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Guinea pigs mechanically hyperventilated with dry gas exhibit hyperpnea-induced bronchoconstriction (HIB) and hyperpnea-induced bronchovascular hyperpermeability (HIBVH). Tachykinins released from airway C-fiber neurons are the central mediators of guinea pig HIB but play only a contributory role in HIBVH. Recent studies suggest that eicosanoid mediators can provoke bronchoconstriction and bronchovascular hyperpermeability, are released by dry gas hyperpnea, and can themselves elicit or modulate tachykinin release. We therefore hypothesized that eicosanoids may participate in HIB and/or HIBVH. To test these hypotheses, we analyzed respiratory system resistance changes and Evans blue-labeled albumin extravasation into the airways of 60 tracheostomized and mechanically ventilated guinea pigs. Animals were subjected to 10 min of isocapnic dry gas hyperpnea or to quiet breathing of humidified gas and received as pretreatment either piroxicam, a cyclooxygenase (CO) inhibitor; A-63162, a 5-lipoxygenase (5-LO) inhibitor; BW-755c, a combined CO and 5-LO inhibitor; ICI-198,615, a leukotriene D4 receptor antagonist; or no drug. HIB was substantially (50-80%) reduced by each of the four eicosanoid-modulating drugs. In contrast, HIBVH was reduced only by BW-755c, and this effect occurred only within the extrapulmonary airways (42% reduction). These data indicate that both CO and 5-LO products, including leukotriene D4, participate in the pathogenesis of HIB but that, like tachykinins, they play only a small contributory role in HIBVH. Together with our previous demonstration that sensory neuropeptide release is critical for the occurrence of HIB, we conclude that the roles of eicosanoids and tachykinins in guinea pig HIB are interdependent.
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PMID:Role of eicosanoids in hyperpnea-induced airway responses in guinea pigs. 812 4

Extravasation elicited in rat skin by antidromic electrical stimulation of the saphenous nerve was dose dependently inhibited by the intravenous (i.v.) application of the mu-opioid receptor agonists, morphine and [D-Ala2,Me-Phe4,Gly-ol5]enkephalin (DAGO), and the kappa-opioid receptor agonists (-)-U 50488H, (-)-ICI 197067 and ICI 204448. This inhibition was antagonised by naloxone, and the lack of action of (+)-U 50488H (5 mg/kg) indicated that the kappa effect was stereoselective. The delta-opioid receptor agonist, [D-Pen2, D-Pen5]enkephalin (DPDPE), and the sigma-receptor agonist, (+)-SKF 10047, had no effect on neurogenic extravasation at a dose of 5 mg/kg. Opiate-induced changes in cutaneous blood flow were not important for opiate inhibition since extravasation produced by exogenous substance P (the putative neurotransmitter) was not influenced by the opiates. An indirect opiate action via the adrenal glands was excluded since the effectiveness of DAGO, (-)-ICI 197067 and ICI 204448 was unchanged after adrenalectomy. Finally, the cutaneous locus of the opiate effect was shown by blocking the activity of systemically applied DAGO and ICI 204448 with naloxone injected into paw. These results indicate that specific mu-opioid and kappa-opioid, but not delta-opioid and sigma receptor agonists, inhibit neurogenic plasma extravasation in rat skin, probably via opioid receptors on peripheral terminals of sensory C-fibres.
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PMID:Mu- and kappa-opioid receptor agonists produce peripheral inhibition of neurogenic plasma extravasation in rat skin. 839 50

