大鼠坐骨神经损伤后Src抑制的蛋白激酶C的底物在背根神经节中的表达变化

目的:探讨大鼠坐骨神经损伤后,Src抑制的蛋白激酶C的底物(SSeCKS)在背根神经节(DRG)中的表达变化及其意义。方法:制备成年SD(Sprague-Dawley)大鼠坐骨神经夹伤及切断模型。通过Western印迹法、Real-time PCR及免疫组织化学方法检测坐骨神经损伤后SSeCKS在DRG中表达的时空变化。结果:大鼠坐骨神经夹伤后6h,DRG中可检测到SSeCKS的表达并逐步升高,伤后12h达到高峰,2d后逐渐下降;而大鼠坐骨神经切断后DRG中SSeCKS的表达高峰发生在伤后2周,1d时最低;SSeCKS主要分布于DRG大、中、小神经元胞质;SSeCKS与NeuN、NF200以及GAP43存在共定位。结论:大鼠坐骨神经损伤后,引起DRG中SSeCKS的表达变化,其可能参与疼痛信号转导通路并与周围神经损伤后的再生有关。     

大鼠坐骨神经结扎后背根神经节神经生长因子的表达变化

目的:观察坐骨神经结扎后神经生长因子(NGF)在背根神经节的表达变化.方法:健康SD大鼠随机分为正常对照组、假手术对照组和坐骨神经结扎组,实验组结扎后分别存活1、 3、 5、 7、 14、 21、 28d,取腰4～6背根神经节(DRG),行NGF免疫组织化学显色结合图像分析技术分析其表达变化.结果:结扎后1d DRG NGF表达无明显变化;3d开始下降,7d达最低值,持续到21d;28d恢复正常.结论:神经结扎后DRG神经元NGF表达变化可能参与了神经损伤后的可塑性.     

坐骨神经慢性卡压损伤模型大鼠背根神经节纤维化改变

文题释义：组织纤维化：是结缔组织过度增生和细胞外基质沉积的结果,纤维化过程是一个异常的、不受控制的组织修复过程,其中组织损伤和自身免疫疾病是导致组织纤维化的主要因素,过度的组织纤维化最终导致组织结构和功能改变。 慢性神经卡压损伤：指周围神经在特定部位受到慢性卡压引起的相应神经功能障碍。 背景：既往的研究主要集中于周围神经慢性卡压损伤所导致的靶器官——骨骼肌萎缩及其纤维化发生的机制研究,关于周围神经慢性卡压损伤信号向上引起背根神经节功能改变的研究较少。 目的：观察大鼠坐骨神经慢性卡压损伤对背根神经节纤维化的影响。方法：按照Mackinnon设计的方法制备大鼠坐骨神经慢性卡压模型,术后3周,分别取大鼠坐骨神经卡压侧和对侧L_4-6背根神经节,采用RT-PCR、Western blot及免疫荧光检测大鼠卡压侧和对照侧背根神经节内转化生长因子β1、结缔组织生长因子及胶原蛋白Ⅰ的表达变化。结果与结论：①损伤3周后,相比于对照侧,背根神经节内转化生长因子β1、结缔组织生长因子及胶原蛋白Ⅰ的mRNA及蛋白表达均具有相同的升高趋势(P < 0.05);②损伤3周后,大鼠卡压侧和对照侧背根神经节内转化生长因子β1和结缔组织生长因子主要表达在背根神经元内和轴突内,而胶原蛋白Ⅰ主要表达在背根神经元和轴突的周围,形成包绕背根神经元和轴突的网状结构;③上述数据证实,大鼠坐骨神经慢性卡压损伤可以导致背根神经节纤维化的改变,并且背根神经节纤维化的改变可能与背根神经元内转化生长因子β1及结缔组织生长因子表达升高有关。ORCID: 0000-0003-1632-0837(黎琴文) 中国组织工程研究杂志出版内容重点：组织构建;骨细胞;软骨细胞;细胞培养;成纤维细胞;血管内皮细胞;骨质疏松;组织工程     

