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Murakami N, Yoshikawa K, Tsukada K, Kamio N, Hayashi Y, Hitomi S, Kimura Y, Shibuta I, Osada A, Sato S, Iwata K, Shinoda M. Butyric acid modulates periodontal nociception in Porphyromonas gingivalis-induced periodontitis. J Oral Sci 2022; 64:91-94. [PMID: 34980829 DOI: 10.2334/josnusd.21-0483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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PURPOSE Periodontitis progresses with chronic inflammation, without periodontal pain. However, the underlying mechanisms are not well known. Here, the involvement of butyric acid (BA) in periodontal pain sensitivity in Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis)-induced periodontitis was examined. METHODS P. gingivalis was inoculated into the ligature which was tied around the molar (P. gingivalis-L) and the gingival mechanical head withdrawal threshold (MHWT) was measured. Following P. gingivalis-L, the expressions of orphan G protein-coupled receptor 41 (GPR41) in trigeminal ganglion (TG) neurons were examined. The amount of gingival BA was analyzed following the P. gingivalis-L and the changes in the MHWT in complete Freund's adjuvant (CFA)-injected gingival tissue by gingival BA were examined. The changes in the MHWT following P. gingivalis-L by gingival GPR41 antagonist (HA) were examined. RESULTS No change in the MHWT was observed, GPR41-immunoreactive TG neurons were increased following P. gingivalis-L. The gingival BA amount increased following P. gingivalis-L, and the gingival BA suppressed the decrease in MHWT following CFA. HA decreased MHWT following P. gingivalis-L. CONCLUSION Gingival BA modulates periodontal mechanical nociception via GPR41 signaling in P. gingivalis-L-induced periodontitis.
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- Naoki Murakami
- Department of Periodontology, Nihon University School of Dentistry
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- Inorganic Functional Analysis Laboratory, Department of Materials and Applied Chemistry, College of Science and Technology, Nihon University
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- Inorganic Functional Analysis Laboratory, Department of Materials and Applied Chemistry, College of Science and Technology, Nihon University
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- Department of Microbiology, Nihon University School of Dentistry
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- Department of Physiology, Nihon University School of Dentistry
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Nihon University School of Dentistry
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- Department of Physiology, Nihon University School of Dentistry
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- Department of Orthodontics, Nihon University School of Dentistry
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- Department of Periodontology, Nihon University School of Dentistry
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- Department of Physiology, Nihon University School of Dentistry
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Neupane S, Jung HG, Sohn WJ, Yamamoto H, Kim JY, Byun JS, Lee Y, Bae YC, Choi JK, Kim JY, Jung JK. Focal localization of inflammatory cytokines and neurotrophins in a tongue chronic injury model. Arch Oral Biol 2018; 99:22-30. [PMID: 30590230 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2018.12.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2018] [Revised: 12/11/2018] [Accepted: 12/18/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Chronic injury in tongue causes the variety of reactions in the oral cavity, frequently leading to its functional and structural disintegrity including inflammation and sensory dysfunction, but its detailed profiles were not elucidated yet. One of the chronically injured tongue such as tongue piercing, as a pathological aspect, is currently popular among younger people but may be associated with severe side effects, leading to pathophysiological complications. However, the pathophysiological aspects and related cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying tongue injury are not clearly understood. DESIGN In this study, we designed an experimental model system using C57BL/6 male mice that mimics a chronically injured situation by penetrating the middle part of tongue with silk suture. After 5 and 10 days mice were sacrificed and tongues were collected and processed for histological evaluation and immunohistochemistry. RESULTS We found that the anterior tongue showed localization of neuro-inflammatory signaling molecules such as myeloperoxidase (MPO), matrix metalloproteinase 2 (MMP2), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), nerve growth factor, and transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily V member 1 (TRPV1) without any apparent inflammation in temporal manner. In addition, the signal for AM1-43, an activity-dependent nerve terminal probe, decreased within the fungiform papillae on the anterior tongue after injury. CONCLUSIONS These results implied that the distinct localizations of inflammatory cytokines and neurotrophin would contribute altered sensory function in anterior tongue following the chronic injury. Our study indicates the possible pathophysiologic mechanism underlying neuro-inflammation following chronically injury of tongue. In addition, it could be cautiously postulated that mechanical injury should be avoided to prevent chronic pain disorders from being triggered.
