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Annexin A10 is involved in the development and maintenance of neuropathic pain in mice
We examined the gene expressions of the L5 spinal cord after spinal nerve ligation (SNL)-induced neuropathic pain in mice by gene chip. The results showed that Anxa10 mRNA was the most upregulated gene in annexin family with 73.7-fold increase. Although previous studies have reported that several annexins are involved in nociceptive pain, the role of Anxa10 in pain remains undefined. We aimed to evaluate the role of ANXA10 in mediating injury-induced heat hyperalgesia and mechanical allodynia. We found that SNL induced persistent upregulation of Anxa10 mRNA and protein in the spinal cord of mice. Moreover, ANXA10 was coloc...
Source: Neuroscience Letters - August 9, 2016 Category: Neuroscience Source Type: research

Downregulation of ClC-3 in dorsal root ganglia neurons contributes to mechanical hypersensitivity following peripheral nerve injury.
Abstract ClC-3 chloride channel/antiporter has been demonstrated to play an important role in synaptic transmission in central nervous system. However, its expression and function in sensory neurons is poorly understood. In present work, we found that ClC-3 is expressed at high levels in dorsal root ganglia (DRG). Co-immunofluorescent data showed that ClC-3 is mainly distributed in A- and C-type nociceptive neurons. ClC-3 expression in DRG is decreased in the spared nerve injury (SNI) model of neuropathic pain. Knockdown of local ClC-3 in DRG neurons with siRNA increased mechanical sensitivity in naïve rats, whil...
Source: Neuropharmacology - July 22, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Pang RP, Xie MX, Yang J, Shen KF, Chen X, Su YX, Yang C, Tao J, Liang SJ, Zhou JG, Zhu HQ, Wei XH, Li YY, Qin ZH, Liu XG Tags: Neuropharmacology Source Type: research

Role of Nectin-1/c-Src Signaling in the Analgesic Effect of GDNF on a Rat Model of Chronic Constrictive Injury
In this study, we aimed to examine whether the adhesion protein nectin-1 and its downstream protein c-Src are involved in neuropathic pain. We found that nectin-1 was expressed in the superficial dorsal horn of the spinal cord and that it was increased after chronic constrictive injury (CCI). Intrathecal administration of nectin-1 siRNA attenuated neuropathic pain induced by CCI via interference of the expression of nectin-1. Furthermore, we found that GDNF can downregulate the phosphorylation level of nectin-1-associated c-Src without changing the expression level of nectin-1. In summary, these data suggest that nectin-1 ...
Source: Journal of Molecular Neuroscience - July 8, 2016 Category: Neuroscience Source Type: research

Nocistatin sensitizes TRPA1 channels in peripheral sensory neurons.
In conclusion, we uncovered the sensitization of TRPA1 by Nocistatin, which may represent a novel mechanism how Nocistatin can modulate pain. PMID: 27362459 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Channels - July 1, 2016 Category: Molecular Biology Tags: Channels (Austin) Source Type: research

Epac–protein kinase C alpha signaling in purinergic P2X3R-mediated hyperalgesia after inflammation
Abstract: Sensitization of purinergic P2X3 receptors (P2X3Rs) is a major mechanism contributing to injury-induced exaggerated pain responses. We showed in a previous study that cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP)–dependent guanine nucleotide exchange factor 1 (Epac1) in rat sensory dorsal root ganglia (DRGs) is upregulated after inflammatory injury, and it plays a critical role in P2X3R sensitization by activating protein kinase C epsilon (PKCε) inside the cells. protein kinase C epsilon has been established as the major PKC isoform mediating injury-induced hyperalgesic responses. On the other hand, the role of PKCα ...
Source: Pain - July 1, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Functional inhibition of chemokine receptor CCR2 by dicer-substrate-siRNA prevents pain development
Conclusion Altogether, these results validate CCR2 as a an appropriate molecular target for pain control and demonstrate that RNAi-based gene therapy represent an highly specific alternative to classical pharmacological approaches to treat central pathologies such as chronic pain.
Source: Molecular Pain - June 14, 2016 Category: Molecular Biology Authors: Begin-Lavallee, V., Midavaine, E., Dansereau, M.-A., Tetreault, P., Longpre, J.-M., Jacobi, A. M., Rose, S. D., Behlke, M. A., Beaudet, N., Sarret, P. Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Effect of Epac1 on pERK and VEGF Activation in Postoperative Persistent Pain in Rats
This study suggests that activation of the Epac1 signal might induce local postoperative recovery process, which could be an important mechanism by which to control postoperative chronic pain. Our data suggest that therapy targeted at decreasing Epac1 levels provides promise for the prevention and treatment of chronic postoperative pain.
Source: Journal of Molecular Neuroscience - June 9, 2016 Category: Neuroscience Source Type: research

SDF‑1/CXCR4 axis induces apoptosis of human degenerative nucleus pulposus cells via the NF‑κB pathway.
In conclusion, the SDF‑1/CXCR4 axis promoted cell apoptosis in human degenerative NPCs via the NF‑κB pathway, thus suggesting that SDF‑1/CXCR signaling may be a therapeutic target for the treatment of degenerative IVD diseases. PMID: 27220474 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Molecular Medicine Reports - May 27, 2016 Category: Molecular Biology Tags: Mol Med Rep Source Type: research