大鼠背根神经节内kv2.1 mRNA和kv4.2 mRNA的表达

目的　了解kv2 1和kv4 2型钾离子通道在背根神经节的表达。方法　应用原位杂交方法观察背根神经节内细胞膜钾离子kv2 1和kv4 2型通道的mRNA阳性神经结构的表达。结果　腰 3～ 5背根神经节内均有kv2 1和kv4 2mRNA阳性神经元的表达 ,kv4 2mRNA阳性神经元的数量和总面积明显多于kv2 1阳性神经元。结论　kv2 1和kv4 2型钾离子通道可能参与了背根神经节对外周传入信息的传递和调制。     

背根神经节细胞分离培养法评价神经生长因子的生物活性

本文介绍应用胎鼠背根神经节(Dorsal root ganglion,DRG)细胞分离培养法评价神经生长因子(Nerve Growth Factor,NGF)生物活性及培养细胞的鉴定方法,并扼要叙述DRG组织培养法鉴定NGF生物活性过程中存在的问题。     

5-HT_(2~7)受体亚型mRNAs在坐骨神经分支选择性损伤模型大鼠背根神经节的表达变化

本研究利用反转录 聚合酶链式反应(RT- PCR)方法,观察了坐骨神经分支选择性损伤(SNI)所致神经病理性痛条件下,大鼠背根神经节(DRG)中 5- HT2~7受体亚型mRNAs的时程表达变化。用RT- PCR方法在正常大鼠DRG中检测到 5-HT2A、5- HT3、5- HT4、5 -HT5A和 5 HT7受体亚型mRNAs的表达,但未检测到 5 -HT2B、5- HT2C、5- HT5B和 5 -HT6受体亚型mRNAs。SNI能诱导 5 -HT2A、5- HT3、5 -HT4 和 5- HT7受体亚型mRNAs在损伤侧DRG的表达上调。其中, 5- HT2A受体亚型mRNA的表达在术后 3d时开始升高,持续增加至 28d; 5- HT3 受体亚型mRNA的表达在术后 4d时明显增加, 14d时达到高峰; 5- HT4受体亚型mRNA于术后 3d的表达明显增加, 21d时达到高峰; 5-HT7 受体亚型mRNA的表达在术后 1d时即显著升高,一直维持高水平的表达至28d。未检测到 5- HT5A受体亚型mRNA的表达变化。在SNI对侧的DRG,各受体亚型mRNAs的表达未出现明显变化。部分 5- HT受体亚型在SNI模型DRG的表达具有不同的时程变化特点,提示它们在SNI所致的神经病理性痛中发挥着不同的作用。     

大鼠脊神经后根切断后脊髓和背根神经节CGRP的表达变化

为观察大鼠脊神经后根切断后相应背根神经节(DRG)和脊髓节段CGRP的表达变化,本研究采用25只健康成年SD大鼠随机分为正常对照组、假手术对照组和L4、5后根切断后3d、7d和14d组(n=5),用免疫组织化学方法结合图像分析技术检测各组相应DRG和脊髓节段内CGRP的表达变化。结果如下:后根切断后3d、7d和14d伤侧DRG内CGRP表达较对照组和对侧明显增强;后根切断后3d脊髓后角CGRP免疫阳性纤维减少,7d、14d时进一步减少;后根切断后3d脊髓前角运动神经元内CGRP表达增加,免疫阳性细胞数增多,7d和14d时表达进一步增强。以上结果提示,脊神经后根切断后DRG和脊髓CGRP表达变化呈现一定的时空模式,可能参与了神经损伤后的再生过程。     

TNF-α在CCD模型大鼠背根神经节中的表达及机制

目的:探讨TNF-α和NF-κB在背根神经节慢性压迫(CCD)模型大鼠背根神经节(DRG)中的表达变化及其对疼痛学行为的影响。方法:建立CCD大鼠模型,采用von Frey纤维丝监测机械痛阈的改变;通过Western blotting检测TNF-α和NF-κB在DRG中的表达变化趋势,分析其与疼痛行为之间的相关性;并采用免疫荧光双染技术研究TNF-α在DRG中的表达位置。结果:CCD组的50%机械缩足阈值在术后1 d即开始明显下降(P0.01),7~14 d达到高峰,其后逐渐上升,直至术后35 d仍明显低于术前及sham组(P0.01)。而DRG上的TNF-α及NF-κB于造模后各时点均显著增多(P0.01),且TNF-α的表达趋势与50%机械缩足阈值显著相关(P0.05)。结论:DRG慢性压迫可促进其上的TNF-α和NF-κB的合成和分泌,进而诱发机械痛觉过敏。因此,TNF-α/NF-κB信号通路可能是CCD模型疼痛形成的重要通路之一。     

