their recommendations, caution use, contraindications, and precautions for their use in special populations to support doctors in their clinical decision-making.
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- Ke Ma
- Department of Algology, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Algology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Algology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Algology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, People’s Republic of China
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- Pain Research Center, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pain Medicine, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Algology, Xijing Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xian, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Shenzhen University General Hospital, Shenzhen, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Algology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Algology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Algology, The Yibin First People’s Hospital Affiliated Chongqing Medical University, Yibin, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Algology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Algology. Hospital (T.C.M) Affiliated to Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Algology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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Zhang C, Li Y, Yu Y, Li Z, Xu X, Talifu Z, Liu W, Yang D, Gao F, Wei S, Zhang L, Gong H, Peng R, Du L, Li J. Impact of inflammation and Treg cell regulation on neuropathic pain in spinal cord injury: mechanisms and therapeutic prospects. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1334828. [PMID: 38348031 PMCID: PMC10859493 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1334828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 02/15/2024] Open
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Spinal cord injury is a severe neurological trauma that can frequently lead to neuropathic pain. During the initial stages following spinal cord injury, inflammation plays a critical role; however, excessive inflammation can exacerbate pain. Regulatory T cells (Treg cells) have a crucial function in regulating inflammation and alleviating neuropathic pain. Treg cells release suppressor cytokines and modulate the function of other immune cells to suppress the inflammatory response. Simultaneously, inflammation impedes Treg cell activity, further intensifying neuropathic pain. Therefore, suppressing the inflammatory response while enhancing Treg cell regulatory function may provide novel therapeutic avenues for treating neuropathic pain resulting from spinal cord injury. This review comprehensively describes the mechanisms underlying the inflammatory response and Treg cell regulation subsequent to spinal cord injury, with a specific focus on exploring the potential mechanisms through which Treg cells regulate neuropathic pain following spinal cord injury. The insights gained from this review aim to provide new concepts and a rationale for the therapeutic prospects and direction of cell therapy in spinal cord injury-related conditions.
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- Chunjia Zhang
- School of Rehabilitation, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Department of Spinal and Neural Functional Reconstruction, China Rehabilitation Research Center, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Rehabilitation medicine, China Rehabilitation Research Center, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Rehabilitation medicine, China Rehabilitation Research Center, Beijing, China
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- School of Rehabilitation, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Department of Spinal and Neural Functional Reconstruction, China Rehabilitation Research Center, Beijing, China
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- School of Rehabilitation, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Department of Spinal and Neural Functional Reconstruction, China Rehabilitation Research Center, Beijing, China
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- School of Population Medicine and Public Health, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- School of Rehabilitation, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Department of Spinal and Neural Functional Reconstruction, China Rehabilitation Research Center, Beijing, China
- Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- School of Rehabilitation, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Department of Spinal and Neural Functional Reconstruction, China Rehabilitation Research Center, Beijing, China
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- School of Rehabilitation, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Department of Spinal and Neural Functional Reconstruction, China Rehabilitation Research Center, Beijing, China
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- School of Rehabilitation, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Department of Spinal and Neural Functional Reconstruction, China Rehabilitation Research Center, Beijing, China
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- School of Rehabilitation, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Department of Spinal and Neural Functional Reconstruction, China Rehabilitation Research Center, Beijing, China
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- School of Rehabilitation, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Department of Spinal and Neural Functional Reconstruction, China Rehabilitation Research Center, Beijing, China
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- School of Rehabilitation, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Department of Spinal and Neural Functional Reconstruction, China Rehabilitation Research Center, Beijing, China
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- School of Rehabilitation, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Department of Spinal and Neural Functional Reconstruction, China Rehabilitation Research Center, Beijing, China
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- School of Rehabilitation, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Department of Spinal and Neural Functional Reconstruction, China Rehabilitation Research Center, Beijing, China
- Institute of Rehabilitation medicine, China Rehabilitation Research Center, Beijing, China
- Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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Ji J, Guo J, Chi Y, Su F. Cancer Pain Management with Traditional Chinese Medicine: Current Status and Future Perspectives. THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CHINESE MEDICINE 2024; 52:123-135. [PMID: 38281918 DOI: 10.1142/s0192415x24500058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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Cancer pain, especially the moderate-to-severe pain experienced by patients with advanced cancer, is still one of the most challenging clinical problems. The current mainstream pharmacological treatment for cancer pain involves applying opioid medications and other pain-killing drugs. However, analgesic drugs have many adverse effects such as addiction, tolerance, and other formidable clinical and social issues. Thus, finding a new therapeutic approach to treat cancer pain is essential. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been increasingly applied in clinical practice because of its good efficacy and few side effects. However, its mechanisms of action in treating pain are still under investigation. The most important mechanism of cancer pain is that a large amount of pain-causing substances are secreted from cancer cells and promote their growth and invasion. The physical and chemical stimulations of these substances exist along with the cancer growth, leading to constantly increased pain sensation. Whether cancer pain can be alleviated by inhibiting cancer cells from releasing the substances and changing the microenvironment around the cancer mass, or even by eliminating pain-causing substances, is largely unknown. Based on TCM theory, this study reported that the aforementioned approach could effectively manage different cancer pains by tonifying qi, clearing and activating channels and meridians, and strengthening body resistance. The TCM therapies activate blood circulation, remove blood stasis, and nourish the heart. Commonly used Chinese herbal drugs include Corydalis yanhusuo, Angelica dahurica, and Ligusticum chuanxiong. Instead of using conventional analgesics to reduce pain, we should focus on using TCM modalities to alleviate cancer pain and increase the quality of life in patients suffering from cancer pain. TCM should provide us with a new strategy for managing cancer pain.
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- Jiafu Ji
- Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan Shandong 250014, P. R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan Shandong 250014, P. R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan Shandong 250014, P. R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan Shandong 250014, P. R. China
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Della Pietra A, Gómez Dabó L, Mikulenka P, Espinoza-Vinces C, Vuralli D, Baytekin I, Martelletti P, Giniatullin R. Mechanosensitive receptors in migraine: a systematic review. J Headache Pain 2024; 25:6. [PMID: 38221631 PMCID: PMC10788982 DOI: 10.1186/s10194-023-01710-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Migraine is a debilitating neurological disorder with pain profile, suggesting exaggerated mechanosensation. Mechanosensitive receptors of different families, which specifically respond to various mechanical stimuli, have gathered increasing attention due to their potential role in migraine related nociception. Understanding these mechanisms is of principal importance for improved therapeutic strategies. This systematic review comprehensively examines the involvement of mechanosensitive mechanisms in migraine pain pathways. METHODS A systematic search across the Cochrane Library, Scopus, Web of Science, and Medline was conducted on 8th August 2023 for the period from 2000 to 2023, according to PRISMA guidelines. The review was constructed following a meticulous evaluation by two authors who independently applied rigorous inclusion criteria and quality assessments to the selected studies, upon which all authors collectively wrote the review. RESULTS We identified 36 relevant studies with our analysis. Additionally, 3 more studies were selected by literature search. The 39 papers included in this systematic review cover the role of the putative mechanosensitive Piezo and K2P, as well as ASICs, NMDA, and TRP family of channels in the migraine pain cascade. The outcome of the available knowledge, including mainly preclinical animal models of migraine and few clinical studies, underscores the intricate relationship between mechanosensitive receptors and migraine pain symptoms. The review presents the mechanisms of activation of mechanosensitive receptors that may be involved in the generation of nociceptive signals and migraine associated clinical symptoms. The gender differences of targeting these receptors as potential therapeutic interventions are also acknowledged as well as the challenges related to respective drug development. CONCLUSIONS Overall, this analysis identified key molecular players and uncovered significant gaps in our understanding of mechanotransduction in migraine. This review offers a foundation for filling these gaps and suggests novel therapeutic options for migraine treatments based on achievements in the emerging field of mechano-neurobiology.
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- Adriana Della Pietra
- A.I. Virtanen Institute for Molecular Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- Neurology Department, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Neurology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and University Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Neurology and Algology, Neuroscience and Neurotechnology Center of Excellence, Neuropsychiatry Center, Gazi University, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Neurology, Bakirkoy Research and Training Hospital for Psychiatry, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Istanbul, Turkey
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- School of Health Sciences, Unitelma Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- A.I. Virtanen Institute for Molecular Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland.
