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Ku YC, Akhavan AA, Hultman CS. Surgical Management of Chronic Neuropathic Burn Pain. Clin Plast Surg 2024; 51:419-434. [PMID: 38789151 DOI: 10.1016/j.cps.2024.02.009] [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] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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Burn-related chronic neuropathic pain can contribute to a decreased quality of life. When medical and pharmacologic therapies prove ineffective, patients should undergo evaluation for surgical intervention, consisting of a detailed physical examination and elective diagnostic nerve block, to identify an anatomic cause of pain. Based on symptoms and physical examination findings, particularly Tinel's sign, treatments can vary, including a trial of laser therapies, fat grafting, or nerve surgeries (nerve decompression, neuroma excision, targeted muscle reinnervation, regenerative peripheral nerve interfaces, and vascularized denervated muscle targets). It is essential to counsel patients to establish appropriate expectations prior to treatment with a multidisciplinary team.
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- Ying C Ku
- Department of Surgery, Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine, 4350 US Highway 421 South, Lillington, NC 27546, USA
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, 90 Bergen St., Newark, NJ 07103
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, WPP Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, WakeMed Health and Hospitals, 3000 New Bern Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27610, USA.
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Kummer I, Lüthi A, Klingler G, Andereggen L, Urman RD, Luedi MM, Stieger A. Adjuvant Analgesics in Acute Pain - Evaluation of Efficacy. Curr Pain Headache Rep 2024:10.1007/s11916-024-01276-w. [PMID: 38865074 DOI: 10.1007/s11916-024-01276-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024]
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PURPOSE OF THE REVIEW Acute postoperative pain impacts a significant number of patients and is associated with various complications, such as a higher occurrence of chronic postsurgical pain as well as increased morbidity and mortality. RECENT FINDINGS Opioids are often used to manage severe pain, but they come with serious adverse effects, such as sedation, respiratory depression, postoperative nausea and vomiting, and impaired bowel function. Therefore, most enhanced recovery after surgery protocols promote multimodal analgesia, which includes adjuvant analgesics, to provide optimal pain control. In this article, we aim to offer a comprehensive review of the contemporary literature on adjuvant analgesics in the management of acute pain, especially in the perioperative setting. Adjuvant analgesics have proven efficacy in treating postoperative pain and reducing need for opioids. While ketamine is an established option for opioid-dependent patients, magnesium and α2-agonists have, in addition to their analgetic effect, the potential to attenuate hemodynamic responses, which make them especially useful in painful laparoscopic procedures. Furthermore, α2-agonists and dexamethasone can extend the analgesic effect of regional anesthesia techniques. However, findings for lidocaine remain inconclusive.
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- Isabelle Kummer
- Department of Anesthesiology, Rescue- and Pain Medicine, Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Rescue- and Pain Medicine, Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Rescue- and Pain Medicine, Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Cantonal Hospital of Aarau, Aarau, Switzerland
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 43210, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Rescue- and Pain Medicine, Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Rescue- and Pain Medicine, Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland
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Wu ZJ, Zhao YY, Hao SJ, Dong BB, Zheng YX, Liu B, Li J. Combining fecal 16 S rRNA sequencing and spinal cord metabolomics analysis to explain the modulatory effect of PPARα on neuropathic pain. Brain Res Bull 2024; 211:110943. [PMID: 38614408 DOI: 10.1016/j.brainresbull.2024.110943] [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: 09/08/2023] [Revised: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/15/2024]
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BACKGROUND Existing evidence suggests that the composition of the gut microbiota is associated with neuropathic pain (NP), but the mechanistic link is elusive. Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor α (PPARα) has been shown to be a pharmacological target for the treatment of metabolic disorders, and its expression is also involved in inflammatory regulation. The aim of this study was to investigate the important modulatory effects of PPARα on gut microbiota and spinal cord metabolites in mice subjected to chronic constriction injury. METHODS We analyzed fecal microbiota and spinal cord metabolic alterations in mice from the sham, CCI, GW7647 (PPARα agonist) and GW6471 (PPARα antagonist) groups by 16 S rRNA amplicon sequencing and untargeted metabolomics analysis. On this basis, the intestinal microbiota and metabolites that were significantly altered between treatment groups were analyzed in a combined multiomics analysis. We also investigated the effect of PPARα on the polarization fractionation of spinal microglia. RESULTS PPARα agonist significantly reduce paw withdrawal threshold and paw withdrawal thermal latency, while PPARα antagonist significantly increase paw withdrawal threshold and paw withdrawal thermal latency. 16 S rRNA gene sequencing showed that intraperitoneal injection of GW7647 or GW6471 significantly altered the abundance, homogeneity and composition of the gut microbiome. Analysis of the spinal cord metabolome showed that the levels of spinal cord metabolites were shifted after exposure to GW7647 or GW6471. Alterations in the composition of gut microbiota were significantly associated with the abundance of various spinal cord metabolites. The abundance of Licheniformes showed a significant positive correlation with nicotinamide, benzimidazole, eicosanoids, and pyridine abundance. Immunofluorescence results showed that intraperitoneal injection of GW7647 or GW6471 altered microglial activation and polarization levels. CONCLUSION Our study shows that PPARα can promote M2-type microglia polarization, as well as alter gut microbiota and metabolites in CCI mice. This study enhances our understanding of the mechanism of PPARα in the treatment of neuropathic pain.
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- Zi-Jun Wu
- Department of Anesthesiology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China; Tianjin Research Institute of Anesthesiology, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China; Tianjin Research Institute of Anesthesiology, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China; Tianjin Research Institute of Anesthesiology, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China; Tianjin Research Institute of Anesthesiology, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China; Tianjin Research Institute of Anesthesiology, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, General Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300052, China; Center for Critical Care Medicine, Institute of Hematology and Blood Diseases Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin 300020, China.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China; Tianjin Research Institute of Anesthesiology, Tianjin 300052, China.
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Mitchell J, Forget P. Pain management in victims of disasters. Minerva Anestesiol 2024; 90:573-580. [PMID: 38270922 DOI: 10.23736/s0375-9393.23.17818-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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Pain is widely studied and is considered a major clinical, social, and economic problem worldwide, although it remains poorly understood. For disaster victims, the complex picture, biologically, psychologically, and socially, only makes the situation even more complicated. This narrative review aims to describe specific aspects of pain and pain management in disaster victims. We reviewed relevant literature, both on pain management and selected specific data related to conflict victims. We discuss the complexity of the picture, its different aspects, and mechanisms. We discuss the limitations of current approaches and propose a simple strategy, including mitigation plans, all illustrated by a case study based on a personal experience in the Gaza Strip in 2022. The vulnerability factors are well known, as well as the tangle of intense acute pain and the persistence of pain in the subacute and chronic phase. However, the management of acute pain is, in a disaster context, more constrained than chosen. Empirical evidence suggests a focus on modifiable risk factors as well as the evaluation of strategies guiding future management. This management may depend on obstacles and barriers, linked to the context of the disaster, the availability of medicines, techniques, skills as well as linguistic and cultural barriers. Our proposal includes systematic assessment and, in a later phase, tailored and personalized treatment. In the chronic phase of rehabilitation and follow-ups, the essential place for management of psychological and social aspects become predominant. In disaster areas, including during and after conflict, the management, and recommendations for the management of acute and chronic pain are complex, distinct but interdependent. Acute pain must be systematically assessed and treated while personalized care pathways are desirable at a later stage. Psychological and social considerations are essential. Data collection should be systematically considered.
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- John Mitchell
- Department of Anesthesiology, Catholic University of Louvain, University Hospital CHU UCL Namur, Mont-Godinne, Belgium
- Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) - Operational Centre Brussels (OCB), Brussels, Belgium
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- Group of Epidemiology, School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition, Institute of Applied Health Sciences, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK -
- Department of Anaesthesia, NHS Grampian, Aberdeen, UK
- Pain and Opioids After Surgery (PANDOS) European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (ESAIC) Research Group, Brussels, Belgium
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Evans AA, Jesus CHA, Martins LL, Fukuyama AH, Gasparin AT, Crippa JA, Zuardi AW, Hallak JEC, Genaro K, de Castro Junior CJ, Zanoveli JM, Cunha JMD. Pharmacological Interaction Between Cannabidiol and Tramadol on Experimental Diabetic Neuropathic Pain: An Isobolographic Analysis. Cannabis Cannabinoid Res 2024; 9:728-739. [PMID: 37205869 DOI: 10.1089/can.2021.0242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2023] Open
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Introduction: Diabetic neuropathies are the most prevalent chronic complications of diabetes, characterized by pain and substantial morbidity. Although many drugs have been approved for the treatment of this type of pain, including gabapentin, tramadol (TMD), and classical opioids, it is common to report short-term results or potentially severe side effects. TMD, recommended as a second-line treatment can lead to unwanted side effects. Cannabidiol (CBD) has been gaining attention recently due to its therapeutic properties, including pain management. This study aimed to characterize the pharmacological interaction between CBD and TMD over the mechanical allodynia associated with experimental diabetes using isobolographic analysis. Materials and Methods: After diabetes induction by streptozotocin (STZ), diabetic rats were systemically treated with CBD or TMD alone or in combination (doses calculated based on linear regression of effective dose 40% [ED40]) and had the mechanical threshold evaluated using the electronic Von Frey apparatus. Both experimental and theoretical additive ED40 values (Zmix and Zadd, respectively) were determined for the combination of CBD plus TMD in this model. Results: Acute treatment with CBD (3 or 10 mg/kg) or TMD (2.5, 5, 10, or 20 mg/kg) alone or in combination (0.38+1.65 or 1.14+4.95 mg/kg) significantly improved the mechanical allodynia in STZ-diabetic rats. Isobolographic analysis revealed that experimental ED40 of the combination (Zmix) was 1.9 mg/kg (95% confidence interval [CI]=1.2-2.9) and did not differ from the theoretical additive ED40 2.0 mg/kg (95% CI=1.5-2.8; Zadd), suggesting an additive antinociceptive effect in this model. Conclusions: Using an isobolographic analysis, these results provide evidence of additive pharmacological interaction between CBD and TMD over the neuropathic pain associated with experimental diabetes induced by STZ.
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- Allan Arnold Evans
- Laboratory of Pharmacology of Pain, Department of Pharmacology, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology of Pain, Department of Pharmacology, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology of Pain, Department of Pharmacology, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology of Pain, Department of Pharmacology, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology of Pain, Department of Pharmacology, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
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- National Institute for Translational Medicine (INCT-TM, CNPq), Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
- Department of Neuroscience and Behavior, University of São Paulo, USP, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- National Institute for Translational Medicine (INCT-TM, CNPq), Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
- Department of Neuroscience and Behavior, University of São Paulo, USP, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- National Institute for Translational Medicine (INCT-TM, CNPq), Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
- Department of Neuroscience and Behavior, University of São Paulo, USP, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of California, Irvine, California, USA
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology of Pain, Department of Pharmacology, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology of Pain, Department of Pharmacology, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
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Kawanaka R, Jin H, Aoe T. Unraveling the Connection: Pain and Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:4995. [PMID: 38732214 PMCID: PMC11084550 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25094995] [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: 04/03/2024] [Revised: 04/29/2024] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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Pain is a complex and multifaceted experience. Recent research has increasingly focused on the role of endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress in the induction and modulation of pain. The ER is an essential organelle for cells and plays a key role in protein folding and calcium dynamics. Various pathological conditions, such as ischemia, hypoxia, toxic substances, and increased protein production, may disturb protein folding, causing an increase in misfolding proteins in the ER. Such an overload of the folding process leads to ER stress and causes the unfolded protein response (UPR), which increases folding capacity in the ER. Uncompensated ER stress impairs intracellular signaling and cell function, resulting in various diseases, such as diabetes and degenerative neurological diseases. ER stress may be a critical universal mechanism underlying human diseases. Pain sensations involve the central as well as peripheral nervous systems. Several preclinical studies indicate that ER stress in the nervous system is enhanced in various painful states, especially in neuropathic pain conditions. The purpose of this narrative review is to uncover the intricate relationship between ER stress and pain, exploring molecular pathways, implications for various pain conditions, and potential therapeutic strategies.
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- Ryoko Kawanaka
- Department of Anesthesiology, Chiba Medical Center, Teikyo University, Ichihara 299-0111, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chiba University Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba 260-8670, Japan
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- Pain Center, Chiba Medical Center, Teikyo University, Ichihara 299-0111, Japan
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Slavin BR, Markowitz MI, Klifto KM, Prologo FJ, Taghioff SM, Dellon AL. Cryoanalgesia: Review with Respect to Peripheral Nerve. J Reconstr Microsurg 2024; 40:302-310. [PMID: 37751885 DOI: 10.1055/a-2182-1198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cryoanalgesia is a tool being used by interventional radiology to treat chronic pain. Within a certain cold temperature range, peripheral nerve function is interrupted and recovers, without neuroma formation. Cryoanalgesia has most often been applied to the intercostal nerve. Cryoanalgesia has applications to peripheral nerve surgery, yet is poorly understood by reconstructive microsurgeons. METHODS Histopathology of nerve injury was reviewed to understand cold applied to peripheral nerve. Literature review was performed utilizing the PubMed and MEDLINE databases to identify comparative studies of the efficacy of intraoperative cryoanalgesia versus thoracic epidural anesthesia following thoracotomy. Data were analyzed using Fisher's exact and analysis of variance tests. A similar approach was used for pudendal cryoanalgesia. RESULTS Application of inclusion and exclusion criteria resulted in 16 comparative clinical studies of intercostal nerve for this review. For thoracotomy, nine studies compared cryoanalgesia with pharmaceutical analgesia, with seven demonstrating significant reduction in postoperative opioid use or postoperative acute pain scores. In these nine studies, there was no association between the number of nerves treated and the reduction in acute postoperative pain. One study compared cryoanalgesia with local anesthetic and demonstrated a significant reduction in acute pain with cryoanalgesia. Three studies compared cryoanalgesia with epidural analgesia and demonstrated no significant difference in postoperative pain or postoperative opioid use. Interventional radiology targets pudendal nerves using computed tomography imaging with positive outcomes for the patient with pain of pudendal nerve origin. CONCLUSION Cryoanalgesia is a term used for the treatment of peripheral nerve problems that would benefit from a proverbial reset of peripheral nerve function. It does not ablate the nerve. Intraoperative cryoanalgesia to intercostal nerves is a safe and effective means of postoperative analgesia following thoracotomy. For pudendal nerve injury, where an intrapelvic surgical approach may be difficult, cryoanalgesia may provide sufficient clinical relief, thereby preserving pudendal nerve function.