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- Sanjiv Neupane
- Department of Biochemistry, School of Dentistry, IHBR, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Dentistry, IHBR, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Pre-Major of Cosmetics and Pharmaceutics, Daegu Haany University, Gyeongsan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Histology and Developmental Biology, Tokyo Dental College, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Dental Hygiene, College of Health Science, Gachon University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, IHBR, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Dentistry, IHBR, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oral Anatomy and Neurobiology, School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, IHBR, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Dentistry, IHBR, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, IHBR, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea.
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Vieira JS, Toreti JA, de Carvalho RC, de Araújo JE, Silva ML, Silva JR. Analgesic Effects Elicited by Neuroactive Mediators Injected into the ST 36 Acupuncture Point on Inflammatory and Neuropathic Pain in Mice. J Acupunct Meridian Stud 2018; 11:280-289. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jams.2018.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2018] [Revised: 05/16/2018] [Accepted: 05/25/2018] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Jie HF, Yang GJ, Bi RY, Mo SY, Gan YH, Xie QF. Genistein Antagonizes 17β-Estradiol Effects on Glutamate-Evoked Masseter Muscle Hypernociception in Rats. Front Neurol 2018; 9:649. [PMID: 30166977 PMCID: PMC6106884 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2018.00649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2018] [Accepted: 07/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) predominantly affect women of reproductive ages, with pain as the main symptom. The aim of the present study was to examine the effects of 17β-estradiol (E2) on glutamate-evoked hypernociception of masseter muscle and to examine whether genistein could antagonize the effects of E2 in female rats. Injection of glutamate into the masseter muscle dose-dependently decreased head withdrawal thresholds, a parameter for mechanical hypernociception. Head withdrawal thresholds in ovariectomized rats also decreased with increasing doses of E2 replacement, and were further aggravated by injection of glutamate (1M, 40μL) into the masseters. Genistein at doses of 7.5 and 15 mg/kg antagonized E2-induced hypernociception of masseter muscle, and at doses of 7.5, 15, and 30 mg/kg also antagonized E2 potentiation of glutamate-evoked hypernociception of masseter muscle. Genistein produced optimal antagonistic effects of E2 on nociception behavior at a dose of 15 mg/kg. On the molecular level, tyrosine phosphorylation of the NR2B subunit of the N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (pNR2B) and phosphorylated mitogen-activated protein kinase (pERK1/2) were significantly upregulated in the hippocampus following glutamate injection and were further potentiated by E2 replacement. Genistein at dose of 15 mg/kg partially reversed E2-potentiated glutamate-evoked upregulation of pNR2B and pERK1/2 expression in the hippocampus. These results indicated that moderate doses of genistein could antagonize E2 enhanced glutamate-evoked hypernociception of masseter muscle possibly via N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor and ERK1/2 signaling pathways in the hippocampus.
