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Li L, Yao H, Mo R, Xu L, Chen P, Chen Y, Hu JJ, Xie W, Song XJ. Blocking proteinase-activated receptor 2 signaling relieves pain, suppresses nerve sprouting, improves tissue repair, and enhances analgesic effect of B vitamins in rats with Achilles tendon injury. Pain 2024; 165:2055-2067. [PMID: 38598349 DOI: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000003229] [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: 07/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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ABSTRACT Tendon injury produces intractable pain and disability in movement, but the medications for analgesia and restoring functional integrity of tendon are still limited. In this study, we report that proteinase-activated receptor 2 (PAR2) activation in dorsal root ganglion (DRG) neurons contributes to chronic pain and tendon histopathological changes produced by Achilles tendon partial transection injury (TTI). Tendon partial transection injury increases the expression of PAR2 protein in both somata of DRG neurons and their peripheral terminals within the injured Achilles tendon. Activation of PAR2 promotes the primary sensory neuron plasticity by activating downstream cAMP-PKA pathway, phosphorylation of PKC, CaMKII, and CREB. Blocking PAR2 signaling by PAR2 small-interference RNA or antagonistic peptide PIP delays the onset of TTI-induced pain, reverses the ongoing pain, as well as inhibits sensory nerve sprouting, and promotes structural remodeling of the injured tendon. Vitamin B complex (VBC), containing thiamine (B1), pyridoxine (B6), and cyanocobalamin (B12), is effective to ameliorate TTI-induced pain, inhibit ectopic nerve sprouting, and accelerate tendon repair, through suppressing PAR2 activation. These findings reveal a critical role of PAR2 signaling in the development of chronic pain and histopathological alterations of injured tendon following Achilles tendon injury. This study suggests that the pharmaceuticals targeting PAR2, such as VBC, may be an effective approach for the treatment of tendon injury-induced pain and promoting tendon repair.
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- Lihui Li
- Department of Medical Neuroscience, School of Medicine, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
- SUSTech Center for Pain Medicine, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Medical Neuroscience, School of Medicine, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
- SUSTech Center for Pain Medicine, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
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- SUSTech Center for Pain Medicine, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Medical Neuroscience, School of Medicine, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Medical Neuroscience, School of Medicine, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
- SUSTech Center for Pain Medicine, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Medical Neuroscience, School of Medicine, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Medical Neuroscience, School of Medicine, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
- SUSTech Center for Pain Medicine, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Developmental Genes and Human Disease, Ministry of Education, The School of Life Science and Technology, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Medical Neuroscience, School of Medicine, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
- SUSTech Center for Pain Medicine, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
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Lee FS, Nguyen UN, Munns EJ, Wachs RA. Identification of compounds that cause axonal dieback without cytotoxicity in dorsal root ganglia explants and intervertebral disc cells with potential to treat pain via denervation. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0300254. [PMID: 38696450 PMCID: PMC11065314 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0300254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/04/2024] Open
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Low back pain, knee osteoarthritis, and cancer patients suffer from chronic pain. Aberrant nerve growth into intervertebral disc, knee, and tumors, are common pathologies that lead to these chronic pain conditions. Axonal dieback induced by capsaicin (Caps) denervation has been FDA-approved to treat painful neuropathies and knee osteoarthritis but with short-term efficacy and discomfort. Herein, we propose to evaluate pyridoxine (Pyr), vincristine sulfate (Vcr) and ionomycin (Imy) as axonal dieback compounds for denervation with potential to alleviate pain. Previous literature suggests Pyr, Vcr, and Imy can cause undesired axonal degeneration, but no previous work has evaluated axonal dieback and cytotoxicity on adult rat dorsal root ganglia (DRG) explants. Thus, we performed axonal dieback screening using adult rat DRG explants in vitro with Caps as a positive control and assessed cytotoxicity. Imy inhibited axonal outgrowth and slowed axonal dieback, while Pyr and Vcr at high concentrations produced significant reduction in axon length and robust axonal dieback within three days. DRGs treated with Caps, Vcr, or Imy had increased DRG cytotoxicity compared to matched controls, but overall cytotoxicity was minimal and at least 88% lower compared to lysed DRGs. Pyr did not lead to any DRG cytotoxicity. Further, neither Pyr nor Vcr triggered intervertebral disc cell death or affected cellular metabolic activity after three days of incubation in vitro. Overall, our findings suggest Pyr and Vcr are not toxic to DRGs and intervertebral disc cells, and there is potential for repurposing these compounds for axonal dieback compounds to cause local denervation and alleviate pain.
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- Fei San Lee
- Department of Biological Systems Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska United States of America
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- Department of Biological Systems Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska United States of America
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- Department of Electrical, Computer, and Biomedical Engineering, Union College, Schenectady, New York, United States of America
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- Department of Biological Systems Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska United States of America
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Mishra E, Thakur MK. Vitamin B 12-folic acid supplementation improves memory by altering mitochondrial dynamics, dendritic arborization, and neurodegeneration in old and amnesic male mice. J Nutr Biochem 2024; 124:109536. [PMID: 37981108 DOI: 10.1016/j.jnutbio.2023.109536] [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: 06/25/2023] [Revised: 10/28/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 11/21/2023]
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Memory impairment during aging and amnesia is attributed to compromised mitochondrial dynamics and mitophagy and other mitochondrial quality control mechanisms. Mitochondrial dynamics involves the continuous process of fission and fusion of mitochondria within a cell and is a fundamental mechanism for regulating mitochondrial quality and function. An extensive range of potential nutritional supplements has been shown to improve mitochondrial health, synaptic plasticity, and cognitive functions. Previous findings revealed that supplementation of vitamin B12-folic acid reduces locomotor deficits and mitochondrial abnormalities but enhances mitochondrial and neuronal health. The present study aims to explore the impact of combined vitamin B12-folic acid supplementation on mitochondrial dynamics, neuronal health, and memory decline in old age and scopolamine-induced amnesia, which remains elusive. The results demonstrated that supplementation led to a noteworthy increase in recognition and spatial memory and expression of memory-related protein BDNF in old and amnesic mice. Moreover, the decrease in the fragmented mitochondrial number was validated by the downregulation of mitochondrial fission p-Drp1 (S616) protein and the increase in elongated mitochondria by the upregulation of mitochondrial fusion Mfn2 protein. The increased spine density and dendritic arborization in old and amnesic mice upon supplementation were confirmed by the enhanced expression level of PSD95 and synaptophysin. Furthermore, supplementation reduced ROS production, inhibited Caspase-3 activation, mitigated neurodegeneration, and enhanced mitochondrial membrane potential, ATP production, Vdac1 expression, myelination, in old and amnesic mice. Collectively, our findings imply that combined supplementation of vitamin B12-folic acid improves mitochondrial dynamics and neuronal health, and leads to recovery of memory during old age and amnesia.
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- Ela Mishra
- Department of Zoology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Laboratory, Centre of Advanced Study, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India.
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- Department of Zoology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Laboratory, Centre of Advanced Study, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India.
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Marques DP, Chacur M, Martins DO. Photobiomodulation and vitamin B treatment alleviate both thermal and mechanical orofacial pain in rats. Photochem Photobiol Sci 2023; 22:2315-2327. [PMID: 37340216 DOI: 10.1007/s43630-023-00452-y] [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: 03/10/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/22/2023]
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PURPOSE The present study investigates the efficacy of Photobiomodulation (PBM) and Vitamin B Complex (VBC) to relieve pain, both in separately and combined (PBM and VBC). METHODS Rats with chronic constriction injury of the right infraorbital nerve (CCI-IoN) or Sham surgery were used. PBM was administered at a wavelength of 904 nm and energy density of 6.23 J/cm2 and VBC (containing B1, B6 and B12) subcutaneously, both separately and combined. Behavioral tests were performed to assess mechanical and thermal hypersensitivity before and after CCI and after PBM, VBC, or PBM + VBC. The expression of inflammatory proteins in the trigeminal ganglion and the immunohistochemical alterations of Periaqueductal Gray (PAG) astrocytes and microglia were examined following CCI and treatments. RESULTS All testeds treatments reversed the painful behavior. The decrease in pain was accompanied by a decrease of Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein (GFAP), a specific astrocytic marker, and Ionized calcium-binding adaptor molecule 1 (Iba-1), a marker of microglia, and decreased expression of Transient Receptor Potential Vanilloid 1 (TRPV1), Substance P, and Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide (CGRP) induced by CCI-IoN in PAG and Trigeminal ganglion. Furthermore, both treatments showed a higher expression of Cannabinoid-type 1 (CB1) receptor in the trigeminal ganglion compared to CCI-IoN rats. Our results show that no difference was observed between groups. CONCLUSION We showed that PBM or VBC regulates neuroinflammation and reduces inflammatory protein expression. However, the combination of PBM and VBC did not enhance the effectiveness of both therapies alone.
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- Daniel Pereira Marques
- Departamento de Anatomia, Laboratory of Functional Neuroanatomy of Pain, Universidade de São Paulo Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Departamento de Anatomia, Laboratory of Functional Neuroanatomy of Pain, Universidade de São Paulo Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Departamento de Anatomia, Laboratory of Functional Neuroanatomy of Pain, Universidade de São Paulo Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
- Division of Neuroscience/Hospital Sírio-Libânes, Street Daher Cutait, 69, São Paulo, São Paulo, 01308-060, Brazil.
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Zeng X, Niu Y, Qin G, Zhang D, Chen L. Dysfunction of inhibitory interneurons contributes to synaptic plasticity via GABABR-pNR2B signaling in a chronic migraine rat model. Front Mol Neurosci 2023; 16:1142072. [PMID: 37324588 PMCID: PMC10265202 DOI: 10.3389/fnmol.2023.1142072] [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: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023] Open
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Background According to our previous study, the loss of inhibitory interneuron function contributes to central sensitization in chronic migraine (CM). Synaptic plasticity is a vital basis for the occurrence of central sensitization. However, whether the decline in interneuron-mediated inhibition promotes central sensitization by regulating synaptic plasticity in CM remains unclear. Therefore, this study aims to explore the role of interneuron-mediated inhibition in the development of synaptic plasticity in CM. Methods A CM model was established in rats by repeated dural infusion of inflammatory soup (IS) for 7 days, and the function of inhibitory interneurons was then evaluated. After intraventricular injection of baclofen [a gamma-aminobutyric acid type B receptor (GABABR) agonist] or H89 [a protein kinase A (PKA) inhibitor), behavioral tests were performed. The changes in synaptic plasticity were investigated by determining the levels of the synapse-associated proteins postsynaptic density protein 95 (PSD95), synaptophysin (Syp) and synaptophysin-1(Syt-1)]; evaluating the synaptic ultrastructure by transmission electron microscopy (TEM); and determining the density of synaptic spines via Golgi-Cox staining. Central sensitization was evaluated by measuring calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP), brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), c-Fos and substance P (SP) levels. Finally, the PKA/Fyn kinase (Fyn)/tyrosine-phosphorylated NR2B (pNR2B) pathway and downstream calcium-calmodulin-dependent kinase II (CaMKII)/c-AMP-responsive element binding protein (pCREB) signaling were assessed. Results We observed dysfunction of inhibitory interneurons, and found that activation of GABABR ameliorated CM-induced hyperalgesia, repressed the CM-evoked elevation of synapse-associated protein levels and enhancement of synaptic transmission, alleviated the CM-triggered increases in the levels of central sensitization-related proteins, and inhibited CaMKII/pCREB signaling via the PKA/Fyn/pNR2B pathway. The inhibition of PKA suppressed the CM-induced activation of Fyn/pNR2B signaling. Conclusion These data reveal that the dysfunction of inhibitory interneurons contributes to central sensitization by regulating synaptic plasticity through the GABABR/PKA/Fyn/pNR2B pathway in the periaqueductal gray (PAG) of CM rats. Blockade of GABABR-pNR2B signaling might have a positive influence on the effects of CM therapy by modulating synaptic plasticity in central sensitization.