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- Benjamin R Slavin
- Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia, Missouri
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Plastic Surgery, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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Meng J, Zhang T, Hao T, Xie X, Zhang M, Zhang L, Wan X, Zhu C, Li Q, Wang K. Functional and Structural Abnormalities in the Pain Network of Generalized Anxiety Disorder Patients with Pain Symptoms. Neuroscience 2024; 543:28-36. [PMID: 38382693 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2024.02.006] [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: 10/23/2023] [Revised: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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Pain symptoms significantly impact the well-being and work capacity of individuals with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), and hinder treatment and recovery. Despite existing literature focusing on the neural substrate of pain and anxiety separately, further exploration is needed to understand the possible neuroimaging mechanisms of the pain symptoms in GAD patients. We recruited 73 GAD patients and 75 matched healthy controls (HC) for clinical assessments, as well as resting-state functional and structural magnetic resonance imaging scans. We defined a pain-related network through a published meta-analysis, including the insula, thalamus, periaqueductal gray, prefrontal cortex, anterior cingulate cortex, amygdala, and hippocampus. Subsequently, we conducted the regional homogeneity (ReHo) and the gray matter volume (GMV) within the pain-related network. Correlation analysis was then employed to explore associations between abnormal regions and self-reported outcomes, assessed using the Patient Health Questionnaire-15 (PHQ-15) and pain scores. We observed significantly increased ReHo in the bilateral insula but decreased GMV in the bilateral thalamus of GAD compared to HC. Further correlation analysis revealed a positive correlation between ReHo of the left anterior insula and pain scores in GAD patients, while a respective negative correlation between GMV of the bilateral thalamus and PHQ-15 scores. In summary, GAD patients exhibit structural and functional abnormalities in pain-related networks. The enhanced ReHo in the left anterior insula is correlated with pain symptoms, which might be a crucial brain region of pain symptoms in GAD.
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- Jie Meng
- School of Mental Health and Psychological Sciences, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui Province, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Neuropsychiatric Disorders and Mental Health, Hefei, Anhui Province, China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Cognition and Neuropsychiatric Disorders, Hefei, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui Province, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Neuropsychiatric Disorders and Mental Health, Hefei, Anhui Province, China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Cognition and Neuropsychiatric Disorders, Hefei, Anhui Province, China
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- School of Mental Health and Psychological Sciences, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui Province, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Neuropsychiatric Disorders and Mental Health, Hefei, Anhui Province, China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Cognition and Neuropsychiatric Disorders, Hefei, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui Province, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Neuropsychiatric Disorders and Mental Health, Hefei, Anhui Province, China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Cognition and Neuropsychiatric Disorders, Hefei, Anhui Province, China
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- School of Mental Health and Psychological Sciences, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui Province, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Neuropsychiatric Disorders and Mental Health, Hefei, Anhui Province, China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Cognition and Neuropsychiatric Disorders, Hefei, Anhui Province, China
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- School of Mental Health and Psychological Sciences, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui Province, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Neuropsychiatric Disorders and Mental Health, Hefei, Anhui Province, China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Cognition and Neuropsychiatric Disorders, Hefei, Anhui Province, China
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- Affiliated Psychological Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui Province, China; Anhui Mental Health Center, Hefei, Anhui Province, China
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- School of Mental Health and Psychological Sciences, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui Province, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Neuropsychiatric Disorders and Mental Health, Hefei, Anhui Province, China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Cognition and Neuropsychiatric Disorders, Hefei, Anhui Province, China; Institute of Artificial Intelligence, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Psychology and Sleep Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui Province, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Neuropsychiatric Disorders and Mental Health, Hefei, Anhui Province, China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Cognition and Neuropsychiatric Disorders, Hefei, Anhui Province, China.
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- School of Mental Health and Psychological Sciences, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui Province, China; Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui Province, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Neuropsychiatric Disorders and Mental Health, Hefei, Anhui Province, China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Cognition and Neuropsychiatric Disorders, Hefei, Anhui Province, China; Institute of Artificial Intelligence, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui Province, China.
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Xu S, Wang Y. Transient Receptor Potential Channels: Multiple Modulators of Peripheral Neuropathic Pain in Several Rodent Models. Neurochem Res 2024; 49:872-886. [PMID: 38281247 DOI: 10.1007/s11064-023-04087-4] [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: 10/14/2023] [Revised: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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Neuropathic pain, a prevalent chronic condition in clinical settings, has attracted widespread societal attention. This condition is characterized by a persistent pain state accompanied by affective and cognitive disruptions, significantly impacting patients' quality of life. However, current clinical therapies fall short of addressing its complexity. Thus, exploring the underlying molecular mechanism of neuropathic pain and identifying potential targets for intervention is highly warranted. The transient receptor potential (TRP) receptors, a class of widely distributed channel proteins, in the nervous system, play a crucial role in sensory signaling, cellular calcium regulation, and developmental influences. TRP ion channels are also responsible for various sensory responses including heat, cold, pain, and stress. This review highlights recent advances in understanding TRPs in various rodent models of neuropathic pain, aiming to uncover potential therapeutic targets for clinical management.
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- Songchao Xu
- Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 95, Yong'an Road, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100050, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 95, Yong'an Road, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100050, China.
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Albrecht PJ, Liu Y, Houk G, Ruggiero B, Banov D, Dockum M, Day A, Rice FL, Bassani G. Cutaneous targets for topical pain medications in patients with neuropathic pain: individual differential expression of biomarkers supports the need for personalized medicine. Pain Rep 2024; 9:e1119. [PMID: 38375092 PMCID: PMC10876238 DOI: 10.1097/pr9.0000000000001121] [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: 07/13/2023] [Revised: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 02/21/2024] Open
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Introduction Numerous potential cutaneous targets exist for treating chronic pain with topically applied active pharmaceutical ingredients. This preliminary human skin tissue investigation was undertaken to characterize several key biomarkers in keratinocytes and provide proof-of-principle data to support clinical development of topical compounded formulations for peripheral neuropathic pain syndromes, such as postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). Objectives The study intended to identify objective biomarkers in PHN skin on a patient-by-patient personalized medicine platform. The totality of biopsy biomarker data can provide a tissue basis for directing individualized compounded topical preparations to optimize treatment efficacy. Methods Referencing 5 of the most common actives used in topical pain relief formulations (ketamine, gabapentin, clonidine, baclofen, and lidocaine), and 3 well-established cutaneous mediators (ie, neuropeptides, cannabinoids, and vanilloids), comprehensive immunolabeling was used to quantify receptor biomarkers in skin biopsy samples taken from ipsilateral (pain) and contralateral (nonpain) dermatomes of patients with PHN. Results Epidermal keratinocyte labeling patterns were significantly different among the cohort for each biomarker, consistent with potential mechanisms of action among keratinocytes. Importantly, the total biomarker panel indicates that the enriched PHN cohort contains distinct subgroups. Conclusion The heterogeneity of the cohort differences may explain studies that have not shown statistical group benefit from topically administered compounded therapies. Rather, the essential need for individual tissue biomarker evaluations is evident, particularly as a means to direct a more accurately targeted topical personalized medicine approach and generate positive clinical results.
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- Professional Compounding Centers of America (PCCA), Houston, TX, USA
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- Integrated Tissue Dynamics, LLC (INTiDYN), Rensselaer, NY, USA
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- Integrated Tissue Dynamics, LLC (INTiDYN), Rensselaer, NY, USA
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- Professional Compounding Centers of America (PCCA), Houston, TX, USA
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- Integrated Tissue Dynamics, LLC (INTiDYN), Rensselaer, NY, USA
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- Professional Compounding Centers of America (PCCA), Houston, TX, USA
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- Integrated Tissue Dynamics, LLC (INTiDYN), Rensselaer, NY, USA
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- Professional Compounding Centers of America (PCCA), Houston, TX, USA
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Argyriou AA, Bruna J, Kalofonou F, Velasco R, Litsardopoulos P, Alemany M, Anastopoulou GG, Kalofonos HP. Incidence and risk factors for developing chemotherapy-induced neuropathic pain in 500 cancer patients: A file-based observational study. J Peripher Nerv Syst 2024; 29:38-46. [PMID: 38311337 DOI: 10.1111/jns.12616] [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] [Revised: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To define the incidence and risk factors for developing chemotherapy-induced neuropathic pain (CINP). METHODS Retrospective, file-based analysis on cancer patients who received any type of conventional chemotherapy and for whom neurological evaluation was asked to reveal the extent of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neurotoxicity (CIPN) with or without CINP. CINP was assessed by means of the PI-NRS and Douleur Neuropathique-4 questionnaire. The total neuropathy score-clinical version graded the severity of CIPN. RESULTS The medical files of 500 chemotherapy-treated cancer patients were reviewed. Any grade chronic CIPN was disclosed in 343 (68.6%) patients and CINP in 127 (37%) of them, corresponding to an overall percentage of 25.4% among all 500 included patients. The logistic regression analysis identified as independent predictors for CINP development the presence of uncomplicated diabetes (OR: 2.17; p = .039) and grade 2-3 chronic CIPN (OR: 1.61; p < .001) as also the administration of combined paclitaxel plus cisplatin (reference variable), compared to oxaliplatin (OR: 0.18; p = .001) and taxanes (OR: 0.16; p < .001). The increased severity of acute OXAIPN was associated with CINP (OR: 4.51; p < .001). OXA-treated patients with persistent CINP presented a worst likelihood to improve after chemotherapy discontinuation, than patients receiving combined paclitaxel plus cisplatin (OR: 50; p < .001). CONCLUSION The incidence of CINP in our cohort was comparable to previous reports, with severities fluctuating upwards during chemotherapy and declined post-chemotherapy. Uncomplicated diabetes, the combined paclitaxel plus cisplatin treatment and the increased severity of acute oxaliplatin neurotoxicity mostly increase the risk for developing CINP. OXA-treated patients present less possibilities to recover from CINP after chemotherapy discontinuation, than other chemotherapies.
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- Andreas A Argyriou
- Neurological Department, "Agios Andreas" General Hospital of Patras, Patras, Greece
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- Neuro-Oncology Unit, Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge-ICO L'Hospitalet, IDIBELL, Barcelona, Spain
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- Neuro-Oncology Unit, Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge-ICO L'Hospitalet, IDIBELL, Barcelona, Spain
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- Neuro-Oncology Unit, Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge-ICO L'Hospitalet, IDIBELL, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Oncology, University Hospital of Patras, Patras, Greece
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Ju J, Li Z, Jia X, Peng X, Wang J, Gao F. Interleukin-18 in chronic pain: Focus on pathogenic mechanisms and potential therapeutic targets. Pharmacol Res 2024; 201:107089. [PMID: 38295914 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2024.107089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Revised: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/05/2024]
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Chronic pain has been proven to be an independent disease, other than an accompanying symptom of certain diseases. Interleukin-18 (IL-18), a pro-inflammatory cytokine with pleiotropic biological effects, participates in immune modulation, inflammatory response, tumor growth, as well as the process of chronic pain. Compelling evidence suggests that IL-18 is upregulated in the occurrence of chronic pain. Antagonism or inhibition of IL-18 expression can alleviate the occurrence and development of chronic pain. And IL-18 is located in microglia, while IL-18R is mostly located in astrocytes in the spinal cord. This indicates that the interaction between microglia and astrocytes mediated by the IL-18/IL-18R axis is involved in the occurrence of chronic pain. In this review, we described the role and mechanism of IL-18 in different types of chronic pain. This review provides strong evidence that IL-18 is a potential therapeutic target in pain management.
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- Jie Ju
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Hubei Key Laboratory of Geriatric Anesthesia and Perioperative Brain Health, and Wuhan Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Anesthesia, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Hubei Key Laboratory of Geriatric Anesthesia and Perioperative Brain Health, and Wuhan Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Anesthesia, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Hubei Key Laboratory of Geriatric Anesthesia and Perioperative Brain Health, and Wuhan Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Anesthesia, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Hubei Key Laboratory of Geriatric Anesthesia and Perioperative Brain Health, and Wuhan Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Anesthesia, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Hubei Key Laboratory of Geriatric Anesthesia and Perioperative Brain Health, and Wuhan Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Anesthesia, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Hubei Key Laboratory of Geriatric Anesthesia and Perioperative Brain Health, and Wuhan Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Anesthesia, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
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Gao Y, Wang Y, Zhang J, Zhang M, Dai C, Zhang Y, Zhang L, Bian L, Yang Y, Zhang K, Zhao Y. Advancing neural regeneration via adaptable hydrogels: Enriched with Mg 2+ and silk fibroin to facilitate endogenous cell infiltration and macrophage polarization. Bioact Mater 2024; 33:100-113. [PMID: 38024231 PMCID: PMC10658209 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2023.10.026] [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: 07/24/2023] [Revised: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Peripheral nerve injury is a complex and challenging medical condition due to the limited ability of nerves to regenerate, resulting in the loss of both sensory and motor function. Hydrogels have emerged as a promising biomaterial for promoting peripheral nerve regeneration, while conventional hydrogels are generally unable to support endogenous cell infiltration due to limited network dynamics, thereby compromising the therapeutic outcomes. Herein, we present a cell adaptable hydrogel containing a tissue-mimetic silk fibroin network and a dynamically crosslinked bisphosphonated-alginate network. The dynamic network of this hydrogel can respond to cell-generated forces to undergo the cell-mediated reorganization, thereby effectively facilitating the rapid infiltration of Schwann cells and macrophages, as well as the ingrowth of axons. We further show that the magnesium ions released from the hydrogel not only promote neurite outgrowth but also regulate the polarization of macrophages in a sequential manner, contributing to the formation of a regenerative microenvironment. Therefore, this hydrogel effectively prevents muscle atrophy and promotes the regeneration and functional recovery of nerve defects of up to 10 mm within 8 weeks. The findings from this study demonstrate that adaptable hydrogels are promising inductive biomaterials for enhancing the therapeutic outcomes of peripheral nerve injury treatments.
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- Yisheng Gao
- Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration of Jiangsu and Ministry of Education, Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Tissue Engineering Technology Products, Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, PR China
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, School of Natural Science, The University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK
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- Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration of Jiangsu and Ministry of Education, Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Tissue Engineering Technology Products, Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration of Jiangsu and Ministry of Education, Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Tissue Engineering Technology Products, Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, PR China
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- Medical School, Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, PR China
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- School of Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou International Campus, Guangzhou, 511442, PR China
- National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration of Jiangsu and Ministry of Education, Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Tissue Engineering Technology Products, Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, PR China
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- School of Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou International Campus, Guangzhou, 511442, PR China
- National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials and Engineering of the Ministry of Education, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration of Jiangsu and Ministry of Education, Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Tissue Engineering Technology Products, Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, PR China
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- School of Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou International Campus, Guangzhou, 511442, PR China
- National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials and Engineering of the Ministry of Education, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration of Jiangsu and Ministry of Education, Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Tissue Engineering Technology Products, Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, PR China
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Ozdemir Y, Nakamoto K, Boivin B, Bullock D, Andrews NA, González-Cano R, Costigan M. Quantification of stimulus-evoked tactile allodynia in free moving mice by the chainmail sensitivity test. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1352464. [PMID: 38464715 PMCID: PMC10920263 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1352464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024] Open
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Chronic pain occurs at epidemic levels throughout the population. Hypersensitivity to touch, is a cardinal symptom of chronic pain. Despite dedicated research for over a century, quantifying this hypersensitivity has remained impossible at scale. To address these issues, we developed the Chainmail Sensitivity Test (CST). Our results show that control mice spend significantly more time on the chainmail portion of the device than mice subject to neuropathy. Treatment with gabapentin abolishes this difference. CST-derived data correlate well with von Frey measurements and quantify hypersensitivity due to inflammation. Our study demonstrates the potential of the CST as a standardized tool for assessing mechanical hypersensitivity in mice with minimal operator input.