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- Hui-Fei Jie
- Department of Prosthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China.,Center for Oral Functional Diagnosis, Treatment and Research, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China.,Center for Oral Functional Diagnosis, Treatment and Research, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Third Dental Center, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China.,Center for Oral Functional Diagnosis, Treatment and Research, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Central Laboratory and Center for TMD & Orofacial Pain, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China.,Center for Oral Functional Diagnosis, Treatment and Research, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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Sensitization of TRPV1 and TRPA1 via peripheral mGluR5 signaling contributes to thermal and mechanical hypersensitivity. Pain 2018. [PMID: 28621704 DOI: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000000973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Peripheral tissue inflammation or injury causes glutamate release from nociceptive axons, keratinocytes, and Schwann cells, resulting in thermal hypersensitivity. However, the detailed molecular mechanisms underlying glutamate-induced thermal hypersensitivity are unknown. The aim of this study was to clarify the involvement of peripheral transient receptor potential (TRP) TRP vanilloid 1 (TRPV1), TRP ankyrin 1 (TRPA1), and protein kinase C epsilon (PKCε) in glutamate-induced pain hypersensitivity. The amount of glutamate in the facial tissue was significantly increased 3 days after facial Complete Freund's adjuvant injection. The head-withdrawal reflex threshold to heat, cold, or mechanical stimulation was significantly decreased on day 7 after continuous glutamate or metabotropic glutamate receptor 5 (mGluR5) agonist (CHPG) injection into the facial skin compared with vehicle-injected rats, and glutamate-induced hypersensitivity was significantly recovered by mGluR5 antagonist MTEP, TRPA1 antagonist HC-030031, TRPV1 antagonist SB366791, or PKCε translocation inhibitor administration into the facial skin. TRPV1 and TRPA1 were expressed in mGluR5-immunoreactive (IR) trigeminal ganglion (TG) neurons innervating the facial skin, and mGluR5-IR TG neurons expressed PKCε. There was no significant difference in the number of GluR5-IR TG neurons among glutamate-injected, saline-injected, and naive rats, whereas that of TRPV1- or TRPA1-IR TG neurons was significantly increased 7 days after continuous glutamate injection into the facial skin compared with vehicle injection. PKCε phosphorylation in TG was significantly enhanced following glutamate injection into the facial skin. Moreover, neuronal activity of TG neurons was significantly increased following facial glutamate treatment. The present findings suggest that sensitization of TRPA1 and/or TRPV1 through mGluR5 signaling via PKCε is involved in facial thermal and mechanical hypersensitivity.
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Nagashima H, Shinoda M, Honda K, Kamio N, Watanabe M, Suzuki T, Sugano N, Sato S, Iwata K. CXCR4 signaling in macrophages contributes to periodontal mechanical hypersensitivity in Porphyromonas gingivalis-induced periodontitis in mice. Mol Pain 2017; 13:1744806916689269. [PMID: 28326928 PMCID: PMC5302178 DOI: 10.1177/1744806916689269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Background Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease accompanied by alveolar bone loss and progressive inflammation without pain. However, the potential contributors eliminating pain associated with gingival inflammation are unknown. Results we examined the involvement of CXC chemokine receptor type 4 (CXCR4) on the mechanical sensitivity of inflamed periodontal tissue, using a mouse model of periodontitis established by the ligation of the tooth cervix of a maxillary second molar and inoculation with Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis). Infiltration of inflammatory cells into gingival tissue was not observed following the inoculation. Under light anesthesia, the mechanical head withdrawal threshold (MHWT) on the buccal gingiva was measured using an electronic von Frey anesthesiometer. No significant changes in MHWT were observed in the mice with P. gingivalis-induced periodontitis during the experimental period. Continuous administration of CXCR4 neutralizing antibody to the gingival tissue significantly decreased MHWT and increased the number of gingival CXCR4 immunoreactive macrophages in the periodontitis group. Nitric oxide metabolites in the gingival tissue were significantly increased after the inoculation of P. gingivalis and were reduced by gingival CXCR4 neutralization. Gingival L-arginine administration induced gingival mechanical allodynia in naive animals. Moreover, the decrease in MHWT after treatment with P. gingivalis and CXCR4 neutralization was partially reversed by nitric oxide synthase inhibition in the gingival tissue. Nuclear factor-kappa B was expressed in infiltrating macrophages after inoculation of P. gingivalis and administration of the nuclear factor-kappa B activator betulinic acid induced gingival mechanical allodynia in naive mice. Conclusions These findings suggest that CXCR4 signaling inhibits nitric oxide release from infiltrating macrophages and is involved in modulation of the mechanical sensitivity in the periodontal tissue in P. gingivalis-induced periodontitis.