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- Xiaoxu Zeng
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children, Sichuan University, Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China
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- Laboratory Research Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Laboratory Research Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Laboratory Research Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Laboratory Research Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Xu G, Xu S, Gong W, Dong S, Yu H. Low Trend for VZV-Associated Disease Patients to Visit Neurologists. J Multidiscip Healthc 2023; 16:1379-1392. [PMID: 37215749 PMCID: PMC10199679 DOI: 10.2147/jmdh.s412398] [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: 05/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023] Open
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Background Herpes zoster (HZ) is a skin disease that can also cause virus-infectious peripheral neuropathies. Despite this, there is limited information on patient preferences for seeking medical attention for HZ and zoster-associated pain (ZAP). Our study aimed to evaluate how frequently patients with ZAP choose to visit neurologists for their symptoms. Methods This study conducted a retrospective review of electronic health records in three general hospitals from January 2017 to June 2022. Using association rule mining, the study analyzed referral behaviors. Results We identified 33,633 patients with 111,488 outpatient visits over 5.5 years. The study found that the majority of patients (74.77-91.22%) visited dermatologists during their first outpatient visit, while only a small percentage (0.86-1.47%) preferred to consult a neurologist. The proportion of patients referred to a specialist during their medical visit varied significantly between different specialties within the same hospital (p <0.05) and even within the same specialty (p<0.05). There was a weak association (Lift:1.00-1.17) of referral behaviors between dermatology and neurology. Across the three hospitals, the average number of visits to a neurologist for ZAP was 1.42-2.49, with an average electronic health record duration of 11-15 days per patient. After consulting with a neurologist, some patients were referred to other specialists. Conclusion It was observed that patients with HZ and ZAP tended to visit a variety of specialists, with only a small number seeking the assistance of neurologists. However, from the perspective of neuroprotection, it is the duty of neurologists to provide more means.
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- Gang Xu
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Affiliated Tenth People’s Hospital of Tongji University, Shanghai Tenth People’s Hospital, Shanghai, 20072, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200092, People’s Republic of China
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- Division of Information and Statistics, Affiliated Ruijin Hospital of Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200092, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shanghai First Rehabilitation Hospital, Shanghai, 200090, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200092, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Affiliated Tenth People’s Hospital of Tongji University, Shanghai Tenth People’s Hospital, Shanghai, 20072, People’s Republic of China
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Zeng X, Mai J, Xie H, Yang L, Liu X. Activation of CB1R alleviates central sensitization by regulating HCN2-pNR2B signaling in a chronic migraine rat model. J Headache Pain 2023; 24:44. [PMID: 37085778 PMCID: PMC10120244 DOI: 10.1186/s10194-023-01580-7] [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: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 04/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Central sensitization has been widely accepted as an underlying pathophysiological mechanism of chronic migraine (CM), activation of cannabinoid type-1 receptor (CB1R) exerts antinociceptive effects by relieving central sensitization in many pain models. However, the role of CB1R in the central sensitization of CM is still unclear. METHODS A CM model was established by infusing inflammatory soup (IS) into the dura of male Wistar rats for 7 days, and hyperalgesia was assessed by the mechanical and thermal thresholds. In the periaqueductal gray (PAG), the mRNA and protein levels of CB1R and hyperpolarization-activated cyclic nucleotide-gated cation channel 2 (HCN2) were measured by qRT-PCR and western blotting. After intraventricular injection of Noladin ether (NE) (a CB1R agonist), ZD 7288 (an HCN2 blocker), and AM 251 (a CB1R antagonist), the expression of tyrosine phosphorylation of N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor subtype 2B (pNR2B), calcium-calmodulin-dependent kinase II (CaMKII), and phosphorylated cAMP-responsive element binding protein (pCREB) was detected, and central sensitization was evaluated by the expression of calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP), c-Fos, and substance P (SP). Synaptic-associated protein (postsynaptic density protein 95 (PSD95) and synaptophysin (Syp)) and synaptic ultrastructure were detected to explore synaptic plasticity in central sensitization. RESULTS We observed that the mRNA and protein levels of CB1R and HCN2 were both significantly increased in the PAG of CM rats. The application of NE or ZD 7288 ameliorated IS-induced hyperalgesia; repressed the pNR2B/CaMKII/pCREB pathway; reduced CGRP, c-Fos, SP, PSD95, and Syp expression; and inhibited synaptic transmission. Strikingly, the application of ZD 7288 relieved AM 251-evoked elevation of pNR2B, CGRP, and c-Fos expression. CONCLUSIONS These data reveal that activation of CB1R alleviates central sensitization by regulating HCN2-pNR2B signaling in CM rats. The activation of CB1R might have a positive influence on the prevention of CM by mitigating central sensitization.
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- Xiaoxu Zeng
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children, Sichuan University, Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children, Sichuan University, Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children, Sichuan University, Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children, Sichuan University, Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children, Sichuan University, Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China.
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Paez-Hurtado AM, Calderon-Ospina CA, Nava-Mesa MO. Mechanisms of action of vitamin B1 (thiamine), B6 (pyridoxine), and B12 (cobalamin) in pain: a narrative review. Nutr Neurosci 2023; 26:235-253. [PMID: 35156556 DOI: 10.1080/1028415x.2022.2034242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Pain is a complex sensory and emotional experience with nociceptive, nociplastic, and neuropathic components. An involvement of neurotropic B vitamins (B1 - thiamine, B6 - pyridoxine, and B12 - cyanocobalamin) as modulators of inflammation and pain has been long discussed. New evidence suggests their therapeutic potential in different pain conditions. In this review, we discuss the main role of neurotropic B vitamins on different nociceptive pathways in the nervous system and to describe their analgesic action mechanisms. The performed literature review showed that, through different mechanisms, these vitamins regulate several inflammatory and neural mediators in nociceptive and neuropathic pain. Some of these processes include aiming the activation of the descending pain modulatory system and in specific intracellular pathways, anti-inflammatory, antioxidative and nerve regenerative effects. Moreover, recent data shows the antinociceptive, antiallodynic, and anti-hyperalgesic effects of the combination of these vitamins, as well as their synergistic effects with known analgesics. Understanding how vitamins B1, B6, and B12 affect several nociceptive mechanisms can therefore be of significance in the treatment of various pain conditions.
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- A M Paez-Hurtado
- Neuroscience Research Group (NEUROS)-Centro Neurovitae, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universidad del Rosario, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Center for Research in Genetics and Genomics (CIGGUR), GENIUROS Research Group, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universidad del Rosario, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Neuroscience Research Group (NEUROS)-Centro Neurovitae, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universidad del Rosario, Bogotá, Colombia
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Fernandez-Fairen M, Calderón-Ospina CA, Chen J, Duarte Vega M, Fernández-Villacorta F, Gómez-García F, López-Almejo L, Manzano-García A, Hernández-Méndez Villamil E, Helito CP, Ruiz-Rodríguez D, Salas-Morales G, Servin-Caamaño A, Lara-Solares A, Puello-Vales M, Vargas-Schaffer G. A Latin American consensus meeting on the essentials of mixed pain. Curr Med Res Opin 2023; 39:451-466. [PMID: 36772818 DOI: 10.1080/03007995.2023.2177401] [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] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The term "mixed pain" has been established when a mixture of different pain components (e.g. nociceptive, neuropathic, and nociplastic) are present. It has gained more and more acceptance amongst pain experts worldwide, but many questions around the concept of mixed pain are still unsolved. The sensation of pain is very personal. Cultural, social, personal experiences, idiomatic, and taxonomic differences should be taken into account during pain assessment. Therefore, a Latin American consensus committee was formed to further elaborate the essentials of mixed pain, focusing on the specific characteristics of the Latin American population. METHODS The current approach was based on a systematic literature search and review carried out in Medline. Eight topics about the definition, diagnosis, and treatment of mixed pain were discussed and voted for by a Latin American consensus committee and recommendations were expressed. RESULTS At the end of the meeting a total of 14 voting sheets were collected. The full consensus was obtained for 21 of 25 recommendations (15 strong agreement and 6 unanimous agreement) formulated for the above described 8 topics (7 of the 8 topics had for all questions at least a strong agreement - 1 topic had no agreement for all 4 questions). CONCLUSION In a subject as complex as mixed pain, a consensus has been reached among Latin American specialists on points related to the definition and essence of this pain, its diagnosis and treatment. Recommendations for diagnosis and treatment of mixed pain in Latin America were raised.
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- Center for Research in Genetics and Genomics (CIGGUR), GENIUROS Research Group, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universidad del Rosario, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Clínica del Dolor. Hospital Santo Tomás, Ciudad de Panamá, Panama
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- Unidad de Medicina Basada en la Evidencia, Nuevo Hospital Civil de Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico
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- Clinica de Cirugia y Rehabilitacion de Plexo Braquial y Nervio, Periférico, Aguascalientes, Mexico
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- Unidad de Tratamiento del Dolor, Servicio Medicina Física y Rehabilitación, Hospital Clínico, Universidad de Chile, Santiago de Chile, Chile
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- Departamento de Medicina del Dolor y Paliativa, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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- Hospital Central de las Fuerzas Armadas Doctor Vinicio Calventi, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana
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- Clínica del Dolor, Centro Hospitalario de la Universidad de Montreal (CHUM), Montreal, Canadá
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Peripheral Neuropathies Derived from COVID-19: New Perspectives for Treatment. Biomedicines 2022; 10:biomedicines10051051. [PMID: 35625788 PMCID: PMC9138404 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10051051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2022] [Revised: 04/26/2022] [Accepted: 04/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Peripheral neuropathies constitute a group of disorders affecting the peripheral nervous system. Neuropathies have multiple causes such as infections (i.e., COVID-19), diabetes, and nutritional (low vitamin levels), among others. Many micronutrients, such as vitamins (A, C, D, E, B6, B12, and folate), certain minerals (Fe, Mg, Zn, Se, and Cu), and ω-3 fatty acids have immunomodulatory effects. Therefore, they may play an instrumental role in the treatment of COVID-19 infection. However, many COVID-19 patients can undergo neuropathy. In this context, there is a wealth of information on a variety of first-, second-, and third-line treatment options. This review focuses on the application of nutraceutical strategies in order to improve the symptomatology of neuropathy and neuropathic pain in patients that suffered from COVID-19. Our aim is to provide an alternative vision to traditional medical-pharmacological treatment through nutraceuticals.