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- Yildirim Ozdemir
- The Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
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- The Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kobe Gakuin University, Kobe, Japan
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- The Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
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- The Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
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- The Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
- In Vivo Scientific Services, The Salk Institute for Biological Studies, La Jolla, CA, United States
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- The Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Research Center (Neurosciences Institute), Biosanitary Research Institute ibs.GRANADA, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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- The Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
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Eajazi A, Weinschenk C, Chhabra A. Imaging Biomarkers of Peripheral Nerves: Focus on Magnetic Resonance Neurography and Ultrasonography. Semin Musculoskelet Radiol 2024; 28:92-102. [PMID: 38330973 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1776427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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Peripheral neuropathy is a prevalent and debilitating condition affecting millions of individuals globally. Magnetic resonance neurography (MRN) and ultrasonography (US) are noninvasive methods offering comprehensive visualization of peripheral nerves, using anatomical and functional imaging biomarkers to ensure accurate evaluation. For optimized MRN, superior and high-resolution two-dimensional and three-dimensional imaging protocols are essential. The anatomical MRN and US imaging markers include quantitative measures of nerve and fascicular size and signal, and qualitative markers of course and morphology. Among them, quantitative markers of T2-signal intensity ratio are sensitive to nerve edema-like signal changes, and the T1-mapping technique reveals nerve and muscle tissue fatty and fibrous compositional alterations.The functional markers are derived from physiologic properties of nerves, such as diffusion characteristics or blood flow. They include apparent diffusion coefficient from diffusion-weighted imaging and fractional anisotropy and tractography from diffusion tensor imaging to delve into peripheral nerve microstructure and integrity. Peripheral nerve perfusion using dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging estimates perfusion parameters, offering insights into nerve health and neuropathies involving edema, inflammation, demyelination, and microvascular alterations in conditions like type 2 diabetes, linking nerve conduction pathophysiology to vascular permeability alterations.Imaging biomarkers thus play a pivotal role in the diagnosis, prognosis, and monitoring of nerve pathologies, thereby ensuring comprehensive assessment and elevating patient care. These biomarkers provide valuable insights into nerve structure, function, and pathophysiology, contributing to the accurate diagnosis and management planning for peripheral neuropathy.
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- Alireza Eajazi
- Department of Radiology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Radiology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Radiology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
- Department of Radiology & Orthopedic Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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Becker G, Atuati SF, Oliveira SM. G Protein-Coupled Receptors and Ion Channels Involvement in Cisplatin-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: A Review of Preclinical Studies. Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:580. [PMID: 38339331 PMCID: PMC10854671 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16030580] [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: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 01/27/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Cisplatin is a platinum-based chemotherapy drug widely used to treat various solid tumours. Although it is effective in anti-cancer therapy, many patients develop peripheral neuropathy during and after cisplatin treatment. Peripheral neuropathy results from lesions or diseases in the peripheral somatosensory nervous system and is a significant cause of debilitation and suffering in patients. In recent years, preclinical studies have been conducted to elucidate the mechanisms involved in chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathic pain, as well as to promote new therapeutic targets since current treatments are ineffective and are associated with adverse effects. G-protein coupled receptors and ion channels play a significant role in pain processing and may represent promising targets for improving the management of cisplatin-induced neuropathic pain. This review describes the role of G protein-coupled receptors and ion channels in cisplatin-induced pain, analysing preclinical experimental studies that investigated the role of each receptor subtype in the modulation of cisplatin-induced pain.
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Xie W, Hou J, Li C, Zhang Q. Sodium aescinate ameliorates chronic neuropathic pain in male mice via suppressing JNK/p38-mediated microglia activation. Brain Inj 2024; 38:126-135. [PMID: 38324656 DOI: 10.1080/02699052.2024.2307966] [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: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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OBJECTIVE A study confirmed that sodium aescinate (SA) can effectively relieve bone cancer pain, but its role in neuropathic pain (NP) remains confused. METHODS Eighty male mice were randomly divided into four groups: sham+vehicle, sham+SA (40 μg/L, intrathecal injection), chronic contraction injury (CCI)+vehicle, CCI+SA. Behavioral assessments were used to evaluate the locomotor activity and paw withdrawal threshold (PWT) of mice. At the end of the study, spinal cord tissues were collected for histopathological analysis. The JNK/p38 signaling activation, Iba-1 expression, pro-inflammatory cytokines levels, and microglia subtype were assessed by western blotting, immunohistochemical staining, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, and flow cytometry with CD86/CD206, respectively. RESULTS Early treatment with SA delayed the development of mechanical allodynia in CCI mice. Repeated SA treatment could prominently increase the reduction of PWT induced by CCI, and improve the locomotor activity of CCI mice. Mechanically, CCI surgery induced significant up-regulation of p-JNK and p-p38 protein levels, increased number and M1/M2 ratio of microglia, as well as pro-inflammatory factors in the spinal cords of mice, which could be blocked after SA administration. CONCLUSIONS SA might suppress the activation of microglia and neuroinflammation by selectively inhibiting the JNK/p38 signaling pathway, thereby alleviating CCI-induced NP in male mice.
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- Wenqiang Xie
- Department of Anesthesiology, Yue Bei People's Hospital, Shaoguan, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Quality Management, Yue Bei People's Hospital, Shaoguan, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Yue Bei People's Hospital, Shaoguan, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Yue Bei People's Hospital, Shaoguan, Guangdong, China
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Zhou HM, Xu HJ, Sun RH, Zhang M, Li XT, Zhao YX, Yang K, Wei R, Liu Q, Li S, Xue Z, Hao LY, Yang L, Wang QH, Wang HJ, Gao F, Cao JL, Pan Z. DNA N6-methyladenine methylase N6AMT1 controls neuropathic pain through epigenetically modifying Kcnj16 in dorsal horn neurons. Pain 2024; 165:75-91. [PMID: 37624905 DOI: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000002986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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ABSTRACT Nerve injury-induced aberrant changes in gene expression in spinal dorsal horn neurons are critical for the genesis of neuropathic pain. N6-methyladenine (m 6 A) modification of DNA represents an additional layer of gene regulation. Here, we report that peripheral nerve injury significantly decreased the level of m 6 A-specific DNA methyltransferase 1 ( N6amt1 ) in dorsal horn neurons. This decrease was attributed, at least partly, to a reduction in transcription factor Nr2f6 . Rescuing the decrease in N6amt1 reversed the loss of m 6 A at the promoter for inwardly rectifying potassium channel subfamily J member 16 ( Kcnj16 ), mitigating the nerve injury-induced upregulation of Kcnj16 expression in the dorsal horn and alleviating neuropathic pain hypersensitivities. Conversely, mimicking the downregulation of N6amt1 in naive mice erased DNA m 6 A at the Kcnj16 promoter, elevated Kcnj16 expression, and led to neuropathic pain-like behaviors. Therefore, decreased N6amt1 caused by NR2F6 is required for neuropathic pain, likely through its regulation of m 6 A-controlled KCNJ16 in dorsal horn neurons, suggesting that DNA m 6 A modification may be a potential new target for analgesic and treatment strategies.
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- Hui-Min Zhou
- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology, Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesia and Analgesia Application Technology, NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Narcotic and Psychotropic Drugs, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology, Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesia and Analgesia Application Technology, NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Narcotic and Psychotropic Drugs, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology, Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesia and Analgesia Application Technology, NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Narcotic and Psychotropic Drugs, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology, Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesia and Analgesia Application Technology, NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Narcotic and Psychotropic Drugs, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology, Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesia and Analgesia Application Technology, NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Narcotic and Psychotropic Drugs, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology, Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesia and Analgesia Application Technology, NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Narcotic and Psychotropic Drugs, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology, Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesia and Analgesia Application Technology, NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Narcotic and Psychotropic Drugs, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology, Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesia and Analgesia Application Technology, NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Narcotic and Psychotropic Drugs, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology, Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesia and Analgesia Application Technology, NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Narcotic and Psychotropic Drugs, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology, Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesia and Analgesia Application Technology, NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Narcotic and Psychotropic Drugs, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Yancheng Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Yancheng, China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology, Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesia and Analgesia Application Technology, NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Narcotic and Psychotropic Drugs, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology, Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesia and Analgesia Application Technology, NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Narcotic and Psychotropic Drugs, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology, Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesia and Analgesia Application Technology, NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Narcotic and Psychotropic Drugs, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology, Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesia and Analgesia Application Technology, NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Narcotic and Psychotropic Drugs, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology, Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesia and Analgesia Application Technology, NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Narcotic and Psychotropic Drugs, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology, Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesia and Analgesia Application Technology, NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Narcotic and Psychotropic Drugs, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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Fang K, Lu P, Cheng W, Yu B. Kilohertz high-frequency electrical stimulation ameliorate hyperalgesia by modulating transient receptor potential vanilloid-1 and N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor-2B signaling pathways in chronic constriction injury of sciatic nerve mice. Mol Pain 2024; 20:17448069231225810. [PMID: 38148592 PMCID: PMC10851768 DOI: 10.1177/17448069231225810] [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: 09/16/2023] [Revised: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 12/28/2023] Open
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The number of patients with neuropathic pain is increasing in recent years, but drug treatments for neuropathic pain have a low success rate and often come with significant side effects. Consequently, the development of innovative therapeutic strategies has become an urgent necessity. Kilohertz High Frequency Electrical Stimulation (KHES) offers pain relief without inducing paresthesia. However, the specific therapeutic effects of KHES on neuropathic pain and its underlying mechanisms remain ambiguous, warranting further investigation. In our previous study, we utilized the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database to identify datasets related to neuropathic pain mice. The majority of the identified pathways were found to be associated with inflammatory responses. From these pathways, we selected the transient receptor potential vanilloid-1 (TRPV1) and N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor-2B (NMDAR2B) pathway for further exploration. Mice were randomly divided into four groups: a Sham group, a Sham/KHES group, a chronic constriction injury of the sciatic nerve (CCI) group, and a CCI/KHES stimulation group. KHES administered 30 min every day for 1 week. We evaluated the paw withdrawal threshold (PWT) and thermal withdrawal latency (TWL). The expression of TRPV1 and NMDAR2B in the spinal cord were analyzed using quantitative reverse-transcriptase polymerase chain reaction, Western blot, and immunofluorescence assay. KHES significantly alleviated the mechanical and thermal allodynia in neuropathic pain mice. KHES effectively suppressed the expression of TRPV1 and NMDAR2B, consequently inhibiting the activation of glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) and ionized calcium binding adapter molecule 1 (IBA1) in the spinal cord. The administration of the TRPV1 pathway activator partially reversed the antinociceptive effects of KHES, while the TRPV1 pathway inhibitor achieved analgesic effects similar to KHES. KHES inhibited the activation of spinal dorsal horn glial cells, especially astrocytes and microglia, by inhibiting the activation of the TRPV1/NMDAR2B signaling pathway, ultimately alleviating neuropathic pain.
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- Kexin Fang
- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Rehabilitation, Yangzhi Affiliated Rehabilitation Hospital of Tongji University, Shanghai, China
- Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Rehabilitation, Yangzhi Affiliated Rehabilitation Hospital of Tongji University, Shanghai, China
- Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Rehabilitation, Yangzhi Affiliated Rehabilitation Hospital of Tongji University, Shanghai, China
- Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Rehabilitation, Yangzhi Affiliated Rehabilitation Hospital of Tongji University, Shanghai, China
- Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Monteil A, Guérineau NC, Gil-Nagel A, Parra-Diaz P, Lory P, Senatore A. New insights into the physiology and pathophysiology of the atypical sodium leak channel NALCN. Physiol Rev 2024; 104:399-472. [PMID: 37615954 DOI: 10.1152/physrev.00014.2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Revised: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023] Open
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Cell excitability and its modulation by hormones and neurotransmitters involve the concerted action of a large repertoire of membrane proteins, especially ion channels. Unique complements of coexpressed ion channels are exquisitely balanced against each other in different excitable cell types, establishing distinct electrical properties that are tailored for diverse physiological contributions, and dysfunction of any component may induce a disease state. A crucial parameter controlling cell excitability is the resting membrane potential (RMP) set by extra- and intracellular concentrations of ions, mainly Na+, K+, and Cl-, and their passive permeation across the cell membrane through leak ion channels. Indeed, dysregulation of RMP causes significant effects on cellular excitability. This review describes the molecular and physiological properties of the Na+ leak channel NALCN, which associates with its accessory subunits UNC-79, UNC-80, and NLF-1/FAM155 to conduct depolarizing background Na+ currents in various excitable cell types, especially neurons. Studies of animal models clearly demonstrate that NALCN contributes to fundamental physiological processes in the nervous system including the control of respiratory rhythm, circadian rhythm, sleep, and locomotor behavior. Furthermore, dysfunction of NALCN and its subunits is associated with severe pathological states in humans. The critical involvement of NALCN in physiology is now well established, but its study has been hampered by the lack of specific drugs that can block or agonize NALCN currents in vitro and in vivo. Molecular tools and animal models are now available to accelerate our understanding of how NALCN contributes to key physiological functions and the development of novel therapies for NALCN channelopathies.
