Chemokines and receptors have been implicated in the pathogenesis of chronic pain.Here,we report that spinal nerve ligation(SNL)increased CXCR3 expression in dorsal root ganglion(DRG)neurons,and intra-DRG injection of...Chemokines and receptors have been implicated in the pathogenesis of chronic pain.Here,we report that spinal nerve ligation(SNL)increased CXCR3 expression in dorsal root ganglion(DRG)neurons,and intra-DRG injection of Cxcr3 shRNA attenuated the SNL-induced mechanical allodynia and heat hyperalgesia.SNL also increased the m RNA levels of CXCL9,CXCL10,and CXCL11,whereas only CXCL10 increased the number of action potentials(APs)in DRG neurons.Furthermore,in Cxcr3^(-/-)mice,CXCL10 did not increase the number of APs,and the SNL-induced increase of the numbers of APs in DRG neurons was reduced.Finally,CXCL10 induced the activation of p38 and ERK in ND7-23 neuronal cells and DRG neurons.Pretreatment of DRG neurons with the P38 inhibitor SB203580 decreased the number of APs induced by CXCL10.Our data indicate that CXCR3,activated by CXCL10,mediates p38 and ERK activation in DRG neurons and enhances neuronal excitability,which contributes to the maintenance of neuropathic pain.展开更多
Dear Editor,Itch(pruritus)is an unpleasant somatic sensation that is accompanied by the desire to scratch.While itch provides a warning signal that protects us from potential threats in normal conditions,severe or chr...Dear Editor,Itch(pruritus)is an unpleasant somatic sensation that is accompanied by the desire to scratch.While itch provides a warning signal that protects us from potential threats in normal conditions,severe or chronic itch associated with dermatosis or systemic diseases is often difficult to alleviate and causes severe skin and tissue damage.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31871064 and 32030048)the Natural Science Research Program of Jiangsu Province,China(BK20171255)the Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province,China(KYCX192088)。
文摘Chemokines and receptors have been implicated in the pathogenesis of chronic pain.Here,we report that spinal nerve ligation(SNL)increased CXCR3 expression in dorsal root ganglion(DRG)neurons,and intra-DRG injection of Cxcr3 shRNA attenuated the SNL-induced mechanical allodynia and heat hyperalgesia.SNL also increased the m RNA levels of CXCL9,CXCL10,and CXCL11,whereas only CXCL10 increased the number of action potentials(APs)in DRG neurons.Furthermore,in Cxcr3^(-/-)mice,CXCL10 did not increase the number of APs,and the SNL-induced increase of the numbers of APs in DRG neurons was reduced.Finally,CXCL10 induced the activation of p38 and ERK in ND7-23 neuronal cells and DRG neurons.Pretreatment of DRG neurons with the P38 inhibitor SB203580 decreased the number of APs induced by CXCL10.Our data indicate that CXCR3,activated by CXCL10,mediates p38 and ERK activation in DRG neurons and enhances neuronal excitability,which contributes to the maintenance of neuropathic pain.
基金This work was supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32030048,31970938,and 31871064)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(BK20191448).
文摘Dear Editor,Itch(pruritus)is an unpleasant somatic sensation that is accompanied by the desire to scratch.While itch provides a warning signal that protects us from potential threats in normal conditions,severe or chronic itch associated with dermatosis or systemic diseases is often difficult to alleviate and causes severe skin and tissue damage.