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Nava-Mesa MO, Aispuru Lanche GR. [Role of B vitamins, thiamine, pyridoxine, and cyanocobalamin in back pain and other musculoskeletal conditions: a narrative review]. Semergen 2021; 47:551-562. [PMID: 33865694 DOI: 10.1016/j.semerg.2021.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2020] [Accepted: 01/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Low back pain, as well as other musculoskeletal disorders (neck pain, osteoarthritis, etc.), are a very frequent cause of consultation both in primary care and in other hospital specialties and are usually associated with high functional and work disability. Acute low back pain can present different nociceptive, neuropathic and nonciplastic components, which leads to consider it as a mixed type pain. The importance of the concept of mixed pain is due to the fact that the symptomatic relief of these pathologies requires a multimodal therapeutic approach to various pharmacological targets. The antinociceptive role of the B vitamin complex has been recognized for several decades, specifically the combination of Thiamine, Pyridoxine and Cyanocobalamin (TPC). Likewise, there is accumulated evidence that indicates an adjuvant analgesic action in low back pain. The aim of the present review is to present the existing evidence and the latest findings on the therapeutic effects of the TPC combination in low back pain. Likewise, some of the most relevant mechanisms of action involved that can explain these effects are analyzed. The reviewed evidence indicates that the combined use of PCT has an adjuvant analgesic effect in mixed pain, specifically in low back pain and other musculoskeletal disorders with nociceptive and neuropathic components. This effect can be explained by an anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive, neuroprotective and neuromodulatory action of the TPC combination on the descending pain system.
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- M O Nava-Mesa
- Grupo de Investigación en Neurociencias (NEUROS), Escuela de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad del Rosario, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Grupo de Trabajo Aparato Locomotor Semergen. Gerencia de Atención Primaria de Burgos, Castilla y León, España.
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Effect of Vitamin B Complex Treatment on Macrophages to Schwann Cells Association during Neuroinflammation after Peripheral Nerve Injury. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25225426. [PMID: 33228193 PMCID: PMC7699497 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25225426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2020] [Revised: 11/05/2020] [Accepted: 11/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Peripheral nerve injury (PNI) triggers a complex multi-cellular response involving the injured neurons, Schwann cells (SCs), and immune cells, often resulting in poor functional recovery. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of the treatment with vitamin B (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, and B12) complex on the interaction between macrophages and SCs during the recovery period after PNI. Transection of the motor branch of the femoral nerve followed by reconstruction by termino-terminal anastomosis was used as an experimental model. Isolated nerves from the sham (S), operated (O), and operated groups treated with the B vitamins (OT group) were used for immunofluorescence analysis. The obtained data indicated that PNI modulates interactions between macrophages and SCs in a time-dependent manner. The treatment with B vitamins complex promoted the M1-to M2-macrophage polarization and accelerated the transition from the non-myelin to myelin-forming SCs, an indicative of SCs maturation. The effect of B vitamins complex on both cell types was accompanied with an increase in macrophage/SC interactions, all of which correlated with the regeneration of the injured nerve. Clearly, the capacity of B vitamins to modulate macrophages-SCs interaction may be promising for the treatment of PNI.
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Zeng X, Niu Y, Qin G, Zhang D, Zhou J, Chen L. Deficiency in the function of inhibitory interneurons contributes to glutamate-associated central sensitization through GABABR2-SynCAM1 signaling in chronic migraine rats. FASEB J 2020; 34:14780-14798. [PMID: 32931071 DOI: 10.1096/fj.202001561r] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2020] [Revised: 08/11/2020] [Accepted: 08/24/2020] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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The occurrence of pain has always been closely related to a break in the balance between excitatory and inhibitory systems, and the internal relationship between these two systems has not been studied in the pathogenesis of chronic migraine (CM). In this study, we explored how inhibitory interneurons specifically modulate the glutamate-induced hyperexcitability in the periaqueductal gray (PAG) of CM rats. The CM model was established by repeated dural infusion of inflammatory soup (IS) in rats. Then, Baclofen, a gamma-aminobutyric acid type B receptor (GABABR) agonist; CGP35348, a GABABR antagonist; H89, a protein kinase A (PKA) inhibitor; and 8-Bromo-cAMP, a PKA agonist, were applied by intraventricular injection to investigate the detailed CM mechanism. Our results showed that GABABR2 mRNA and protein levels were significantly downregulated (P < .01) in the PAG of CM rats. Similarly, gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and its synthetase glutamate decarboxylase 65/67 (GAD65/67) seriously decreased (P < .01), implying a deficit in the function of inhibitory interneurons in the PAG of CM rats. Afterward, the application of Baclofen and H89 alleviated the IS-evoked hyperalgesia and extenuated vesicular glutamate transporter 2 (VGLUT2), glutamate, calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP), and c-Fos expression by regulating the GABABR2/PKA/SynCAM1 pathway in the PAG of CM rats, while the application of CGP35348 and 8-Bromo-cAMP exactly exerted the opposite effect. Importantly, CGP35348 induced an elevation of CGRP, and VGLUT2 expression was relieved by H89. These data suggest that the loss in the function of inhibitory interneurons contributes to glutamate-associated central sensitization through the GABABR2/PKA/SynCAM1 pathway in the PAG of CM rats.
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- Xiaoxu Zeng
- Laboratory Research Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Laboratory Research Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Laboratory Research Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Laboratory Research Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Laboratory Research Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Abdelkarim Elafifi H, Acevedo Carrero M, Parada Avendaño I, España-Tost A, Arnabat-Domínguez J. Effect of Photobiomodulation (Diode 810 nm) on Long-Standing Neurosensory Alterations of the Inferior Alveolar Nerve: A Case Series Study. PHOTOBIOMODULATION PHOTOMEDICINE AND LASER SURGERY 2020; 39:4-9. [PMID: 32758072 DOI: 10.1089/photob.2019.4780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Objective: To evaluate and describe the results of photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy on the treatment of long-standing neurosensory inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) alterations after third molar extraction. Background: The use of PBM is an acceptable alternative method to improve the therapeutic outcomes of neural lesions. Materials and methods: Longitudinal case study research. Patients with >6 months of inferior alveolar neurosensory disturbance after third molar extraction were included. Fifteen laser sessions were done, irradiating intra- and extraoral points along the distribution of this nerve area. A semiconductor Ga,Al,As diode laser (Thor laser®) was used. Before and after the treatment, variables such as Zuniga-Essick score, British Medical Research Council (BRC) scale, visual analog scale (VAS), and mapping of the affected area were described. Gender, age, and duration of the lesion were analyzed. Descriptive statistical study was carried out with SPSS 19.0. Results: Eleven patients with a mean age of 38.5 years [standard deviation (SD) ±15.22]. Average duration of the lesion was 13.2 (SD ±4) months. The results obtained with the Zuniga-Essick scale before treatment showed mild alteration in 36.3% (4), moderate in 18.2% (2), and severe in 45.4% (5). After treatment, the percentage score improved, obtaining normality in 54.5% (6) of the patients and mild degree in 27.2% (3). In the BRC score, before the treatment, 45.4% (5) of grade S2+ and 27% (3) of S3 and S3+ were obtained. The final percentage after treatment reached an improvement of S4 in a total of 36% (4) of cases and a recovery of S3+ in 54.5% (6). Reduction of the mapped altered area and an upturn of VAS were noted. Conclusions: The laser parameters and application protocol used result in subjective and objective improvement in mechanical sensory perception in long-standing neurosensory deficit in the IAN.
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- Haitham Abdelkarim Elafifi
- Department of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,IDIBELL Institute, Group of Odontological and Maxillofacial Pathology and Therapeutics, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,IDIBELL Institute, Group of Odontological and Maxillofacial Pathology and Therapeutics, Barcelona, Spain
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Mallone F, Lucchino L, Franzone F, Marenco M, Carlesimo SC, Moramarco A. High-dose vitamin B supplementation for persistent visual deficit in multiple sclerosis: a pilot study. Drug Discov Ther 2020; 14:122-128. [PMID: 32669520 DOI: 10.5582/ddt.2020.03031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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The aim of this study is to investigate the potential neuroprotective effect of high-doses vitamins B1, B6 and B12 in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) and persistent visual loss after acute optic neuritis (AON). Sixteen patients (20 eyes) diagnosed with RRMS and visual permanent disability following AON were enrolled for the present open, pilot study. Each patient was treated with oral high-doses 300 mg of vitamin B1, 450 mg of vitamin B6 and 1,500 mcg of vitamin B12, as add-on treatment to concomitant disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) for consecutive 90 days. Outcome measures were to determine changes from baseline to month three in visual acuity (VA) and visual field (VF) testing, with correlations with clinical parameters. Logistical regression was performed to evaluate predictors of final VA. A statistically significant improvement was registered in visual acuity (p = 0.002) and foveal sensitivity threshold (FT) (p = 0.006) at follow-up compared to baseline. A similar trend was demonstrated for mean deviation (MD) (p < 0.0001), and pattern standard deviation (PSD) (p < 0.0001). Age at the time of inclusion was positively correlated with latency time (rho = 0.47, p = 0.03), while showing a negative correlation with visual acuity (rho = - 0.45, p = 0.04) and foveal sensitivity threshold (rho = - 0.6, p = 0.005) at follow up. A statistically significant correlation was demonstrated between foveal sensitivity threshold and visual acuity at baseline (rho = 0.79, p < 0.0001). In a linear regression model, the main predictor of visual acuity at follow up was the foveal sensitivity threshold (B = 1.39; p < 0.0001). Supplemental high-dose vitamins B1, B6 and B12 resulted as effective therapy to improve visual function parameters in MS-related visual persistent disability.
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- Fabiana Mallone
- Department of Sense Organs, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Sense Organs, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Sense Organs, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Sense Organs, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Xu G, Zhou CS, Tang WZ, Xu J, Xu G, Cheng C, Wang LD, Ding KH. Local Administration of Methylcobalamin for Subacute Ophthalmic Herpetic Neuralgia: A Randomized, Phase III Clinical Trial. Pain Pract 2020; 20:838-849. [PMID: 32372561 DOI: 10.1111/papr.12909] [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: 12/31/2019] [Revised: 04/13/2020] [Accepted: 04/29/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The ophthalmic branch of the trigeminal nerve is one of the most frequently involved sites of postherpetic neuralgia. A single-center randomized controlled study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of local methylcobalamin injection for subacute ophthalmic herpetic neuralgia (SOHN). METHODS One hundred and five patients with a pain score of 4 or greater were randomized to receive a combination of methylcobalamin and lidocaine via local injection (LM group, n = 35), intramuscular methylcobalamin and local lidocaine injection (IM group, n = 35), and oral methylcobalamin tablet and lidocaine local injection (OM group, n = 35) for 4 weeks. Multilevel mixed modeling was employed to examine treatment responses. RESULTS Pain scores were reduced in all groups, but this reduction was significantly greater in the LM group (6.7 at baseline vs. 2.8 at endpoint) when compared with systemic administration (IM group 6.8 vs. 4.9, OM group 6.7 vs. 5.1). Clinically relevant reduction of pain (>30%) was seen in 91% of patients in the LM group, a significantly greater proportion than in the systemic groups (66% IM group, 57% OM group). Analgesic use reduced significantly in the LM group (94% at baseline vs. 6% at endpoint) but not in systemic groups (IM group 97% vs. 86%, OM group 94% vs. 80%). Health-related quality of life was higher in the LM group than in the systemic groups. In mixed modelling, increased age was associated with a lower response to methylcobalamin. CONCLUSIONS This study indicates that local injection of methylcobalamin produces significant pain relief from SOHN and is superior to systemic administration.