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- Hidekazu Nagashima
- 1 Division of Applied Oral Sciences, Nihon University Graduate School of Dentistry, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- 2 Department of Physiology, Nihon University School of Dentistry, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- 2 Department of Physiology, Nihon University School of Dentistry, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- 3 Department of Microbiology, Nihon University School of Dentistry, Chiyoda-ku Tokyo, Japan
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- 1 Division of Applied Oral Sciences, Nihon University Graduate School of Dentistry, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- 1 Division of Applied Oral Sciences, Nihon University Graduate School of Dentistry, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- 4 Department of Periodontology, Nihon University School of Dentistry, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- 4 Department of Periodontology, Nihon University School of Dentistry, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- 2 Department of Physiology, Nihon University School of Dentistry, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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Hitomi S, Okada-Ogawa A, Sato Y, Shibuta-Suzuki I, Shinoda M, Imamura Y, Ono K, Iwata K. Enhancement of ERK phosphorylation and photic responses in Vc/C1 neurons of a migraine model. Neurosci Lett 2017; 647:14-19. [PMID: 28323089 DOI: 10.1016/j.neulet.2017.03.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2017] [Revised: 03/10/2017] [Accepted: 03/14/2017] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Although it is well known that migraine pain is enhanced by photic stimulation of the eye, the mechanisms underlying this response are not yet understood. Noxious stimulation to the dura is known to activate trigeminal spinal subnucleus caudalis and upper cervical spinal cord (Vc/C1) neurons, causing migraine pain. Intense photic stimulation to the eye is also known to activate certain Vc/C1 neurons, thus increasing migraine pain. In this study, we hypothesized that Vc/C1 neurons receiving noxious dural input would be further activated by intense photic stimulation, resulting in the enhancement of migraine pain. However, mechanisms underlying the interactions between dural and photic sensory information in Vc/C1 neurons is unknown. To evaluate the above hypothesis, we studied phosphorylated extracellular signal-regulated kinase (pERK) -immunoreactive (IR) cells in Vc/C1 in dural mustard oil (DMO)-administrated rats. The change in neuronal excitability of Vc/C1 nociceptive neurons receiving input from the dura in DMO rats was examined and tested if those neurons were modulated by intense flush light stimulation. There were many pERK-IR cells in the lateral portion of Vc/C1 after MO administration to the dura. Flashlight presentation to the eye in DMO rats caused an enhancement of ERK phosphorylation in Vc/C1 neurons and pERK-IR cells were significantly suppressed after intracisternal administration of MEK1 inhibitor PD98059. Dura-light sensitive (DL) neurons were recorded in the lateral portion of Vc/C1 and photic responses of DL neurons were significantly enhanced following dural MO administration. These findings indicate that DL Vc/C1 neurons in DMO rats intensified their responses to intense photic stimulation and that ERK phosphorylation in Vc/C1 neurons receiving noxious dural input increased with intense photic stimulation, suggesting that Vc/C1 nociceptive neurons are involved in the enhancement of dural nociception associated with intense light stimulation.
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- Suzuro Hitomi
- Division of Physiology, Kyushu Dental University, 2-6-1 Manazuru, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 803-8580, Japan
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- Department of Oral Diagnostic Science, Nihon University School of Dentistry, 1-8-13 Kandasurugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-8310, Japan; Division of Oral Health Science, Dental Research Center, Nihon University School of Dentistry, 1-8-13 Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-8310, Japan.
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- Department of Oral Diagnostic Science, Nihon University School of Dentistry, 1-8-13 Kandasurugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-8310, Japan
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- Department of Physiology, Nihon University School of Dentistry, 1-8-13 Kandasurugadai, Chiyoda-ku, 101-8310, Japan
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- Department of Physiology, Nihon University School of Dentistry, 1-8-13 Kandasurugadai, Chiyoda-ku, 101-8310, Japan
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- Department of Oral Diagnostic Science, Nihon University School of Dentistry, 1-8-13 Kandasurugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-8310, Japan; Division of Oral Health Science, Dental Research Center, Nihon University School of Dentistry, 1-8-13 Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-8310, Japan
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- Division of Physiology, Kyushu Dental University, 2-6-1 Manazuru, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 803-8580, Japan
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- Department of Physiology, Nihon University School of Dentistry, 1-8-13 Kandasurugadai, Chiyoda-ku, 101-8310, Japan; Division of Functional Morphology, Dental Research Center, Nihon University School of Dentistry, 1-8-13 Kandasurugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-8310, Japan
