The Role of Capsaicin-sensitive C-fibre Afferent Nerves in the Cough Reflex

1996 ◽  
Vol 9 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 315-321 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.-A. Karlsson
Keyword(s):  
Cough Reflex ◽  
Afferent Nerves ◽  
C Fibre

scholarly journals Role of chloride channels in bradykinin-induced guinea pig airway vagal C-fibre activation

2005 ◽  
Vol 566 (1) ◽  
pp. 205-212 ◽  
Author(s):  
Min-Goo Lee ◽  
Donald W. MacGlashan ◽  
Bradley J. Undem
Keyword(s):  
Guinea Pig ◽  
Chloride Channels ◽  
C Fibre

scholarly journals Involvement of 5-HT3 receptors in pudendal inhibition of bladder overactivity in cats

2013 ◽  
Vol 305 (5) ◽  
pp. F663-F671 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zeyad Schwen ◽  
Yosuke Matsuta ◽  
Bing Shen ◽  
Jicheng Wang ◽  
James R. Roppolo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Intensity ◽  
Bladder Capacity ◽  
Saline Control ◽  
Low Intensity ◽  
Afferent Nerves ◽  
Normal Bladder ◽  
Pudendal Neuromodulation ◽  
Bladder Symptoms ◽  
Bladder Activity

In the present study, the role of 5-HT3 receptors in pudendal neuromodulation of bladder activity and its interaction with opioid receptors were investigated in anesthetized cats. The bladder was distended with either saline to induce normal bladder activity or with 0.25% acetic acid (AA) to induce bladder overactivity. Pudendal afferent nerves were activated by 5-Hz stimulation at multiples of the threshold (T) intensity for the induction of anal twitching. AA irritation significantly reduced bladder capacity to 16.5 ± 3.3% of saline control capacity, whereas pudendal nerve stimulation (PNS) at 1.5–2 and 3–4 T restored the capacity to 82.0 ± 12% ( P = 0.0001) and 98.6 ± 15% ( P < 0.0001), respectively. Cumulative doses (1–3 mg/kg iv) of ondansetron, a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist, eliminated low-intensity (1.5–2 T) PNS inhibition and reduced high-intensity (3–4 T) PNS inhibition of bladder overactivity. During saline distention, PNS at 1.5–2 and 3–4 T significantly increased bladder capacity to 173.2 ± 26.4% ( P = 0.036) and 193.2 ± 22.5% ( P = 0.008), respectively, of saline control capacity, but ondansetron (0.003–3 mg/kg iv) did not alter PNS inhibition. Ondansetron (0.1–3 mg/kg) also significantly ( P < 0.05) increased control bladder capacity (50–200%) during either AA irritation or saline distention. In both conditions, the effects of low- and high-intensity PNS were not significantly different. After ondansetron (3 mg/kg) treatment, naloxone (1 mg/kg iv) significantly ( P < 0.05) decreased control bladder capacity (40–70%) during either AA irritation or saline distention but failed to affect PNS inhibition. This study revealed that activation of 5-HT3 receptors has a role in PNS inhibition of bladder overactivity. It also indicated that 5-HT3 receptor antagonists might be useful for the treatment of overactive bladder symptoms.

scholarly journals Sensory neuron–derived NaV1.7 contributes to dorsal horn neuron excitability

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (8) ◽  
pp. eaax4568 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sascha R. A. Alles ◽  
Filipe Nascimento ◽  
Rafael Luján ◽  
Ana P. Luiz ◽  
Queensta Millet ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dorsal Horn ◽  
Dorsal Horn Neuron ◽  
Mutant Mice ◽  
Afferent Neuron ◽  
Null Mutant ◽  
Dorsal Horn Neurons ◽  
Afferent Nerves ◽  
Horn Neuron ◽  
Null Mutant Mice

Expression of the voltage-gated sodium channel NaV1.7 in sensory neurons is required for pain sensation. We examined the role of NaV1.7 in the dorsal horn of the spinal cord using an epitope-tagged NaV1.7 knock-in mouse. Immuno–electron microscopy showed the presence of NaV1.7 in dendrites of superficial dorsal horn neurons, despite the absence of mRNA. Rhizotomy of L5 afferent nerves lowered the levels of NaV1.7 in the dorsal horn. Peripheral nervous system–specific NaV1.7 null mutant mice showed central deficits, with lamina II dorsal horn tonic firing neurons more than halved and single spiking neurons more than doubled. NaV1.7 blocker PF05089771 diminished excitability in dorsal horn neurons but had no effect on NaV1.7 null mutant mice. These data demonstrate an unsuspected functional role of primary afferent neuron-generated NaV1.7 in dorsal horn neurons and an expression pattern that would not be predicted by transcriptomic analysis.

scholarly journals Autonomic Regulation of Splanchnic Circulation

1991 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 147-153 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathleen A Fraser ◽  
Samuel S Lee
Keyword(s):  
Nervous System ◽  
Autonomic Nervous System ◽  
Adrenergic Receptors ◽  
Splanchnic Circulation ◽  
Autonomic Nervous ◽  
Vascular Reserve ◽  
Afferent Nerves ◽  
Primary Afferent Nerves ◽  
Stimulation Of

The role of the autonomic nervous system in circulatory regulation of the splanchnic organs (stomach, small intestine, colon, liver, pancreas and spleen) is reviewed. In general, the sympathetic nervous system is primarily involved in vasoconstriction, while the parasympathetic contributes to vasodilation. Vasoconstriction in the splanchnic circulation appears to be mediated by alpha-2 receptors and vasodilation by activation of primary afferent nerves with subsequent release of vasodilatory peptides, or by stimulation of beta-adrenergic receptors. As well, an important function of the autonomic nervous system is to provide a mechanism by which splanchnic vascular reserve can be mobilized during stress to maintain overall cardiovascular homeostasis.

scholarly journals Absence of protective role of afferent nerves in early intestinal mucosal alterations induced by abdominal irradiation in rats

2001 ◽  
Vol 77 (3) ◽  
pp. 349-356 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Picard ◽  
J. Wysocki ◽  
C. Linard ◽  
R. Garcia-Villar ◽  
L. Bueno ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Protective Role ◽  
Afferent Nerves ◽  
Abdominal Irradiation

Antidiuretic effect of antimuscarinic agents in rat model depends on C-fibre afferent nerves in the bladder

2013 ◽  
Vol 112 (1) ◽  
pp. 131-136 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nozomu Watanabe ◽  
Hironobu Akino ◽  
Tetsuyuki Kurokawa ◽  
Minekatu Taga ◽  
Ryusei Yokokawa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rat Model ◽  
Antimuscarinic Agents ◽  
Afferent Nerves ◽  
Antidiuretic Effect ◽  
C Fibre
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