Peripheral contribution of NGF and ASIC1a to colonic hypersensitivity in a rat model of irritable bowel syndrome

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BACKGROUND: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal disorder associated with idiopathic colonic hypersensitivity (CHS). However, recent studies suggest that low-grade inflammation could underlie CHS in IBS. The pro-inflammatory mediator nerve growth factor (NGF) plays a key role in the sensitization of peripheral pain pathways and several studies have reported its contribution to visceral pain development. NGF modulates the expression of Acid-Sensing Ion Channels (ASICs), which are proton sensors involved in sensory neurons sensitization. This study examined the peripheral contribution of NGF and ASICs to IBS-like CHS induced by butyrate enemas in the rat colon.

METHODS: Colorectal distension and immunohistochemical staining of sensory neurons were used to evaluate NGF and ASICs contribution to the development of butyrate-induced CHS.

KEY RESULTS: Systemic injection of anti-NGF antibodies or the ASICs inhibitor amiloride prevented the development of butyrate-induced CHS. A significant increase in NGF and ASIC1a protein expression levels was observed in sensory neurons of rats displaying butyrate-induced CHS. This increase was specific of small- and medium-diameter L1 + S1 sensory neurons, where ASIC1a was co-expressed with NGF or trkA in CGRP-immunoreactive somas. ASIC1a was also overexpressed in retrogradely labeled colon sensory neurons. Interestingly, anti-NGF antibody administration prevented ASIC1a overexpression in sensory neurons of butyrate-treated rats.

CONCLUSIONS & INFERENCES: Our data suggest that peripheral NGF and ASIC1a concomitantly contribute to the development of butyrate-induced CHS NGF-ASIC1a interplay may have a pivotal role in the sensitization of colonic sensory neurons and as such, could be considered as a potential new therapeutic target for IBS treatment.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2013

Erschienen:

2013

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:25

Enthalten in:

Neurogastroenterology and motility - 25(2013), 11 vom: 17. Nov., Seite e740-54

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Matricon, J [VerfasserIn]
Muller, E [VerfasserIn]
Accarie, A [VerfasserIn]
Meleine, M [VerfasserIn]
Etienne, M [VerfasserIn]
Voilley, N [VerfasserIn]
Busserolles, J [VerfasserIn]
Eschalier, A [VerfasserIn]
Lazdunski, M [VerfasserIn]
Bourdu, S [VerfasserIn]
Gelot, A [VerfasserIn]
Ardid, D [VerfasserIn]

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7DZO8EB0Z3
9061-61-4
Acid Sensing Ion Channel Blockers
Acid Sensing Ion Channels
Acid-sensing ion channel
Amiloride
Animal model
Colonic hypersensitivity
Journal Article
Nerve Growth Factor
Nerve growth factor
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Sensory neurons

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Date Completed 13.08.2014

Date Revised 04.10.2013

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1111/nmo.12199

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NLM229615457