外周神经损伤大鼠背根神经节中Ephrin B1及RYK 受体表达的变化

目的研究外周神经损伤后背根神经节细胞中Ephrin B1及其相关受体的表达变化。方法建立一侧坐骨神经夹伤的大鼠动物模型,通过免疫荧光组织化学方法检测受损侧背根神经节细胞中Ephrin B1及其相关受体Eph B1、Eph B2、Eph B3和Eph A4、RYK等的表达,并分析阳性细胞数和不同大小阳性细胞的构成比例。结果外周坐骨神经受损侧背根神经节细胞中Ephrin B1的表达明显减弱,而Eph B1、Eph B2、Eph B3和Eph A4受体的表达无明显变化,但RYK受体的表达则明显加强。结论Ephrin B1和RYK受体在一侧外周坐骨神经夹伤后的大鼠背根神经节细胞中表达的变化,说明它很有可能参与了损伤后的功能活动。     

前列腺酸性磷酸酶在慢性痛大鼠脊髓背角和背根神经节的表达变化

目的:观察前列腺酸性磷酸酶(prostatic acid phosphatase,PAP)在多种慢性痛大鼠脊髓背角(spinaldorsal horn,SDH)和背根神经节(dorsal root ganglion,DRG)内的表达变化。方法:应用免疫组织化学染色法以及免疫荧光多重染色技术在多种慢性痛模型大鼠观察PAP的表达变化。结果:在正常大鼠,PAP阳性反应产物主要位于DRG的中、小型的非肽能神经元,PAP阳性神经元约占DRG神经元总数的64±4.3%;在脊髓背角,PAP阳性纤维和终末主要位于Ⅱ层。在神经病理性痛模型大鼠,术侧脊髓背角Ⅱ层的PAP阳性初级传入终末较对侧减少甚至消失,DRG内PAP阳性神经元较对侧明显减少。在慢性炎性痛模型大鼠,双侧脊髓背角和DRG内PAP的表达未见明显改变。结论:PAP特异地定位于DRG神经元以及脊髓背角Ⅱ层,可能与神经病理性痛信号的传递和加工密切相关。     

Bilateral phasic increases in dorsal root ganglia nerve growth factor synthesis after unilateral sciatic nerve crush

The amount of nerve growth factor (NGF) in the L5, L6, and cervical dorsal root ganglia of rats was examined from 1 to 30 days after a unilateral crush lesion of the sciatic nerve and adjacent branches of the lumbar plexus at the level of the sciatic notch. Unilateral nerve crush produced increases in NGF content of lumbar ganglia at 1, 4, and 7–8 days after injury, with increased NGF mRNA at 4 and 7–8 days. Increases in NGF at 1 and 4 days were most pronounced on the unlesioned side while increases at days 7 and 8 were most pronounced on the lesioned side. NGF content increased in cervical ganglia of nerve-lesioned animals at 3 and 7 days after injury and in lumbar and cervical ganglia of sham-operated animals 3–5 days after surgery, with no comparable changes in NGF mRNA. Elevations of ganglionic NGF coincide temporally with some of the alterations in metabolism and morphology which occur in dorsal root ganglion neurons after sciatic nerve crush. However, the bilateral nature of increases in NGF demonstrates that the factor(s) producing the response is not restricted to ganglia axotomized by the injury. The data suggest that ganglionic NGF may be regulated by systemic factors, produced during stress or trauma, as well as by factors from the denervated target tissue and/or regenerating axons.     