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Yi B, Wang S, Li W, Xu X, Yu L. Potential applications of P2X3 receptor antagonists in the treatment of refractory cough. Respir Med 2023; 217:107336. [PMID: 37364722 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2023.107336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2023] [Revised: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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Refractory chronic cough is defined as a clinical condition in which the cause of the cough remains unclear after comprehensive examination and treatment, or the cause is clear but symptomatic treatment is ineffective. Patients with refractory chronic cough experience a variety of physiological and psychological issues that significantly lower their quality of life and place a significant socio-economic burden on society. As a result, research both domestically and internationally has turned heavily toward these patients. Recently, several studies have identified P2X3 receptor antagonists for the treatment of refractory chronic cough, and this paper reviews the background, mechanism of action, evidence-based proof and application prospects of this class of drugs. KEY MESSAGE: There were plenty of studies about P2X3 receptor antagonists in the past, and in recent years this series of drugs are effective in refractory chronic cough. Although review articles summarizing have been published previously, most have focused on their chemical properties rather than their clinical aspects, with some omitting drugs that have been in clinical studies for nearly two years such as Eliapixant and Sivopixant. Focusing on four P2X3 receptor antagonists with proven efficacy in clinical studies, we analyzed the characteristics and disadvantages of each drug by comparing their clinical results of them and theoretically explained the common side effects of these drugs, as well as their potential for treating refractory chronic cough. This article can be used as a reference for the follow-up studies of P2X3 receptor antagonists in chronic cough. Additionally, it also has implications for the clinical focus of the drug and the approaches to relieve some side effects.
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- Baiyi Yi
- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, No. 389 Xincun Road, Shanghai, 200065, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, No. 389 Xincun Road, Shanghai, 200065, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, No. 389 Xincun Road, Shanghai, 200065, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, No. 389 Xincun Road, Shanghai, 200065, China.
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, No. 389 Xincun Road, Shanghai, 200065, China.
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Ślęczkowska M, Misra K, Santoro S, Gerrits MM, Hoeijmakers JGJ. Ion Channel Genes in Painful Neuropathies. Biomedicines 2023; 11:2680. [PMID: 37893054 PMCID: PMC10604193 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11102680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Neuropathic pain (NP) is a typical symptom of peripheral nerve disorders, including painful neuropathy. The biological mechanisms that control ion channels are important for many cell activities and are also therapeutic targets. Disruption of the cellular mechanisms that govern ion channel activity can contribute to pain pathophysiology. The voltage-gated sodium channel (VGSC) is the most researched ion channel in terms of NP; however, VGSC impairment is detected in only <20% of painful neuropathy patients. Here, we discuss the potential role of the other peripheral ion channels involved in sensory signaling (transient receptor potential cation channels), neuronal excitation regulation (potassium channels), involuntary action potential generation (hyperpolarization-activated cyclic nucleotide-gated channels), thermal pain (anoctamins), pH modulation (acid sensing ion channels), and neurotransmitter release (calcium channels) related to pain and their prospective role as therapeutic targets for painful neuropathy.
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- Milena Ślęczkowska
- Department of Toxicogenomics, Maastricht University, 6229 ER Maastricht, The Netherlands;
- Department of Neurology, School of Mental Health and Neuroscience, Maastricht University Medical Centre+, 6229 ER Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory of Human Genetics of Neurological Disorders, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, INSPE, 20132 Milan, Italy; (K.M.); (S.S.)
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- Laboratory of Human Genetics of Neurological Disorders, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, INSPE, 20132 Milan, Italy; (K.M.); (S.S.)
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- Department of Clinical Genetics, Maastricht University Medical Centre+, 6229 HX Maastricht, The Netherlands;
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- Department of Neurology, School of Mental Health and Neuroscience, Maastricht University Medical Centre+, 6229 ER Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Zheng G, Ren J, Shang L, Bao Y. Role of autophagy in the pathogenesis and regulation of pain. Eur J Pharmacol 2023; 955:175859. [PMID: 37429517 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2023.175859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2023] [Revised: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/12/2023]
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Pain is a ubiquitous and highly concerned clinical symptom, usually caused by peripheral or central nervous injury, tissue damage, or other diseases. The long-term existence of pain can seriously affect daily physical function and quality of life and produce great torture on the physiological and psychological levels. However, the complex pathogenesis of pain involving molecular mechanisms and signaling pathways has not been fully elucidated, and managing pain remains highly challenging. As a result, finding new targets to pursue effective and long-term pain treatment strategies is required and urgent. Autophagy is an intracellular degradation and recycling process that maintains tissue homeostasis and energy supply, which can be cytoprotective and is vital in maintaining neural plasticity and proper nervous system function. Much evidence has shown that autophagy dysregulation is linked to the emergence of neuropathic pain, such as postherpetic neuralgia and cancer-related pain. Autophagy has also been connected to pain caused by osteoarthritis and lumbar disc degeneration. It is worth noting that in recent years, studies on traditional Chinese medicine have also proved that several traditional Chinese medicine monomers involve autophagy in the mechanism of pain relief. Therefore, autophagy can serve as a potential regulatory target to provide new ideas and inspiration for pain management.
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- Guangda Zheng
- Department of Oncology, Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100053, China.
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- Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang, 110847, Liaoning Province, China.
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- Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang, 110847, Liaoning Province, China.
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- Department of Oncology, Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100053, China.
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Lu HJ, Wu XB, Wei QQ. Ion channels in cancer-induced bone pain: from molecular mechanisms to clinical applications. Front Mol Neurosci 2023; 16:1239599. [PMID: 37664239 PMCID: PMC10469682 DOI: 10.3389/fnmol.2023.1239599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023] Open
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Cancer-induced bone pain (CIBP) caused by bone metastasis is one of the most prevalent diseases, and current treatments rely primarily on opioids, which have significant side effects. However, recent developments in pharmaceutical science have identified several new mechanisms for CIBP, including the targeted modification of certain ion channels and receptors. Ion channels are transmembrane proteins, which are situated on biological cell membranes, which facilitate passive transport of inorganic ions across membranes. They are involved in various physiological processes, including transmission of pain signals in the nervous system. In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in the role of ion channels in chronic pain, including CIBP. Therefore, in this review, we summarize the current literature on ion channels, related receptors, and drugs and explore the mechanism of CIBP. Targeting ion channels and regulating their activity might be key to treating pain associated with bone cancer and offer new treatment avenues.
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- Huan-Jun Lu
- Institute of Pain Medicine and Special Environmental Medicine, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Institute of Pain Medicine and Special Environmental Medicine, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, General Hospital of Tibet Military Command, Xizang, China
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Araújo MC, Soczek SHS, Pontes JP, Pinto BAS, França LM, Soley BDS, Santos GS, Saminez WFDS, Fernandes FKM, Lima JLDC, Maria-Ferreira D, Rodrigues JFS, Quintão NLM, Monteiro-Neto V, Paes AMA, Fernandes ES. Analysis of the Effect of the TRPC4/TRPC5 Blocker, ML204, in Sucrose-Induced Metabolic Imbalance. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2023; 16:1100. [PMID: 37631015 PMCID: PMC10459798 DOI: 10.3390/ph16081100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Revised: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Sugar-induced metabolic imbalances are a major health problem since an excessive consumption of saccharides has been linked to greater obesity rates at a global level. Sucrose, a disaccharide composed of 50% glucose and 50% fructose, is commonly used in the food industry and found in a range of fast, restaurant, and processed foods. Herein, we investigated the effects of a TRPC4/TRPC5 blocker, ML204, in the metabolic imbalances triggered by early exposure to sucrose-enriched diet in mice. TRPC4 and TRPC5 belong to the family of non-selective Ca+2 channels known as transient receptor potential channels. High-sucrose (HS)-fed animals with hyperglycaemia and dyslipidaemia, were accompanied by increased body mass index. mesenteric adipose tissue accumulation with larger diameter cells and hepatic steatosis in comparison to those fed normal diet. HS mice also exhibited enhanced adipose, liver, and pancreas TNFα and VEGF levels. ML204 exacerbated hyperglycaemia, dyslipidaemia, fat tissue deposition, hepatic steatosis, and adipose tissue and liver TNFα in HS-fed mice. Normal mice treated with the blocker had greater hepatic steatosis and adipose tissue cell numbers/diameter than those receiving vehicle, but showed no significant changes in tissue inflammation, glucose, and lipid levels. The results indicate that TRPC4/TRPC5 protect against the metabolic imbalances caused by HS ingestion.
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- Mizael C. Araújo
- Programa de Pós-Graduação, Universidade CEUMA, São Luís 65075-120, MA, Brazil; (M.C.A.); (G.S.S.); (W.F.d.S.S.); (F.K.M.F.); (J.F.S.R.)
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biotecnologia Aplicada à Saúde da Criança e do Adolescente, Faculdades Pequeno Príncipe, Curitiba 80230-020, PR, Brazil; (S.H.S.S.); (D.M.-F.)
- Instituto de Pesquisa Pelé Pequeno Príncipe, Curitiba 80250-060, PR, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís 565085-080, MA, Brazil; (J.P.P.); (L.M.F.); (J.L.d.C.L.); (V.M.-N.); (A.M.A.P.)
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- Departamento de Ciências Fisiológicas, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís 565085-080, MA, Brazil;
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís 565085-080, MA, Brazil; (J.P.P.); (L.M.F.); (J.L.d.C.L.); (V.M.-N.); (A.M.A.P.)
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- Departamento de Farmacologia, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Curitiba 81531-980, PR, Brazil;
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação, Universidade CEUMA, São Luís 65075-120, MA, Brazil; (M.C.A.); (G.S.S.); (W.F.d.S.S.); (F.K.M.F.); (J.F.S.R.)
