Enhanced release of immunoreactive CGRP and substance P from spinal dorsal horn slices occurs during carrageenan inflammation

Mary G. Garry, Kenneth M. Hargreaves

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Abstract

In vitro superfusion was used to examine the effect of inflammation on the release of immunoreactive calcitonin gene-related peptide (iCGRP) and substance P(iSP) from the dorsal horn of rats. Three hours after carrageenan, hindpaws exhibited hyperalgesia, edema, and hyperthermia. Spontaneous and capsaicin-evoked release of iCGRP and iSP were significantly increased following inflammation. The enhanced release of iCGRP and iSP in the dorsal horn may serve as a biochemical marker for the development of hyperalgesia.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)139-142
Number of pages4
JournalBrain Research
Volume582
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 5 1992
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Calcitonin gene-related peptide
  • Carrageenan
  • Dorsal horn
  • Inflammation
  • Pain
  • Spinal cord
  • Substance P

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Clinical Neurology
  • Molecular Biology
  • General Neuroscience
  • Developmental Biology

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