Nociceptin receptor signaling in sympathetic neurons from?septic rats

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• 作者：Lacee J. Laufenberg ; Gregory E. Weller ; Charles H. Lang ; Victor Ruiz-Velasco
• 关键词：NOP receptor ; Nociceptin ; Sepsis ; Ca2+ channels ; Stellate ganglion ; Prepronociceptin
• 刊名：Journal of Surgical Research
• 出版年：2013
• 出版时间：October, 2013
• 年：2013
• 卷：184
• 期：2
• 页码：973-980
• 全文大小：534 K

文摘

Background

The endogenous opioid peptide, nociception (Noc), contributes to the regulation of systemic blood pressure and regional blood flow. Recent clinical and animal studies have reported that Noc and its receptor (nociceptin/orphanin FQ [NOP]) are involved in inflammation and sepsis. The purpose of the present study was to examine the modulation of Ca²⁺ channels by Noc in acutely isolated stellate ganglion (SG) neurons from control and septic rats.

Materials and methods

Sepsis was induced in male Sprague-Dawley rats via cecal ligation and puncture. SG neurons were isolated 24 and 72 h after sepsis induction. Thereafter, the?concentration-response relationships for the Noc-stimulated NOP receptor Ca²⁺ current inhibition were determined using the whole-cell patch clamp technique. In addition, the Noc precursor (prepronociceptin [PNOC]) and NOP receptor messenger RNA?(mRNA) levels were determined by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction, and PNOC protein levels were measured by Western blot analysis.

Results

Comparison of the Noc concentration-response relationships in SG neurons from control and septic rats 24 h after sepsis revealed similar potency and efficacy. Moreover, 72?h after sepsis, neurons from control and septic rats exhibited an increased potency compared with both groups at the 24-h time point¡ªan effect that was more pronounced in neurons from septic rats. PNOC mRNA levels were significantly greater in SG neurons isolated from septic rats compared with control neurons, but NOP receptor mRNA levels remained unchanged during the 72-h period.

Conclusions

Our study demonstrates the cecal ligation and puncture model-induced temporal upregulation of components within the NOP receptor signaling pathway in rat sympathetic neurons. As SG neurons provide the main sympathetic input to the heart, an increased Noc release and potency during sepsis may compromise cardiovascular function.