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- Arnaud Monteil
- Institut de Génomique Fonctionnelle, Université de Montpellier, CNRS, INSERM, Montpellier, France
- LabEx "Ion Channel Science and Therapeutics," Montpellier, France
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Institut de Génomique Fonctionnelle, Université de Montpellier, CNRS, INSERM, Montpellier, France
- LabEx "Ion Channel Science and Therapeutics," Montpellier, France
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- Department of Neurology, Epilepsy Program, Hospital Ruber Internacional, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Neurology, Epilepsy Program, Hospital Ruber Internacional, Madrid, Spain
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- Institut de Génomique Fonctionnelle, Université de Montpellier, CNRS, INSERM, Montpellier, France
- LabEx "Ion Channel Science and Therapeutics," Montpellier, France
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- Department of Biology, University of Toronto Mississauga, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
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Einhorn LM, Hudon J, Ingelmo P. The Pharmacological Treatment of Neuropathic Pain in Children. Curr Neuropharmacol 2024; 22:38-52. [PMID: 37539933 DOI: 10.2174/1570159x21666230804110858] [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: 11/29/2022] [Revised: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/12/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023] Open
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The International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) defines neuropathic pain as pain caused by a lesion or disease of the somatosensory nervous system. It is characterized as a clinical condition in which diagnostic studies reveal an underlying cause of an abnormality in the peripheral or central nervous system. Many common causes of neuropathic pain in adults are rare in children. The purpose of this focused narrative review is, to 1) provide an overview of neuropathic pain in children, 2) highlight unique considerations related to the diagnosis and mechanisms of neuropathic pain in children, and 3) perform a comprehensive analysis of the pharmacological treatments available. We emphasize that data for routine use of pharmacological agents in children with neuropathic pain are largely inferred from adult literature with little research performed on pediatric populations, yet have clear evidence of harms to pediatric patients. Based on these findings, we propose risk mitigation strategies such as utilizing topical treatments whenever possible, assessing pain phenotyping to guide drug class choice, and considering pharmaceuticals in the broader context of the multidisciplinary treatment of pediatric pain. Furthermore, we highlight important directions for future research on pediatric neuropathic pain treatment.
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- Lisa M Einhorn
- Department of Anesthesiology, Pediatric Division, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina, United States
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- Division of Secondary Care, Department of Family Medicine, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Qc, Canada
- Palliative Care Division, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Qc, Canada
- Alan Edwards Pain Management Unit, Montreal General Hospital, McGill University Health Center, Montreal, Qc, Canada
- Alan Edwards Centre for Pain Research, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
- Edwards Family Interdisciplinary Centre for Complex Pain, Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University Health Center, Montreal, Canada
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- Alan Edwards Centre for Pain Research, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
- Edwards Family Interdisciplinary Centre for Complex Pain, Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University Health Center, Montreal, Canada
- Research Institute of the McGill University Health Center, Montreal, Canada
- Department of Pediatric Anesthesia, Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University Health Center, Montréal, QC, Canada
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Zhao L, Tao X, Wang Q, Yu X, Dong D. Diosmetin alleviates neuropathic pain by regulating the Keap1/Nrf2/NF-κB signaling pathway. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 170:116067. [PMID: 38150877 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.116067] [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: 10/03/2023] [Revised: 12/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Neuropathic pain, a chronic condition with a high incidence, imposes psychological burdens on both patients and society. It is urgent to improve pain management and develop new analgesic drugs. Traditional Chinese medicine has gained popularity as a method for pain relief. Diosmetin (Dio) is mainly found in Chinese herbal medicines with effective antioxidant, anti-cancer, and anti-inflammatory properties. There are few known mechanisms underlying the effectiveness of Dio in treating neuropathic pain. However, the complete understanding of its therapeutic effect is missing. PURPOSE This study aimed to evaluate Dio's therapeutic effects on neuropathic pain models and determine its possible mechanism of action. We hypothesized that Dio may activate antioxidants and reduce inflammation, inhibit the activation of Kelch-like epichlorohydrin-associated protein 1 (Keap1) and nuclear factor-k-gene binding (NF-κB), promote the metastasis of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) and the expression of heme oxygenase 1 (HO-1), thus alleviating the neuropathic pain caused by spinal nerve ligation. METHODS Chronic nociceptive pain mouse models were established in vivo by L4 spinal nerve ligation (SNL). Different dosages of Dio (10, 50, 100 mg/kg) were intragastrically administered daily from the third day after the establishment of the SNL model. Allodynia, caused by mechanical stimuli, and hyperalgesia, caused by heat, were assessed using the paw withdrawal response frequency (PWF) and paw withdrawal latency (PWL), respectively. Cold allodynia were assessd by acetone test. RT-PCR was used to detect the content of interleukin-(IL)- 1β, IL-6 and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-a. Immunofluorescence and western blotting were employed to assess the expression levels of Glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), ionized calcium-binding adapter molecule (Iba1), Keap1, Nrf2, HO-1, and NF-κB p-p65 protein. RESULTS Dio administration relieved SNL-induced transient mechanical and thermal allodynia in mice. The protective effect of Dio in the SNL model was associated with its anti-inflammatory and anti-glial responses in the spinal cord. Dio inhibited both inflammatory factors and macrophage activation in the DRG. Furthermore, Dio regulated the Keap1/Nrf2/NF-κB signaling pathway. HO-1 and Nrf2 were upregulated following Dio administration, which also decreased the levels of Keap1 and NF-κB p65 protein. CONCLUSION Mice with SNL-induced neuropathic pain were therapeutically treated with Dio. Dio may protect against pain by inhibiting inflammatory responses and improved Keap1/Nrf2/NF-κB pathway. These results highlight the potential therapeutic effect of Dio for the development of new analgesic drugs.
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- Lin Zhao
- Department of Pain, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pain, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, People's Republic of China
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- Medical Oncology, Department of Gastrointestinal Cancer, Liaoning Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shenyang 110001, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology and General Surgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Gastrointestinal Tumors (China Medical University), Ministry of Education, Shenyang 110001, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pain, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, People's Republic of China.
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Liang Y, Sharma D, Wang B, Wang H, Feng X, Ma R, Berkman T, Char S, Bekker A, Tao YX. Transcription factor EBF1 mitigates neuropathic pain by rescuing Kv1.2 expression in primary sensory neurons. Transl Res 2024; 263:15-27. [PMID: 37607607 PMCID: PMC10840933 DOI: 10.1016/j.trsl.2023.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Revised: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023]
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Nerve injury-induced alternations of gene expression in primary sensory neurons of the dorsal root ganglion (DRG) are molecular basis of neuropathic pain genesis. Transcription factors regulate gene expression. In this study, we examined whether early B cell factor 1 (EBF1), a transcription factor, in the DRG, participated in neuropathic pain caused by chronic constriction injury (CCI) of the sciatic nerve. EBF1 was distributed exclusively in the neuronal nucleus and coexpressed with cytoplasmic/membrane Kv1.2 in individual DRG neurons. The expression of Ebf1 mRNA and protein was time-dependently downregulated in the ipsilateral lumbar (L) 3/4 DRGs after unilateral CCI. Rescuing this downregulation through microinjection of the adeno-associated virus 5 expressing full-length Ebf1 mRNA into the ipsilateral L3/4 DRGs reversed the CCI-induced decrease of DRG Kv1.2 expression and alleviated the development and maintenance of mechanical, heat and cold hypersensitivities. Conversely, mimicking the downregulation of DRG EBF1 through microinjection of AAV5-expressing Ebf1 shRNA into unilateral L3/4 DRGs produced a reduction of Kv1.2 expression in the ipsilateral L3/4 DRGs, spontaneous pain, and the enhanced responses to mechanical, heat and cold stimuli in naive mice. Mechanistically, EBF1 not only bound to the Kcna2 gene (encoding Kv1.2) promoter but also directly activated its activity. CCI decreased the EBF1 binding to the Kcna2 promoter in the ipsilateral L3/4 DRGs. Our findings suggest that DRG EBF1 downregulation contributes to neuropathic pain likely by losing its binding to Kcna2 promoter and subsequently silencing Kv1.2 expression in primary sensory neurons. Exogenous EBF1 administration may mitigate neuropathic pain by rescuing DRG Kv1.2 expression.
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- Yingping Liang
- Department of Anesthesiology, New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark, New Jersey
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- Department of Anesthesiology, New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark, New Jersey
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- Department of Anesthesiology, New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark, New Jersey
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- Department of Anesthesiology, New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark, New Jersey
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- Department of Anesthesiology, New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark, New Jersey
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- Department of Anesthesiology, New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark, New Jersey
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- Department of Anesthesiology, New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark, New Jersey
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- Department of Anesthesiology, New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark, New Jersey
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- Department of Anesthesiology, New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark, New Jersey
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- Department of Anesthesiology, New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark, New Jersey; Department of Physiology, Pharmacology & Neuroscience, New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark, New Jersey; Departments of Cell Biology & Molecular Medicine, New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark, New Jersey.
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Wang X, Zhuang Y, Lin Z, Chen S, Chen L, Huang H, Lin H, Wu S. Research hotspots and trends on neuropathic pain-related mood disorders: a bibliometric analysis from 2003 to 2023. FRONTIERS IN PAIN RESEARCH 2023; 4:1233444. [PMID: 38179224 PMCID: PMC10764508 DOI: 10.3389/fpain.2023.1233444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024] Open
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Introduction Neuropathic Pain (NP) is often accompanied by mood disorders, which seriously affect the quality of life of patients. This study aimed to analyze the hotspots and trends in NP-related mood disorder research using bibliometric methods and to provide valuable predictions for future research in this field. Methods Articles and review articles on NP-related mood disorders published from January 2003 to May 2023 were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection. We used CiteSpace to analyze publications, countries, institutions, authors, cited authors, journals, cited journals, references, cited references, and keywords. We also analyzed collaborative network maps and co-occurrence network maps. Results A total of 4,540 studies were collected for analysis. The number of publications concerning NP-related mood disorders every year shows an upward trend. The United States was a major contributor in this field. The University of Toronto was the most productive core institution. C GHELARDINI was the most prolific author, and RH DWORKIN was the most frequently cited author. PAIN was identified as the journal with the highest productivity and citation rate. The current research hotspots mainly included quality of life, efficacy, double-blind methodology, gabapentin, pregabalin, postherpetic neuralgia, and central sensitization. The frontiers in research mainly focused on the mechanisms associated with microglia activation, oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and NP-related mood disorders. Discussion In conclusion, the present study provided insight into the current state and trends in NP-related mood disorder research over the past 20 years. Consequently, researchers will be able to identify new perspectives on potential collaborators and cooperative institutions, hot topics, and research frontiers in this field.
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- Xiaohua Wang
- College of Rehabilitation Medicine, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- College of Rehabilitation Medicine, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Affiliated Rehabilitation Hospital of Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Rehabilitation Technology, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Affiliated Rehabilitation Hospital of Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Rehabilitation Technology, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Affiliated Rehabilitation Hospital of Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Rehabilitation Technology, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- College of Rehabilitation Medicine, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- College of Rehabilitation Medicine, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- College of Rehabilitation Medicine, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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Labib A, Burke O, Nichols A, Maderal AD. Approach to diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of generalized and nonlocal dysesthesia: A review. J Am Acad Dermatol 2023; 89:1192-1200. [PMID: 37517675 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2023.06.063] [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: 10/29/2022] [Revised: 06/25/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023]
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Dysesthesia is an abnormal sensation in the skin that occurs in the absence of any extraordinary stimulus or other primary cutaneous disorders, excluding any delusions or tactile hallucinations. Clinicians have characterized dysesthesias to include sensations such as burning, tingling, pruritus, allodynia, hyperesthesia, or anesthesia. The etiology and pathogenesis of various generalized dysesthesias is largely unknown, though many dysesthesias have been associated with systemic pathologies including malignancy, infection, autoimmune disorders, and neuropathies. Dermatologists are often the first-line clinicians for patients presenting with such cutaneous findings, thus it is crucial for these physicians to be able to methodically work-up generalized dysesthesias to build a working differential diagnosis, follow up with key labs and/or imaging, and offer patients evidence-based treatment to relieve their symptoms. This broad literature review is an attempt to centralize key studies, cases, and series to help guide dermatologists in their assessment and evaluation of complaints of abnormal cutaneous sensations.
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- Angelina Labib
- Dr Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
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- Dr Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
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- Dr Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
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- Dr Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida.
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Xu Y, Zhu X, Chen Y, Chen Y, Zhu Y, Xiao S, Wu M, Wang Y, Zhang C, Wu Z, He X, Liu B, Shen Z, Shao X, Fang J. Electroacupuncture alleviates mechanical allodynia and anxiety-like behaviors induced by chronic neuropathic pain via regulating rostral anterior cingulate cortex-dorsal raphe nucleus neural circuit. CNS Neurosci Ther 2023; 29:4043-4058. [PMID: 37401033 PMCID: PMC10651964 DOI: 10.1111/cns.14328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Revised: 04/02/2023] [Accepted: 06/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/05/2023] Open
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AIMS Epidemiological studies in patients with neuropathic pain have demonstrated a strong association between neuropathic pain and psychiatric conditions such as anxiety. Preclinical and clinical work has demonstrated that electroacupuncture (EA) effectively alleviates anxiety-like behaviors induced by chronic neuropathic pain. In this study, a potential neural circuitry underlying the therapeutic action of EA was investigated. METHODS The effects of EA stimulation on mechanical allodynia and anxiety-like behaviors in animal models of spared nerve injury (SNI) were examined. EA plus chemogenetic manipulation of glutamatergic (Glu) neurons projecting from the rostral anterior cingulate cortex (rACCGlu ) to the dorsal raphe nucleus (DRN) was used to explore the changes of mechanical allodynia and anxiety-like behaviors in SNI mice. RESULTS Electroacupuncture significantly alleviated both mechanical allodynia and anxiety-like behaviors with increased activities of glutamatergic neurons in the rACC and serotoninergic neurons in the DRN. Chemogenetic activation of the rACCGlu -DRN projections attenuated both mechanical allodynia and anxiety-like behaviors in mice at day 14 after SNI. Chemogenetic inhibition of the rACCGlu -DRN pathway did not induce mechanical allodynia and anxiety-like behaviors under physiological conditions, but inhibiting this pathway produced anxiety-like behaviors in mice at day 7 after SNI; this effect was reversed by EA. EA plus activation of the rACCGlu -DRN circuit did not produce a synergistic effect on mechanical allodynia and anxiety-like behaviors. The analgesic and anxiolytic effects of EA could be blocked by inhibiting the rACCGlu -DRN pathway. CONCLUSIONS The role of rACCGlu -DRN circuit may be different during the progression of chronic neuropathic pain and these changes may be related to the serotoninergic neurons in the DRN. These findings describe a novel rACCGlu -DRN pathway through which EA exerts analgesic and anxiolytic effects in SNI mice exhibiting anxiety-like behaviors.