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação, Universidade CEUMA, São Luís 65075-120, MA, Brazil; (M.C.A.); (G.S.S.); (W.F.d.S.S.); (F.K.M.F.); (J.F.S.R.)
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação, Universidade CEUMA, São Luís 65075-120, MA, Brazil; (M.C.A.); (G.S.S.); (W.F.d.S.S.); (F.K.M.F.); (J.F.S.R.)
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís 565085-080, MA, Brazil; (J.P.P.); (L.M.F.); (J.L.d.C.L.); (V.M.-N.); (A.M.A.P.)
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biotecnologia Aplicada à Saúde da Criança e do Adolescente, Faculdades Pequeno Príncipe, Curitiba 80230-020, PR, Brazil; (S.H.S.S.); (D.M.-F.)
- Instituto de Pesquisa Pelé Pequeno Príncipe, Curitiba 80250-060, PR, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação, Universidade CEUMA, São Luís 65075-120, MA, Brazil; (M.C.A.); (G.S.S.); (W.F.d.S.S.); (F.K.M.F.); (J.F.S.R.)
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade do Vale do Itajai, Itajaí 88302-901, SC, Brazil;
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís 565085-080, MA, Brazil; (J.P.P.); (L.M.F.); (J.L.d.C.L.); (V.M.-N.); (A.M.A.P.)
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís 565085-080, MA, Brazil; (J.P.P.); (L.M.F.); (J.L.d.C.L.); (V.M.-N.); (A.M.A.P.)
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biotecnologia Aplicada à Saúde da Criança e do Adolescente, Faculdades Pequeno Príncipe, Curitiba 80230-020, PR, Brazil; (S.H.S.S.); (D.M.-F.)
- Instituto de Pesquisa Pelé Pequeno Príncipe, Curitiba 80250-060, PR, Brazil
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Bernatoniene J, Sciupokas A, Kopustinskiene DM, Petrikonis K. Novel Drug Targets and Emerging Pharmacotherapies in Neuropathic Pain. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:1799. [PMID: 37513986 PMCID: PMC10384314 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15071799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2023] [Revised: 06/19/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Neuropathic pain is a debilitating condition characterized by abnormal signaling within the nervous system, resulting in persistent and often intense sensations of pain. It can arise from various causes, including traumatic nerve injury, neuropathy, and certain diseases. We present an overview of current and emerging pharmacotherapies for neuropathic pain, focusing on novel drug targets and potential therapeutic agents. Current pharmacotherapies, including tricyclic antidepressants, gabapentinoids, and serotonin norepinephrine re-uptake inhibitors, are discussed, as are emerging treatments, such as ambroxol, cannabidiol, and N-acetyl-L-cysteine. Additionally, the article highlights the need for further research in this field to identify new targets and develop more effective and targeted therapies for neuropathic pain management.
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- Jurga Bernatoniene
- Department of Drug Technology and Social Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Sukileliu pr. 13, LT-50161 Kaunas, Lithuania
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technologies, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Sukileliu pr. 13, LT-50161 Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Pain Clinic, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences Hospital Kauno Klinikos, Eivenių Str. 2, LT-50009 Kaunas, Lithuania
- Department of Neurology, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Eivenių Str. 2, LT-50009 Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technologies, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Sukileliu pr. 13, LT-50161 Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Department of Neurology, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Eivenių Str. 2, LT-50009 Kaunas, Lithuania
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Antunes FTT, Campos MM, Carvalho VDPR, da Silva Junior CA, Magno LAV, de Souza AH, Gomez MV. Current Drug Development Overview: Targeting Voltage-Gated Calcium Channels for the Treatment of Pain. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24119223. [PMID: 37298174 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24119223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Revised: 04/29/2023] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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Voltage-gated calcium channels (VGCCs) are targeted to treat pain conditions. Since the discovery of their relation to pain processing control, they are investigated to find new strategies for better pain control. This review provides an overview of naturally based and synthetic VGCC blockers, highlighting new evidence on the development of drugs focusing on the VGCC subtypes as well as mixed targets with pre-clinical and clinical analgesic effects.
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- Flavia Tasmin Techera Antunes
- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada
- Hotchkiss Brain Institute, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Odontologia, Escola de Ciências da Saúde e da Vida, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre 90619-900, RS, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Faculdade Ciências Médicas de Minas Gerais (FCMMG), Belo Horizonte 30110-005, MG, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Faculdade Ciências Médicas de Minas Gerais (FCMMG), Belo Horizonte 30110-005, MG, Brazil
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Ding X, Wang Y, Zhang S, Zhang R, Chen D, Chen L, Zhang Y, Luo SZ, Xu J, Pei C. Self-Assembly Nanostructure of Myristoylated ω-Conotoxin MVIIA Increases the Duration of Efficacy and Reduces Side Effects. Mar Drugs 2023; 21:md21040229. [PMID: 37103368 PMCID: PMC10144222 DOI: 10.3390/md21040229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2023] [Revised: 03/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2023] Open
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Chronic pain is one of the most prevalent health problems worldwide. An alternative to suppress or alleviate chronic pain is the use of peptide drugs that block N-type Ca2+ channels (Cav2.2), such as ω-conotoxin MVIIA. Nevertheless, the narrow therapeutic window, severe neurological side effects and low stability associated with peptide MVIIA have restricted its widespread use. Fortunately, self-assembly endows the peptide with high stability and multiple functions, which can effectively control its release to prolong its duration of action. Inspired by this, MVIIA was modified with appropriate fatty acid chains to render it amphiphilic and easier to self-assemble. In this paper, an N-terminal myristoylated MVIIA (Myr-MVIIA, medium carbon chain length) was designed and prepared to undergo self-assembly. The present results indicated that Myr-MVIIA can self-assemble into micelles. Self-assembled micelles formed by Myr-MVIIA at higher concentrations than MVIIA can prolong the duration of the analgesic effect and significantly reduce or even eliminate the side effects of tremor and coordinated motor dysfunction in mice.
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- Xiufang Ding
- State key Laboratory of NBC Protection for Civilian, Beijing 102205, China
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- State key Laboratory of NBC Protection for Civilian, Beijing 102205, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Bioprocess, College of Life Science and Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State key Laboratory of NBC Protection for Civilian, Beijing 102205, China
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- State key Laboratory of NBC Protection for Civilian, Beijing 102205, China
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- State key Laboratory of NBC Protection for Civilian, Beijing 102205, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Bioprocess, College of Life Science and Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State key Laboratory of NBC Protection for Civilian, Beijing 102205, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Bioprocess, College of Life Science and Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State key Laboratory of NBC Protection for Civilian, Beijing 102205, China
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- State key Laboratory of NBC Protection for Civilian, Beijing 102205, China
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Bai S, Wei Y, Liu R, Chen Y, Ma W, Wang M, Chen L, Luo Y, Du J. The role of transient receptor potential channels in metastasis. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 158:114074. [PMID: 36493698 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.114074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2022] [Revised: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 12/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Metastasis is the hallmark of failed tumor treatment and is typically associated with death due to cancer. Transient receptor potential (TRP) channels affect changes in intracellular calcium concentrations and participate at every stage of metastasis. Further, they increase the migratory ability of tumor cells, promote angiogenesis, regulate immune function, and promote the growth of tumor cells through changes in gene expression and function. In this review, we explore the potential mechanisms of action of TRP channels, summarize their role in tumor metastasis, compile inhibitors of TRP channels relevant in tumors, and discuss current challenges in research on TRP channels involved in tumor metastasis.
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- Suwen Bai
- Longgang District People's Hospital of Shenzhen & The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Longgang District People's Hospital of Shenzhen & The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Anhui Medical University, 81 Meishan Road, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
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- Longgang District People's Hospital of Shenzhen & The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Longgang District People's Hospital of Shenzhen & The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Longgang District People's Hospital of Shenzhen & The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Department of obstetrics and gynecology, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhenyuan Rd, Guangming Dist., Shenzhen, Guangdong 518107, China
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- Longgang District People's Hospital of Shenzhen & The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
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- Ciechanover Institute of Precision and Regenerative Medicine, School of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518172, China.
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Fang XX, Zhai MN, Zhu M, He C, Wang H, Wang J, Zhang ZJ. Inflammation in pathogenesis of chronic pain: Foe and friend. Mol Pain 2023; 19:17448069231178176. [PMID: 37220667 DOI: 10.1177/17448069231178176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023] Open
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Chronic pain is a refractory health disease worldwide causing an enormous economic burden on individuals and society. Accumulating evidence suggests that inflammation in the peripheral nervous system (PNS) and central nervous system (CNS) is the major factor in the pathogenesis of chronic pain. The inflammation in the early- and late phase may have distinctive effects on the initiation and resolution of pain, which can be viewed as friend or foe. On the one hand, painful injuries lead to the activation of glial cells and immune cells in the PNS, releasing pro-inflammatory mediators, which contribute to the sensitization of nociceptors, leading to chronic pain; neuroinflammation in the CNS drives central sensitization and promotes the development of chronic pain. On the other hand, macrophages and glial cells of PNS and CNS promote pain resolution via anti-inflammatory mediators and specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs). In this review, we provide an overview of the current understanding of inflammation in the deterioration and resolution of pain. Further, we summarize a number of novel strategies that can be used to prevent and treat chronic pain by controlling inflammation. This comprehensive view of the relationship between inflammation and chronic pain and its specific mechanism will provide novel targets for the treatment of chronic pain.
