Neuroinflammation in the Dorsal Root Ganglia and Dorsal Horn Contributes to Persistence of Nociceptor Sensitization in SIV-Infected Antiretroviral Therapy-Treated Macaques

Warfield, Rebecca; Robinson, Jake A.; Podgorski, Rachel M.; Miller, Andrew D.; Burdo, Tricia H.

doi:10.1016/j.ajpath.2023.08.014

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“…Herein, peripheral sensitization refers to an increased sensitivity of nociceptive neurons (pain-sensing neurons) to incoming signals. After peripheral nerve injury, damaged cells and inflammatory cells, including mast cells and lymphocytes, release chemical substances such as norepinephrine, kinins, histamine, prostaglandins, potassium ions, cytokines, serotonin, and neuropeptides (Warfield et al, 2023). These cellular mediators can induce nociceptor sensitization, amplifying the transmission of the neural signals that they receive.…”

Section: The Pathogenesis Of Npmentioning

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Treatment of neuropathic pain by traditional Chinese medicine: An updated review on their effect and putative mechanisms of action

Guo,

Zhang,

Feng

2024

Phytotherapy Research

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Neuropathic pain (NP) is a common chronic pain with heterogeneous clinical features, and consequent lowering of quality of life. Currently, although conventional chemical drugs can effectively manage NP symptoms in the short term, their long‐term efficacy is limited, and they come with significant side effects. In this regard, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) provides a promising avenue for treating NP. Numerous pharmacological and clinical studies have substantiated the effectiveness of TCM with multiple targets and mechanisms. We aimed to outline the characteristics of TCM, including compound prescriptions, single Chinese herbs, active ingredients, and TCM physical therapy, for NP treatment and discussed their efficacy by analyzing the pathogenesis of NP. Various databases, such as PubMed, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and Wanfang database, were searched. We focused on recent research progress in NP treatment by TCM. Finally, we proposed the future challenges and emerging trends in the treatment of NP. TCM demonstrates significant clinical efficacy in NP treatment, employing multi‐mechanisms. Drawing from the theory of syndrome differentiation, four types of dialectical treatments for NP by compound TCM prescriptions were introduced: promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis; promoting blood circulation and promote Qi flow; warming Yang and benefiting Qi; soothing the liver and regulating Qi. Meanwhile, 33 single Chinese herbs and 25 active ingredients were included. In addition, TCM physical therapy (e.g., acupuncture, massage, acupoint injection, and fumigation) also showed good efficacy in NP treatment. TCM, particularly through the use of compound prescriptions and acupuncture, holds bright prospects in treating NP owing to its diverse holistic effects. Nonetheless, the multi‐targets of TCM may result in possible disadvantages to NP treatment, and the pharmacological mechanisms of TCM need further evaluation. Here, we provide an overview of NP treatment via TCM, based on the pathogenesis and the potential therapeutic mechanisms, thus providing a reference for further studies.

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Section: The Pathogenesis Of Npmentioning

confidence: 99%