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- Gang Xu
- Rehabilitation Medicine Department, Zoster-associated Pain Research Center, Affiliated Tenth People's Hospital of Tongji University, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China.,Rehabilitation Medicine Department, Chongming Branch of Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Rehabilitation Medicine Department, Zoster-associated Pain Research Center, Affiliated Tenth People's Hospital of Tongji University, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Rehabilitation Medicine Department, Zoster-associated Pain Research Center, Affiliated Tenth People's Hospital of Tongji University, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Rehabilitation Medicine Department, Zoster-associated Pain Research Center, Affiliated Tenth People's Hospital of Tongji University, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Rehabilitation Medicine Department, Zoster-associated Pain Research Center, Affiliated Tenth People's Hospital of Tongji University, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Rehabilitation Medicine Department, Zoster-associated Pain Research Center, Affiliated Tenth People's Hospital of Tongji University, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Rehabilitation Medicine Department, Chongming Branch of Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Rehabilitation Medicine Department, Chongming Branch of Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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Systematic Administration of B Vitamins Alleviates Diabetic Pain and Inhibits Associated Expression of P2X3 and TRPV1 in Dorsal Root Ganglion Neurons and Proinflammatory Cytokines in Spinal Cord in Rats. Pain Res Manag 2020; 2020:3740162. [PMID: 32104520 PMCID: PMC7035549 DOI: 10.1155/2020/3740162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2019] [Accepted: 01/06/2020] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Background Treatment of diabetic neuropathic pain (DNP) continues to be a major challenge, and underlying mechanisms of DNP remain elusive. We investigated treatment effects of B vitamins on DPN- and DNP-associated alterations of neurochemical signaling in the nociceptive dorsal root ganglion (DRG) neurons and the spinal cord in rats. Methods DNP was produced in male, adult, Sprague Dawley rats by single i.p. streptozotocin (STZ). Western blot analysis and immunohistochemistry were used to analyze protein expressions in DRG and ELISA to measure the proinflammatory cytokines in the spinal cord. Behaviorally expressed DNP was determined by measuring the sensitivity of hindpaw skin to mechanical and thermal stimulation. Results There were 87.5% (77/88) rats which developed high blood glucose within 1-2 weeks following STZ injection. Of which, 70.13% (n = 54/77) animals exhibited DNP manifested as mechanical allodynia and/or thermal hyperalgesia. Intraperitoneal administration of vitamins B1/B6/B12 (100/100/2 mg/kg, one or multiple doses) significantly attenuated DNP without affecting the blood glucose. Expressions of P2X3 and TRPV1 in CGRP-positive and IB4-positive DRG neurons as well as the interleukin-1β, tumor necrosis factor-α, and nerve growth factor in the lumbar spinal cord were greatly increased in DNP rats. Such DNP-associated neurochemical alterations were also greatly suppressed by the B-vitamin treatment. Conclusions B-vitamin treatment can greatly suppress chronic DNP and DNP-associated increased activities of P2X3 and TRPV1 in DRG and the spinal proinflammatory cytokines, which may contribute to the pathogenesis of DNP. Systematic administration of B vitamins can be a strategy for DNP management in clinic.
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EphrinB/EphB Signaling Contributes to the Synaptic Plasticity of Chronic Migraine Through NR2B Phosphorylation. Neuroscience 2020; 428:178-191. [DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2019.12.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2019] [Revised: 12/21/2019] [Accepted: 12/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Calderón-Ospina CA, Nava-Mesa MO. B Vitamins in the nervous system: Current knowledge of the biochemical modes of action and synergies of thiamine, pyridoxine, and cobalamin. CNS Neurosci Ther 2019; 26:5-13. [PMID: 31490017 PMCID: PMC6930825 DOI: 10.1111/cns.13207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 179] [Impact Index Per Article: 35.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2019] [Revised: 07/22/2019] [Accepted: 07/26/2019] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Background Neurotropic B vitamins play crucial roles as coenzymes and beyond in the nervous system. Particularly vitamin B1 (thiamine), B6 (pyridoxine), and B12 (cobalamin) contribute essentially to the maintenance of a healthy nervous system. Their importance is highlighted by many neurological diseases related to deficiencies in one or more of these vitamins, but they can improve certain neurological conditions even without a (proven) deficiency. Aim This review focuses on the most important biochemical mechanisms, how they are linked with neurological functions and what deficits arise from malfunctioning of these pathways. Discussion We discussed the main role of B Vitamins on several functions in the peripheral and central nervous system (PNS and CNS) including cellular energetic processes, antioxidative and neuroprotective effects, and both myelin and neurotransmitter synthesis. We also provide an overview of possible biochemical synergies between thiamine, pyridoxine, and cobalamin and discuss by which major roles each of them may contribute to the synergy and how these functions are inter‐related and complement each other. Conclusion Taking into account the current knowledge on the neurotropic vitamins B1, B6, and B12, we conclude that a biochemical synergy becomes apparent in many different pathways in the nervous system, particularly in the PNS as exemplified by their combined use in the treatment of peripheral neuropathy.
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- Carlos Alberto Calderón-Ospina
- Center for Research in Genetics and Genomics (CIGGUR), GENIUROS Research Group, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universidad del Rosario, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Neuroscience Research Group (NEUROS), School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universidad del Rosario, Bogotá, Colombia
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Macchione N, Bernardini P, Piacentini I, Mangiarotti B, Del Nero A. Flower Pollen Extract in Association with Vitamins (Deprox 500®) Versus Serenoa repens in Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome: A Comparative Analysis of Two Different Treatments. Antiinflamm Antiallergy Agents Med Chem 2019; 18:151-161. [PMID: 30488800 PMCID: PMC6751341 DOI: 10.2174/1871523018666181128164252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2018] [Revised: 11/14/2018] [Accepted: 11/19/2018] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Objective: Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CP/CPPS) is re-ported in the literature ranging from 1 to 14.2%. The aim of the present study was to as-sess the impact on patient’s quality of life and symptoms of Flower pollen extract in asso-ciation with vitamins (Deprox 500®) in comparison with Serenoa repens 320 mg (Permix-on 320 mg® by Pierre Fabre) in patients with CP/CPPS. Methodology: All consecutive patients, with a diagnosis of CP/CPPS, referred to our center from January to August 2016, were screened to be enrolled in this single-center, random-ized, controlled trial. The main outcome measure was the evaluation of IPSS/NIH-CPSI (International Prostatic Symptom Score/NIH-Chronic Prostatitis Symptom Index) score variation and the assessment of the quality of life and symptoms at the end of the thera-py. The second outcome measure was the evaluation of the comorbidity role in the CP/CPPS therapy. 63 patients were analyzed; patients were randomized into two groups: 29 patients were treated with Deprox 500® 2 tablets/day for 6 weeks and 34 patients with Serenoa repens 320 mg, 1 tablet/day for 6 weeks. Results: The mean score variation for IPSS was -12.7 ± 4.3 in the Deprox 500® group and -7.8 ± 4.7 in the Serenoa repens group (p=0.0005) while for NIH-CPSI was -17.3±3.1 in the Deprox 500® group and -13.6±4.8 in the Serenoa repens group (p=0.0016). By ac-counting only the symptoms part of NIH-CPSI questionnaire, the mean score variation reported was -11.5±2.5 in the Deprox 500® group and -9.02±4.0 in the Serenoa repens group (p=0.009321). Furthermore, analyzing the comorbidity subgroups, in patients with hypertension, the mean IPSS score variation was -14.3±3.2 in the Deprox 500® group and -9.02±4.0 in the Serenoa repens group. Conclusion: In conclusion, in patients with CP/CPPS, Deprox 500® improves IPSS and NIH-CPSI scores up to 74.5% and 84.5% respectively. Furthermore, in patients with hypertension, the antioxidant effect of Deprox 500® reduces the mean IPSS score of 82.7%.
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- Nicola Macchione
- ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, University of Milan, Via Antonio di Rudini 8, 20100 Milano, Italy
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- ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, University of Milan, Via Antonio di Rudini 8, 20100 Milano, Italy
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- ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, University of Milan, Via Antonio di Rudini 8, 20100 Milano, Italy
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- ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, University of Milan, Via Antonio di Rudini 8, 20100 Milano, Italy
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- ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, University of Milan, Via Antonio di Rudini 8, 20100 Milano, Italy
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Yildiran H, Macit MS, Özata Uyar G. New approach to peripheral nerve injury: nutritional therapy. Nutr Neurosci 2018; 23:744-755. [PMID: 30526417 DOI: 10.1080/1028415x.2018.1554322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Purpose of review: There is no review in the literature on the effect of nutrition-related factors on peripheral nerve injuries. Therefore, it is aimed to evaluate the effect of nutritional factors on nerve injuries in this compilation. Recent findings: Although there are several fundamental mechanisms by which nutrients and nutritional factors influence individuals, their exact impacts on neurogenesis have not been clearly identified. Recently, some studies showed that some nutrients have an important role in nerve injuries due to their neuroprotective properties. In addition to surgical treatment, in peripheral nerve injuries, these nutrients also may play a role in preserving nerve function and health, as well as in the recovery of an injured nerve tissue. Omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids, group B vitamins, antioxidants, several minerals, phenolic compounds, and alpha lipoic acid are thought to have impacts on the nervous system. In addition to all of these, gut microbiota has effects on the nervous system, and some nutrient-related factors can also affect neurogenesis via gut microbiota. Summary: Peripheral nerve injury is a condition in which the nerves in the peripheral nervous system become damaged. After the trauma, the peripheral nerve is hardly repaired due to the following reasons; the disability of the regeneration of motor neurons, the lack of a survival environment for Schwann cells, and the poor ability of the nerves to regenerate. Nutrition-related factors, the effects of which were described in recent years, should be more taken into account more.
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- Hilal Yildiran
- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun, Turkey
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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Vitamin B12 for herpetic neuralgia: A meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Complement Ther Med 2018; 41:277-282. [PMID: 30477853 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2018.10.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2018] [Revised: 10/17/2018] [Accepted: 10/17/2018] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is the most distressful complication of herpes zoster. PHN results in an impaired quality of life and higher healthcare utilization. Vitamin B12 has been proven to be effective in pain relief for various conditions. OBJECTIVE We conducted a systematic review and a meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy of vitamin B12 supplementation in PHN patients. METHODS PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, and ClinicalTrials.gov registry were searched. Randomised control trials evaluating the efficacy and safety of vitamin B12 in PHN patients were selected. Eligible trials were abstracted and assessed for the risk of bias by two reviewers, and the results of pain indicators in the selected trials were analysed. RESULTS Four trials including 383 participants were published between 2013 and 2016. Compared with the placebo group, the Vitamin B12 group exhibited a significant decrease in the Numeric Rating Scale score, with a mean difference of -4.01 (95% confidence interval = -4.70 to -3.33). Vitamin B12 administration improved the quality of life of PHN patients with moderate quality evidence and significantly decreased the number of patients using analgesics. CONCLUSION Vitamin B12 appears to be an attractive complementary therapy for PHN patients. Further investigation is needed before conclusive recommendations can be made.
