ISSN:
1432-2072
Schlagwort(e):
Antinociception
;
PGE1
;
5,6-Dihydroxytryptamine
;
Serotonin
Quelle:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Thema:
Medizin
Notizen:
Abstract It is generally accepted that prostaglandins (PGs) are nociceptive substances. However, earlier studies from this laboratory indicated that morphine analgesia, in the rat, was not only serotonin mediated, but involved PGs as well. Several PG synthesis inhibitors were shown to inhibit morphine analgesia and PGE1 was shown to potentiate the antinociceptive effect of morphine. Intraperitoneal administration of PGE1, but not PGE2 and PGF2α, elicited antinociceptive effect per se, by the radiant heat method. The present study was undertaken to confirm the antinociceptive action of PGE1, after intracerebroventricular administration, against nociceptive impulses induced by radiant heat, pressure, and high frequency electric current. PGE1 produced a dose-dependent antinociceptive effect by the radiant heat and pressure methods. It potentiated the antinociceptive action of morphine by the electrical stimulation method. The antinociceptive action of PGE1 was not evident in 5,6-dihydroxytryptamine-pretreated rats, suggesting that this effect is serotonin mediated. The present study thus confirms the antinociceptive action of PGE1 and suggests that, unlike its peripheral action, the central action of PGE1 results in suppression of nociceptive responses which may be serotonin mediated.
Materialart:
Digitale Medien
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00432287
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