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- Xiao-Xia Fang
- Department of Human Anatomy, School of Medicine, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, School of Medicine, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Charlestown, MA, USA
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- Department of Human Anatomy, School of Medicine, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, School of Medicine, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, School of Medicine, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, School of Medicine, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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Progress in the Structural Basis of thermoTRP Channel Polymodal Gating. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24010743. [PMID: 36614186 PMCID: PMC9821180 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24010743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Revised: 12/26/2022] [Accepted: 12/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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The thermosensory transient receptor potential (thermoTRP) family of ion channels is constituted by several nonselective cation channels that are activated by physical and chemical stimuli functioning as paradigmatic polymodal receptors. Gating of these ion channels is achieved through changes in temperature, osmolarity, voltage, pH, pressure, and by natural or synthetic chemical compounds that directly bind to these proteins to regulate their activity. Given that thermoTRP channels integrate diverse physical and chemical stimuli, a thorough understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying polymodal gating has been pursued, including the interplay between stimuli and differences between family members. Despite its complexity, recent advances in cryo-electron microscopy techniques are facilitating this endeavor by providing high-resolution structures of these channels in different conformational states induced by ligand binding or temperature that, along with structure-function and molecular dynamics, are starting to shed light on the underlying allosteric gating mechanisms. Because dysfunctional thermoTRP channels play a pivotal role in human diseases such as chronic pain, unveiling the intricacies of allosteric channel gating should facilitate the development of novel drug-based resolving therapies for these disorders.
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De Logu F, De Siena G, Landini L, Marini M, Souza Monteiro de Araujo D, Albanese V, Preti D, Romitelli A, Chieca M, Titiz M, Iannone LF, Geppetti P, Nassini R. Non-neuronal TRPA1 encodes mechanical allodynia associated with neurogenic inflammation and partial nerve injury in rats. Br J Pharmacol 2022; 180:1232-1246. [PMID: 36494916 DOI: 10.1111/bph.16005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2022] [Revised: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 12/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE The pro-algesic transient receptor potential ankyrin 1 (TRPA1) channel, expressed by a subpopulation of primary sensory neurons, has been implicated in various pain models in mice. However, evidence in rats indicates that TRPA1 conveys nociceptive signals elicited by channel activators, but not those associated with tissue inflammation or nerve injury. Here, in rats, we explored the TRPA1 role in mechanical allodynia associated with stimulation of peptidergic primary sensory neurons (neurogenic inflammation) and moderate (partial sciatic nerve ligation, pSNL) or severe (chronic constriction injury, CCI) sciatic nerve injury. EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH Acute nociception and mechanical hypersensitivity associated with neurogenic inflammation and sciatic nerve injury (pSNL and CCI) were investigated in rats with TRPA1 pharmacological antagonism or genetic silencing. TRPA1 presence and function were analysed in cultured rat Schwann cells. KEY RESULTS Hind paw mechanical allodynia (HPMA), but not acute nociception, evoked by local injection of capsaicin or allyl isothiocyanate, the TRP vanilloid 1 (TRPV1) or the TRPA1 activators was mediated by CGRP released from peripheral sensory nerve terminals. CGRP-evoked HPMA was sustained by a ROS-dependent TRPA1 activation, probably in Schwann cells. HPMA evoked by pSNL, but not that evoked by CCI, was mediated by ROS and TRPA1 without the involvement of CGRP. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS As found in mice, TRPA1 mediates mechanical allodynia associated with neurogenic inflammation and moderate nerve injury in rats. The channel contribution to mechanical hypersensitivity is a common feature in rodents and might be explored in humans.
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- Francesco De Logu
- Department of Health Sciences, Clinical Pharmacology and Oncology Section, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, Clinical Pharmacology and Oncology Section, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, Clinical Pharmacology and Oncology Section, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, Clinical Pharmacology and Oncology Section, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Environmental and Prevention Sciences - DEPS, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Agricultural Sciences, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, Clinical Pharmacology and Oncology Section, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, Clinical Pharmacology and Oncology Section, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, Clinical Pharmacology and Oncology Section, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, Clinical Pharmacology and Oncology Section, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, Clinical Pharmacology and Oncology Section, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, Clinical Pharmacology and Oncology Section, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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Liu J, Li X, Xu N, Han H, Li X. Role of ion channels in the mechanism of proteinuria (Review). Exp Ther Med 2022; 25:27. [PMID: 36561615 PMCID: PMC9748662 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2022.11726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Proteinuria is a common clinical manifestation of kidney diseases, such as glomerulonephritis, nephrotic syndrome, immunoglobulin A nephropathy and diabetic nephropathy. Therefore, proteinuria is considered to be a risk factor for renal dysfunction. Furthermore, proteinuria is also significantly associated with the progression of kidney diseases and increased mortality. Its occurrence is closely associated with damage to the structure of the glomerular filtration membrane. An impaired glomerular filtration membrane can affect the selective filtration function of the kidneys; therefore, several macromolecular substances, such as proteins, may pass through the filtration membrane and promote the manifestation of proteinuria. It has been reported that ion channels play a significant role in the mechanisms underlying proteinuria. Ion channel mutations or other dysfunctions have been implicated in several diseases, therefore ion channels could be used as major therapeutic targets. The mechanisms underlying the action of ion channels and ion transporters in proteinuria have been overlooked in the literature, despite their importance in identifying novel targets for treating proteinuria and delaying the progression of kidney diseases. The current review article focused on the four key ion channel groups, namely Na+, Ca2+, Cl- and K+ ion channels and the associated ion transporters.
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- Jie Liu
- Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong 261000, P.R. China
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- Department of Rheumatology, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong 261000, P.R. China
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- Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong 261000, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong 261000, P.R. China
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- Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong 261000, P.R. China,Correspondence to: Professor Xiangling Li, Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, 2428 Yu He Road, Weifang, Shandong 261000, P.R. China
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Iannone LF, Nassini R, Patacchini R, Geppetti P, De Logu F. Neuronal and non-neuronal TRPA1 as therapeutic targets for pain and headache relief. Temperature (Austin) 2022; 10:50-66. [PMID: 37187829 PMCID: PMC10177743 DOI: 10.1080/23328940.2022.2075218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2022] [Revised: 05/02/2022] [Accepted: 05/04/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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The transient receptor potential ankyrin 1 (TRPA1), a member of the TRP superfamily of channels, has a major role in different types of pain. TRPA1 is primarily localized to a subpopulation of primary sensory neurons of the trigeminal, vagal, and dorsal root ganglia. This subset of nociceptors produces and releases the neuropeptide substance P (SP) and calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP), which mediate neurogenic inflammation. TRPA1 is characterized by unique sensitivity for an unprecedented number of reactive byproducts of oxidative, nitrative, and carbonylic stress and to be activated by several chemically heterogenous, exogenous, and endogenous compounds. Recent preclinical evidence has revealed that expression of TRPA1 is not limited to neurons, but its functional role has been reported in central and peripheral glial cells. In particular, Schwann cell TRPA1 was recently implicated in sustaining mechanical and thermal (cold) hypersensitivity in mouse models of macrophage-dependent and macrophage-independent inflammatory, neuropathic, cancer, and migraine pain. Some analgesics and herbal medicines/natural products widely used for the acute treatment of pain and headache have shown some inhibitory action at TRPA1. A series of high affinity and selective TRPA1 antagonists have been developed and are currently being tested in phase I and phase II clinical trials for different diseases with a prominent pain component. Abbreviations: 4-HNE, 4-hydroxynonenal; ADH-2, alcohol dehydrogenase-2; AITC, allyl isothiocyanate; ANKTD, ankyrin-like protein with transmembrane domains protein 1; B2 receptor, bradykinin 2 receptor; CIPN, chemotherapeutic-induced peripheral neuropathy; CGRP, calcitonin gene related peptide; CRISPR, clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats; CNS, central nervous system; COOH, carboxylic terminal; CpG, C-phosphate-G; DRG, dorsal root ganglia; EP, prostaglandins; GPCR, G-protein-coupled receptors; GTN, glyceryl trinitrate; MAPK, mitogen-activated protein kinase; M-CSF, macrophage-colony stimulating factor; NAPQI, N-Acetyl parabenzoquinone-imine; NGF, nerve growth factor; NH2, amino terminal; NKA, neurokinin A; NO, nitric oxide; NRS, numerical rating scale; PAR2, protease-activated receptor 2; PMA, periorbital mechanical allodynia; PLC, phospholipase C; PKC, protein kinase C; pSNL, partial sciatic nerve ligation; RCS, reactive carbonyl species; ROS, reactive oxygen species; RNS, nitrogen oxygen species; SP, substance P; TG, trigeminal ganglion; THC, Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol; TrkA, neurotrophic receptor tyrosine kinase A; TRP, transient receptor potential; TRPC, TRP canonical; TRPM, TRP melastatin; TRPP, TRP polycystin; TRPM, TRP mucolipin; TRPA, TRP ankyrin; TRPV, TRP vanilloid; VG, vagal ganglion.