Tachykinins released from sensory airway nerves have been shown to increase vascular permeability and plasma-protein extravasation (PPE) in rodent airways. We previously demonstrated that in Fisher (F344) rats, tachykinins cause bronchoconstriction mainly by indirect mechanisms involving the activation of NK1 receptor and mast cells, whereas in the less responsive BDE rats tachykinins have a direct NK2 receptor-mediated effect on bronchial smooth muscle. Using Evans blue dye as an intravascular marker, we demonstrated that F344 rats are hyperresponsive for the PPE induced by substance P (SP) and capsaicin. The NK1 receptor antagonist RP 67,580 reduced the neurogenic PPE in both strains, whereas the NK2 receptor antagonist SR 48,968 had no effect, indicating that only NK1 receptors are involved in the PPE. Pretreatment with the 5-HT antagonist methysergide decreased the neurogenic PPE in F344 rats but not in BDE rats. In F344 rats depleted of mast-cell mediators with compound 48/80, the SP-induced PPE was significantly reduced. Pretreatment with the H1 antagonist mepyramine and the H2 antagonist cimetidine caused a similar reduction in SP-induced PPE in main bronchi of both strains. Pretreatment with atropine, indomethacin, or the leukotriene antagonist ICI 198,615 did not affect the SP-induced PPE. In conclusion, neurogenic PPE in rat airways involves the activation of NK1 receptors. In F344 but not in BDE rats, an additional indirect mechanism involving 5-HT release and mast-cell activation participates in the neurogenic PPE.
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PMID:Characterization of neurogenic inflammation in the airways of two highly inbred rat strains. 852 Jul 39

The effects of substance P (SP) and the naturally occurring met-enkephalin and the synthetic mu-specific opioid agonist, DAGO (Tyr-D-Ala-Gly-N-Methy-Phe-Gly-ol) and the delta-specific opioid agonist DADL (Tyr-D-Ala-Gly-Phe-D-Leu) on basal ventilation were investigated in halothane-anaesthetized rats. Local injections of SP (0.75-1.5 nmol) in the ventrolateral medulla oblongata (VLM), e.g. nucleus paragigantocellularis, and nucleus reticularis lateralis increased ventilation because of an elevation of tidal volume. Met-enkephalin induced a short-lasting ventilatory depression mainly because of a depression of tidal volume. Activation of delta- and mu-opioid receptors in the VLM by local application of DADL and DAGO, respectively, induced ventilatory depression, which was later in onset and more long-lasting. Local administration of met-enkephalin into the VLM also produced a long-lasting inhibition of the SP-induced ventilatory excitation. A similar blockade of the SP-induced excitatory ventilatory response could be elicited by DADL but not by DAGO. This antagonistic effect was attenuated by local application of the delta-opioid receptor antagonist ICI 154. 129. We conclude that the naturally occurring met-enkephalin as well as synthetic mu- and delta-specific enkephalin analogues (DAGO and DADL, respectively) in VLM depress basal ventilation by an effect on inspiratory drive. There is a functional antagonism between activation of delta-opioid receptors and SP receptors into the VLM in respect to respiratory regulation.
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PMID:Substance P-induced respiratory excitation is blunted by delta-receptor specific opioids in the rat medulla oblongata. 880 Mar 56

We examined the effect of two des-Met-bombesin analogues, [(CH3)2CHCO-His-Trp-Ala-Val-D-Ala-His-Leu-NHCH3] (ICI 216140) and [D-Phe6,des-Met14]bombesin(6-14) ethylamide (DPDM-bombesin ethylamide), on neuromedin B-induced Ca2+ and [3H]arachidonate release in BALB 3T3 cells transfected with human neuromedin B receptors. ICI 216140 and DPDM-bombesin ethylamide both stimulated Ca2+ mobilisation in a concentration-dependent manner but were less potent and efficacious than neuromedin B. BIM 23042 [D-Nal-Cys-Tyr-D-Trp-Lys-Val-Cys-Nal-NH2], a selective neuromedin B antagonist and [D-Arg1,D-Phe5,D-Trp7,9,Leu11]substance P, a broad-spectrum peptide receptor antagonist inhibited neuromedin B-, ICI 216140 and DPDM-bombesin ethylamide-induced Ca2+ release. Pretreatment of cells with either des-Met-bombesin analogue attenuated neuromedin B-induced Ca2+ elevations, suggesting similar agonist-sensitive Ca2+ pools. The pharmacological profiles revealed from the [3H]arachidonate assay were similar, although ICI 216140 was less potent and efficacious than DPDM-bombesin ethylamide. The data suggest that ICI 216140 and DPDM-bombesin ethylamide behave as agonists at the neuromedin B receptor, perhaps as a consequence of neuromedin B receptor overexpression.
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PMID:Pharmacological profiles of two bombesin analogues in cells transfected with human neuromedin B receptors. 881 45