大鼠坐骨神经受压和解压后背根节和脊髓内神经元nNOS表达的变化

目的 :观察坐骨神经受压及解压后大鼠腰段背根节和脊髓内神经元型一氧化氮合酶 (nNOS)表达的变化 ,借以探讨外周神经源性痛的发病和影响机制。方法 :大鼠随机分为压迫组、解压组和对照组 ,采用聚乙烯管压迫坐骨神经的动物模型 ,用免疫细胞化学方法并结合计算机图像分析进行研究。结果 :与对照组比较 ,压迫组和解压组腰4～ 6背根节中nNOS的表达显著增加 ,相应节段脊髓背角的表达则明显降低 ;解压组与压迫组比较 ,背根节中nNOS的表达明显减少 ,而脊髓背角的已经下调的nNOS表达则回升 ,但仍然低于对照组水平。结论 :NO可能与神经源性痛时在中枢和外周的痛觉敏感性形成和神经系统长时程改变有关。     

Changes in nerve growth factor levels in dorsal root ganglia and spinal nerves in a rat neuropathic pain model

The purpose of this study was to measure the changes in levels of nerve growth factor (NGF) in dorsal root ganglia (DRG) and spinal nerves with the aim of investigating the role of NGF in a rat neuropathic pain model. Nerve injuries were made by tight ligation of the left L5 and L6 spinal nerves using 6-0 silk thread in male Sprague-Dawley rats. Before surgery and 1, 3, 5, 7, and 14 days after surgery, tissue samples collected included the L3-6 DRGs bilaterally, segments of the ipsilateral L5-6 spinal nerves proximal and distal to ligation sites, and corresponding sites of the contralateral L3-6 and the ipsilateral L3-4 spinal nerves. NGF levels in the DRGs of the injured spinal nerves (the left L5 and L6) did not change significantly from control values. The spinal nerve segments distal to ligation sites had higher levels of NGF than the control values. Unlesioned sites did not show any significant changes in NGF levels. The increase of NGF in distal segments of injured spinal nerves may be due to an accumulation of retrogradely transported NGF. The maintenance of NGF levels in the DRGs that had lost peripheral connections may reflect local synthesis after nerve injury.     

Changes in PDGF expression in spared dorsal root ganglia and associated spinal dorsal horns in cats subjected to partial dorsal root ganglionectomy

Changes in the platelet derived growth factor (PDGF) in the spared dorsal root ganglia (DRG) and associated spinal dorsal horns were evaluated in cats subjected to unilateral removal of L1-L5 and L7-S2 DRG, sparing the L6 DRG. The number of PDGF immunopositive neurons and protein expression decreased significantly in the spared DRG and associated dorsal horns of the L3 and L6 cord segments at 3 days post-operation (dpo). It bottomed to the lowest level at 7 dpo in the DRG, then returned to the control level at 14 dpo; while in the L6 dorsal horn, it rapidly increased at 7 dpo and exceeded the control level at 14 dpo. This showed a significant upregulation in the spared DRG and associated spinal dorsal horns, especially in the L6 cord segment following a transient decrease. Meanwhile, a significant upregulation of PDGF mRNA was also seen in L6 DRG and L3 and L6 dorsal horns at 3 dpo. The upregulation of the endogenous PDGF in the said structures indicated a potential role of this factor in spinal cord plasticity after partial dorsal root ganglia removal in cats.     

Epidermal growth factor receptor in adult human dorsal root ganglia

Transforming growth factor- (TGF) enhances neuronal survival and neurite outgrowth in cultured dorsal root ganglia (DRG) sensory neurons. It binds a membrane protein, denominated epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFr). EGFr has been localized in developing and adult human DRG. However, it remains to be elucidated whether all DRG neurons express EGFr or whether differences exist among neuronal subtypes. This study was undertaken to investigate these topics in adult human DRG using immunoblotting, and combined immunohistochemistry and image analysis techniques. A mouse monoclonal antibody (clone F4) mapping within the intracytoplasmic domain of EGFr was used. Immunoblotting revealed two main proteins with estimated molecular masses of - 65 kDa and 170 kDa, and thus consistent with the full-length EGFr. Additional protein bands were also encountered. Light immunohistochemistry revealed specific immunoreactivity (IR) for EGFr-like proteins in most (86%) primary sensory neurons, the intensity of immunostaining being stronger in the small- and intermediate-sized ones. Furthermore, EGFr-like IR was also observed in the satellite glial cells of the ganglia as well as in the intraganglionic and dorsal root Schwann cells. Taken together, our findings demonstrate that EGFr, and other related proteins containing the epitope labeled with the antibody F4, are responsible for the EGFr IR reported in DRG. Furthermore, we demonstrated heterogeneity in the expression of EGFr-like IR in adult human primary sensory neurons, which suggests different responsiveness to their ligands.     