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- Yingling Xu
- Key Laboratory of Acupuncture and Neurology of Zhejiang ProvinceThe Third Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical UniversityHangzhouChina
- NHC and CAMS Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, MOE Frontier Science Center for Brain Research and Brain‐Machine Integration, School of Brain Science and Brain MedicineZhejiang UniversityHangzhouChina
- Liangzhu LaboratoryZhejiang University Medical CenterHangzhouChina
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- Key Laboratory of Acupuncture and Neurology of Zhejiang ProvinceThe Third Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical UniversityHangzhouChina
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- Key Laboratory of Acupuncture and Neurology of Zhejiang ProvinceThe Third Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical UniversityHangzhouChina
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- Key Laboratory of Acupuncture and Neurology of Zhejiang ProvinceThe Third Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical UniversityHangzhouChina
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- Key Laboratory of Acupuncture and Neurology of Zhejiang ProvinceThe Third Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical UniversityHangzhouChina
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- Key Laboratory of Acupuncture and Neurology of Zhejiang ProvinceThe Third Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical UniversityHangzhouChina
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- Key Laboratory of Acupuncture and Neurology of Zhejiang ProvinceThe Third Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical UniversityHangzhouChina
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- Key Laboratory of Acupuncture and Neurology of Zhejiang ProvinceThe Third Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical UniversityHangzhouChina
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- Key Laboratory of Acupuncture and Neurology of Zhejiang ProvinceThe Third Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical UniversityHangzhouChina
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- Key Laboratory of Acupuncture and Neurology of Zhejiang ProvinceThe Third Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical UniversityHangzhouChina
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- Key Laboratory of Acupuncture and Neurology of Zhejiang ProvinceThe Third Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical UniversityHangzhouChina
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- Key Laboratory of Acupuncture and Neurology of Zhejiang ProvinceThe Third Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical UniversityHangzhouChina
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- Key Laboratory of Acupuncture and Neurology of Zhejiang ProvinceThe Third Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical UniversityHangzhouChina
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- Key Laboratory of Acupuncture and Neurology of Zhejiang ProvinceThe Third Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical UniversityHangzhouChina
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- Key Laboratory of Acupuncture and Neurology of Zhejiang ProvinceThe Third Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical UniversityHangzhouChina
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Zeng Y, Fang Q, Chen J, Wang Y, Liu X, Zhang X, Shi Y, Zhan H, Zhong X, Yao M, Huang H, Wu W. Melatonin Improves Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Attenuates Neuropathic Pain by Regulating SIRT1 in Dorsal Root Ganglions. Neuroscience 2023; 534:29-40. [PMID: 37832908 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2023.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2023] [Revised: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/08/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023]
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Neuropathic pain is a debilitating chronic pain condition and is refractory to the currently available treatments. Emerging evidence suggests that melatonin exerts analgesic effects in rodent models of neuropathic pain. Nevertheless, the exact underlying mechanisms of the analgesic effects of melatonin on neuropathic pain are largely unknown. Here, we observed that spinal nerve ligation (SNL) in rats L5 and L6 induced an obvious decrease in the 50% paw withdrawal threshold (PWT) and paw withdrawal latency (PWL), indicating the induction of mechanical allodynia and the hyperalgesia, and melatonin prevented the genesis and maintenance of mechanical allodynia and the hyperalgesia. Notably, the inhibitory action of melatonin on SNL-induced mechanical allodynia and heat hypersensitivity was inhibited by a SIRT1 inhibitor (EX527). Melatonin treatment increased the expression of neuronal sirtuin1 (SIRT1) in DRGs following nerve injury. Furthermore, melatonin treatment restored the injury-dependent decrease in mitochondrial membrane potential and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ coactivator 1α (PGC-1α) and reduced the injury-dependent increase in hydrogen peroxide and 8-hydroxy-2-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG), which was inhibited by EX527. In addition, we found that EX527 impeded the inhibitory effects of melatonin on the SNL-induced increased expression of cytokines tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β). In conclusion, the above data demonstrated that melatonin alleviated mechanical allodynia and hyperalgesia induced by peripheral nerve injury via SIRT1 activation. Melatonin resolved mitochondrial dysfunction-oxidative stress-dependent and neuroinflammation mechanisms that were driven by SIRT1 after nerve injury.
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- Yanyan Zeng
- Department of Rehabilitation, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510282, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510282, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510282, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Center for Brain Science and Brain-Inspired Intelligence, Key Laboratory of Mental Health of the Ministry of Education, Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Psychiatric Disorders, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510282, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510282, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510282, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai 519000, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shenzhen People's Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Hyperbaric Oxygen Rehabilitation (Intensive Rehabilitation Center), Southern Theater Command General Hospital of PLA, Guangzhou 510010, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510282, Guangdong, China.
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Moscato S, Orlandi S, Di Gregorio F, Lullini G, Pozzi S, Sabattini L, Chiari L, La Porta F. Feasibility interventional study investigating PAIN in neurorehabilitation through wearabLE SensorS (PAINLESS): a study protocol. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e073534. [PMID: 37993169 PMCID: PMC10668325 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-073534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/24/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Millions of people survive injuries to the central or peripheral nervous system for which neurorehabilitation is required. In addition to the physical and cognitive impairments, many neurorehabilitation patients experience pain, often not widely recognised and inadequately treated. This is particularly true for multiple sclerosis (MS) patients, for whom pain is one of the most common symptoms. In clinical practice, pain assessment is usually conducted based on a subjective estimate. This approach can lead to inaccurate evaluations due to the influence of numerous factors, including emotional or cognitive aspects. To date, no objective and simple to use clinical methods allow objective quantification of pain and the diagnostic differentiation between the two main types of pain (nociceptive vs neuropathic). Wearable technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) have the potential to bridge this gap by continuously monitoring patients' health parameters and extracting meaningful information from them. Therefore, we propose to develop a new automatic AI-powered tool to assess pain and its characteristics during neurorehabilitation treatments using physiological signals collected by wearable sensors. METHODS AND ANALYSIS We aim to recruit 15 participants suffering from MS undergoing physiotherapy treatment. During the study, participants will wear a wristband for three consecutive days and be monitored before and after their physiotherapy sessions. Measurement of traditionally used pain assessment questionnaires and scales (ie, painDETECT, Doleur Neuropathique 4 Questions, EuroQoL-5-dimension-3-level) and physiological signals (photoplethysmography, electrodermal activity, skin temperature, accelerometer data) will be collected. Relevant parameters from physiological signals will be identified, and AI algorithms will be used to develop automatic classification methods. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The study has been approved by the local Ethical Committee (285-2022-SPER-AUSLBO). Participants are required to provide written informed consent. The results will be disseminated through contributions to international conferences and scientific journals, and they will also be included in a doctoral dissertation. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT05747040.
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- Serena Moscato
- Department of Electrical, Electronic, and Information Engineering "Guglielmo Marconi" - DEI, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Electrical, Electronic, and Information Engineering "Guglielmo Marconi" - DEI, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- Health Science and Technologies - Interdepartmental Center for Industrial Research (CIRI-SDV), Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- UOC Medicina Riabilitativa e Neuroriabilitazione, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- Centro studi e ricerche in Neuroscienze Cognitive, Dipartimento di Psicologia, Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna, Cesena, Italy
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- IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologuche di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- DATER Riabilitazione Ospedaliera, UA Riabilitazione, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Electrical, Electronic, and Information Engineering "Guglielmo Marconi" - DEI, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- Health Science and Technologies - Interdepartmental Center for Industrial Research (CIRI-SDV), Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologuche di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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Fu B, Jiang J, Huang Y. The analgesic effects of dezocine in rats with chronic constriction injuries. Exp Anim 2023; 72:496-504. [PMID: 37331802 PMCID: PMC10658089 DOI: 10.1538/expanim.23-0036] [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: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2023] Open
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Neuropathic pain (NP) is caused by diseases or dysfunction of nervous system and has a considerable negative impact on patients' quality of life. Opioid analgesics can be used for NP treatment. However, the effect of dezocine on NC remains unknown. In this study, we aimed to investigate the analgesic and intestinal effects of various doses of dezocine in rats with chronic constriction injuries (CCI). 100 rats were equally divided into 5 groups: the low (D1 group), medium (D2 group), and high (D3 group) doses of dezocine, and sham operation and model groups. The effects of dezocine on pain, analgesic effect, pain response, and tension and contraction frequencies of intestinal smooth muscles were assessed. With an increase in the dezocine dosage, the cumulative pain scores of rats decreased and analgesic effect significantly increased; mechanical withdrawal threshold (MWT) and thermal withdrawal latency (TWL) improved in varying degrees. The expression of the NP-related proteins glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) and connexin 43 (Cx43) was also improved by dezocine treatment. The results of western blot and ELISA showed that IL-6, and monocyte chemotactic protein-1 (MCP-1) levels also decreased significantly with an increase in the dezocine dose, indicated that dezocine alleviated the inflammatory microenvironment. The dezocine exhibited no significant effect on the tension or contraction frequencies of intestinal smooth muscles of rats. In conclusion, the analgesic effect of dezocine on rats with CCI is dose-dependent and has little effect on the tension or contraction frequencies of intestinal smooth muscles. Our research proved the analgesic effect of dezocine in rats with CCI, and provided further insights into new therapies for NP treatment.
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- Baojun Fu
- Department of Anesthesiology, Sixth affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan People's Hospital, No. 21 Yinquan South Road, Qingcheng District, Qingyuan, Guangdong Province 511518, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Sixth affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan People's Hospital, No. 21 Yinquan South Road, Qingcheng District, Qingyuan, Guangdong Province 511518, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Sixth affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan People's Hospital, No. 21 Yinquan South Road, Qingcheng District, Qingyuan, Guangdong Province 511518, P.R. China
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Wang B, Liang Y, Bekker A, Hu H, Tao YX. Sensory neuron-specific long noncoding RNA in small non-peptidergic dorsal root ganglion neurons selectively impairs nerve injury-induced mechanical hypersensitivity. Life Sci 2023; 332:122120. [PMID: 37741322 PMCID: PMC10591916 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2023.122120] [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: 08/05/2023] [Revised: 09/16/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 09/25/2023]
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AIMS Nerve injury-induced mechanical hypersensitivity is one of major clinical symptoms in neuropathic pain patients. Understanding molecular mechanisms underlying this symptom is crucial for developing effective therapies. The present study was to investigate whether sensory neuron-specific long noncoding RNA (SS-lncRNA) predominantly expressed in small non-peptidergic dorsal root ganglion (DRG) neurons repaired nerve injury-induced mechanical hypersensitivity. MATERIALS AND METHODS SS-lncRNA downregulation in the mas-related G protein-coupled receptor member D (Mrgprd)-expressed DRG neurons was rescued and mimicked by crossbreeding MrgprdCreERT2/+ lines with Rosa26SS-lncRNA knock-in mice and SS-lncRNAfl/fl mice, respectively, followed by tamoxifen injection. KEY FINDINGS Rescuing SS-lncRNA downregulation in the Mrgprd-expressed DRG neurons significantly reversed the spinal nerve ligation (SNL)-induced reduction of the calcium-activated potassium channel subfamily N member 1 (KCNN1) in these DRG neurons and alleviated the SNL-induced mechanical hypersensitivity, without affecting the SNL-induced heat and cold nociceptive hypersensitivities, on the ipsilateral side. Conversely, mimicking SS-lncRNA downregulation in the Mrgprd-expressed DRG neurons reduced basal KCNN1 expression in these DRG neurons and produced the enhanced response to mechanical stimulation, but not thermal and cold stimuli, on bilateral sides. Mechanistically, SS-lncRNA downregulation caused a reduction in its binding to lysine-specific demethylase 6B (KDM6B) and consequent recruitment of less KDM6B to Kcnn1 promoter and an increase of H3K27me3 enrichment in this promoter in injured DRG. SIGNIFICANCE Our findings suggest that SS-lncRNA downregulation in small non-peptidergic sensory neurons is required specifically for nerve injury-induced mechanical hypersensitivity likely through silencing KCNN1 expression caused by KDM6B-gated increase of H3K27me3 enrichment in Kcnn1 promoter in these neurons.
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- Bing Wang
- Department of Anesthesiology, New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark, NJ 07103, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark, NJ 07103, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark, NJ 07103, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark, NJ 07103, USA; Department of Physiology, Pharmacology & Neuroscience, New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark, NJ 07103, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark, NJ 07103, USA; Department of Physiology, Pharmacology & Neuroscience, New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark, NJ 07103, USA; Department of Cell Biology & Molecular Medicine, New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark, NJ 07103, USA.
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Zhu B, Zhou W, Chen C, Cao A, Luo W, Huang C, Wang J. AQP4 is an Emerging Regulator of Pathological Pain: A Narrative Review. Cell Mol Neurobiol 2023; 43:3997-4005. [PMID: 37864629 DOI: 10.1007/s10571-023-01422-9] [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: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/23/2023]
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Pathological pain presents significant challenges in clinical practice and research. Aquaporin-4 (AQP4), which is primarily found in astrocytes, is being considered as a prospective modulator of pathological pain. This review examines the association between AQP4 and pain-related diseases, including cancer pain, neuropathic pain, and inflammatory pain. In cancer pain, upregulated AQP4 expression in tumor cells is linked to increased pain severity, potentially through tumor-induced inflammation and edema. Targeting AQP4 may offer therapeutic strategies for managing cancer pain. AQP4 has also been found to play a role in nerve damage. Changes in AQP4 expression have been detected in pain-related regions of the brain and spinal cord; thus, modulating AQP4 expression or function may provide new avenues for treating neuropathic pain. Of note, AQP4-deficient mice exhibit reduced chronic pain responses, suggesting potential involvement of AQP4 in chronic pain modulation, and AQP4 is involved in pain modulation during inflammation, so understanding AQP4-mediated pain modulation may lead to novel anti-inflammatory and analgesic therapies. Recent advancements in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques enable assessment of AQP4 expression and localization, contributing to our understanding of its involvement in brain edema and clearance pathways related to pathological pain. Furthermore, targeting AQP4 through gene therapies and small-molecule modulators shows promise as a potential therapeutic intervention. Future research should focus on utilizing advanced MRI techniques to observe glymphatic system changes and the exchange of cerebrospinal fluid and interstitial fluid. Additionally, investigating the regulation of AQP4 by non-coding RNAs and exploring novel small-molecule medicines are important directions for future research. This review shed light on AQP4-based innovative therapeutic strategies for the treatment of pathological pain. Dark blue cells represent astrocytes, green cells represent microglia, and red ones represent brain microvasculature.
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- Binbin Zhu
- Anesthesiology Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
- Health Science Center, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
- Radiology Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- Health Science Center, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
- Radiology Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- Health Science Center, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
- Radiology Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- Anesthesiology Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
- Health Science Center, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- Anesthesiology Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
- Health Science Center, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- Anesthesiology Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, China.
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- Health Science Center, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China.
- Radiology Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, China.
