Salvinorin A reduces neuropathic nociception in the insular cortex of the rat
Salvinorin A reduces neuropathic nociception in the insular cortex of the rat
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鼠尾草素A降低大鼠岛叶皮层中的神经性伤害感受
DOI:
10.1002/ejp.1120
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发表时间:
2018-02-01
影响因子:
3.6
通讯作者:
Pellicer, F.
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作者:
Coffeen, U.;Canseco-Alba, A.;Pellicer, F.
BackgroundNeuropathic pain is one of the most important challenges in public health. The search for novel treatments is important for an adequate relief without adverse effects. In this sense salvinorin A (SA), the main diterpene of the medicinal plant Salvia divinorum is an important antinociceptive compound, which acts as a potent agonist of kappa opioid receptor (KOR) and cannabinoid CB1 receptors.MethodsWe evaluated nociceptive responses in a neuropathic pain model induced by the sciatic nerve ligature (SNL) in the right hind paw, after the microinjection of SA, Salvinorin B (SB), KOR and CB1 antagonists directly in the insular cortex (IC) in male wistar rats.ResultsWe found a potent antinociceptive effect with the administration of SA. Moreover, this effect was blocked by the administration of a KOR antagonist as well as the administration of a CB1 antagonist.ConclusionSalvinorin A has a potent antinociceptive effect when is administered centrally in the IC by the interaction with KOR and CB1 receptors.SignificanceWe show evidence on the effectiveness of the administration of salvinorin A in the IC in a rodent model of neuropathic pain. These results support the use of novel compounds like SA as a therapeutic alternative for neuropathic pain relief.