1. Radioimmunological techniques were used in isolated guinea-pig inferior mesenteric ganglion (IMG)-colon preparations to determine whether opioid peptides and neurotensin8-13 (NT8-13), the C-terminal region of NT1-13 recognized by neurotensin receptors, modulate distension-induced release of substance P (SP)- and vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP)-like immunoreactive (LI) material. 2. Colonic distension significantly increased the amount of SP- and VIP-LI material released in the ganglionic superfusate. A low-Ca2+ (0.1 mM), high-Mg2+ (15 mM) solution blocked their release. 3. In vivo capsaicin pretreatment abolished release of SP-LI material during colonic distension but had no significant effect on distension-induced release of VIP-LI material. 4. The addition of [Leu5]enkephalin, [Met5]enkephalin, PL017 (a mu-receptor agonist) and DPDPE (a delta-receptor agonist) to the ganglion side of a two-compartment chamber blocked distension-induced release of SP-LI material. The addition of naloxone and ICI-174,864 (a delta-receptor antagonist) to the ganglion compartment reversed the inhibitory effect of the mu- and delta-receptor agonists. 5. Addition of [Leu5]enkephalin and [Met5]enkephalin to the ganglion compartment had no significant effect on release of VIP-LI material during colonic distension. 6. Addition of NT8-13 to the ganglion compartment significantly increased in the amount of SP-LI material released during colonic distension but had no affect on distension-induced release of VIP-LI material. 7. The results suggest the hypothesis that under in vivo conditions, enkephalinergic nerves decrease and neurotensinergic nerves increase the release of SP from peripheral branches of primary afferent sensory nerves.
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PMID:Modulation by opioid peptides of mechanosensory pathways supplying the guinea-pig inferior mesenteric ganglion. 886 66

Dynorphin A-(1-17) has been found to produce spinal antianalgesia and allodynia. Thus, we studied whether dynorphin A-(1-17) modulates substance P release evoked by the C-fiber-selective stimulant capsaicin (1 microM) from trigeminal nucleus caudalis slices. Very low concentrations of dynorphin A-(1-17) (0.01-0.1 nM) strongly facilitated capsaicin-evoked substance P release. This dynorphin A-(1-17) effect was not blocked by the opioid receptor antagonists naloxone (100 nM), beta-funaltrexamine (20 nM), naloxonazine (1 nM), nor-binaltorphimine (3 nM) and ICI 174,864 (N,N-dialyl-Tyr-Aib-Phe-Leu; 0.3 microM). Yet, the effect of dynorphin A-(1-17) was blocked by the NMDA receptor antagonist MK-801 ((+)-5-methyl-10,11-dihydro-5H-dibenzo[a,d] cyclohepten-5-10-imine maleate; 0.3 microM). Neonatal treatment with capsaicin (50 mg/kg s.c.), which destroys substance P-containing primary afferents, abolished the excitatory effect of dynorphin A-(1-17) on K+-evoked substance P release. In conclusion, dynorphin A-(1-17) increases substance P release from C-fibers by the activation of NMDA receptors which supports the involvement of presynaptic mechanisms in dynorphin-induced antianalgesia and allodynia.
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PMID:Dynorphin A increases substance P release from trigeminal primary afferent C-fibers. 1006 48

Women have a higher incidence of inflammatory disorders than men and also appear to perceive painful stimuli differently. It has been suggested that neuroinflammation plays a role in painful bladder disorders of uncertain etiology, such as interstitial cystitis. Nerve growth factor (NGF) is a neurotrophin produced in peripheral tissues that can also mediate pain and inflammation. We found that treatment of mice with the estrogen antagonist ICI 182,780 had no effect on bladder NGF content but decreased bladder NGF messenger RNA. Using immunohistochemistry, we demonstrated that the mucosa is the primary source of NGF in the mouse bladder, and the bladder mucosa also expresses estrogen receptor (ER)-alpha, ER-beta, and the high-affinity NGF receptor tyrosine kinase A. Estrogen may also modulate neurogenic inflammation by interaction with other substances and cells that participate in the pathogenesis of neurogenic inflammation, including substance P, bradykinin, and mast cells. Collectively, these observations indicate that estrogen has the capacity to influence the onset and course of neurogenic inflammation of the bladder.
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PMID:Estrogen and neuroinflammation. 1137 49

