β2-Microglobulin elicits itch-related responses in mice through the direct activation of primary afferent neurons expressing transient receptor potential vanilloid 1
β2-Microglobulin elicits itch-related responses in mice through the direct activation of primary afferent neurons expressing transient receptor potential vanilloid 1
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DOI:
10.1016/j.ejphar.2017.07.007
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发表时间:
2017-09-05
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5
通讯作者:
Uta, Daisuke
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作者:
Andoh, Tsugunobu;Maki, Takahito;Uta, Daisuke
Uremia pruritus is an unpleasant symptom in patients undergoing hemodialysis, and the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. beta 2-Microglobulin (beta 2-MG) is well-known as an MHC class I molecule and its level is increased in the plasma of patients undergoing hemodialysis. In this study, we investigated whether beta 2 MG was a pruritogen in mice. Intradermal injections of 432-MG into the rostral back induced scratching in a dose-dependent manner. Intradermal injection of beta 2-MG into the cheek also elicited scratching, but not wiping. beta 2-MG-induced scratching was inhibited by the-opioid receptor antagonist naltrexone hydrochloride. beta 2-MG induced scratching was not inhibited by antagonists of itch-related receptors (e.g., H-1 histamine receptor (terfenadine), TP thromboxane receptor (DCHCH), BLT1 leukotriene B-4 receptor (CMHVA), and proteinaseactivated receptor 2 (FSLLRY-NH2)). However, beta 2-MG-induced scratching was attenuated in mice desensitized by repeated application of capsaicin and also by a selective transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1) antagonist (BCTC). In addition, beta 2-MG induced phosphorylation of extracellular signal-regulated kinase (a marker of activated neurons) in primary culture of dorsal root ganglion neurons that expressed TRPV1. These results suggest that beta 2-MG is a pruritogen and elicits itch-related responses, at least in part, through TRPV1expressing primary sensory neurons.