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- Luigi F. Iannone
- Headache Center and Clinical Pharmacology Unit, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
- Section of Clinical Pharmacology and Oncology, Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Section of Clinical Pharmacology and Oncology, Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Corporate Drug Development, Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A, Nuovo Centro Ricerche, Parma, Italy
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- Headache Center and Clinical Pharmacology Unit, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
- Section of Clinical Pharmacology and Oncology, Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Section of Clinical Pharmacology and Oncology, Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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Landini L, Souza Monteiro de Araujo D, Titiz M, Geppetti P, Nassini R, De Logu F. TRPA1 Role in Inflammatory Disorders: What Is Known So Far? Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23094529. [PMID: 35562920 PMCID: PMC9101260 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23094529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2022] [Revised: 04/11/2022] [Accepted: 04/18/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
Abstract
The transient receptor potential ankyrin 1 (TRPA1), a member of the TRP superfamily of channels, is primarily localized in a subpopulation of primary sensory neurons of the trigeminal, vagal, and dorsal root ganglia, where its activation mediates neurogenic inflammatory responses. TRPA1 expression in resident tissue cells, inflammatory, and immune cells, through the indirect modulation of a large series of intracellular pathways, orchestrates a range of cellular processes, such as cytokine production, cell differentiation, and cytotoxicity. Therefore, the TRPA1 pathway has been proposed as a protective mechanism to detect and respond to harmful agents in various pathological conditions, including several inflammatory diseases. Specific attention has been paid to TRPA1 contribution to the transition of inflammation and immune responses from an early defensive response to a chronic pathological condition. In this view, TRPA1 antagonists may be regarded as beneficial tools for the treatment of inflammatory conditions.
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Xu X, Yuan Z, Zhang S, Li G, Zhang G. Regulation of TRPV1 channel in monosodium urate-induced gouty arthritis in mice. Inflamm Res 2022; 71:485-495. [PMID: 35298670 DOI: 10.1007/s00011-022-01561-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2021] [Revised: 03/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The transient receptor potential vanilloid subtype 1 (TRPV1) channel is considered to play an important regulatory role in the process of pain. The purpose of this study is to observe the change characteristics of TRPV1 channel in MSU-induced gouty arthritis and to find a new target for clinical treatment of gout pain. METHODS Acute gouty arthritis was induced by injection of monosodium urate (MSU) crystals into the ankle joint of mice. The swelling degree was evaluated by measuring the circumference of the ankle joint. Mechanical hyperalgesia was conducted using the electronic von Frey. Calcium fluorescence and TRPV1 current were recorded by applying laser scanning confocal microscope and patch clamp in dorsal root ganglion (DRG) neurons, respectively. RESULTS MSU treatment resulted in significant inflammatory response and mechanical hyperalgesia. The peak swelling degree appeared at 12 h, and the minimum pain threshold appeared at 8 h after MSU treatment. The fluorescence intensity of capsaicin-induced calcium response and TRPV1 current were increased in DRG cells from MSU-treated mice. The number of cells that increased calcium response after MSU treatment was mainly distributed in small-diameter DRG cells. However, the action potential was not significantly changed in small-diameter DRG cells after MSU treatment. CONCLUSIONS These findings identified an important role of TRPV1 in mediating mechanical hyperalgesia in MSU-induced gouty arthritis and further suggest that TRPV1 can be regarded as a potential new target for the clinical treatment of gouty arthritis.
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- Xiuqi Xu
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tong Jia Xiang, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tong Jia Xiang, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Medical Electrophysiology, Ministry of Education, Institute of Cardiovascular Research of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tong Jia Xiang, Nanjing, 210009, China.
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Voltage-dependent Ca V3.2 and Ca V2.2 channels in nociceptive pathways. Pflugers Arch 2022; 474:421-434. [PMID: 35043234 DOI: 10.1007/s00424-022-02666-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2021] [Revised: 01/12/2022] [Accepted: 01/13/2022] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Noxious stimuli like cold, heat, pH change, tissue damage, and inflammation depolarize a membrane of peripheral endings of specialized nociceptive neurons which eventually results in the generation of an action potential. The electrical signal is carried along a long axon of nociceptive neurons from peripheral organs to soma located in dorsal root ganglions and further to the dorsal horn of the spinal cord where it is transmitted through a chemical synapse and is carried through the spinal thalamic tract into the brain. Two subtypes of voltage-activated calcium play a major role in signal transmission: a low voltage-activated CaV3.2 channel and a high voltage-activated CaV2.2 channel. The CaV3.2 channel contributes mainly to the signal conductance along nociceptive neurons while the principal role of the CaV2.2 channel is in the synaptic transmission at the dorsal horn. Both channels contribute to the signal initiation at peripheral nerve endings. This review summarizes current knowledge about the expression and distribution of these channels in a nociceptive pathway, the regulation of their expression and gating during pain pathology, and their suitability as targets for pharmacological therapy.
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Balogh M, Janjic JM, Shepherd AJ. Targeting Neuroimmune Interactions in Diabetic Neuropathy with Nanomedicine. Antioxid Redox Signal 2022; 36:122-143. [PMID: 34416821 PMCID: PMC8823248 DOI: 10.1089/ars.2021.0123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Significance: Diabetes is a major source of neuropathy and neuropathic pain that is set to continue growing in prevalence. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) and pain associated with diabetes are not adequately managed by current treatment regimens. Perhaps the greatest difficulty in treating DPN is the complex pathophysiology, which involves aspects of metabolic disruption and neurotrophic deficits, along with neuroimmune interactions. There is, therefore, an urgent need to pursue novel therapeutic options targeting the key cellular and molecular players. Recent Advances: To that end, cellular targeting becomes an increasingly compelling drug delivery option as our knowledge of neuroimmune interactions continues to mount. These nanomedicine-based approaches afford a potentially unparalleled specificity and longevity of drug targeting, using novel or established compounds, all while minimizing off-target effects. Critical Issues: The DPN therapeutics directly targeted at the nervous system make up the bulk of currently available treatment options. However, there are significant opportunities based on the targeting of non-neuronal cells and neuroimmune interactions in DPN. Future Directions: Nanomedicine-based agents represent an exciting opportunity for the treatment of DPN with the goals of improving the efficacy and safety profile of analgesia, as well as restoring peripheral neuroregenerative capacity. Antioxid. Redox Signal. 36, 122-143.
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- Mihály Balogh
- Division of Internal Medicine, Department of Symptom Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Internal Medicine, Department of Symptom Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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Wei S, Hao JW, Qiao WL, Li Q, Liu TT, Qiu CY, Hu WP. Suppression of ASIC activity by the activation of A1 adenosine receptors in rat primary sensory neurons. Neuropharmacology 2021; 205:108924. [PMID: 34919904 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuropharm.2021.108924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2021] [Revised: 11/21/2021] [Accepted: 12/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Peripheral A1 adenosine receptor signaling has been shown to have analgesic effects in a variety of pain conditions. However, it is not yet fully elucidated for the precise molecular mechanisms. Acid sensing ion channels (ASICs) are expressed predominantly in nociceptive sensory neurons responding to protons. Given that both A1 adenosine receptors and ASICs are present in dorsal root ganglia (DRG) neurons, we therefore investigated whether there was a cross-talk between the two types of receptors. Herein, electrophysiological recordings showed that the A1 adenosine receptor agonist N6-cyclopentyladenosine (CPA) suppressed acid-induced currents and action potentials, which were mediated by ASICs, in rat DRG neurons. CPA inhibited the maximum response to protons, as shown a downward shift of concentration-response curve for protons. The CPA-induced suppression of ASIC currents was blocked by the A1 adenosine receptor antagonist KW-3902 and also prevented by intracellular application of the Gi/o-protein inhibitor pertussis toxin, the adenylate cyclase activator forskolin, and the cAMP analog 8-Br-cAMP. Finally, intraplantar pretreatment of CPA dose-dependently relieved acid-induced nociceptive responses in rats through peripheral A1 adenosine receptors. These results suggested that CPA suppressed ASICs via A1 adenosine receptors and intracellular Gi/o-proteins and cAMP signaling cascades in rat DRG neurons, which was a novel potential mechanism underlying analgesia of peripheral A1 adenosine receptors.
