作者: Michiko Nakamura , Il-Sung Jang
DOI: 10.1016/J.PNPBP.2015.07.003
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摘要: Abstract Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are widely used for the treatment of inflammatory pain. It is well established that NSAIDs exert their analgesic effects by inhibiting cyclooxygenase to prevent production prostaglandins; however, several including diclofenac also modulate other ion channels expressed in nociceptive neurons. In this study, we investigated pH-dependent on tetrodotoxin-resistant (TTX-R) Na + rat trigeminal sensory neurons using whole-cell patch clamp technique. Diclofenac decreased peak amplitude TTX-R currents (I ) a concentration dependent manner. While had little effect voltage-activation relationship, it significantly shifted steady-state fast inactivation relationship toward hyperpolarized potentials. increased extent use-dependent inhibition currents. accelerated development and retarded recovery from channels. The were stronger at pH 6.0 than pH 7.4 most parameters tested. Considering extracellular pH falls inflamed tissues, implicated prostaglandin-mediated maintenance hyperalgesia, our findings could provide an additional under acidic conditions.