Pharmacogenetic Discovery in CALGB (Alliance) 90401 and Mechanistic Validation of a VAC14 Polymorphism That Increases Risk of Docetaxel-Induced Neuropathy.
CONCLUSIONS: VAC14 should be prioritized for further validation of its potential role as a predictor of docetaxel-induced neuropathy and biomarker for treatment individualization. PMID: 27143689 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Clinical Cancer Research - May 2, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Hertz DL, Owzar K, Lessans S, Wing C, Jiang C, Kelly WK, Patel JN, Halabi S, Furukawa Y, Wheeler HE, Sibley A, Lassiter C, Weisman LS, Watson D, Krens SD, Mulkey F, Renn CL, Small EJ, Febbo PG, Shterev I, Kroetz D, Friedman PN, Mahoney JF, Carducci MA, Ke Tags: Clin Cancer Res Source Type: research

LncRNA NONRATT021972 siRNA regulates neuropathic pain behaviors in type 2 diabetic rats through the P2X7 receptor in dorsal root ganglia
This study explores the effects of lncRNA NONRATT021972 small interfere...
Source: Molecular Brain - April 23, 2016 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Shuangmei Liu, Lifang Zou, Jinyan Xie, Wei Xie, Shiyao Wen, Qiuyu Xie, Yun Gao, Guilin Li, Chunping Zhang, Changshui Xu, Hong Xu, Bing Wu, Qiulan Lv, Xi Zhang, Shouyu Wang and Yun Xue Source Type: research

Overexpression of chloride channel-3 is associated with the increased migration and invasion ability of ectopic endometrial cells from patients with endometriosis
STUDY QUESTION Is chloride channel-3 (ClC-3) involved in regulating the biological behavior of endometrial stromal cells (ESCs)? SUMMARY ANSWER ClC-3 promotes endometriotic cell migration and invasion. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY ClC-3 plays a significant role in the migration and invasion of various kinds of cells. STUDY DESIGN, SIZE, DURATION An in vitro investigation of the effect of ClC-3 on the migration and invasion of ectopic ESCs from patients with endometriosis. PARTICIPANTS/MATERIALS, SETTING, METHODS The ectopic and eutopic endometrial samples from 43 female patients with endometriosis and the endometrial samples ...
Source: Human Reproduction - April 20, 2016 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Guan, Y.-t., Huang, Y.-q., Wu, J.-b., Deng, Z.-q., Wang, Y., Lai, Z.-y., Wang, H.-b., Sun, X.-x., Zhu, Y.-l., Du, M.-m., Zhu, L.-y., Chen, L.-x., Wang, L.-w. Tags: Gynaecology Source Type: research

Opioid Receptor Expression in Neuropathic Pain Neurobiology
In this study, we determined the role of G9a in diminished MOR expression and opioid analgesic effects in animal models of neuropathic pain. We found that nerve injury in rats induced a long-lasting reduction in the expression level of MORs in the DRG but not in the spinal cord. Nerve injury consistently increased the enrichment of the G9a product histone 3 at lysine 9 dimethylation in the promoter of Oprm1 in the DRG. G9a inhibition or siRNA knockdown fully reversed MOR expression in the injured DRG and potentiated the morphine effect on pain hypersensitivity induced by nerve injury. In mice lacking Ehmt2 in DRG neurons, ...
Source: Journal of Biological Chemistry - April 14, 2016 Category: Chemistry Authors: Zhang, Y., Chen, S.-R., Laumet, G., Chen, H., Pan, H.-L. Tags: Molecular Bases of Disease Source Type: research

CREB-regulated transcription coactivator 1 enhances CREB-dependent gene expression in spinal cord to maintain the bone cancer pain in mice
Conclusions Upregulation of CRTC1 enhancing CREB-dependent gene transcription in spinal cord may play an important role in bone cancer pain. Inhibition of spinal CRTC1 expression reduced bone cancer pain. Interruption to the positive feedback circuit between CREB/CRTC1 and its targets may contribute to the analgesic effects. These findings may provide further insight into the mechanisms and treatment of bone cancer pain.
Source: Molecular Pain - April 7, 2016 Category: Molecular Biology Authors: Liang, Y., Liu, Y., Hou, B., Zhang, W., Liu, M., Sun, Y.-E., Ma, Z., Gu, X. Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Pain: FKBP51 inhibition reduces chronic pain
Nature Reviews Drug Discovery 15, 234 (2016). doi:10.1038/nrd.2016.55 Author: Sarah Crunkhorn Polymorphisms in the gene encoding FK506 binding protein 51 (FKBP51) — a regulator of steroid hormone signalling — influence the severity of musculoskeletal pain symptoms after trauma. Here, using Fkbp51-knockout mice and siRNA-induced silencing of Fkbp51 in the mouse spinal cord, Maiarù et
Source: Nature Reviews Drug Discovery - March 31, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Sarah Crunkhorn Tags: Research Highlight Source Type: research

Epigenetics and Pain Research
i-Fect Used to Study ImpactsOur i-Fect siRNA, miRNA and shRNA Trasfection Kit was recently used to study the impact of G9a-specific siRNA (AGUAACGGGCAUCAAUGC) on Mu Opioid Receptors: Yuhao Zhang, Shao-Rui Chen, Geoffroy Laumet, Hong Chen and Hui-Lin Pan. Nerve Injury Diminishes Opioid Analgesia through Lysine Methyltransferase-Mediated Transcriptional Repression of µ-Opioid Receptors in Primary Sensory Neurons. First Published on February 25, 2016, doi: 10.1074/jbc.M115.711812... In some SNL rats, G9a-specific siRNA (4 µg) or the negative control siRNA was administered intrathecally. G9a-specific siRNA(AGUAACGGGCAUC...
Source: Neuromics - March 24, 2016 Category: Neuroscience Tags: DOR Dorsal Root Ganglia Ga9 MOR inhibitor i-Fect Morphine Mu Opioid Receptor Neuropathic Pain Source Type: news