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- Shuang Wei
- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xianning Medical College, Hubei University of Science and Technology, 88 Xianning Road, Xianning, 437100, Hubei, PR China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xianning Medical College, Hubei University of Science and Technology, 88 Xianning Road, Xianning, 437100, Hubei, PR China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xianning Medical College, Hubei University of Science and Technology, 88 Xianning Road, Xianning, 437100, Hubei, PR China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xianning Medical College, Hubei University of Science and Technology, 88 Xianning Road, Xianning, 437100, Hubei, PR China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xianning Medical College, Hubei University of Science and Technology, 88 Xianning Road, Xianning, 437100, Hubei, PR China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xianning Medical College, Hubei University of Science and Technology, 88 Xianning Road, Xianning, 437100, Hubei, PR China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xianning Medical College, Hubei University of Science and Technology, 88 Xianning Road, Xianning, 437100, Hubei, PR China; Hubei College of Chinese Medicine, 87 Xueyuan Road, Jingzhou, 434020, Hubei, PR China.
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Qiu Y, Xue XJ, Liu G, Shen MM, Chao CY, Zhang J, Guo YQ, Niu QQ, Yu YN, Song YT, Wang HH, Wang SX, Chen YJ, Jiang LH, Li P, Yin YL. Perillaldehyde improves cognitive function in vivo and in vitro by inhibiting neuronal damage via blocking TRPM2/NMDAR pathway. Chin Med 2021; 16:136. [PMID: 34903262 PMCID: PMC8670250 DOI: 10.1186/s13020-021-00545-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2021] [Accepted: 11/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Vascular cognitive dysfunction in patients with vascular dementia (VD) is a kind of severe cognitive dysfunction syndrome caused by cerebrovascular diseases. At present, effective drugs to improve the cognitive function of VD patients still need to be explored. Transient Receptor Potential Melastatin 2 (TRPM2) channel is a nonspecific cation channel that plays a key role in the toxic death of neurons. Perillaldehyde (PAE) has the protective effect of epilepsy and insomnia and other central nervous system diseases. The aim of this study is to explore whether PAE improves cognitive function in VD rats and to investigate the potential mechanisms in vivo and vitro. METHODS VD rats were induced by bilateral common carotid arteries occlusion (2-vessel occlusion [2VO]) and treated with PAE for 4 weeks. The neuroprotective effects of PAE was subsequently assessed by the Morris water maze, hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining, Golgi staining, electron microscopy, Neuron-specific nuclear protein (Neu N) staining, and TdT-mediated dUTP nick end labeling (TUNEL) staining. After primary hippocampal neurons were isolated, cell viability was detected by MTT assay and intracellular Ca2+ concentration was detected by calcium imaging assay. The content of Nitriteoxide (NO), Malondialdehyde (MDA) and Superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity in serum of rats were observed by Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA). Immunohistochemistry, Western blot, and Confocal laser scanning were used to detect the expression levels of N-methyl-D-asprtate receptor-2B (NR2B) and TRPM2. RESULTS The results showed that PAE can improve the number and activity of neurons, increase the length and number of dendrites in hippocampus, decrease the Vv value and PE value of neuronal nucleus and mitochondrial structure significantly, increase the s value and L value in nucleus structure, decrease the s value and L value in mitochondrial structure, and improve the learning and memory ability of rats significantly. And PAE can strengthen the ability of antioxidant stress confirmed by increasing the activity of SOD and reducing the production of MDA. The results of western blot, immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence showed that PAE could reduce the level of TRPM2 and increase the expression of NR2B. CONCLUSIONS Taken together, our findings provide evidence that the neuroprotective effects of PAE in VD rats maybe through TRPM2 inhibition and subsequent activation of NMDAR signaling pathway.
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- Yue Qiu
- College of Pharmacy, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Drug Intervention, Xinxiang Key Laboratory of Vascular Remodeling Intervention and Molecular Targeted Therapy Drug Development, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, 453003, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Drug Intervention, Xinxiang Key Laboratory of Vascular Remodeling Intervention and Molecular Targeted Therapy Drug Development, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, 453003, China.,Puyang Oilfield General Hospital, Puyang, 457001, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Drug Intervention, Xinxiang Key Laboratory of Vascular Remodeling Intervention and Molecular Targeted Therapy Drug Development, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, 453003, China.,The First Affiliated Hospital, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, 453003, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Drug Intervention, Xinxiang Key Laboratory of Vascular Remodeling Intervention and Molecular Targeted Therapy Drug Development, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, 453003, China.,The People's Hospital of Anyang City, Anyang, 455001, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Drug Intervention, Xinxiang Key Laboratory of Vascular Remodeling Intervention and Molecular Targeted Therapy Drug Development, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, 453003, China.,Huang Huai University, Zhumadian, 463000, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Drug Intervention, Xinxiang Key Laboratory of Vascular Remodeling Intervention and Molecular Targeted Therapy Drug Development, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, 453003, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Drug Intervention, Xinxiang Key Laboratory of Vascular Remodeling Intervention and Molecular Targeted Therapy Drug Development, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, 453003, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Drug Intervention, Xinxiang Key Laboratory of Vascular Remodeling Intervention and Molecular Targeted Therapy Drug Development, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, 453003, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Drug Intervention, Xinxiang Key Laboratory of Vascular Remodeling Intervention and Molecular Targeted Therapy Drug Development, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, 453003, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Drug Intervention, Xinxiang Key Laboratory of Vascular Remodeling Intervention and Molecular Targeted Therapy Drug Development, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, 453003, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Drug Intervention, Xinxiang Key Laboratory of Vascular Remodeling Intervention and Molecular Targeted Therapy Drug Development, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, 453003, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Drug Intervention, Xinxiang Key Laboratory of Vascular Remodeling Intervention and Molecular Targeted Therapy Drug Development, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, 453003, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Drug Intervention, Xinxiang Key Laboratory of Vascular Remodeling Intervention and Molecular Targeted Therapy Drug Development, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, 453003, China
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- Sino-UK Joint Laboratory of Brain Function and Injury and Department of Physiology and Neurobiology, Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, 453003, China. .,School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK.
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- College of Pharmacy, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Drug Intervention, Xinxiang Key Laboratory of Vascular Remodeling Intervention and Molecular Targeted Therapy Drug Development, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, 453003, China.
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- Sino-UK Joint Laboratory of Brain Function and Injury and Department of Physiology and Neurobiology, Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, 453003, China.
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da Silva JF, Binda NS, Pereira EMR, de Lavor MSL, Vieira LB, de Souza AH, Rigo FK, Ferrer HT, de Castro CJ, Ferreira J, Gomez MV. Analgesic effects of Phα1β toxin: a review of mechanisms of action involving pain pathways. J Venom Anim Toxins Incl Trop Dis 2021; 27:e20210001. [PMID: 34868281 PMCID: PMC8610172 DOI: 10.1590/1678-9199-jvatitd-2021-0001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2021] [Accepted: 03/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
Abstract
Phα1β is a neurotoxin purified from spider venom that acts as a high-voltage-activated (HVA) calcium channel blocker. This spider peptide has shown a high selectivity for N-type HVA calcium channels (NVACC) and an analgesic effect in several animal models of pain. Its activity was associated with a reduction in calcium transients, glutamate release, and reactive oxygen species production from the spinal cord tissue and dorsal ganglia root (DRG) in rats and mice. It has been reported that intrathecal (i.t.) administration of Phα1β to treat chronic pain reverted opioid tolerance with a safer profile than ω-conotoxin MVIIA, a highly selective NVACC blocker. Following a recent development of recombinant Phα1β (CTK 01512-2), a new molecular target, TRPA1, the structural arrangement of disulphide bridges, and an effect on glial plasticity have been identified. CTK 01512-2 reproduced the antinociceptive effects of the native toxin not only after the intrathecal but also after the intravenous administration. Herein, we review the Phα1β antinociceptive activity in the most relevant pain models and its mechanisms of action, highlighting the impact of CTK 01512-2 synthesis and its potential for multimodal analgesia.
