Expression and function of TNF-αin dorsal root ganglion of rats with chronically compressed dorsal root ganglion
10.3969/j.issn.1000-4718.2015.04.018
- VernacularTitle:TNF-α在 CCD模型大鼠背根神经节中的表达及机制
- Author:
Shufen ZHANG
;
Hongjun YANG
;
Bingmei DENG
;
Xiaona WU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Chronically compressed dorsal root ganglion;
Dorsal root ganglion;
Tumor necrosis factor-α;
Nu-clear factor-κB
- From:
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology
2015;33(4):675-679
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
[ ABSTRACT] AIM: To investigate the role of TNF-αand NF-κB in the mechanism of neuropathic pain due to chronically compressed dorsal root ganglion ( CCD) .METHODS:Based on the CCD model, von Frey filaments were used to quantify behavior test.The expression changes of TNF-αand NF-κB were determined by Western blotting, and the cor-relation between the expression of TNF-αand the 50%paw withdrawal threshold was also analyzed.Moreover, the location of TNF-αin dorsal root ganglion ( DRG) was observed with immunofluorescence double staining.RESULTS: We found 50%paw withdrawal threshold of CCD decreased at the first day after operation.The mechanical allodynia was the most ob-vious at postoperative 7~14 d and lasted longer than 35 d.The expression of TNF-αand NF-κB increased significantly in DRG after operation (P<0.01), especially at 7~14 d, and then restored gradually.Moreover, there was a correlation between the protein expression of TNF-αand the changes of neuropathic behavior ( P<0.05 ) .CONCLUSION: TNF-αand NF-κB are involved in the mechanism of mechanical allodynia after chronically compressed DRG.