Augmentation in gap junction-mediated cell coupling in dorsal root ganglia following sciatic nerve neuritis in the mouse

Recent findings highlight the participation of central glial cells in chronic pain, but less is known of a comparable role for satellite glial cells (SGCs), in dorsal root ganglia (DRG). Our previous work showed that sciatic nerve axotomy augmented SGC coupling by gap junctions. The aim of the present research was to find out whether similar changes occur in a mouse inflammation model. Sciatic nerve neuritis was induced by complete Freund's adjuvant (CFA), and isolated ganglia were examined 1 week later. Cell coupling was monitored by intracellular injection of the fluorescent dye Lucifer Yellow. Changes in gap junctions were assessed quantitatively by electron microscopy. Withdrawal threshold in the foot on the side of the inflamed nerve decreased from an average of 3.9 g in control to 0.94 g using Von Frey hairs (P<0.05). In CFA-treated animals dye coupling incidence between SGCs belonging to different glial envelopes increased from 6.9% in controls to 22.5% (P<0.05). Whereas in controls there was no coupling between neurons or between neurons and SGCs, after CFA application the incidence of neuron-neuron and neuron-SGC coupling was 8%. Electron microscopy showed formation of bridges between SGC sheaths surrounding different neurons, which were completely absent in controls. The mean number of gap junctions/100 μm² of surface of the section occupied by SGCs increased from 0.215 in controls to 0.709 (P<0.01) in CFA-treated mice. The size of individual gap junctions remained the same. This is the first evidence for ultrastructural changes in SGCs following inflammation. The results support the idea that SGCs are sensitive to a variety of peripheral nerve injuries. We propose that the observed changes may alter signal transmission in DRG and thus may contribute to chronic pain.     

Curcumin protects the dorsal root ganglion and sciatic nerve after crush in rat

The goal of this study was to quantify the histological changes in the dorsal root ganglion (DRG) and the sciatic nerve in rats subjected to sciatic nerve crush (SNC) following curcumin treatment. The rats were divided into four groups, each including five animals, and underwent the following intervention: group I: control animals which received olive oil; group II: sham-operated animals whose skin of the posterior thigh was opened, sutured, and received the vehicle; group III: SNC animals which received the vehicle; and group IV: SNC plus curcumin (100 mg/kg/day) solved in the vehicle. On the 28th day, the fifth lumbar DRG and sciatic nerve were removed. Volume of the ganglion, mean cell volume, total volume of DRG cells (A- and B-cells), and total surface of DRG cells, total number, diameter, and area of the myelinated nerve fibers were estimated using stereological methods. Except for the volume of the ganglion, all other parameters were decreased after nerve crush. In curcumin-treated rats, these parameters decreased, but to a lesser extent, and the values were significantly higher than in the non-treated SNC group (p < 0.04).It can be concluded that in rats after crush, curcumin has a protective effect on the DRG and sciatic nerve.     

Early changes of microRNAs expression in the dorsal root ganglia following rat sciatic nerve transection

Abnormal baseline brain functional connectivity in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been revealed in a number of studies by using resting-state functional MRI (rfMRI). The aim of this study was to investigate the spontaneous frontal activities in medication-naïve ADHD boys using the rfMRI derived index, amplitude of low-frequency fluctuation (ALFF). In total 17 ADHD boys and 17 matched controls were recruited to undergo rfMRI scan on a 3.0 T MRI system. For each subject, six oblique slices covering the frontal areas were acquired with a rapid sampling rate (TR = 400 ms). Functional images were processed in AFNI for calculation of ALFF and then group comparison was performed using voxel-based t-test. With a corrected threshold of p < 0.05 determined by AlphaSim, we found that in comparison with controls, ADHD patients demonstrated higher ALFF values in the left superior frontal gyrus and sensorimotor cortex (SMC), and lower ALFF values in the bilateral anterior, middle cingulate and the right middle frontal gyrus (MFG). Significant correlations were found between patients’ WSCT measures and the peak ALFF located in the right MFG (r = 0.69, p = 0.02), and the left SMC (r = 0.65, p = 0.03). Our results revealed abnormal frontal activities at resting state associated with underlying physiopathology of ADHD, and suggested the ALFF analysis to be a potential approach in further exploration of this disorder.