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Preparation, Characterization, and Pharmacological Activity of Cymbopogon winterianus Jowitt ex Bor (Poaceae) Leaf Essential Oil of β-Cyclodextrin Inclusion Complexes. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2015; 2015:502454. [PMID: 26246838 PMCID: PMC4515525 DOI: 10.1155/2015/502454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2015] [Revised: 06/11/2015] [Accepted: 06/16/2015] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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This study aimed to evaluate the orofacial antinociceptive effect of the Cymbopogon winterianus essential oil (LEO) complexed in β-cyclodextrin (LEO-CD) and to assess the possible involvement of the central nervous system (CNS). The LEO was extracted, chromatographed, and complexed in β-cyclodextrin. The complex was characterized by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and thermogravimetry derivative (TG/DTG). Male Swiss mice (2-3 months) were treated with LEO-CD (50-200 mg/kg, p.o.), vehicle (distilled water, p.o.), or standard drug (i.p.) and subjected to the orofacial nociception formalin-, capsaicin-, and glutamate-induced. After the formalin test, the animals were perfused and the brains subjected to immunofluorescence for Fos. The rota-rod test (7 rpm/min) was carried out. Geraniol (37.57%) was the main compound of LEO. DSC and TG/DTG proved the complexation. The orofacial nociceptive behavior was significantly (p < 0.05) reduced. The number of Fos-positive cells was significantly changed in the dorsal raphe nucleus (p < 0.01), locus coeruleus (p < 0.001), trigeminal nucleus (p < 0.05), and trigeminal thalamic tract (p < 0.05). LEO-CD did not cause changes in motor coordination in the rota-rod test. Thus, our results suggested that LEO-CD has an orofacial antinociceptive profile, probably mediated by the activation of the CNS without changing the motor coordination.
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Honda K, Shinoda M, Furukawa A, Kita K, Noma N, Iwata K. TRPA1 contributes to capsaicin-induced facial cold hyperalgesia in rats. Eur J Oral Sci 2014; 122:391-6. [DOI: 10.1111/eos.12157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/26/2014] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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- Kuniya Honda
- Department of Physiology; Nihon University School of Dentistry; Tokyo Japan
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; Nihon University School of Dentistry; Tokyo Japan
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- Department of Physiology; Nihon University School of Dentistry; Tokyo Japan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; Nihon University School of Dentistry; Tokyo Japan
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- Department of Physiology; Nihon University School of Dentistry; Tokyo Japan
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- Department of Oral Diagnosis; Nihon University School of Dentistry; Tokyo Japan
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- Department of Physiology; Nihon University School of Dentistry; Tokyo Japan
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Involvement of trigeminal transition zone and laminated subnucleus caudalis in masseter muscle hypersensitivity associated with tooth inflammation. PLoS One 2014; 9:e109168. [PMID: 25279551 PMCID: PMC4184877 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0109168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2013] [Accepted: 09/10/2014] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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A rat model of pulpitis/periapical periodontitis was used to study mechanisms underlying extraterritorial enhancement of masseter response associated with tooth inflammation. Periapical bone loss gradually increased and peaked at 6 weeks after complete Freund's adjuvant (CFA) application to the upper molar tooth pulp (M1). On day 3, the number of Fos-immunoreactive (IR) cells was significantly larger in M1 CFA rats compared with M1 vehicle (veh) rats in the trigeminal subnucleus interpolaris/caudalis transition zone (Vi/Vc). The number of Fos-IR cells was significantly larger in M1 CFA and masseter (Mass) capsaicin applied (M1 CFA/Mass cap) rats compared with M1 veh/Mass veh rats in the contralateral Vc and Vi/Vc. The number of phosphorylated extracellular signal-regulated kinase (pERK)-IR cells was significantly larger in M1 CFA/Mass cap and M1 veh/Mass cap rats compared to Mass-vehicle applied rats with M1 vehicle or CFA in the Vi/Vc. Pulpal CFA application caused significant increase in the number of Fos-IR cells in the Vi/Vc but not Vc on week 6. The number of pERK-IR cells was significantly lager in the rats with capsaicin application to the Mass compared to Mass-vehicle treated rats after pulpal CFA- or vehicle-application. However, capsaicin application to the Mass did not further affect the number of Fos-IR cells in the Vi/Vc in pulpal CFA-applied rats. The digastric electromyographic (d-EMG) activity after Mass-capsaicin application was significantly increased on day 3 and lasted longer at 6 weeks after pulpal CFA application, and these increase and duration were significantly attenuated by i.t. PD98059, a MEK1 inhibitor. These findings suggest that Vi/Vc and Vc neuronal excitation is involved in the facilitation of extraterritorial hyperalgesia for Mass primed with periapical periodontitis or acute pulpal-inflammation. Furthermore, phosphorylation of ERK in the Vi/Vc and Vc play pivotal roles in masseter hyperalgesia after pulpitis or periapical periodontitis.
