Decreased activity in neuropathic pain form and gene expression of cyclin-dependent kinase5 and glycogen synthase kinase-3 beta in soleus muscle of wistar male rats
Joint Authors
Rahmati, Masud
Taherabadi, Sayyid Jalal
Mehrabi, Mahmud
Source
Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 17, Issue 6 (30 Jun. 2015), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2015-06-30
Country of Publication
United Arab Emirates
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Background : The relationship between decreased activity/neuropathic pain and gene expression alterations in soleus muscle has remained elusive.
Objectives : In this experimental study, we investigated the effects of decreased activity in neuropathic pain form on Cyclin-Dependent Kinase 5 (CDK5) and Glycogen Synthase Kinase-3 β (GSK-3β) gene expression in soleus muscle of rats.
Materials and Methods : Twelve male Wistar rats were randomly divided into three groups : (1) tight ligation of the L5 spinal nerve (SNL : n = 4) ; (2) sham surgery (Sham : n = 4), and (3) control (C : n = 4).
The threshold to produce a withdrawal response to a mechanical and thermal stimulus was measured using von Frey filaments and radiation heat apparatus, respectively.
Following 4 weeks after surgery, the left soleus muscle was removed and mRNA levels were determined by real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR).
Results : Compared to control animals, L5 ligated animals developed mechanical and heat hypersensitivity during total period of study.
Soleus muscle weight as well as CDK5 mRNA levels (less than ~ 0.4 fold) was decreased and GSK-3β mRNA levels (up to ~ 7 folds) increased in L5 ligated animals.
Conclusions : These results showed enhanced muscle atrophy processes following peripheral nerve damage and might provide a useful approach to study underlying muscle mechanisms associated with clinical neuropathic pain syndromes.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Rahmati, Masud& Taherabadi, Sayyid Jalal& Mehrabi, Mahmud. 2015. Decreased activity in neuropathic pain form and gene expression of cyclin-dependent kinase5 and glycogen synthase kinase-3 beta in soleus muscle of wistar male rats. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal،Vol. 17, no. 6, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Rahmati, Masud…[et al.]. Decreased activity in neuropathic pain form and gene expression of cyclin-dependent kinase5 and glycogen synthase kinase-3 beta in soleus muscle of wistar male rats. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal Vol. 17, no. 6 (Jun. 2015), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Rahmati, Masud& Taherabadi, Sayyid Jalal& Mehrabi, Mahmud. Decreased activity in neuropathic pain form and gene expression of cyclin-dependent kinase5 and glycogen synthase kinase-3 beta in soleus muscle of wistar male rats. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal. 2015. Vol. 17, no. 6, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-583367
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 6-7
Record ID
BIM-583367