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Wu L, Tang H. The role of N6-methyladenosine modification in rodent models of neuropathic pain: from the mechanism to therapeutic potential. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 166:115398. [PMID: 37647691 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.115398] [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: 05/21/2023] [Revised: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/26/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023] Open
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Neuropathic pain (NP) is a common chronic pain condition resulted from lesions or diseases of somatosensory nervous system, but the pathogenesis remains unclear. A growing body of evidence supports the relationship between pathogenesis and N6-methyladenosine (m6A) modifications of RNA. However, studies on the role of m6A modifications in NP are still at an early stage. Elucidating different etiologies is important for understanding the specific pathogenesis of NP. This article provides a comprehensive review on the role of m6A methylation modifications including methyltransferases ("writers"), demethylases ("erasers"), and m6A binding proteins ("readers") in NP models. Further analysis of the pathogenic mechanism relationship between m6A and NP provided novel theoretical and practical significance for clinical treatment of NP.
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- Liping Wu
- Guangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China; The First Clinical Medical College of Guangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
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- Guangxi Traditional Chinese Medicine University Affiliated Fangchenggang Hospital.
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Xie L, Zhang M, Liu Q, Wei R, Sun M, Zhang Q, Hao L, Xue Z, Wang Q, Yang L, Wang H, Pan Z. Downregulation of ciRNA-Kat6b in dorsal spinal horn is required for neuropathic pain by regulating Kcnk1 in miRNA-26a-dependent manner. CNS Neurosci Ther 2023; 29:2955-2971. [PMID: 37144575 PMCID: PMC10493661 DOI: 10.1111/cns.14235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2023] [Revised: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023] Open
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AIMS Nerve injury-induced maladaptive changes in gene expression in the spinal neurons are essential for neuropathic pain genesis. Circular RNAs (ciRNA) are emerging as key regulators of gene expression. Here, we identified a nervous-system-tissues-specific ciRNA-Kat6 with conservation in humans and mice. We aimed to investigate whether and how spinal dorsal horn ciRNA-Kat6b participates in neuropathic pain. METHODS Unilateral sciatic nerve chronic constrictive injury (CCI) surgery was used to prepare the neuropathic pain model. The differentially expressed ciRNAs were obtained by RNA-Sequencing. The identification of nervous-system-tissues specificity of ciRNA-Kat6b and the measurement of ciRNA-Kat6b and microRNA-26a (miRNA-26a) expression level were carried out by quantitative RT-PCR. The ciRNA-Kat6b that targets miRNA-26a and miRNA-26a that targets Kcnk1 were predicted by bioinformatics analysis and verified by in vitro luciferase reports test and in vivo experiments including Western-blot, immunofluorescence, and RNA-RNA immunoprecipitation. The correlation between neuropathic pain and ciRNA-Kat6b, miRNA-26a, or Kcnk1 was examined by the hypersensitivity response to heat and mechanical stimulus. RESULTS Peripheral nerve injury downregulated ciRNA-Kat6b in the dorsal spinal horn of male mice. Rescuing this downregulation blocked nerve injury-induced increase of miRNA-26a, reversed the miRNA-26a-triggered decrease of potassium channel Kcnk1, a key neuropathic pain player, in the dorsal horn, and alleviates CCI-induced pain hypersensitivities. On the contrary, mimicking this downregulation increased the miRNA-26a level and decreased Kcnk1 in the spinal cord, resulting in neuropathic pain-like syndrome in naïve mice. Mechanistically, the downregulation of ciRNA-Kat6b reduced the accounts of miRNA-26a binding to ciRNA-Kat6b, and elevated the binding accounts of miRNA-26a to the 3' untranslated region of Kcnk1 mRNA and degeneration of Kcnk1 mRNA, triggering in the reduction of KCNK1 protein in the dorsal horn of neuropathic pain mice. CONCLUSION The ciRNA-Kat6b/miRNA-26a/Kcnk1 pathway in dorsal horn neurons regulates the development and maintenance of neuropathic pain, ciRNA-Kat6b may be a potential new target for analgesic and treatment strategies.
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- Ling Xie
- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of AnesthesiologyXuzhou Medical UniversityXuzhouChina
- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesia and Analgesia Application TechnologyXuzhou Medical UniversityXuzhouChina
- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Narcotic and Psychotropic DrugsXuzhouChina
- Department of AnesthesiologyThe Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of AnesthesiologyXuzhou Medical UniversityXuzhouChina
- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesia and Analgesia Application TechnologyXuzhou Medical UniversityXuzhouChina
- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Narcotic and Psychotropic DrugsXuzhouChina
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of AnesthesiologyXuzhou Medical UniversityXuzhouChina
- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesia and Analgesia Application TechnologyXuzhou Medical UniversityXuzhouChina
- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Narcotic and Psychotropic DrugsXuzhouChina
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of AnesthesiologyXuzhou Medical UniversityXuzhouChina
- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesia and Analgesia Application TechnologyXuzhou Medical UniversityXuzhouChina
- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Narcotic and Psychotropic DrugsXuzhouChina
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of AnesthesiologyXuzhou Medical UniversityXuzhouChina
- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesia and Analgesia Application TechnologyXuzhou Medical UniversityXuzhouChina
- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Narcotic and Psychotropic DrugsXuzhouChina
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of AnesthesiologyXuzhou Medical UniversityXuzhouChina
- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesia and Analgesia Application TechnologyXuzhou Medical UniversityXuzhouChina
- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Narcotic and Psychotropic DrugsXuzhouChina
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of AnesthesiologyXuzhou Medical UniversityXuzhouChina
- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesia and Analgesia Application TechnologyXuzhou Medical UniversityXuzhouChina
- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Narcotic and Psychotropic DrugsXuzhouChina
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- Department of AnesthesiologyThe Yancheng First People's Hospital Affiliated to Xuzhou Medical UniversityYanchengChina
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of AnesthesiologyXuzhou Medical UniversityXuzhouChina
- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesia and Analgesia Application TechnologyXuzhou Medical UniversityXuzhouChina
- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Narcotic and Psychotropic DrugsXuzhouChina
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of AnesthesiologyXuzhou Medical UniversityXuzhouChina
- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesia and Analgesia Application TechnologyXuzhou Medical UniversityXuzhouChina
- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Narcotic and Psychotropic DrugsXuzhouChina
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of AnesthesiologyXuzhou Medical UniversityXuzhouChina
- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesia and Analgesia Application TechnologyXuzhou Medical UniversityXuzhouChina
- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Narcotic and Psychotropic DrugsXuzhouChina
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of AnesthesiologyXuzhou Medical UniversityXuzhouChina
- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesia and Analgesia Application TechnologyXuzhou Medical UniversityXuzhouChina
- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Narcotic and Psychotropic DrugsXuzhouChina
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Xu Y, Dong X, Xu H, Jiao P, Zhao LX, Su G. Nanomaterial-Based Drug Delivery Systems for Pain Treatment and Relief: From the Delivery of a Single Drug to Co-Delivery of Multiple Therapeutics. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:2309. [PMID: 37765278 PMCID: PMC10537372 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15092309] [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: 08/21/2023] [Revised: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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The use of nanomaterials in drug delivery systems for pain treatment is becoming increasingly common. This review aims to summarize how nanomaterial-based drug delivery systems can be used to effectively treat and relieve pain, whether via the delivery of a single drug or a combination of multiple therapeutics. By utilizing nanoformulations, the solubility of analgesics can be increased. Meanwhile, controlled drug release and targeted delivery can be realized. These not only improve the pharmacokinetics and biodistribution of analgesics but also lead to improved pain relief effects with fewer side effects. Additionally, combination therapy is frequently applied to anesthesia and analgesia. The co-encapsulation of multiple therapeutics into a single nanoformulation for drug co-delivery has garnered significant interest. Numerous approaches using nanoformulation-based combination therapy have been developed and evaluated for pain management. These methods offer prolonged analgesic effects and reduced administration frequency by harnessing the synergy and co-action of multiple targets. However, it is important to note that these nanomaterial-based pain treatment methods are still in the exploratory stage and require further research to be effectively translated into clinical practice.
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- Yuhang Xu
- School of Pharmacy, Institute of Pain Medicine and Special Environmental Medicine, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Institute of Pain Medicine and Special Environmental Medicine, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Institute of Pain Medicine and Special Environmental Medicine, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qilu Normal University, Jinan 250200, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Institute of Pain Medicine and Special Environmental Medicine, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Institute of Pain Medicine and Special Environmental Medicine, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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Das S, Roayapalley PK, Vashishtha SC, Das U, Dimmock JR. Anticonvulsant Properties of 1-Diethylamino-3-phenylprop-2-en-1-one. MEDICINES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 10:54. [PMID: 37755244 PMCID: PMC10535378 DOI: 10.3390/medicines10090054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023]
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There is a need for novel antiepileptic agents whose modes of action differ from those of current antiepileptic drugs. The objective of this study was to determine whether 1-diethylamino-3-phenylprop-2-en-1-one (2) could prevent or at least diminish convulsions caused by different mechanisms. This amide afforded protection in the maximal electroshock and subcutaneous pentylenetetrazole screens when given intraperitoneally to both mice and rats. A number of specialized tests in mice were conducted and are explained in the text. They revealed (2) to have efficacy in the 6 Hz psychomotor seizure test, the corneal kindling model, the mouse temporal epilepsy screen and a peripheral neuronal transmission test using formalin. Three screens in rats were undertaken, which revealed that (2) blocked chloride channels, inhibited peripheral neuronal transmission (tested using sciatic ligation and von Frey fibres) and afforded protection in the lamotrigine-resistant kindled rat model. The biodata generated reveal that (2) is an important lead molecule in the quest for novel structures to combat epilepsy.
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- Swagatika Das
- Drug Discovery and Development Research Group, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5E5, Canada
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- Drug Discovery and Development Research Group, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5E5, Canada
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- Drug Discovery and Development Research Group, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5E5, Canada
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- Drug Discovery and Development Research Group, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5E5, Canada
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- Drug Discovery and Development Research Group, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5E5, Canada
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Song W, Yong Y, Zhou Y, Lu L, Yu G, Tang W, Wang J, Guo J, Li L, Zhang L, Song J. Activation of P2X4 receptors in midbrain cerebrospinal fluid-contacting nucleus leads to mechanical hyperalgesia in chronic constriction injury rats. Purinergic Signal 2023; 19:481-487. [PMID: 36529845 PMCID: PMC10539240 DOI: 10.1007/s11302-022-09911-0] [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: 05/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Neuropathic pain is a refractory pain state, and its mechanism is still not clear. Previous studies have shown that the purine receptor P2X4R expressed on hyperactive microglia in the spinal cord is essential for the occurrence and development of neuropathic pain. The cerebrospinal fluid-contacting nucleus (CSF-contacting nucleus) in the midbrain has been found to play an important role in the descending inhibition system of modulation. However, there have been no studies on P2X4R in the CSF-contacting nucleus involved in neuropathic pain. To investigate whether P2X4R is expressed in the CSF-contacting nucleus and whether its expression in the CSF-contacting nucleus is involved in the regulation of neuropathic pain, we used a model of chronic sciatic nerve ligation injury (CCI) to simulate neuropathic pain conditions. Immunohistochemistry experiments were conducted to identify the expression of P2X4R in the CSF-contacting nuclei in CCI rats, and western blot analysis showed a significant increase in P2X4R levels 7 days after modeling. Then, we packaged a P2rx4 gene-targeting shRNA in scAAV9 to knock down the P2X4R level in the CSF-contacting nucleus, and we found that CCI-induced mechanical hyperalgesia was reversed. In conclusion, P2X4R expressed in the CSF-contacting nucleus is involved in the process of neuropathic pain, and downregulating P2X4R protein in the CSF-contacting nucleus can reverse the occurrence and development of hyperalgesia, which could represent a potent therapeutic strategy for neuropathic pain.
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- Wei Song
- Department of Anesthesiology, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated With Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No.528 Zhangheng Road, Shanghai, 201203, People's Republic of China
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- Research Institute of Acupuncture Anesthesia, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated With Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated With Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No.528 Zhangheng Road, Shanghai, 201203, People's Republic of China
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- Research Institute of Acupuncture Anesthesia, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated With Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated With Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No.528 Zhangheng Road, Shanghai, 201203, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated With Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No.528 Zhangheng Road, Shanghai, 201203, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated With Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No.528 Zhangheng Road, Shanghai, 201203, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated With Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No.528 Zhangheng Road, Shanghai, 201203, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated With Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No.528 Zhangheng Road, Shanghai, 201203, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology, Xuzhou Medical University, No.209 Tongshan Road, Xuzhou, 221004, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated With Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No.528 Zhangheng Road, Shanghai, 201203, People's Republic of China.
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Yang JX, Zhao WN, Jiang YY, Ma Y, Chen DD, Lin ZH, Yin MB, Ren KP. Caveolin-1 is essential for the increased release of glutamate in the anterior cingulate cortex in neuropathic pain mice. J Neuropathol Exp Neurol 2023; 82:806-813. [PMID: 37478479 DOI: 10.1093/jnen/nlad056] [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] [Indexed: 07/23/2023] Open
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Neuropathic pain has a complex pathogenesis. Here, we examined the role of caveolin-1 (Cav-1) in the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) in a chronic constriction injury (CCI) mouse model for the enhancement of presynaptic glutamate release in chronic neuropathic pain. Cav-1 was localized in glutamatergic neurons and showed higher expression in the ACC of CCI versus sham mice. Moreover, the release of glutamate from the ACC of the CCI mice was greater than that of the sham mice. Inhibition of Cav-1 by siRNAs greatly reduced the release of glutamate of ACC, while its overexpression (induced by injecting Lenti-Cav-1) reversed this process. The chemogenetics method was then used to activate or inhibit glutamatergic neurons in the ACC area. After 21 days of injection of AAV-hM3Dq in the sham mice, the release of glutamate was increased, the paw withdrawal latency was shortened, and expression of Cav-1 in the ACC was upregulated after intraperitoneal injection of 2 mg/kg clozapine N-oxide. Injection of AAV-hM4Di in the ACC of CCI mice led to the opposite effects. Furthermore, decreasing Cav-1 in the ACC in sham mice injected with rAAV-hM3DGq did not increase glutamate release. These findings suggest that Cav-1 in the ACC is essential for enhancing glutamate release in neuropathic pain.
