Research Paper: The Modulatory Role of Orexin 1 Receptor in CA1 on Orofacial Pain-induced Learning and Memory Deficits in Rats

Kooshki, Razieh; Abbasnejad, Mehdi; Esmaeili‐Mahani, Saeed; Raoof, Maryam

doi:10.18869/nirp.bcn.8.3.213

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“…It has been previously reported that pain can induce apoptosis in the brain cells (Kooshki et al., 2017 ). We found that MeJA treatment leads to a considerable increase in the BDNF gene levels while decreasing TNF‐α , IL‐1β , and COX‐2 levels.…”

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Methyl jasmonate ameliorates pain‐induced learning and memory impairments through regulating the expression of genes involved in neuroinflammation

Mohammadinia,

Esmaeili‐Mahani,

Abbasnejad

et al. 2024

Brain and Behavior

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ObjectiveOrofacial pain with high prevalence is one of the substantial human health issues. The importance of this matter became more apparent when it was revealed that orofacial pain, directly and indirectly, affects cognition performances. Currently, researchers have focused on investigating pharmaceutics to alleviate pain and ameliorate its subsequent cognitive impairments.DesignIn this study, the rats were first treated with the central administration of methyl jasmonate (MeJA), which is an antioxidant and anti‐inflammatory bio‐compound. After 20 min, orofacial pain was induced in the rats by the injection of capsaicin in their dental pulp. Subsequently, the animals’ pain behaviors were analyzed, and the effects of pain and MeJA treatments on rats learning and memory were evaluated/compared using the Morris water maze (MWM) test. In addition, the expression of tumor necrosis factor‐α (TNF‐α), IL‐1β, BDNF, and COX‐2 genes in the rats’ hippocampus was evaluated using real‐time polymerase chain reaction.ResultsExperiencing orofacial pain resulted in a significant decline in the rats learning and memory. However, the central administration of 20 μg/rat of MeJA effectively mitigated these impairments. In the MWM, the performance of the MeJA‐treated rats showed a two‐ to threefold improvement compared to the nontreated ones. Moreover, in the hippocampus of pain‐induced rats, the expression of pro‐inflammatory factors TNF‐α, IL‐1β, and COX‐2 significantly increased, whereas the BDNF expression decreased. In contrast, MeJA downregulated the pro‐inflammatory factors and upregulated the BDNF by more than 50%.ConclusionsThese findings highlight the notable antinociceptive potential of MeJA and its ability to inhibit pain‐induced learning and memory dysfunction through its anti‐inflammatory effect.

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Methyl jasmonate ameliorates pain‐induced learning and memory impairments through regulating the expression of genes involved in neuroinflammation

Mohammadinia,

Esmaeili‐Mahani,

Abbasnejad

et al. 2024

Brain and Behavior

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“…As shown in Table 1, the rats were divided into seven experimental groups at random (total number = 49, n = 7 per group). The sample size was calculated based on information from previous studies (Kooshki et al, 2016(Kooshki et al, , 2017Rahbar et al, 2019;Raoof et al, 2019Raoof et al, , 2022Shahsavari et al, 2018).…”

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Apelin signalling in the periaqueductal grey matter alleviates capsaicin‐evoked pulpal nocifensive behaviour and capsaicin‐induced spatial learning and memory impairments in rat

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Aim: Pulpal pain is a common orofacial health issue that has been linked to cognitive impairment. Because of its prominent role in pain modulation and cognitive impairment, apelin (Apl) is regarded as a promising target for clinical pain management. The role of Apl in orofacial pain, however, is unknown. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of intra-periaqueductal grey matter (PAG) administrations of Apl-13 on capsaicin-evoked pulpal nocifensive behaviour and capsaicininduced spatial learning and memory impairments in rats.Methodology: Forty-nine male Wistar rats (200-250 g) were randomly divided into seven groups (n = 7 per group). The groups included: untreated intact, capsaicin (Caps) only, three Caps+Apl groups that received different dosages of intra-PAG injection of Apl-13 (1, 2 and 3 μg/rat) 20 min prior to capsaicin application, and two Apl+antagonist groups that received Apl receptor antagonist or naloxone (a μ opioid receptor) 20 min before Apl injection. Learning and memory were assessed using the Morris water maze test. One-way analysis of variance followed by Tukey post hoc tests was used for statistical analysis. Results: Intra-PAG administration of Apl-13 significantly reduced the capsaicininduced nocifensive behaviour (p < .01). This antinociception effect was inhibited by F13A and naloxone. Apl-13 inhibited nociception-induced learning and memory deficits (p < .01). The cognitive effects were also blocked by pre-treatment administration of F13A (3 μg/rat).

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“…Whereas, capsaicin-induced cognitive impairments have been shown to be reversed by analgesic drugs. [ 6 12 ]…”

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α-Pinene Influence on Pulpal Pain-Induced Learning and Memory Impairment in Rats Via Modulation of the GABAA Receptor

Kooshki

Nekouei

Rafie

et al. 2022

Advanced Biomedical Research

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Background: This study investigated the effect of central administration of α-pinene and the interaction of α-pinene with GABAA receptor on pulpal nociception-induced changes in learning and memory performances in rats. Materials and Methods: Sixty-six adult male Wistar rats were used. Pulpal nociception was induced by intradental application of capsaicin (100 μg/rat). α-pinene (0.1, 0.2, and 0.4 μg/rat) was injected centrally 10 min before the administration of capsaicin. In addition, α-pinene (0.4 μg/rat) was co-injected with bicuculline (0.5 μg/rat). Spatial and passive avoidance learning and memory were assessed using Morris water maze (MWM) and shuttle box tasks, respectively. Results: Experimental results of the MWM test showed that capsaicin increases escape latency and distance traveled to the hidden platform ( P < 0.01). The effect was prohibited by α-pinene at the dose of 0.4 μg/rat. Moreover, capsaicin-treated animals spent less time in the target zone than capsaicin + α-pinene (0.4 μg/rat)-treated rats ( P < 0.05). In the shuttle box test, α-pinene (0.2 μg and 0.4 μg) prevented an increased number of acquisition trials and time spent in the dark chamber induced by capsaicin, whereas it increased step-through latency ( P < 0.01). However, the effects of α-pinene (0.4 μg/rat) in both tests were prohibited by bicuculline (0.5 μg/rat). Conclusion: The data showed that central administration of α-pinene might reduce pulpalgia-induced learning and memory impairment, at least partially, via modulation of GABA A receptors.

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Research Paper: The Modulatory Role of Orexin 1 Receptor in CA1 on Orofacial Pain-induced Learning and Memory Deficits in Rats

Cited by 13 publications

References 42 publications

Methyl jasmonate ameliorates pain‐induced learning and memory impairments through regulating the expression of genes involved in neuroinflammation

Methyl jasmonate ameliorates pain‐induced learning and memory impairments through regulating the expression of genes involved in neuroinflammation

Apelin signalling in the periaqueductal grey matter alleviates capsaicin‐evoked pulpal nocifensive behaviour and capsaicin‐induced spatial learning and memory impairments in rat

α-Pinene Influence on Pulpal Pain-Induced Learning and Memory Impairment in Rats Via Modulation of the GABAA Receptor

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