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Joksimovic SL, Joksimovic SM, Tesic V, García-Caballero A, Feseha S, Zamponi GW, Jevtovic-Todorovic V, Todorovic SM. Selective inhibition of Ca V3.2 channels reverses hyperexcitability of peripheral nociceptors and alleviates postsurgical pain. Sci Signal 2018; 11:eaao4425. [PMID: 30154101 PMCID: PMC6193449 DOI: 10.1126/scisignal.aao4425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Pain-sensing sensory neurons of the dorsal root ganglion (DRG) can become sensitized or hyperexcitable in response to surgically induced peripheral tissue injury. We investigated the potential role and molecular mechanisms of nociceptive ion channel dysregulation in acute pain conditions such as those resulting from skin and soft tissue incision. We used selective pharmacology, electrophysiology, and mouse genetics to link increased current densities arising from the CaV3.2 isoform of T-type calcium channels (T-channels) to nociceptive sensitization using a clinically relevant rodent model of skin and deep tissue incision. Furthermore, knockdown of the CaV3.2-targeting deubiquitinating enzyme USP5 or disruption of USP5 binding to CaV3.2 channels in peripheral nociceptors resulted in a robust antihyperalgesic effect in vivo and substantial T-current reduction in vitro. Our study provides mechanistic insight into the role of plasticity in CaV3.2 channel activity after surgical incision and identifies potential targets for perioperative pain that may greatly decrease the need for narcotics and potential for drug abuse.
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- Sonja L Joksimovic
- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Colorado Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO 80045, USA
- Pharmacology Graduate Program, School of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Colorado Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO 80045, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Colorado Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO 80045, USA
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Alberta T2N 4N1 Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Colorado Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO 80045, USA
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Alberta T2N 4N1 Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Colorado Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO 80045, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Colorado Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO 80045, USA.
- Neuroscience Graduate Program, University of Colorado Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO 80045, USA
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Van Elstraete A, Sitbon P, Hamdi L, Juarez-Perez V, Mazoit JX, Benhamou D, Rougeot C. The Opiorphin Analog STR-324 Decreases Sensory Hypersensitivity in a Rat Model of Neuropathic Pain. Anesth Analg 2018; 126:2102-2111. [DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000002413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Nedeljković P, Dacić S, Kovačević M, Peković S, Vučević D, Božić - Nedeljković B. VITAMIN B COMPLEX AS A POTENTIAL THERAPEU TICAL MODALITY IN COMBATING PERIPHERAL NERVE INJURY. ACTA MEDICA MEDIANAE 2018. [DOI: 10.5633/amm.2018.0214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Boyko A, Ksenofontov A, Ryabov S, Baratova L, Graf A, Bunik V. Delayed Influence of Spinal Cord Injury on the Amino Acids of NO • Metabolism in Rat Cerebral Cortex Is Attenuated by Thiamine. Front Med (Lausanne) 2018; 4:249. [PMID: 29379782 PMCID: PMC5775235 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2017.00249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2017] [Accepted: 12/19/2017] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Severe spinal cord injuries (SCIs) result in chronic neuroinflammation in the brain, associated with the development of cognitive and behavioral impairments. Nitric oxide (NO•) is a gaseous messenger involved in neuronal signaling and inflammation, contributing to nitrosative stress under dysregulated production of reactive nitrogen species. In this work, biochemical changes induced in the cerebral cortex of rats 8 weeks after SCI are assessed by quantification of the levels of amino acids participating in the NO• and glutathione metabolism. The contribution of the injury-induced neurodegeneration is revealed by comparison of the SCI- and laminectomy (LE)-subjected animals. Effects of the operative interventions are assessed by comparison of the operated (LE/SCI) and non-operated animals. Lower ratios of citrulline (Cit) to arginine (Arg) or Cit to ornithine and a more profound decrease in the ratio of lysine to glycine distinguish SCI animals from those after LE. The data suggest decreased NO• production from both Arg and homoarginine in the cortex 8 weeks after SCI. Both LE and SCI groups show a strong decrease in the level of cortex glutathione. The neurotropic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant actions of thiamine (vitamin B1) prompted us to study the thiamine effects on the SCI-induced changes in the NO• and glutathione metabolism. A thiamine injection (400 mg/kg intraperitoneally) within 24 h after SCI abrogates the changes in the cerebral cortex amino acids related to NO•. Thiamine-induced normalization of the brain glutathione levels after LE and SCI may involve increased supply of glutamate for glutathione biosynthesis. Thus, thiamine protects from sequelae of SCI on NO•-related amino acids and glutathione in cerebral cortex.
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- Alexandra Boyko
- Faculty of Bioengineering and Bioinformatics, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
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- Belozersky Institute of Physico-Chemical Biology, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
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- Russian Cardiology Research-and-Production Complex, Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia
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- Belozersky Institute of Physico-Chemical Biology, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
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- Faculty of Biology, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
- Faculty of Nano-, Bio-, Informational and Cognitive Technologies, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, Moscow, Russia
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- Faculty of Bioengineering and Bioinformatics, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
- Belozersky Institute of Physico-Chemical Biology, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
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Zhang M, Chi M, Zou H, Tian S, Zhang Z, Wang G. Effects of coadministration of low dose cannabinoid type 2 receptor agonist and morphine on vanilloid receptor 1 expression in a rat model of cancer pain. Mol Med Rep 2017; 16:7025-7031. [DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2017.7479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2016] [Accepted: 07/20/2017] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Lu L, Pan C, Chen L, Hu L, Wang C, Han Y, Yang Y, Cheng Z, Liu WT. AMPK activation by peri-sciatic nerve administration of ozone attenuates CCI-induced neuropathic pain in rats. J Mol Cell Biol 2017; 9:132-143. [PMID: 27744376 DOI: 10.1093/jmcb/mjw043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2015] [Accepted: 05/26/2016] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Neuropathic pain is a debilitating clinical condition with few efficacious treatments, warranting development of novel therapeutics. Ozone is widely used as an alternative therapy for many different pain conditions, with exact mechanisms still elusive. In this study, we found that a single peri-sciatic nerve injection of ozone decreased mechanical allodynia and thermal hyperalgesia, and normalized the phosphorylation of protein kinase C γ, N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor, and extracellular signal-regulated kinase in a chronic constriction injury (CCI) model in rat sciatic nerve. Meanwhile, ozone significantly suppressed CCI-induced activation of spinal microglia. More importantly, the anti-nociceptive effect of ozone depended on the activation of 5'-adenosine monophosphate (AMP)-activated protein kinase (AMPK), which was proved by the fact that the phosphorylated AMPK level increased during the ozone therapy and AMPK antagonist abolished the effect of ozone in vivo and in vitro. In addition, direct injection of AMPK agonist could replicate the anti-nociceptive effect of ozone in CCI rats. In conclusion, our observations indicate that peri-sciatic nerve injection of ozone activates AMPK to attenuate CCI-induced neuropathic pain.
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- Lijuan Lu
- Department of Pain, Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing 210008, China.,Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Neurodegeneration, Department of Pharmacology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Neurodegeneration, Department of Pharmacology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Neurodegeneration, Department of Pharmacology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Neurodegeneration, Department of Pharmacology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Neurodegeneration, Department of Pharmacology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China
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- Department of Pain Management & Cancer Biotherapy Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Neurodegeneration, Department of Pharmacology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China
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Menezes RR, Godin AM, Rodrigues FF, Coura GME, Melo ISF, Brito AMS, Bertollo CM, Paulino TP, Rachid MA, Machado RR, Coelho MM. Thiamine and riboflavin inhibit production of cytokines and increase the anti-inflammatory activity of a corticosteroid in a chronic model of inflammation induced by complete Freund's adjuvant. Pharmacol Rep 2017; 69:1036-1043. [PMID: 28958614 DOI: 10.1016/j.pharep.2017.04.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2016] [Revised: 01/26/2017] [Accepted: 04/11/2017] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND The effects induced by thiamine and riboflavin, isolated or in association with corticosteroids, in models of chronic inflammation are not known. Thus, we evaluated the effect induced by these B vitamins, isolated or in association with dexamethasone, on the mechanical allodynia, paw edema and cytokine production induced by complete Freund's adjuvant (CFA) in rats. METHODS Chronic inflammation was induced by two injections of CFA. Nociceptive threshold, paw volume and body temperature were evaluated for 21days. Tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) contents were determined in paw tissue. Riboflavin (125, 250 or 500mg/kg) or thiamine (150, 300 or 600mg/kg) were administered per os (po), twice daily. Dexamethasone (0.5mg/kgday, po) was administered every three days. RESULTS CFA induced long lasting mechanical allodynia and paw edema. Elevation of body temperature was observed for a short period. Riboflavin reduced neither paw edema nor mechanical allodynia. Thiamine did not change paw edema, but partially inhibited mechanical allodynia. Riboflavin (500mg/kg) and thiamine (600mg/kg) exacerbated the anti-inflammatory activity of dexamethasone. Riboflavin, thiamine and dexamethasone reduced TNF-α and IL-6 production. The association of dexamethasone with thiamine induced greater inhibition of IL-6 production when compared with that induced by dexamethasone. CONCLUSIONS Riboflavin and thiamine exacerbate the anti-inflammatory activity of dexamethasone and reduce production of TNF-α and IL-6.
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- Raquel R Menezes
- Departamento de Produtos Farmacêuticos, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Departamento de Produtos Farmacêuticos, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Departamento de Produtos Farmacêuticos, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Departamento de Produtos Farmacêuticos, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Departamento de Produtos Farmacêuticos, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Departamento de Produtos Farmacêuticos, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Departamento de Produtos Farmacêuticos, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Centro de Formação Especial em Saúde, Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro, Uberaba, MG, Brazil
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- Departamento de Patologia Geral, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Departamento de Produtos Farmacêuticos, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Departamento de Produtos Farmacêuticos, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
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Kandhare AD, Mukherjee AA, Bodhankar SL. Neuroprotective effect of Azadirachta indica standardized extract in partial sciatic nerve injury in rats: Evidence from anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-apoptotic studies. EXCLI JOURNAL 2017; 16:546-565. [PMID: 28694757 PMCID: PMC5491907 DOI: 10.17179/excli2017-161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2017] [Accepted: 03/22/2017] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Chronic neuropathic pain is a common and widely recognized pain syndrome for patients and difficult to manage for physicians. Azadirachta indica (AI) possesses analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. To evaluate the neuroprotective effect of AI standardized extract in an animal model of peripheral neuropathy induced by partial sciatic nerve ligation (PSNL). PSNL was induced in male Wistar rats (180-200 g) with tight ligation of the nerve. Rats received treatment with either vehicle i.e. distilled water (PSNL control), Pyridoxine (100 mg/kg, p.o.) or AI (100, 200 and 400 mg/kg, p.o.) for 28 days. Various behavioral parameters, biochemical, molecular and histological parameters were evaluated. PSNL resulted in a significant decrease (p < 0.05) in allodynia, hyperalgesia, motor coordination and motor nerve conduction velocity (MNCV) whereas chronic treatment with AI (200 and 400 mg/kg) significantly attenuated (p < 0.05) these behavioral changes. Enhanced activity of oxidative-nitrosative stress, inflammatory mediators (TNF-α, IL-1β, and NF-κB) as well as mRNA expression of Bax, Caspase-3, and iNOs were significantly attenuated (p < 0.05) by AI treatment. It also significantly increased (p < 0.05) peripheral blood oxygen content and Bcl-2 mRNA expression. The flow cytometric analysis revealed that AI (200 and 400 mg/kg) treatment significantly attenuated neural apoptosis and reactive oxygen species levels. PSNL induced histological aberrations were also decreased by AI treatment. Azadirachta indica exerts its neuroprotection against PSNL induced neuropathic pain via inhibition of oxidative-nitrosative stress, the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines and apoptosis to improve MNCV (graphical abstract, Figure 1(Fig. 1)).