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- Jun-Xia Yang
- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesia and Analgesia Application Technology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Narcotic and Psychotropic Drugs, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesia and Analgesia Application Technology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Narcotic and Psychotropic Drugs, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesia and Analgesia Application Technology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesia and Analgesia Application Technology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Narcotic and Psychotropic Drugs, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesia and Analgesia Application Technology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Narcotic and Psychotropic Drugs, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesia and Analgesia Application Technology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Narcotic and Psychotropic Drugs, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesia and Analgesia Application Technology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Narcotic and Psychotropic Drugs, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesia and Analgesia Application Technology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Narcotic and Psychotropic Drugs, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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Du J, Cheng N, Deng Y, Xiang P, Liang J, Zhang Z, Hei Z, Li X. Astrocyte senescence-like response related to peripheral nerve injury-induced neuropathic pain. Cell Mol Biol Lett 2023; 28:65. [PMID: 37582709 PMCID: PMC10428597 DOI: 10.1186/s11658-023-00474-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Peripheral nerve damage causes neuroinflammation, which plays a critical role in establishing and maintaining neuropathic pain (NeP). The mechanisms contributing to neuroinflammation remain poorly elucidated, and pharmacological strategies for NeP are limited. Thus, in this study, we planned to explore the possible link between astrocyte senescence and NeP disorders following chronic sciatic nerve injury. METHODS An NeP animal model was established by inducing chronic constrictive injury (CCI) to the sciatic nerve in adult rats. A senolytic drug combination of dasatinib and quercetin was gavaged daily from the first postoperative day until the end of the study. Paw mechanical withdrawal threshold (PMWT) and paw thermal withdrawal latency (PTWL) were evaluated to assess behaviors in response to pain in the experimental rats. Senescence-associated β-galactosidase staining, western blot analysis, and immunofluorescence were applied to examine the levels of proinflammatory factors and severity of the senescence-like response in the spinal cord. Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) was administered to induce senescence of spinal astrocytes in primary cultures in vitro, to explore the potential impacts of senescence on the secretion of proinflammatory factors. Furthermore, single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) was conducted to identify senescence-related molecular responses in spinal astrocytes under neuropathic pain. RESULTS Following sciatic nerve CCI, rats exhibited reduced PMWT and PTWL, increased levels of spinal proinflammatory factors, and an enhanced degree of senescence in spinal astrocytes. Treatment with dasatinib and quercetin effectively attenuated spinal neuroinflammation and mitigated the hypersensitivities of the rats subjected to sciatic nerve CCI. Mechanistically, the dasatinib-quercetin combination reversed senescence in LPS-stimulated primary cultured astrocytes and decreased the levels of proinflammatory factors. The scRNA-seq data revealed four potential senescence-related genes in the spinal astrocyte population, and the expression of clusterin (CLU) protein was validated via in vitro experiments. CONCLUSION The findings indicate the potential role of astrocyte senescence in neuroinflammation following peripheral nerve injury, and suggest that targeting CLU activation in astrocytes might provide a novel therapeutic strategy to treat NeP.
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- Jingyi Du
- Department of Anesthesiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510630, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510630, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510630, China
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- Department of Medical Quality Management, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510000, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510630, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510630, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510630, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510630, China.
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Nguyen TT, Nguyen HV, Vu HM, Chiu RG, Nguyen QN, Nguyen TTP, Nguyen LH, Dang AK, Do KN, Nguyen TH, Nguyen V, Ngo AT, Tran TH, Latkin CA, Ho CSH, Ho RCM. Factors correlated with neuropathic pain among industrial workers in Vietnam: a multi-site cross-sectional study. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1007483. [PMID: 37637802 PMCID: PMC10451076 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1007483] [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: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023] Open
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Introduction Neuropathic pain is a debilitating condition resulting from various etiologies such as diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and infection, and is associated with decreased quality of life, poor health outcomes, and increased economic burden. However, epidemiological studies on neuropathic pain have been largely limited in Vietnam. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted on adult Vietnamese industrial workers across three manufacturing plants. Demographic, socioeconomic, occupational and health data were collected. Prevalence of neuropathic pain was assessed using the Douleur Neuropathique 4 (DN4) scale. Regression modeling was utilized to identify predictors of pain. Results Among 276 workers, 43.1 and 24.3% reported that they had suffered from spinal pain and osteoarthritis pain, respectively. In terms of work conditions, people maintaining constant posture when working from 30 to 60 min (OR = 3.15, 95% CI = 1.07; 9.29), or over 60 min (OR = 2.59; 95% CI = 1.12; 5.98) had a higher risk of suffering from spinal pain. People who worked in conditions lacking adequate lighting and with exposures to toxic chemicals were also likely to be suffering from osteoarthritis pain with OR = 4.26, 95% CI = 1.02; 17.74 and Coef. = 1.93; 95% CI = 1.49; 2.50, respectively. Regular health examinations and higher expenditure for healthcare were correlated with a lower prevalence of neuropathic pain. Discussion These results may inform the adoption of pain screening and other programs that increase health care access for this population, as well as more stringent occupational health and safety standards.
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- Tham Thi Nguyen
- Institute for Global Health Innovations, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, Vietnam
- Faculty of Nursing, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, Vietnam
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- Department of Neuroscience, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic, Thai Binh Medical University Hospital, Thai Binh, Vietnam
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- College of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Institute for Global Health Innovations, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, Vietnam
- Faculty of Nursing, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, Vietnam
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Institute for Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Institute for Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Institute for Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam
- Vietnam Young Physician Association, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Department of Surgery, Hanoi Medical University Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Institute for Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam
- National Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Institute of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Vietnam–Germany Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Institute for Health Innovation and Technology (iHealthtech), National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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Taneja AK, Chhabra A. Neuropathy Score Reporting and Data System (NS-RADS): A Practical Review of MRI-Based Peripheral Neuropathy Assessment. Semin Ultrasound CT MR 2023; 44:386-397. [PMID: 37437974 DOI: 10.1053/j.sult.2023.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/14/2023]
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The Neuropathy Score Reporting and Data System (NS-RADS) is a newly developed MR imaging-based classification that standardizes reporting and multidisciplinary communication for MR imaging diagnosis and follow-up of peripheral neuropathies. NS-RADS classification has shown to be accurate and reliable across different centers, readers' experience levels, and degrees of peripheral neuropathies, which include nerve injury, entrapment, neoplasm, diffuse neuropathy, post-interventional status, and temporal changes in muscle denervation. This article brings a practical review of NS-RADS classification, representative MR cases, and a step-by-step tutorial on how to approach this staging system. Readers can gain knowledge and apply it in their practice, aiming to standardize the communications between specialties and improve patient management.
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- Atul K Taneja
- Department of Radiology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX; Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX; Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD; Walton Center of Neuroscience, Liverpool, UK; University of Dallas, Richardson, TX; Johns Hopkins University, Maryland, MD; Walton Centre for Neuroscience, Liverpool, UK.
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Hostetter JL, Patel K. Superior Cluneal Nerve Entrapment as a Cause of Low Back Pain Refractory to Sacroiliac Joint Fusion: A Case Report. Cureus 2023; 15:e44271. [PMID: 37645666 PMCID: PMC10462381 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.44271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023] Open
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Low back pain (LBP) is a common complaint that can be nonspecific. Superior cluneal nerve entrapment should be included in the differential for LBP because, without a precise diagnosis, treatment may be less effective. A 61-year-old female with a history of chronic LBP and sacroiliac (SI) pain requiring opioids for pain control presented with minimal relief following SI joint fusion. Physical exam showed tenderness over the iliac crest with burning, radicular pain into the buttock. The patient received a superior cluneal nerve injection of local anesthetic that provided 100% pain relief for 72 hours without the use of opioids and no complaints of burning or radicular pain. This confirmed the diagnosis of superior cluneal nerve entrapment syndrome causing superior cluneal neuralgia. Superior cluneal nerve entrapment syndrome should be considered when evaluating causes of LBP to avoid unnecessary procedures and reduce the use of opioids.
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- Jacob L Hostetter
- Anesthesiology, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Bradenton, USA
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- Pain Management, NeuSpine Institute, Wesley Chapel, USA
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Xu ML, Wu XB, Liang Y, Li N, Hu X, Lin XD, Sun MQ, Dai CQ, Niu D, Zhang YR, Cao H, Zhao CG, Sun XL, Yuan H. A Silver Lining of Neuropathic Pain: Predicting Favorable Functional Outcome in Spinal Cord Injury. J Pain Res 2023; 16:2619-2632. [PMID: 37533560 PMCID: PMC10390716 DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s414638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023] Open
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Background Neuropathic pain (NP) is a common and severe problem following spinal cord injury (SCI). However, its relationship with functional outcome remains unclear. Methods A retrospective explorative analysis was performed on SCI patients admitted to a tertiary academic medical center between January 2018 and June 2022. The candidate predictor variables, including demographics, clinical characteristics and complications, were analyzed with logistic and linear regression. Spinal Cord Independence Measure (SCIM) scores at discharge and mean relative functional gain (mRFG) of SCIM were as outcome parameters. Results A total of 140 SCI patients included for the final analysis. Among them, 44 (31.43%) patients were tetraplegics, and 96 (68.57%) patients were paraplegics; 68 (48.57%) patients developed NP, and 72 (51.43%) patients did not. Logistic and linear regression analyses of SCIM at discharge both showed that NP [OR=3.10, 95% CI (1.29,7.45), P=0.01; unstandardized β=11.47, 95% CI (4.95,17.99), P<0.01; respectively] was significantly independent predictors for a favorable outcome (SCIM at discharge ≥ 50, logistic regression results) and higher SCIM total score at discharge (linear regression results). Besides, NP [unstandardized β=15.67, 95% CI (8.94,22.41), P<0.01] was also independently associated with higher mRFG of SCIM scores. Furthermore, the NP group had significantly higher mRFG, SCIM total scores and subscales (self-care, respiration and sphincter management, and mobility) at discharge compared to the non-NP group. However, there were no significant differences in mRFG, SCIM total score or subscales at discharge among the NP subgroups in terms of locations (at level pain, below level pain, and both) or timing of occurrence (within and after one month after SCI). This study also showed that incomplete injury, lumbar-sacral injury level and non-anemia were significantly independent predictors for a favorable outcome, and higher mRFG of SCIM scores (except for non-anemia). Conclusion NP appears independently associated with better functional recovery in SCI patients, suggesting the bright side of this undesirable complication. These findings may help to alleviate the psychological burden of NP patients and ultimately restore their confidence in rehabilitation.
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- Mu-Lan Xu
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Xi-Jing Hospital, Air Force Medical University (Fourth Military Medical University), Xi’an, Shaanxi, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shenshan Medical Center, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shanwei, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Xi-Jing Hospital, Air Force Medical University (Fourth Military Medical University), Xi’an, Shaanxi, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Health Statistics, Air Force Medical University (Fourth Military Medical University), Xi’an, Shaanxi, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Xi-Jing Hospital, Air Force Medical University (Fourth Military Medical University), Xi’an, Shaanxi, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Xi-Jing Hospital, Air Force Medical University (Fourth Military Medical University), Xi’an, Shaanxi, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Xi-Jing Hospital, Air Force Medical University (Fourth Military Medical University), Xi’an, Shaanxi, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Xi-Jing Hospital, Air Force Medical University (Fourth Military Medical University), Xi’an, Shaanxi, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Xi-Jing Hospital, Air Force Medical University (Fourth Military Medical University), Xi’an, Shaanxi, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Xi-Jing Hospital, Air Force Medical University (Fourth Military Medical University), Xi’an, Shaanxi, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Xi-Jing Hospital, Air Force Medical University (Fourth Military Medical University), Xi’an, Shaanxi, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Xi-Jing Hospital, Air Force Medical University (Fourth Military Medical University), Xi’an, Shaanxi, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Xi-Jing Hospital, Air Force Medical University (Fourth Military Medical University), Xi’an, Shaanxi, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Xi-Jing Hospital, Air Force Medical University (Fourth Military Medical University), Xi’an, Shaanxi, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Xi-Jing Hospital, Air Force Medical University (Fourth Military Medical University), Xi’an, Shaanxi, People’s Republic of China
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Mou C, Li Z, Liu N, Ni L, Xu Y. Low level TGF-β1-treated Umbilical mesenchymal stem cells attenuates microgliosis and neuropathic pain in chronic constriction injury by exosomes/lncRNA UCA1/miR-96-5p/FOXO3a. Biochem Biophys Rep 2023; 34:101477. [PMID: 37153860 PMCID: PMC10160346 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrep.2023.101477] [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: 01/09/2023] [Revised: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023] Open
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Neuropathic pain is a chronic pain state that usually caused by injuries in peripheral or central nerve. Inhibition of spinal microglial response is a promising treatment of neuropathic pain caused by peripheral nerve injury. In recent years, mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) that characterized with multipotent ability have been widely studied for disease treatment. TGF-β1 is a well-known regulatory cytokine that participate in the response to cell stress and is closely correlated with the function of nerve system as well as MSC differentiation. This work aimed to determine the effects of exosomes that extracted from TGF-β1-induced umbilical mesenchymal stem cells (hUCSMCs) on the neuropathic pain. In this work, we established a rat model of chronic constriction injury (CCI) of the sciatic nerve and LPS-induced microglia cell model. The hUCSMCs cell surface biomarker was identified by flow cytometry. Exosomes that extracted from TGF-β1-treated hUCSMCs were characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA) and used for treatment. We observed that TGF-β1 upregulates the level of lncRNA UCA1 (UCA1) in hUCMSC-derived exosomes. Treatment with exosomal lncRNA UCA1 (UCA1) alleviated the neuropathic pain, microgliosis, and production of inflammatory mediator both in vivo and in vitro. UCA1 directly interact with the miR-96-5p, and the miR-96-5p acts as sponge of FOXO3a. Knockdown of UCA1 upregulated the level of miR-96-5p and downregulated the FOXO3a expression, which could be recovered by inhibition of miR-96-5p. In summary, the TGF-β1-stimulated exosomal UCA1 from hUCMSCs alleviates the neuropathic pain and microgliosis. These findings may provide novel evidence for treatment of neuropathic pain caused by chronic constriction injury.
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- Chunlin Mou
- Technology Department, Everunion Biotechnology Co. LTD, Tianjin, China
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- Technology Department, Everunion Biotechnology Co. LTD, Tianjin, China
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- Technology Department, Everunion Biotechnology Co. LTD, Tianjin, China
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- Technology Department, Everunion Biotechnology Co. LTD, Tianjin, China
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- Technology Department, Everunion Biotechnology Co. LTD, Tianjin, China
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Zhang Y, Gong H, Wang JS, Li MN, Cao DL, Gu J, Zhao LX, Zhang XD, Deng YT, Dong FL, Gao YJ, Sun WX, Jiang BC. Nerve Injury-Induced γH2AX Reduction in Primary Sensory Neurons Is Involved in Neuropathic Pain Processing. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:10148. [PMID: 37373296 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241210148] [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: 04/26/2023] [Revised: 06/02/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Phosphorylation of the serine 139 of the histone variant H2AX (γH2AX) is a DNA damage marker that regulates DNA damage response and various diseases. However, whether γH2AX is involved in neuropathic pain is still unclear. We found the expression of γH2AX and H2AX decreased in mice dorsal root ganglion (DRG) after spared nerve injury (SNI). Ataxia telangiectasia mutated (ATM), which promotes γH2AX, was also down-regulated in DRG after peripheral nerve injury. ATM inhibitor KU55933 decreased the level of γH2AX in ND7/23 cells. The intrathecal injection of KU55933 down-regulated DRG γH2AX expression and significantly induced mechanical allodynia and thermal hyperalgesia in a dose-dependent manner. The inhibition of ATM by siRNA could also decrease the pain threshold. The inhibition of dephosphorylation of γH2AX by protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A) siRNA partially suppressed the down-regulation of γH2AX after SNI and relieved pain behavior. Further exploration of the mechanism revealed that inhibiting ATM by KU55933 up-regulated extracellular-signal regulated kinase (ERK) phosphorylation and down-regulated potassium ion channel genes, such as potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily Q member 2 (Kcnq2) and potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily D member 2 (Kcnd2) in vivo, and KU559333 enhanced sensory neuron excitability in vitro. These preliminary findings imply that the down-regulation of γH2AX may contribute to neuropathic pain.