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Central sensitization and MAPKs are involved in occlusal interference-induced facial pain in rats. THE JOURNAL OF PAIN 2013; 14:793-807. [PMID: 23642433 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpain.2013.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2012] [Revised: 02/01/2013] [Accepted: 02/09/2013] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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UNLABELLED We previously developed a rat dental occlusal interference model of facial pain that was produced by bonding a crown onto the right maxillary first molar and was reflected in sustained facial hypersensitivity that was suggestive of the involvement of central sensitization mechanisms. The aim of the present study was to investigate potential central mechanisms involved in the occlusal interference-induced facial hypersensitivity. A combination of behavioral, immunohistochemical, Western blot, and electrophysiological recording procedures was used in 98 male adult Sprague Dawley rats that either received the occlusal interference or were sham-operated or naive rats. Immunohistochemically labeled astrocytes and microglia in trigeminal subnucleus caudalis (Vc) showed morphological changes indicative of astrocyte and microglial activation after the occlusal interference. Prolonged upregulation of p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) and extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) was also documented in Vc after placement of the occlusal interference and was expressed in both neurons and glial cells at time points when rats showed peak mechanical facial hypersensitivity. The intrathecal administration of the p38 MAPK inhibitor SB203580 to the medulla significantly inhibited the occlusal interference-induced hypersensitivity, and the ERK inhibitor PD98059 produced an even stronger effect. Central sensitization of functionally identified Vc nociceptive neurons following placement of the occlusal interference was also documented by extracellular electrophysiological recordings, and intrathecal administration of PD98059 could reverse the neuronal central sensitization. These novel findings suggest that central mechanisms including central sensitization of trigeminal nociceptive neurons and non-neuronal processes involving MAPKs play significant roles in the production of occlusal interference-induced facial pain. PERSPECTIVE Central mechanisms including trigeminal nociceptive neuronal sensitization, non-neuronal processes involving glial activation, and MAPKs play significant roles in occlusal interference-induced facial pain. These mechanisms may be involved in clinical manifestations of facial pain that have been reported in patients with an occlusal interference.
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Metabotropic glutamate receptor 5 contributes to inflammatory tongue pain via extracellular signal-regulated kinase signaling in the trigeminal spinal subnucleus caudalis and upper cervical spinal cord. J Neuroinflammation 2012. [PMID: 23181395 PMCID: PMC3543209 DOI: 10.1186/1742-2094-9-258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background In the orofacial region, limited information is available concerning pathological tongue pain, such as inflammatory pain or neuropathic pain occurring in the tongue. Here, we tried for the first time to establish a novel animal model of inflammatory tongue pain in rats and to investigate the roles of metabotropic glutamate receptor 5 (mGluR5)-extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) signaling in this process. Methods Complete Freund’s adjuvant (CFA) was submucosally injected into the tongue to induce the inflammatory pain phenotype that was confirmed by behavioral testing. Expression of phosphorylated ERK (pERK) and mGluR5 in the trigeminal subnucleus caudalis (Vc) and upper cervical spinal cord (C1-C2) were detected with immunohistochemical staining and Western blotting. pERK inhibitor, a selective mGluR5 antagonist or agonist was continuously administered for 7 days via an intrathecal (i.t.) route. Local inflammatory responses were verified by tongue histology. Results Submucosal injection of CFA into the tongue produced a long-lasting mechanical allodynia and heat hyperalgesia at the inflamed site, concomitant with an increase in the pERK immunoreactivity in the Vc and C1-C2. The distribution of pERK-IR cells was laminar specific, ipsilaterally dominant, somatotopically relevant, and rostrocaudally restricted. Western blot analysis also showed an enhanced activation of ERK in the Vc and C1-C2 following CFA injection. Continuous i.t. administration of the pERK inhibitor and a selective mGluR5 antagonist significantly depressed the mechanical allodynia and heat hyperalgesia in the CFA-injected tongue. In addition, the number of pERK-IR cells in ipsilateral Vc and C1-C2 was also decreased by both drugs. Moreover, continuous i.t. administration of a selective mGluR5 agonist induced mechanical allodynia in naive rats. Conclusions The present study constructed a new animal model of inflammatory tongue pain in rodents, and demonstrated pivotal roles of the mGluR5-pERK signaling in the development of mechanical and heat hypersensitivity that evolved in the inflamed tongue. This tongue-inflamed model might be useful for future studies to further elucidate molecular and cellular mechanisms of pathological tongue pain such as burning mouth syndrome.