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- Amit D Kandhare
- Department of Pharmacology, Poona College of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Erandwane, Paud Road, Pune-411 038, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Poona College of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Erandwane, Paud Road, Pune-411 038, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Poona College of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Erandwane, Paud Road, Pune-411 038, India
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B Vitamins Potentiate Acute Morphine Antinociception and Attenuate the Development of Tolerance to Chronic Morphine in Mice. PAIN MEDICINE 2017; 18:1961-1974. [DOI: 10.1093/pm/pnw358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Local Administration of Thiamine Ameliorates Ongoing Pain in a Rat Model of Second-Degree Burn. J Burn Care Res 2017; 38:e842-e850. [DOI: 10.1097/bcr.0000000000000502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The aim of the present study was to evaluate whether tissue levels of vitamin B complex and vitamin B12 were altered after crush-induced peripheral nerve injury in an experimental rat model. A total of 80 male Wistar rats were randomized into one control (n = 8) and six study groups (1, 6, 12, 24 hours, 3, and 7 days after experimental nerve injury; n = 12 for each group). Crush-induced peripheral nerve injury was performed on the sciatic nerves of rats in six study groups. Tissue samples from the sites of peripheral nerve injury were obtained at 1, 6, 12, 24 hours, 3 and 7 days after experimental nerve injury. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay results showed that tissue levels of vitamin B complex and vitamin B12 in the injured sciatic nerve were significantly greater at 1 and 12 hours after experimental nerve injury, while they were significantly lower at 7 days than in control group. Tissue level of vitamin B12 in the injured sciatic nerve was significantly lower at 1, 6, 12 and 24 hours than in the control group. These results suggest that tissue levels of vitamin B complex and vitamin B12 vary with progression of crush-induced peripheral nerve injury, and supplementation of these vitamins in the acute period may be beneficial for acceleration of nerve regeneration.
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- Idiris Altun
- Department of Neurosurgery, Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University Medical Faculty, Kahramanmaras, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University Medical Faculty, Kahramanmaras, Turkey
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Liu L, Ma SH, Xia LJ. The influence of thiamin on the efficacy of pregabalin in rats with spinal nerve ligation (SNL)-induced neuropathic pain. Neurol Res 2016; 38:717-24. [PMID: 27334563 DOI: 10.1080/01616412.2016.1188550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The thiamin is often used in the treatment of neuropathy, and pregabalin is often used to treat neuropathic pain. Our study examined the influence of thiamin on the efficacy of pregabalin in a rat model of spinal nerve ligation (SNL)-induced neuropathic pain. METHODS Sprague-Dawley male rats were randomly divided into six groups. The neuropathic pain-relieving properties were measured by plantar test, cold plate test, and hot plate test after administration of pregabalin (i.v) and/or thiamin (i.p) in SNL rats 14 days after operation. RESULTS In the therapy period, pregabalin, or thiamin alone all produced antinociceptive effects in rats with neuropathic pain. And combination treatment of thiamin and pregabalin resulted in an enhanced pain relief compared to the administration of pregabalin or thiamin alone. CONCLUSION Combination of thiamin and pregabalin produces an additive antinociceptive effect in neuropathic pain rats, this drug combination may offer a beneficial treatment option for neuropathic pain.
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- Lin Liu
- a Department of Pain , Henan Province Hospital , Zhengzhou , China
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- a Department of Pain , Henan Province Hospital , Zhengzhou , China
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- a Department of Pain , Henan Province Hospital , Zhengzhou , China
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Xu J, Wang W, Zhong XX, Feng YW, Wei XH, Liu XG. EXPRESS: Methylcobalamin ameliorates neuropathic pain induced by vincristine in rats: Effect on loss of peripheral nerve fibers and imbalance of cytokines in the spinal dorsal horn. Mol Pain 2016; 12:12/0/1744806916657089. [PMID: 27306413 PMCID: PMC4956006 DOI: 10.1177/1744806916657089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Background Vincristine, a widely used chemotherapeutic agent, often induces painful peripheral neuropathy and there are currently no effective drugs to prevent or treat this side effect. Previous studies have shown that methylcobalamin has potential analgesic effect in diabetic and chronic compression of dorsal root ganglion model; however, whether methylcobalamin has effect on vincristine-induced painful peripheral neuropathy is still unknown. Results We found that vincristine-induced mechanical allodynia and thermal hyperalgesia, accompanied by a significant loss of intraepidermal nerve fibers in the plantar hind paw skin and an increase in the incidence of atypical mitochondria in the sciatic nerve. Moreover, in the spinal dorsal horn, the activity of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH) oxidase and the protein expression of p-p65 as well as tumor necrosis factor α was increased, whereas the protein expression of IL-10 was decreased following vincristine treatment. Furthermore, intraperitoneal injection of methylcobalamin could dose dependently attenuate vincristine-induced mechanical allodynia and thermal hyperalgesia, which was associated with intraepidermal nerve fibers rescue, and atypical mitochondria prevalence decrease in the sciatic nerve. Moreover, methylcobalamin inhibited the activation of NADPH oxidase and the downstream NF-κB pathway. Production of tumor necrosis factor α was also decreased and production of IL-10 was increased in the spinal dorsal horn following methylcobalamin treatment. Intrathecal injection of Phorbol-12-Myristate-13-Acetate, a NADPH oxidase activator, could completely block the analgesic effect of methylcobalamin. Conclusions Methylcobalamin attenuated vincrinstine-induced neuropathic pain, which was accompanied by inhibition of intraepidermal nerve fibers loss and mitochondria impairment. Inhibiting the activation of NADPH oxidase and the downstream NF-κB pathway, resulting in the rebalancing of proinflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines in the spinal dorsal horn might also be involved. These findings might provide potential target for preventing vincristine-induced neuropathic pain.
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- Jing Xu
- Department of Physiology, Pain Research Center, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Physiology, Pain Research Center, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Physiology, Pain Research Center, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Physiology, Pain Research Center, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Physiology, Pain Research Center, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Brain Function and Disease, Guangzhou, China
- Xu-Hong Wei, Zhongshan School of Medicine of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China. Xian-Guo Liu, Zhongshan School of Medicine of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
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- Department of Physiology, Pain Research Center, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Brain Function and Disease, Guangzhou, China
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Song XJ, Huang ZJ, Song WB, Song XS, Fuhr AF, Rosner AL, Ndtan H, Rupert RL. Attenuation Effect of Spinal Manipulation on Neuropathic and Postoperative Pain Through Activating Endogenous Anti-Inflammatory Cytokine Interleukin 10 in Rat Spinal Cord. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2016; 39:42-53. [PMID: 26837229 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2015.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2015] [Revised: 12/09/2015] [Accepted: 12/10/2015] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to investigate roles of the anti-inflammatory cytokine interleukin (IL) 10 and the proinflammatory cytokines IL-1β and tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) in spinal manipulation-induced analgesic effects of neuropathic and postoperative pain. METHODS Neuropathic and postoperative pain were mimicked by chronic compression of dorsal root ganglion (DRG) (CCD) and decompression (de-CCD) in adult, male, Sprague-Dawley rats. Behavioral pain after CCD and de-CCD was determined by the increased thermal and mechanical hypersensitivity of the affected hindpaw. Hematoxylin and eosin staining, whole-cell patch clamp electrophysiological recordings, immunohistochemistry, and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay were used to examine the neural inflammation, neural excitability, and expression of c-Fos and PKC as well as levels of IL-1β, TNF-α, and IL-10 in blood plasma, DRG, or the spinal cord. We used the activator adjusting instrument, a chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy tool, to deliver force to the spinous processes of L5 and L6. RESULTS After CCD and de-CCD treatments, the animals exhibited behavioral and neurochemical signs of neuropathic pain manifested as mechanical allodynia and thermal hyperalgesia, DRG inflammation, DRG neuron hyperexcitability, induction of c-Fos, and the increased expression of PKCγ in the spinal cord as well as increased level of IL-1β and TNF-α in DRG and the spinal cord. Repetitive Activator-assisted spinal manipulative therapy significantly reduced simulated neuropathic and postoperative pain, inhibited or reversed the neurochemical alterations, and increased the anti-inflammatory IL-10 in the spinal cord. CONCLUSION These findings show that spinal manipulation may activate the endogenous anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10 in the spinal cord and thus has the potential to alleviate neuropathic and postoperative pain.
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- Xue-Jun Song
- Professor, Parker University, Parker Research Institute, Dallas, TX.
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- Research Scientist, Parker University, Parker Research Institute, Dallas, TX
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- (Volunteer) Research Assistant, Parker University, Parker Research Institute, Dallas, TX
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- Research Scientist, Parker University, Parker Research Institute, Dallas, TX
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- Professor, Parker University, Parker Research Institute, Dallas, TX
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- Research Consultant, Parker University, Parker Research Institute, Dallas, TX
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- Associate Professor, Parker University, Parker Research Institute, Dallas, TX
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- Research Consultant, Parker University, Parker Research Institute, Dallas, TX
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Mimenza Alvarado A, Aguilar Navarro S. Clinical Trial Assessing the Efficacy of Gabapentin Plus B Complex (B1/B12) versus Pregabalin for Treating Painful Diabetic Neuropathy. J Diabetes Res 2016; 2016:4078695. [PMID: 26885528 PMCID: PMC4739211 DOI: 10.1155/2016/4078695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2015] [Revised: 08/31/2015] [Accepted: 10/19/2015] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN) is a prevalent and impairing disorder. The objective of this study was to show the efficacy and safety of gabapentin (GBP) plus complex B vitamins: thiamine (B1) and cyanocobalamine (B12) compared to pregabalin in patients with moderate to severe intensity PDN. METHOD Multicenter, randomized, blind study. Two hundred and seventy patients were evaluated, 147 with GBP/B1/B12 and 123 with PGB, with a 7/10 pain intensity on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Five visits (12 weeks) were scheduled. The GBP/B1 (100 mg)/B12 (20 mg) group started with 300 mg at visit 1 to 3600 mg at visit 5. The PGB group started with 75 mg/d at visit 1 to 600 mg/d at visit 5. Different safety and efficacy scales were applied, as well as adverse event assessment. RESULTS Both drugs showed reduction of pain intensity, without significant statistical difference (P = 0.900). In the GBP/B1/B12 group, an improvement of at least 30% on VAS correlated to a 900 mg/d dose, compared with PGB 300 mg/d. Likewise, occurrence of vertigo was lower in the GBP/B1-B12 group, with a significant statistical difference, P = 0.014. CONCLUSIONS Our study shows that GPB/B1-B12 combination is as effective as PGB. Nonetheless, pain intensity reduction is achieved with 50% of the minimum required gabapentin dose alone (800 to 1600 mg/d) in classic NDD trials. Less vertigo and dizziness occurrence was also observed in the GBP/B1/B12 group. This trial is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01364298.