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- Yan Zhang
- Institute of Pain Medicine and Special Environmental Medicine, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- Institute of Pain Medicine and Special Environmental Medicine, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- Institute of Pain Medicine and Special Environmental Medicine, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- Institute of Pain Medicine and Special Environmental Medicine, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- Institute of Pain Medicine and Special Environmental Medicine, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL 33136, USA
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- Institute of Pain Medicine and Special Environmental Medicine, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- The 1st Clinical Department, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, China
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- Institute of Pain Medicine and Special Environmental Medicine, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- Department of Pathology, Medical School, Nantong University, Nantong 226001, China
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- Institute of Pain Medicine and Special Environmental Medicine, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- Institute of Pain Medicine and Special Environmental Medicine, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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Klein HJ, Lomiguen CM, Carter S. Dysesthesia and Depression in Undiagnosed Alzheimer's Disease. Cureus 2023; 15:e40264. [PMID: 37440797 PMCID: PMC10335846 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.40264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Dysesthesia is an abnormal sensation typically described as tingling, burning, or itching. Dysesthesia may occur in the presence or absence of causative dermatologic or medical pathology. Sensory abnormalities have been well documented in patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease (AD), though reported abnormalities typically affect the olfactory, visual, and auditory systems. Research describing dysesthetic symptoms in AD is scarce. Major depressive disorder (MDD) is another phenomenon commonly associated with AD, though depressive symptoms are frequently masked by cognitive deficits. Less attention has been given to the reverse of this relationship, in which MDD masks the symptoms of AD. Here, we present a case of undiagnosed AD in a geriatric patient presenting with primary complaints of depression and dysesthesia. We then discuss the pathophysiology of dysesthesia, MDD, and AD, as well as how these entities may interact in a single patient. Lastly, we emphasize the importance of thorough history-taking and multi-specialty collaboration in the care of older adults.
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- Harrison J Klein
- Medical Education, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie, USA
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- Pathology, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie, USA
- Family Medicine, LECOM (Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine) Health Millcreek Community Hospital, Erie, USA
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- Geriatrics, LECOM (Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine) Health Institute for Successful Aging, Erie, USA
- Geriatrics, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie, USA
- Geriatrics, LECOM (Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine) Health Millcreek Community Hospital, Erie, USA
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Jin S, Cheng J. Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1) Related Drugs in Pain Management. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2023; 16:ph16050760. [PMID: 37242543 DOI: 10.3390/ph16050760] [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: 02/24/2023] [Revised: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Objective. The aim of this review is to explore the role of IGF-1 and IGF-1R inhibitors in pain-related conditions and assess the effectiveness of IGF-1-related drugs in pain management. Specifically, this paper investigates the potential involvement of IGF-1 in nociception, nerve regeneration, and the development of neuropathic pain. Methods. We conducted a search of the PUBMED/MEDLINE database, Scopus, and the Cochrane Library for all reports published in English on IGF-1 in pain management from origination through November 2022. The resulting 545 articles were screened, and 18 articles were found to be relevant after reading abstracts. After further examination of the full text of these articles, ten were included in the analysis and discussion. The levels of clinical evidence and implications for recommendations of all the included human studies were graded. Results. The search yielded 545 articles, of which 316 articles were deemed irrelevant by reading the titles. There were 18 articles deemed relevant after reading abstracts, of which 8 of the reports were excluded due to lack of IGF-1-related drug treatment after reviewing the full text of the articles. All ten articles were retrieved for analysis and discussion. We found that IGF-1 may have several positive effects on pain management, including promoting the resolution of hyperalgesia, preventing chemotherapy-induced neuropathy, reversing neuronal hyperactivity, and elevating the nociceptive threshold. On the other hand, IGF-1R inhibitors may alleviate pain in mice with injury of the sciatic nerve, bone cancer pain, and endometriosis-induced hyperalgesia. While one study showed marked improvement in thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy in humans treated with IGF-1R inhibitor, two other studies did not find any benefits from IGF-1 treatment. Conclusions. This review highlights the potential of IGF-1 and IGF-1R inhibitors in pain management, but further research is needed to fully understand their efficacy and potential side effects.
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- Seokhyun Jin
- Department of Pain Management, Neurological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA
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- Department of Pain Management, Neurological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA
- Department of Neurosciences, Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA
- Departments of Pain Management and Neurosciences, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue/C25, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA
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Zhang SB, Zhao GH, Lv TR, Gong CY, Shi YQ, Nan W, Zhang HH. Bibliometric and visual analysis of microglia-related neuropathic pain from 2000 to 2021. Front Mol Neurosci 2023; 16:1142852. [PMID: 37273906 PMCID: PMC10233022 DOI: 10.3389/fnmol.2023.1142852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 04/28/2023] [Indexed: 06/06/2023] Open
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Background Microglia has gradually gained researchers' attention in the past few decades and has shown its promising prospect in treating neuropathic pain. Our study was performed to comprehensively evaluate microglia-related neuropathic pain via a bibliometric approach. Methods We retrospectively reviewed publications focusing on microglia-related neuropathic pain from 2000 to 2021 in WoSCC. VOS viewer software and CiteSpace software were used for statistical analyses. Results A total of 2,609 articles were finally included. A steady increase in the number of relevant publications was observed in the past two decades. China is the most productive country, while the United States shares the most-cited and highest H-index country. The University of London, Kyushu University, and the University of California are the top 3 institutions with the highest number of publications. Molecular pain and Pain are the most productive and co-cited journals, respectively. Inoue K (Kyushu University) is the most-contributed researcher and Ji RR (Duke University) ranks 1st in both average citations per article and H-index. Keywords analyses revealed that pro-inflammatory cytokines shared the highest burst strength. Sex differences, neuroinflammation, and oxidative stress are the emerging keywords in recent years. Conclusion In the field of microglia-related neuropathic pain, China is the largest producer and the United States is the most influential country. The signaling communication between microglia and neurons has continued to be vital in this field. Sexual dimorphism, neuroinflammation, and stem-cell therapies might be emerging trends that should be closely monitored.
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- Shun-Bai Zhang
- Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, China
- Orthopaedics Key Laboratory of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, China
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- Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, China
- Orthopaedics Key Laboratory of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, China
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- Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, China
- Orthopaedics Key Laboratory of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, China
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- Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, China
- Orthopaedics Key Laboratory of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, China
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- Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, China
- Orthopaedics Key Laboratory of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, China
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- Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, China
- Orthopaedics Key Laboratory of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, China
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- Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, China
- Orthopaedics Key Laboratory of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, China
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Lee H, Tae G, Hwang S, Wee S, Ha Y, Lee HL, Shin D. Heparin-Based Hydrogel Micropatches with Human Adipose-Derived Stem Cells: A Promising Therapeutic Approach for Neuropathic Pain Relief. Biomedicines 2023; 11:biomedicines11051436. [PMID: 37239107 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11051436] [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: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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This study explores the therapeutic efficacy of heparin-based hydrogel micropatches containing human adipose-derived stem cells (hASCs) in treating neuropathic pain caused by nerve damage. Our results showed that hASCs exhibited neuroregenerative and pain-relieving effects when used with heparin-based hydrogel micropatches in the neuropathic pain animal model. The use of this combination also produced enhanced cell viability and nerve regeneration. We conducted various neurological behavioral tests, dynamic plantar tests, histological examinations, and neuroelectrophysiological examinations to confirm the therapeutic effect. Our findings suggest that this approach could maximize therapeutic efficacy and improve the quality of life for patients suffering from neuropathic pain.
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- HyeYeong Lee
- Spine & Spinal Cord Institute, Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), Gwangju 61005, Republic of Korea
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- Spine & Spinal Cord Institute, Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
- Graduate Program in Bioindustrial Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Spine & Spinal Cord Institute, Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Spine & Spinal Cord Institute, Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Spine & Spinal Cord Institute, Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Spine & Spinal Cord Institute, Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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Wolf JM, Mathieu L, Tintle S, Wilson K, Luria S, Vandentorren S, Boussaud M, Strelzow J. A global perspective on gun violence injuries. Injury 2023:S0020-1383(23)00392-3. [PMID: 37183087 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2023.04.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2023] [Revised: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 04/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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INTRODUCTION AND DEFINITIONS Civilian gunshot violence is a growing public health issue on a global scale. Treatment of patients with gunshot injuries is based on algorithms derived from military studies, but the distinct differences in weaponry, energy of injury, timing and type of care, and environment translate to a gap in knowledge. With a focus on non-accidental gunshot trauma and excluding suicide etiologies, we propose to build a collaborative research group to address important questions focused on best practices for gunshot injury patients. PRE-HOSPITAL CARE There are important differences in the care of gunshot victims across the globe; some countries provide advanced interventions in the field and others deliver basic support until transport to a higher level of care in hospital. Some simple interventions include the use of extremity tourniquets and intravenous fluid support; others to consider are tranexamic acid, whole blood, and hemostatic agents. ACUTE TREATMENT Control of exsanguinating hemorrhage is a key priority for gunshot injuries. Military doctrine has evolved to prioritize exsanguination over airway or breathing as the critical first step. The X-ABC protocol focuses on exsanguinating hemorrhage, then standard evaluation of Airway, Breathing and Circulation (ABCs) to enhance survival in trauma patients. The timing of bony stabilization, in terms of damage-control vs definitive care, needs further study in this population, as does use of antibiotics for bony extremity injuries. Finally, recognition of the mental health effects of gun trauma, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety disorders, substance abuse and depression is important in advocating for prevention such as implementation of social support and specific interventions. DEFINITIVE CARE The need for abdominal closure after exploratory laparotomy, definitive fracture treatment, and other treatment all contribute to length of stay for gunshot injured patients. Optimizing stabilization allows earlier mobilization and decreases nosocomial complications. Nerve injuries are often a source of long-term disability and their evaluation and treatment require further investigation. RESOURCES AND ETHICS There are growing numbers of mass-casualty gunshot events, which require consideration of how to organize and use resources for treatment, including staff, operating room access, blood products, and order of treatment. Drills and planning for incident command hierarchy and communication are key to optimizing resource utilization. The ethics of choosing treatment priorities and resources are important considerations as well.
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- Jennifer Moriatis Wolf
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hand Surgery Fellowship, University of Chicago Medicine, 5841 S. Maryland Avenue, Room P211, Chicago, IL 60637, USA.
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- Department of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, Edouard Herriot Hospital, 5 place d'Arsonval, Lyon 69003, France; Department of Surgery, French Military Health Service Academy, Ecole du Val-de-Grâce, Paris, France
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, MD, USA
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- Division of Trauma Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Chicago Medicine, 5841 S. Maryland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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- Hand and Microvascular Surgery, Hadassah University Hospital, Kiryat Hadassah, POB 12000, Jerusalem 91120, Israel
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- Direction Scientifique et International, Santé Publique France, INSERM UMR 1219, Bordeaux Population Health Research Center, PHARes Team, University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France; Centre National de Ressources et de Résilience Lille-Paris (CN2R), Lille, France
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- Department of Psychiatry, Percy Military Hospital, 101 Avenue Henri Barbusse, Clamart 92140, France
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hand Surgery Fellowship, University of Chicago Medicine, 5841 S. Maryland Avenue, Room P211, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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Li X, Liu D, Dai Z, You Y, Chen Y, Lei C, Lv Y, Wang Y. Intraperitoneal 5-Azacytidine Alleviates Nerve Injury-Induced Pain in Rats by Modulating DNA Methylation. Mol Neurobiol 2023; 60:2186-2199. [PMID: 36627549 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-022-03196-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2022] [Accepted: 12/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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To investigate the role of DNA methylation in modulating chronic neuropathic pain (NPP), identify possible target genes of DNA methylation involved in this process, and preliminarily confirm the medicinal value of the DNA methyltransferases (DNMTs) inhibitor 5-azacytidine (5-AZA) in NPP by targeting gene methylation. Two rat NPP models, chronic constriction injury (CCI) and spinal nerve ligation (SNL), were used. The DNA methylation profiles in the lumbar spinal cord were assayed using an Arraystar Rat RefSeq Promoter Array. The underlying genes with differential methylation were then identified and submitted to Gene Ontology and pathway analysis. Methyl-DNA immunoprecipitation quantitative PCR (MeDIP-qPCR) and quantitative reverse transcription-PCR (RT-qPCR) were used to confirm gene methylation and expression. The protective function of 5-AZA in NPP and gene expression were evaluated via behavioral assays and RT-qPCR, respectively. Analysis of the DNA methylation patterns in the lumbar spinal cord indicated that 1205 differentially methylated fragments in CCI rats were located within DNA promoter regions, including 638 hypermethylated fragments and 567 hypomethylated fragments. The methylation levels of Grm4, Htr4, Adrb2, Kcnf1, Gad2, and Pparg, which are associated with long-term potentiation (LTP) and glutamatergic synapse pathways, were increased with a corresponding decrease in their mRNA expression, in the spinal cords of CCI rats. Moreover, we found that the intraperitoneal injection of 5-AZA (4 mg/kg) attenuated CCI- or SNL-induced mechanical allodynia and thermal hyperalgesia. Finally, the mRNA expression of hypermethylated genes such as Grm4, Htr4, Adrb2, Kcnf1, and Gad2 was reversed after 5-AZA treatment. CCI induced widespread methylation changes in the DNA promoter regions in the lumbar spinal cord. Intraperitoneal 5-AZA alleviated hyperalgesia in CCI and SNL rats, an effect accompanied by the reversed expression of hypermethylated genes. Thus, DNA methylation inhibition represents a promising epigenetic strategy for protection against chronic NPP following nerve injury. Our study lays a theoretical foundation for 5-AZA to become a clinical targeted drug.
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- Xuan Li
- Department of Anesthesiology, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Fujian Medical University Cancer Hospital, Fujian Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Fujian Medical University Cancer Hospital, Fujian Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Fujian Medical University Cancer Hospital, Fujian Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China. .,Department of Anesthesiology, Fujian Medical University Cancer Hospital, Fujian Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian, China.
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