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Serotonin-Mediated Anti-Allodynic Effect of Yokukansan on Diabetes-Induced Neuropathic Pain.

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العنوان: Serotonin-Mediated Anti-Allodynic Effect of Yokukansan on Diabetes-Induced Neuropathic Pain.
المؤلفون: Kajikawa, Yoko, Yokomi, Hiroshi, Narasaki, Soshi, Kamiya, Satoshi, Miyoshi, Hirotsugu, Kato, Takahiro, Tsutsumi, Yasuo M.
المصدر: Journal of Clinical Medicine; Jul2024, Vol. 13 Issue 14, p4276, 11p
مصطلحات موضوعية: JAPANESE herbal medicine, SEROTONIN receptors, NERVOUS system, NEURALGIA, DIABETIC neuropathies
مستخلص: Background: Diabetic neuropathic pain is a known complication of diabetes mellitus (DM) and results from the complex interaction of various factors affecting the nervous system. Yokuansan (YKS) is a versatile traditional Japanese herbal medicine with a wide range of applications, especially in pain management and neurological manifestations. YKS has analgesic properties for nerve damage and is a potential treatment for DM-induced neuropathic pain, especially in patients with diabetic neuropathy. Thus, we examined the anti-allodynic effect of YKS on DM-induced neuropathic pain. Methods: All experiments were performed on 6-week-old male Sprague–Dawley rats. DM and diabetic neuropathy were induced in rats with streptozotocin. Mechanical allodynia was assessed using dynamic plantar esthesiometry. Additionally, we conducted an immunological assessment of microglia cell changes in the spinal cord and an experiment to clarify the involvement of serotonin. Results: Diabetes significantly reduced withdrawal thresholds in rats during the initial two weeks of the experiment, which stabilized thereafter. However, this effect was not investigated in the control group. We assessed, using the dynamic plantar test, the anti-allodynic effects of orally administered YKS (1 g/kg). Daily YKS administration significantly increased the withdrawal threshold in DM animals. Additionally, oral YKS reduced the expression of Ibal-1-positive microglia. To elucidate the mechanism of action of YKS, we explored the involvement of serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine [5-HT]) receptors in mediating its effects. Intrathecal administration of 5-HT receptor antagonists (WAY-100635, ketanserin, and ondansetron) inhibited the protective effects of YKS. Conclusions: YKS exhibited an anti-allodynic effect, suggesting that YKS may activate 5-HT receptors in the spinal cord, thereby alleviating diabetic neuropathic pain. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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قاعدة البيانات: Complementary Index
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تدمد:20770383
DOI:10.3390/jcm13144276