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- Alberto Mimenza Alvarado
- Geriatrics Department, National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition Salvador Zubirán, Vasco de Quiroga No. 15, Colonia Section XVI, Delegación Tlalpan, 14000 Mexico, DF, Mexico
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- Geriatrics Department, National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition Salvador Zubirán, Vasco de Quiroga No. 15, Colonia Section XVI, Delegación Tlalpan, 14000 Mexico, DF, Mexico
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Development of thiamine and pyridoxine loaded ferulic acid-grafted chitosan microspheres for dietary supplementation. Journal of Food Science and Technology 2015; 53:551-560. [PMID: 26787974 DOI: 10.1007/s13197-015-2044-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 09/12/2015] [Accepted: 09/16/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Therapeutic potential of water soluble vitamins has been known for long and in recent times they are being widely supplemented in processed food. Phenolic acid-grafted chitosan derivatives can serve as excellent biofunctional encapsulating materials for these vitamins. As a proof of concept, thiamine and pyridoxine loaded ferulic acid-grafted chitosan microspheres were developed. Ferulic acid was successfully grafted on chitosan by a free radical mediated reaction and the structure was confirmed by FTIR and NMR analysis. When compared to FTIR spectra of chitosan, intensity of amide I (at around 1644 cm(-1)) and amide II (at around 1549 cm(-1)) bands in spectra of ferulic acid-grafted chitosan were found increased, indicating formation of new amide linkage. Strong signals at δ = 6.3-7.9 ppm corresponding to methine protons of ferulic acid were observed in NMR spectra of ferulic acid-grafted chitosan, suggesting the successful grafting of ferulic acid onto chitosan. Grafting ratio of the derivative was 263 mg ferulic acid equivalent/g polymer. Positively charged particles (zeta potential 31 mv) of mean diameter 4.5 and 4.8 μ, corresponding to number distribution and area distribution respectively were observed. Compact microspheres with smooth surfaces and no apparent cracks or pores were observed under scanning electron microscope. Efficient microencapsulation was further proved by X-ray diffraction patterns and thermal analysis. Preliminary anti-inflammatory activity of the vitamin-loaded microspheres was demonstrated.
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X G, Xu S, Cheng C, Xú G, Tang WZ, Xu J. Local Administration of Methylcobalamin and Lidocaine for Acute Ophthalmic Herpetic Neuralgia: A Single-Center Randomized Controlled Trial. Pain Pract 2015. [PMID: 26200815 DOI: 10.1111/papr.12328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To determine the therapeutic efficacy of combined methylcobalamin and lidocaine for acute ophthalmic herpetic neuralgia (AOHN). METHODS Based on the onset, patients with AOHN (n = 98) were randomly allocated into groups A (≤ 3 days) and B (4 to 7 days) and then subdivided into control (A0, B0; received intramuscular methylcobalamin in addition to local lidocaine injection) and treatment (A1, B1; received local injection of the methylcobalamin and lidocaine combination for 14 days) groups. Treatment efficacy was assessed based on rash healing time, alteration of pain intensity, and interference with quality of life. Multilevel modeling and survival analysis were performed. RESULTS The time (hours) to start and full opening of the affected eye and the time (hours) to start and full crusting were significantly reduced in both treatment groups (P < 0.05 vs. controls). The mean pain scores in A1 (2.6 ± 0.7) and B1 (1.2 ± 0.8) decreased significantly compared with those in A0 (7.0 ± 1.7) and B0 (5.6 ± 1.9), and the difference between the two therapeutic strategies significantly increased over time. The median minimum intervention time was 6 days in B1 and 11 days in A1. The incidence of postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) was 2.04% at 3 months. CONCLUSIONS Methylcobalamin combined with lidocaine mediated detumescence and improved cutaneous healing of the affected area, as well as a significant and sustained analgesic effect on AOHN. The incidence of PHN was also significantly decreased. Local methylcobalamin intervention within 4 to 7 days of onset may be an effective therapeutic option for AOHN.
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- Gang X
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Affiliated Tenth People's Hospital of Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Mechatronic Engineering and Automation School, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Affiliated Tenth People's Hospital of Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Affiliated Tenth People's Hospital of Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Affiliated Tenth People's Hospital of Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Affiliated Tenth People's Hospital of Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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Vitamin B complex attenuated heat hyperalgesia following infraorbital nerve constriction in rats and reduced capsaicin in vivo and in vitro effects. Eur J Pharmacol 2015; 762:326-32. [PMID: 26048309 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2015.05.063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2014] [Revised: 05/26/2015] [Accepted: 05/29/2015] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Vitamins of the B complex attenuate some neuropathic pain sensory aspects in various animal models and in patients, but the mechanisms underlying their effects remain to be elucidated. Herein it was investigated if the treatment with a vitamin B complex (VBC) reduces heat hyperalgesia in rats submitted to infraorbital nerve constriction and the possibility that TRPV1 receptors represent a target for B vitamins. In the present study, the VBC refers to a combination of vitamins B1, B6 and B12 at low- (18, 18 and 1.8mg/kg, respectively) or high- (180, 180 and 18mg/kg, respectively) doses. Acute treatment of rats with either the low- or the high-doses combination reduced heat hyperalgesia after nerve injury, but the high-doses combination resulted in a long-lasting effect. Repeated treatment with the low-dose combination reduced heat hyperalgesia on day four after nerve injury and showed a synergist effect with a single injection of carbamazepine (3 or 10mg/kg), which per se failed to modify the heat threshold. In naïve rats, acute treatment with the high-dose of VBC or B1 and B12 vitamins independently reduced heat hyperalgesia evoked by capsaicin (3µg into the upper lip). Moreover, the VBC, as well as, each one of the B vitamins independently reduced the capsaicin-induced calcium responses in HEK 293 cells transiently transfected with the human TRPV1 channels. Altogether, these results indicate that B vitamins can be useful to control heat hyperalgesia associated with trigeminal neuropathic pain and that modulation of TRPV1 receptors may contribute to their anti-hyperalgesic effects.
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Inhibition of Hyperpolarization-Activated Cation Current in Medium-Sized DRG Neurons Contributed to the Antiallodynic Effect of Methylcobalamin in the Rat of a Chronic Compression of the DRG. Neural Plast 2015; 2015:197392. [PMID: 26101670 PMCID: PMC4460234 DOI: 10.1155/2015/197392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2015] [Revised: 03/23/2015] [Accepted: 03/23/2015] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Recently several lines of evidence demonstrated that methylcobalamin (MeCbl) might have potential analgesic effect in experimental and clinical studies. However, it was reported that MeCbl had no effect on treating lumbar spinal stenosis induced pain. Thus, the effects of short-term and long-term administration of MeCbl were examined in the chronic compression of dorsal root ganglion (CCD) model. We found that mechanical allodynia was significantly inhibited by a continuous application of high dose and a single treatment of a super high dose of MeCbl. Little is known about mechanisms underlying the analgesia of MeCbl. We examined the effect of MeCbl on the spontaneous activity (SA), the excitability, and hyperpolarization-activated nonselective cation ion current in compressed medium-sized dorsal root ganglion (DRG) neurons using extracellular single fiber recording in vivo and whole-cell patch clamp in vitro. We found that MeCbl significantly inhibited the SA of A-type sensory neurons in a dose-dependent manner and inhibited the excitability of medium-sized DRG neurons. In addition, MeCbl also decreased Ih current density in injured medium-sized DRG neurons. Our results proved that MeCbl might exert an analgesic effect through the inhibition Ih current and then might inhibit the hyperexcitability of primary sensory neurons under neuropathic pain state.
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Lee KM, Chung CY, Sung KH, Lee SY, Won SH, Kim TG, Choi Y, Kwon SS, Kim YH, Park MS. Risk factors for osteoarthritis and contributing factors to current arthritic pain in South Korean older adults. Yonsei Med J 2015; 56:124-31. [PMID: 25510755 PMCID: PMC4276745 DOI: 10.3349/ymj.2015.56.1.124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Although previous studies have focused on risk factors for osteoarthritis, there is some debate on this issue. Furthermore, associated factors with arthritic symptom (arthralgia) have not been sufficiently investigated, despite its clinical importance in the management of osteoarthritis. This study was performed to examine the risk factors for osteoarthritis and the contributing factors to current arthritic pain in older adults. MATERIALS AND METHODS The Fourth Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys was conducted in 2009. Therein, 720 males and 1008 females aged 65 years and older were included. Comprehensive data on habitual, socioeconomic, medical, nutritional, and psychological factors were collected along with the presence of osteoarthritis and arthritic pain. After univariate analysis, binary logistic regression analysis was performed to identify risk factors for osteoarthritis and contributing factors to current arthritic pain. RESULTS Age (p=0.005), female gender (p<0.001), higher body mass index (BMI) (p<0.001), and osteoporosis (p<0.001) were significant risk factors for osteoarthritis, while higher education level (p=0.025) was a protective factor for osteoarthritis. Higher BMI (p=0.047), lack of weekly moderate intensity activity (p<0.001), and unfavorable subjective health status (p<0.001) were significant factors contributing to current arthritic pain among subjects with osteoarthritis. Both osteoarthritis and current arthritic pain adversely affected health related quality of life. CONCLUSION Higher BMI, lack of weekly moderate intensity activity, and unfavorable subjective health status were significant factors contributing to current arthritic pain. More attention needs to be paid to psychiatric effects on osteoarthritis and joint related pain.
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- Kyoung Min Lee
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Myongji Hospital, Goyang, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ewha Womans University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Gwang Hye Hospital, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Konyang University Hospital, Daejeon, Korea
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- Biomedical Research Institute, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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Cai T, Wagenlehner FME, Luciani LG, Tiscione D, Malossini G, Verze P, Mirone V, Bartoletti R. Pollen extract in association with vitamins provides early pain relief in patients affected by chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome. Exp Ther Med 2014; 8:1032-1038. [PMID: 25187793 PMCID: PMC4151652 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2014.1861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2014] [Accepted: 06/30/2014] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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The therapeutic efficacy for chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) is currently unsatisfactory. The aim of the present study was to assess the safety and efficacy of pollen extract in association with vitamins (DEPROX 500®) in males with CP/CPPS. All patients with a diagnosis of CP/CPPS attending the same urologic centre between March and October 2012 were enrolled in this randomised controlled phase III study. Participants were randomised to receive oral capsules of DEPROX 500® (two capsules every 24 h) or ibuprofen (600 mg, one tablet three times a day) for four weeks. The National Institutes of Health Chronic Prostatitis Symptom Index (NIH-CPSI), International Prostate Symptom Score and Quality of Well-Being (QoL) questionnaires were used. In the intention-to-treat analysis, 87 males (25 class IIIa and 62 class IIIb) with a mean age of 33.6±5.9 years were randomly allocated to the DEPROX 500® (n=41) or ibuprofen (n=46) treatment groups. At the follow-up examination (following one month of treatment), in the DEPROX 500® group, 31/41 patients (75.6%) reported an improvement in quality of life, defined as a reduction of the NIH-CPSI total score by ≥25%, compared with 19/46 (41.3%) in the control group (P=0.002). The greater improvement in the DEPROX 500® group compared with the ibuprofen group was statistically significant (treatment difference in the NIH-CPSI pain domain, −2.14±0.51, P<0.001; QoL scores, P=0.002). All patients were negative at the Meares-Stamey test evaluation. Adverse events were less frequent in the DEPROX 500® group than in the ibuprofen group. The DEPROX 500® treatment significantly improved total symptoms, pain and quality of life compared with ibuprofen in patients with CP/CPPS, without severe side-effects.