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Brito RG, Santos PL, Prado DS, Santana MT, Araújo AAS, Bonjardim LR, Santos MRV, de Lucca Júnior W, Oliveira AP, Quintans-Júnior LJ. Citronellol reduces orofacial nociceptive behaviour in mice - evidence of involvement of retrosplenial cortex and periaqueductal grey areas. Basic Clin Pharmacol Toxicol 2012; 112:215-21. [PMID: 23035741 DOI: 10.1111/bcpt.12018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2012] [Accepted: 09/16/2012] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Citronellol (CT) is a monoterpenoid alcohol present in the essential oil of many medicinal plants, such as Cymbopogon citratus. We evaluated the antinociceptive effects of CT on orofacial nociception in mice and investigated the central pathway involved in the effect. Male Swiss mice were pretreated with CT (25, 50 and 100 mg/kg, i.p.), morphine (5 mg/kg, i.p.) or vehicle (saline + tween 80 0.2%). Thirty minutes after the treatment, we injected formalin (20 μl, 2%), capsaicin (20 μl, 2.5 μg) or glutamate (40 μl, 25 μM) into the right limb. For the action in the CNS, ninety minutes after the treatment, the animals were perfused, the brains collected, crioprotected, cut in a criostate and submitted in an immunofluorescence protocol for Fos protein. CT produced significant (p < 0.01) antinociceptive effect, in all doses, in the formalin, capsaicin and glutamate tests. The immunofluorescence showed that the CT activated significantly (p < 0.05) the olfactory bulb, the piriform cortex, the retrosplenial cortex and the periaqueductal grey of the CNS. Together, our results provide first-time evidence that this monoterpene attenuates orofacial pain at least, in part, through an activation of CNS areas, mainly retrosplenial cortex and periaqueductal grey.
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- Renan G Brito
- Department of Physiology, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, SE, Brazil
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Hitomi S, Shinoda M, Suzuki I, Iwata K. Involvement of transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 in ectopic pain following inferior alveolar nerve transection in rats. Neurosci Lett 2012; 513:95-9. [PMID: 22366261 DOI: 10.1016/j.neulet.2012.02.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2011] [Revised: 02/07/2012] [Accepted: 02/07/2012] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Chronic pain often develops in the orofacial region after inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) injury. In animal models IAN injury often causes severe neuropathic pain-like behavior in the IAN-innervated region as well as the adjacent region that includes the whisker pad skin. However, the basis for the spreading of pain to adjacent facial areas after IAN injury is still unknown. In this study we determined if the transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1) was associated with altered nocifensive behavior evoked by stimulation of the whisker pad skin following IAN transection. Grooming behavior after capsaicin injection into the whisker pad region was significantly increased after IAN transection and the increase in the behavior was reversed by systemic administration of a TRPV1 antagonist. The number of phosphorylated extracellular signal-regulated kinase immunoreactive (IR) neurons in trigeminal spinal subnucleus caudalis and upper cervical spinal cord following capsaicin injection into the whisker pad region was significantly greater in IAN-transected rats than sham-operated rats. The number of TRPV1-IR trigeminal ganglion (TG) neurons innervating the whisker pad skin was also increased significantly after IAN transection. The present findings suggest that an increase in TRPV1 expression in TG neurons innervating the whisker pad skin after IAN transection may underlie the spreading of pain to the adjacent whisker pad skin.
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- Suzuro Hitomi
- Department of Biosciences, Kyushu Dental College, 2-6-1 Manazuru, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 803-8580, Japan
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