Prior to parturition the non-pliable uterine cervix undergoes a ripening process ("softens" and dilates) to allow a timely passage of the fetus at term. The exact mechanism(s) triggering and involved in cervical ripening are unknown, though evidence for a role for sensory neurons and their contained neuropeptides is emerging. Moreover, an apparent increase in neuropeptide immunoreactive nerves occurs in the cervix during pregnancy, maternal serum estrogen levels rise at term and uterine cervix-related L6-S1 dorsal root ganglia (DRG) sensory neurons express estrogen receptor (ER) and neuropeptides. Thus, we sought to test the hypothesis that the neuropeptide substance P (SP) changes biosynthesis and release over pregnancy, that estrogen, acting via the ER pathway, increases synthesis of SP in DRG, and that SP is utilized in cervical ripening at late pregnancy. Using immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and radioimmunoassay (RIA), we investigated coexpression of ER-alpha/beta and SP; differential expression of ER-alpha and -beta mRNA in DRG neurons; SP synthesis in DRG; and changes in SP concentration in the cervix, DRG and spinal cord over pregnancy. In addition, the effect of exogenous estrogen on SP synthesis in L6-S1 DRG of ovariectomized rats was examined. SP-immunoreactive neurons expressed ER-alpha and ER-beta. SP synthesis (expressed as beta-PPT mRNA label) was prominent in small DRG neurons. SP concentration increased in the L6-S1 DRG and spinal cord segments, with a peak at Day 20 of gestation, but decreased in the cervix during the first two trimesters, with a rise over the last trimester to Day 10 levels. SP and ER-alpha mRNA synthesis increased in DRG over pregnancy but ER-beta mRNA levels were largely unchanged. When ovariectomized rats were treated with exogenous estrogen, SP mRNA synthesis in the DRG increased in a dose-related manner, an effect blocked by ER blocker ICI 182 780. From these results, we postulate that synthesis of SP in L6-S1 DRG and utilization in the cervix increase over pregnancy and this synthesis is under influence of the estrogen-ER system, most likely ER-alpha. We postulate that SP may play a role in cervical ripening and, consequently in the birth process.
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PMID:Substance P in the uterine cervix, dorsal root ganglia and spinal cord during pregnancy and the effect of estrogen on SP synthesis. 1289 64

Before parturition the uterine cervix undergoes a ripening process ("softens" and dilates) to allow passage of the fetus at term. The exact mechanism(s) responsible for cervical ripening are unknown, though a role for peptidergic sensory neurons is emerging. Previous work demonstrated that administration of substance P (SP) to ovariectomized rats caused events associated with cervical ripening, that production of SP in cervix-related dorsal root ganglion (DRG) is estrogen responsive, and that release of SP from neurons terminating in the cervix and spinal cord peaks prior to parturition. The present study was designed to test the hypothesis that calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP), a neuropeptide co-stored with SP in many sensory neurons, undergoes changes with pregnancy and hormonal environment. Immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and radioimmunoassay (RIA) were used to investigate CGRP in L6-S1 DRG, spinal cord and cervix during pregnancy and the role of estrogen in CGRP synthesis. CGRP-immunoreactive primary sensory neurons expressed estrogen receptors (ER-alpha and ER-beta). In the cervix, CGRP concentrations decreased, but in the L6-S1 DRG and the spinal cord segments, CGRP levels increased, with peak effects observed at day 20 of gestation. CGRP mRNA synthesis increased in DRG over pregnancy. Sensory neurons of ovariectomized rats treated with estrogen showed increased CGRP mRNA synthesis in a dose-related manner, an effect blocked by the ER antagonist ICI 182 780. From these results, we postulate that synthesis of CGRP in L6-S1 DRG and utilization in the cervix increase over pregnancy and this synthesis is the under influence of the estrogen-ER system. Collectively, these data are consistent with the hypothesis that CGRP plays a role in cervical ripening and, consequently in the birth process.
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PMID:The effects of pregnancy and estrogen on the expression of calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) in the uterine cervix, dorsal root ganglia and spinal cord. 1461 87


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