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- Juliana Figueira da Silva
- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacy, Federal
University of Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacy, Federal
University of Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, MG, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Health Sciences, Institute of Education and
Research, Santa Casa de Belo Horizonte, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Biological Sciences (ICB),
Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Health Sciences, Institute of Education and
Research, Santa Casa de Belo Horizonte, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Health Sciences, University of the Extreme South
of Santa Catarina (UNESC), Criciúma, SC, Brazil
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- Center of Technology in Molecular Medicine, School of Medicine,
Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Health Sciences, Institute of Education and
Research, Santa Casa de Belo Horizonte, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacology, Federal University of Santa Catarina,
Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Health Sciences, Institute of Education and
Research, Santa Casa de Belo Horizonte, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
- Center of Technology in Molecular Medicine, School of Medicine,
Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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Kissin I. Progress in analgesic development: How to assess its real merits? Curr Rev Clin Exp Pharmacol 2021; 17:90-93. [PMID: 34455954 DOI: 10.2174/2772432816666210811145249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2020] [Revised: 05/12/2021] [Accepted: 05/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Assessing analgesic drugs developed over preceding 50 years demonstrated that very intensive efforts directed at diverse molecular pain targets produced thousands of PubMed articles and the introduction of more than 50 new analgesics. Nevertheless, these analgesics did not have a sufficiently broad spectrum of action and level of effectiveness to demonstrably affect the use of opioids or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for the treatment of pain. Analgesics in current are only modestly effective in chronic pain (at least with respect to neuropathic pain), and the widespread application of mu opioid receptor agonists for this purpose culminated in the global "opioid crisis". The introduction of every new drug is regarded as an important success, at least initially. Assessing the merit of a new analgesic is extremely complicated. OBJECTIVE The aim of this article is to describe an approach that combines very different categories of drug evaluation - multifactorial approach to assessment of new analgesics. It is based on conclusiveness of clinical trials, novelty of a drug's molecular target, a drug's commercial appeal, and the interest in a drug reflected by scientometric indices. RESULTS This approach was applied to analgesics developed in 1982-2016. It shows that although several new agents have completely novel mechanisms of action, all newly approved drugs, and drug candidates, demonstrated the same persistent problems: relatively low therapeutic advantage over previous treatment and narrow spectrum of use in different types of pain, compared to opioids or NSAIDs. CONCLUSION The use of the suggested multifactorial approach to drug assessment may provide a better view of the whole spectrum of analgesics advantages and disadvantages.
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- Igor Kissin
- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston. MA. United States
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Fang P, Sun G, Wang J. RIP3-mediated necroptosis increases neuropathic pain via microglia activation: necrostatin-1 has therapeutic potential. FEBS Open Bio 2021; 11:2858-2865. [PMID: 34320280 PMCID: PMC8487041 DOI: 10.1002/2211-5463.13258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2021] [Revised: 06/28/2021] [Accepted: 07/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Neuropathic pain (NP) is a clinical symptom that accompanies many diseases. We investigated the effect of receptor‐interacting protein kinase 3 (RIP3)‐regulated necroptosis on NP and explored its relationship with microglia, in order to provide a theoretical basis for further research and provide new insights into the treatment of NP. In this study, the spared nerve injury (SNI) model was used along with intervention with necrostatin and the inhibitor of necroptosis necrostatin‐1 (Nec‐1). Pain behavior tests were performed 1 and 3 days before the nerve injury (or sham) operation, and on days 1, 3, 5, 7, 10, and 14 after the operation. The spinal cord tissues were collected for detection of RIP3 expression and distribution, changes in the number of microglia cells, activation of necroptosis, and the level of proinflammatory factors. Collected spinal cord tissues were analyzed using western blot, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, immunoprecipitation assays, and ELISA, respectively. We found that, compared with the sham group, the expression of RIP3 protein in the spinal cord of rats in the SNI group increased from 3 to 14 days after surgery. Immunofluorescence staining showed that RIP3 was coexpressed with the microglia and the number of microglia increased significantly in the SNI model group. The results of immunoprecipitation assays suggested that a RIP3‐mediated necroptosis pathway promotes NP. After treatment with Nec‐1, the expression of RIP3 protein and the number of microglia were significantly reduced, and the expression levels of TNF‐α, IL‐1β, and IL‐6 in spinal dorsal horns were significantly decreased. These results indicate that RIP3 promotes necroptosis to increase the occurrence of NP via microglia.
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- Ping Fang
- Department of Anesthesiology, Ningbo Medical Treatment Center Lihuili Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315040, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Ningbo Medical Treatment Center Lihuili Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315040, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Ningbo Medical Treatment Center Lihuili Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315040, China
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Randhi R, Damon M, Dixon KJ. Selective inhibition of soluble TNF using XPro1595 relieves pain and attenuates cerulein-induced pathology in mice. BMC Gastroenterol 2021; 21:243. [PMID: 34049483 PMCID: PMC8161932 DOI: 10.1186/s12876-021-01827-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2021] [Accepted: 05/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Background Symptoms associated with acute pancreatitis can be debilitating, and treatment remains a challenge. This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of selectively inhibiting the soluble form of TNF (solTNF) using the biologic XPro1595 in a mouse model of acute pancreatitis. Methods Acute pancreatitis was induced in adult male C57Bl/6J mice by administering cerulein (8 injections of 50 µg/kg I.P., spaced an hour apart), with XPro1595 (10 mg/kg, S.C.) or vehicle being administered approximately 18 h after the last injection. Serum was collected 6 or 18 h after the last cerulein injection, pancreatic tissue was collected 2 and 7 days post-induction, and brain hippocampal tissue was collected at 7 days post-induction. The animal’s pain level was assessed 3, 5 and 7 days post-induction. Results The induction of acute pancreatitis promoted a strong increase in serum amylase levels, which had receded back to baseline levels by the next morning. XPro1595 treatment began after amylase levels had subsided at 18 h, and prevented pancreatic immune cell infiltration, that subsequently prevented tissue disruption and acinar cell death. These improvements in pathology were associated with a significant reduction in mechanical hypersensitivity (neuropathic pain). XPro1595 treatment also prevented an increase in hippocampal astrocyte reactivity, that may be associated with the prevention of neuropathic pain in this mouse model. Conclusion Overall, we observed that selectively inhibiting solTNF using XPro1595 improved the pathophysiological and neurological sequelae of cerulein-induced pancreatitis in mice, which provides support of its use in patients with pancreatitis.
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- Rajasa Randhi
- Department of Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University, 1101 E. Marshall St, Richmond, VA, 23298, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University, 1101 E. Marshall St, Richmond, VA, 23298, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University, 1101 E. Marshall St, Richmond, VA, 23298, USA.
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Spinaci A, Buccioni M, Dal Ben D, Marucci G, Volpini R, Lambertucci C. P2X3 Receptor Ligands: Structural Features and Potential Therapeutic Applications. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:653561. [PMID: 33927627 PMCID: PMC8076795 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.653561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2021] [Accepted: 02/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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- Medicinal Chemistry Unit, School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
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Maglie R, Souza Monteiro de Araujo D, Antiga E, Geppetti P, Nassini R, De Logu F. The Role of TRPA1 in Skin Physiology and Pathology. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:3065. [PMID: 33802836 PMCID: PMC8002674 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22063065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2021] [Revised: 03/15/2021] [Accepted: 03/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The transient receptor potential ankyrin 1 (TRPA1), a member of the TRP superfamily of channels, acts as 'polymodal cellular sensor' on primary sensory neurons where it mediates the peripheral and central processing of pain, itch, and thermal sensation. However, the TRPA1 expression extends far beyond the sensory nerves. In recent years, much attention has been paid to its expression and function in non-neuronal cell types including skin cells, such as keratinocytes, melanocytes, mast cells, dendritic cells, and endothelial cells. TRPA1 seems critically involved in a series of physiological skin functions, including formation and maintenance of physico-chemical skin barriers, skin cells, and tissue growth and differentiation. TRPA1 appears to be implicated in mechanistic processes in various immunological inflammatory diseases and cancers of the skin, such as atopic and allergic contact dermatitis, psoriasis, bullous pemphigoid, cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, and melanoma. Here, we report recent findings on the implication of TRPA1 in skin physiology and pathophysiology. The potential use of TRPA1 antagonists in the treatment of inflammatory and immunological skin disorders will be also addressed.
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- Roberto Maglie
- Department of Health Sciences, Section of Dermatology, University of Florence, 50139 Florence, Italy; (R.M.); (E.A.)
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- Department of Health Sciences, Clinical Pharmacology Unit, University of Florence, 50139 Florence, Italy; (D.S.M.d.A.); (P.G.); (F.D.L.)
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- Department of Health Sciences, Section of Dermatology, University of Florence, 50139 Florence, Italy; (R.M.); (E.A.)
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- Department of Health Sciences, Clinical Pharmacology Unit, University of Florence, 50139 Florence, Italy; (D.S.M.d.A.); (P.G.); (F.D.L.)
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- Department of Health Sciences, Clinical Pharmacology Unit, University of Florence, 50139 Florence, Italy; (D.S.M.d.A.); (P.G.); (F.D.L.)
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- Department of Health Sciences, Clinical Pharmacology Unit, University of Florence, 50139 Florence, Italy; (D.S.M.d.A.); (P.G.); (F.D.L.)