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- Tommaso Cai
- Department of Urology, Santa Chiara Regional Hospital, Trento, Italy
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- Clinic and Polyclinic for Urology, Child Urology and Andrology, University Hospital of Giessen und Marburg, Justus-Liebig University, Giessen, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Santa Chiara Regional Hospital, Trento, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Santa Chiara Regional Hospital, Trento, Italy
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- Department of Urology, University Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Urology, University Federico II, Naples, Italy
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Jiang J, Zhang J, Yao P, Wu X, Li K. Activation of spinal neuregulin 1-ErbB2 signaling pathway in a rat model of cancer-induced bone pain. Int J Oncol 2014; 45:235-44. [PMID: 24818668 DOI: 10.3892/ijo.2014.2429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2014] [Accepted: 04/23/2014] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Current therapies for cancer-induced bone pain (CIBP) are still limited. Until recently, the molecular mechanisms underlying the spinal cell-mediated CIBP remain largely unknown. To better understand the role of spinal cells in CIBP, we investigated the role of spinal neuregulin1 (NRG1)‑ErbB2 signaling pathway in CIBP. In this study, a rat model of CIBP was established by intra-tibia inoculation of Walker 256 mammary gland carcinoma cells. Tibia bone destruction was evaluated using various methods of Walker 256 inoculation, radiobioassay and histological analysis. Pain-like behavior including thermal hyperalgesia and mechanical allodynia were determined by measuring paw withdrawal latency (PWL) and mechanical paw withdrawal thresholds (PWT). The expression level of mRNA or protein of target genes was examined by quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) and western blot analysis, respectively. Bone destruction, as well as thermal hyperalgesia and mechanical allodynia, were observed at the 6th day following Walker 256 inoculation. A time-dependent increase in the levels of NRG1, ErbB2 and p-ErbB2 could be detected within three weeks after tumor cell injection. ErbB2 signaling inactivation by PD168393 treatment significantly attenuated pain-like behavior, associated with inhibition of Akt-1 and p38MAPK activation. Administration of exogenous NRG1 provoked pain-like behavior in rats by induction of activation of ErbB2, Akt-1 and p38MAPK, which could be blocked by ErbB2 inhibitor. Our results indicate that activation of NRG1‑ErbB2 signaling pathway plays a critical role in the induction of CIBP. Akt-1 and p38MAPK may be potent players involved in the NRG1-ErbB2 pathway in CIBP.
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- Jingjing Jiang
- Department of Anesthesiology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110004, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110004, P.R. China
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- Department of Pain Management, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110004, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110004, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110004, P.R. China
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Manzetti S, Zhang J, van der Spoel D. Thiamin Function, Metabolism, Uptake, and Transport. Biochemistry 2014; 53:821-35. [DOI: 10.1021/bi401618y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 186] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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- Sergio Manzetti
- Uppsala
Center for Computational Chemistry, Science for Life Laboratory, Department
for Cell and Molecular Biology, University of Uppsala, Box 596, 751
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- Fjordforsk A.S., Fresvik 6896, Norway
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- Uppsala
Center for Computational Chemistry, Science for Life Laboratory, Department
for Cell and Molecular Biology, University of Uppsala, Box 596, 751
24 Uppsala, Sweden
- Department
of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Uppsala
Center for Computational Chemistry, Science for Life Laboratory, Department
for Cell and Molecular Biology, University of Uppsala, Box 596, 751
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The number of approved new molecular entity drugs has been decreasing as the pharmaceutical company investment in research and development is increasing. As we face this painful crisis, called an innovation gap, there is increasing awareness that development of new uses of existing drugs may be a powerful tool to help overcome this obstacle because it takes too long, costs too much and can be risky to release drugs developed de novo. Consequently, drug repositioning is emerging in different therapeutic areas, including the pain research area. Worldwide, pain is the main reason for seeking healthcare, and pain relief represents an unmet global clinical need. Therefore, development of analgesics with better efficacy, safety and cost effectiveness is of paramount importance. Despite the remarkable advancement in research on cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying pain pathophysiology over the past three decades, target-based therapeutic opportunities have not been pursued to the same extent. Phenotypic screening remains a more powerful tool for drug development than target-based screening so far. It sounds somewhat heretical, but some multi-action drugs, rather than very selective ones, have been developed intentionally. In the present review, we first critically discuss the utility of drug repositioning for analgesic drug development and then show examples of 'old' drugs that have been successfully repositioned or that are under investigation for their analgesic actions. We conclude that drug repositioning should be more strongly encouraged to help build a bridge between basic research and pain relief worldwide.
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- Leandro Francisco Silva Bastos
- Laboratório de Imunofarmacologia, sala O4-202, Departamento de Bioquímica e Imunologia, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Avenida Antônio Carlos 6627, Pampulha, Belo Horizonte, CEP 31.270-901, Brazil,
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Liu S, Liu YP, Song WB, Song XJ. EphrinB-EphB receptor signaling contributes to bone cancer pain via Toll-like receptor and proinflammatory cytokines in rat spinal cord. Pain 2013; 154:2823-2835. [DOI: 10.1016/j.pain.2013.08.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2012] [Revised: 08/19/2013] [Accepted: 08/19/2013] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Montiel-Ruiz RM, González-Trujano ME, Déciga-Campos M. Synergistic interactions between the antinociceptive effect of Rhodiola rosea extract and B vitamins in the mouse formalin test. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2013; 20:1280-1287. [PMID: 23920277 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2013.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2013] [Revised: 05/28/2013] [Accepted: 07/02/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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AIM In this study, the pharmacological interactions between a Rhodiola rosea ethanol extract and B-vitamins such as thiamine (B1), riboflavine (B2), pyridoxine (B6), cyanocobalamin (B12) and a mixture of vitamins B1+B6+B12 was investigated in the mouse formalin test. METHODS Individual dose response curves of the Rhodiola rosea ethanol extract, as well as B-vitamins alone or in a mixture were evaluated in mice in which nociception was induced with 2% formalin intraplantarly. The antinociceptive mechanisms of the Rhodiola rosea were investigated by exploring the role of the opioid and serotonin receptors and the nitric oxide pathway. Isobolographic analysis was used to evaluate the pharmacological interactions between the Rhodiola rosea ethanol extract and each B-vitamin individually or the mixture of vitamins B1+B6+B12 by using the ED30 and a fixed 1:1 ratio combination. RESULTS Administration of the Rhodiola rosea extract alone or in combination with all of the vitamins produced a significant and dose-dependent antinociceptive response. The antinociceptive effect of the Rhodiola rosea extract (ED50=81 mg/kg, p.o.) was significant and reverted in the presence of antagonists of the 5-HT1A, GABA/BDZs and opioid receptors and by blocking mediators of the nitric oxide/cGMP/K(+) channels pathway. Isobolograms demonstrate that all of the combinations investigated in this study produced a synergistic interaction experimental ED30 values were significantly smaller than those calculated theoretically. CONCLUSIONS These results provide evidence that a Rhodiola rosea ethanol extract in combination with B-vitamins produces a significant diminution in the nociceptive response in a synergistic manner, which is controlled by various mechanisms. These findings could aid in the design of clinical studies and suggest that these combinations could be applied for pain therapy.
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- Rosa Mariana Montiel-Ruiz
- Sección de Estudios de Posgrado e Investigación, Escuela Superior de Medicina, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, México, DF 11340, Mexico
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Yu CZ, Liu YP, Liu S, Yan M, Hu SJ, Song XJ. Systematic administration of B vitamins attenuates neuropathic hyperalgesia and reduces spinal neuron injury following temporary spinal cord ischaemia in rats. Eur J Pain 2013; 18:76-85. [PMID: 24038589 DOI: 10.1002/j.1532-2149.2013.00390.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/22/2013] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND B vitamins have been demonstrated to be effective in treating chronic pain due to peripheral nerve injury. We investigated whether B vitamins could alleviate neuropathic pain and reduce neuron injury following temporary ischaemia in a rat model of spinal cord ischaemia-reperfusion injury (SCII). METHODS SCII was produced by transiently blocking the unilateral lumbar arteries in adult male Sprague-Dawley rats. Behavioural and neurochemical signs of neuropathic pain and spinal neuron injury were analysed with and without B vitamin treatment. RESULTS SCII caused behavioural thermal hyperalgesia and mechanical allodynia and neurochemical alterations, including increased expression of the vanilloid receptor 1 (VR1) and induction of c-Fos, as well as activation of the astrocytes and microglial cells in the spinal cord. Repetitive systemic administration of vitamin B complex (B1/B6/B12 at 33/33/0.5 mg/kg, i.p., daily, for 7-14 consecutive days) significantly reduced thermal hyperalgesia and the increased expression of VR1 and c-Fos, as well as activation of the astrocytes and microglial cells. SCII caused a dramatic decrease of the expression of the rate-limiting enzyme glutamic acid decarboxylase-65 (GAD65), which synthesizes γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the axonal terminals, and β-III-tubulin, and also caused loss of Nissl bodies in the spinal cord. These alterations were largely prevented and rescued by the B vitamin treatment. CONCLUSIONS These findings support the idea that the B vitamins are capable of neuroprotection and antinociception during spinal cord injury due to temporary ischaemia. Rescuing the loss of inhibitory GABAergic tone may reduce spinal central sensitization and contribute to B vitamin-induced analgesia.
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- C-Z Yu
- Institute of Neurosciences, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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Gu N, Niu JY, Liu WT, Sun YY, Liu S, Lv Y, Dong HL, Song XJ, Xiong LZ. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy attenuates neuropathic hyperalgesia in rats and idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia in patients. Eur J Pain 2013; 16:1094-105. [PMID: 22354664 DOI: 10.1002/j.1532-2149.2012.00113.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Neuropathic pain after nerve injury is severe and intractable, and current drug and non-drug therapies offer very limited pain relief. Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO 2) has been clinically used for protection of the nervous system after acute injury. We investigated whether HBO 2 treatment could prevent and/or attenuate neuropathic pain in animals and in patients. METHODS Mechanical allodynia and thermal hyperalgesia and neurochemical alterations of neuropathic pain were analysed in male, adult, Sprague-Dawley rats with sciatic nerve injury. Clinical trials were conducted in patients with idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia. RESULTS Repetitive HBO 2 treatment [a combination of pressure at 3 atmosphere absolute (ATA) and pure oxygen] greatly inhibited behavioural signs of neuropathic pain manifested as thermal hyperalgesia and mechanical allodynia. Such an HBO 2 treatment also inhibited nerve injury-induced induction of c-Fos and activation of astrocytes and increased phosphorylation of NR2B receptor and the subsequent Ca 2+-dependent signals in rats. Neither high pressure (up to 3 ATA) nor pure oxygen alone resulted in analgesic effect. In clinical trials, one course of HBO 2 therapy (10 consecutive days) produced a rapid-onset, dose-dependent and long-lasting analgesic effects evidenced by the decreased doses of carbamazepine required for keeping patient pain at a minimum and decreased scores of visual analogue scales, which was used for patient's self-evaluation. CONCLUSIONS These findings support that HBO 2 therapy is an effective approach for treating neuropathic pain in both animals and human beings and suggest that neural protection, anti-inflammation and inhibition of nerve injury-induced altered neural activity may contribute to the analgesic effect of HBO 2 therapy.
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Affiliation(s)
- N Gu
- Department of Anesthesiology, Xijing Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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