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Kelemen B, Pinto S, Kim N, Lisztes E, Hanyicska M, Vládar A, Oláh A, Pénzes Z, Shu B, Vriens J, Bíró T, Rohács T, Voets T, Tóth BI. The TRPM3 ion channel mediates nociception but not itch evoked by endogenous pruritogenic mediators. Biochem Pharmacol 2021; 183:114310. [PMID: 33130130 PMCID: PMC8086171 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2020.114310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2020] [Revised: 10/22/2020] [Accepted: 10/27/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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During the molecular transduction of itch, the stimulation of pruriceptors on sensory fibers leads to the activation or sensitization of ion channels, which results in a consequent depolarization of the neurons. These ion channels mostly belong to the transient receptor potential (TRP) channels, which are involved in nociception and thermosensation. In particular, TRPV1 and TRPA1 were described in the transduction of both thermal nociception as well as histaminergic and non-histaminergic itch. The thermosensitive TRPM3 plays an indispensable role in heat nociception together with TRPV1 and TRPA1. However, the role of TRPM3 in the development of pruritus has not been studied yet. Therefore, in this study we aimed at investigating the potential role of TRPM3 in the transduction of pruritus and pain by investigating itch- and nociception-related behavior of Trpm3+/+ and Trpm3-/- mice, and by studying the activation of somatosensory neurons isolated from trigeminal ganglia upon application of algogenic and pruritogenic substances. Activators of TRPM3 evoked only nocifensive responses, but not itch in Trpm3+/+ animals, and these nocifensive responses were abolished in the Trpm3-/- strain. Histamine and endogenous non-histaminergic pruritogens induced itch in both Trpm3+/+ and Trpm3-/- mice to a similar extent. Genetic deletion or pharmacological blockade diminished TRPM3 mediated Ca2+ responses of sensory neurons, but did not affect responses evoked by pruritogenic substances. Our results demonstrate that, in contrast to other thermosensitive TRP channels, TRPM3 selectively mediates nociception, but not itch sensation, and suggest that TRPM3 is a promising candidate to selectively target pain sensation.
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- Balázs Kelemen
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
- Laboratory of Ion Channel Research (VIB-KU Leuven Center for Brain & Disease Research) Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
- Doctoral School of Molecular Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Laboratory of Ion Channel Research (VIB-KU Leuven Center for Brain & Disease Research) Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Pharmacology, Physiology and Neuroscience, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ, United States
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
- Doctoral School of Molecular Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
- Doctoral School of Molecular Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
- Doctoral School of Molecular Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Pharmacology, Physiology and Neuroscience, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ, United States
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- Laboratory of Endometrium, Endometriosis and Reproductive Medicine, Department of Development and Regeneration, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Pharmacology, Physiology and Neuroscience, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ, United States
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- Laboratory of Ion Channel Research (VIB-KU Leuven Center for Brain & Disease Research) Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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Qin L, Li J. Nerve growth factor in muscle afferent neurons of peripheral artery disease and autonomic function. Neural Regen Res 2021; 16:694-699. [PMID: 33063730 PMCID: PMC8067946 DOI: 10.4103/1673-5374.293132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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In peripheral artery disease patients, the blood supply directed to the lower limbs is reduced. This results in severe limb ischemia and thereby enhances pain sensitivity in lower limbs. The painful perception is induced and exaggerate during walking, and is relieved by rest. This symptom is termed by intermittent claudication. The limb ischemia also amplifies autonomic responses during exercise. In the process of pain and autonomic responses originating exercising muscle, a number of receptors in afferent nerves sense ischemic changes and send signals to the central nervous system leading to autonomic responses. This review integrates recent study results in terms of perspectives including how nerve growth factor affects muscle sensory nerve receptors in peripheral artery disease and thereby alters responses of sympathetic nerve activity and blood pressure to active muscle. For the sensory nerve receptors, we emphasize the role played by transient receptor potential vanilloid type 1, purinergic P2X purinoceptor 3 and acid sensing ion channel subtype 3 in amplified sympathetic nerve activity responses in peripheral artery disease.
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- Lu Qin
- Heart & Vascular Institute, Penn State University College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
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- Heart & Vascular Institute, Penn State University College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
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Waixenicin A, a marine-derived TRPM7 inhibitor: a promising CNS drug lead. Acta Pharmacol Sin 2020; 41:1519-1524. [PMID: 32994545 DOI: 10.1038/s41401-020-00512-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2020] [Accepted: 08/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Ion channels are the third largest class of targets for therapeutic drugs. The pharmacology of ion channels is an important research area for identifying new treatment options for human diseases. The past decade or so has seen increasing interest in an ion channel protein belonging to the transient receptor potential (TRP) family, namely the melastatin subfamily member 7 (TRPM7), as an emerging drug target. TRPM7 is a bifunctional protein with a magnesium and calcium-conducting divalent ion channel fused with an active kinase domain. TRPM7 is ubiquitously expressed in human tissues, including the brain, and regulates various cell biology processes such as magnesium and calcium homeostasis, cell growth and proliferation, and embryonic development. TRPM7 provides a link between cellular metabolic status and intracellular calcium homeostasis in neurons due to TRPM7's unique sensitivity to fluctuating intracellular Mg·ATP levels. Thus, the protein plays a key role in ischemic and hypoxic neuronal cell death and brain injury, and is one of the key nonglutamate mechanisms in cerebral ischemia and stroke. Currently, the most potent and specific TRPM7 inhibitor is waixenicin A, a xenicane diterpenoid from the Hawaiian soft coral Sarcothelia edmondsoni. Using waixenicin A as a pharmacological tool, we demonstrated that TRPM7 is involved in promoting neurite outgrowth in vitro. Most recently, we found that waixenicin A reduced hypoxic-ischemic brain injury and preserved long-term behavioral outcomes in mouse neonates. We here suggest that TRPM7 is an emerging drug target for CNS diseases and disorders, and waixenicin A is a viable drug lead for these disorders.
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Fernández-Ballester G, Fernández-Carvajal A, Ferrer-Montiel A. Targeting thermoTRP ion channels: in silico preclinical approaches and opportunities. Expert Opin Ther Targets 2020; 24:1079-1097. [PMID: 32972264 DOI: 10.1080/14728222.2020.1820987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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INTRODUCTION A myriad of cellular pathophysiological responses are mediated by polymodal ion channels that respond to chemical and physical stimuli such as thermoTRP channels. Intriguingly, these channels are pivotal therapeutic targets with limited clinical pharmacology. In silico methods offer an unprecedented opportunity for discovering new lead compounds targeting thermoTRP channels with improved pharmacological activity and therapeutic index. AREAS COVERED This article reviews the progress on thermoTRP channel pharmacology because of (i) advances in solving their atomic structure using cryo-electron microscopy and, (ii) progress on computational techniques including homology modeling, molecular docking, virtual screening, molecular dynamics, ADME/Tox and artificial intelligence. Together, they have increased the number of lead compounds with clinical potential to treat a variety of pathologies. We used original and review articles from Pubmed (1997-2020), as well as the clinicaltrials.gov database, containing the terms thermoTRP, artificial intelligence, docking, and molecular dynamics. EXPERT OPINION The atomic structure of thermoTRP channels along with computational methods constitute a realistic first line strategy for designing drug candidates with improved pharmacology and clinical translation. In silico approaches can also help predict potential side-effects that can limit clinical development of drug candidates. Together, they should provide drug candidates with upgraded therapeutic properties.
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- Gregorio Fernández-Ballester
- Professor Gregorio Fernández-Ballester. Instituto de Investigación, Desarrollo e Innovación en Biotecnología Sanitaria de Elche (IDiBE), Universitas Miguel Hernández , Alicante, Spain
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- Professor Gregorio Fernández-Ballester. Instituto de Investigación, Desarrollo e Innovación en Biotecnología Sanitaria de Elche (IDiBE), Universitas Miguel Hernández , Alicante, Spain
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- Professor Gregorio Fernández-Ballester. Instituto de Investigación, Desarrollo e Innovación en Biotecnología Sanitaria de Elche (IDiBE), Universitas Miguel Hernández , Alicante, Spain
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Urits I, Gress K, Charipova K, Zamarripa AM, Patel PM, Lassiter G, Jung JW, Kaye AD, Viswanath O. Pharmacological options for the treatment of chronic migraine pain. Best Pract Res Clin Anaesthesiol 2020; 34:383-407. [PMID: 33004155 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpa.2020.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2020] [Accepted: 08/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Migraine is a debilitating neurological condition with symptoms typically consisting of unilateral and pulsating headache, sensitivity to sensory stimuli, nausea, and vomiting. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that migraine is the third most prevalent medical disorder and second most disabling neurological condition in the world. There are several options for preventive migraine treatments that include, but are not limited to, anticonvulsants, antidepressants, beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, botulinum toxins, NSAIDs, riboflavin, and magnesium. Patients may also benefit from adjunct nonpharmacological options in the comprehensive prevention of migraines, such as cognitive behavior therapy, relaxation therapies, biofeedback, lifestyle guidance, and education. Preventative therapies are an essential component of the overall approach to the pharmacological treatment of migraine. Comparative studies of newer therapies are needed to help patients receive the best treatment option for chronic migraine pain.
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- Ivan Urits
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
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- Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC, USA
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- University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, Department of Anesthesiology, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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- University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, Department of Anesthesiology, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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- Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC, USA
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- Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC, USA
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- Louisiana State University Health Shreveport, Department of Anesthesiology, Shreveport, LA, USA
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- University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, Department of Anesthesiology, Phoenix, AZ, USA; Louisiana State University Health Shreveport, Department of Anesthesiology, Shreveport, LA, USA; Creighton University School of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Omaha, NE, USA; Valley Pain Consultants - Envision Physician Services, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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