• Title of article

    The role of locus coeruleus nucleus TRPV1 receptors in the development and expression of morphine dependence

  • Author/Authors

    Fatemi, Iman Research Center of Tropical and Infectious Diseases - Kerman University of Medical Sciences , Hadadianpour, Zahra Physiology-pharmacology Research Center - Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences - Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences , Fatehi, Farangis Physiology-pharmacology Research Center - Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences - Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences , Shamsizadeh, Ali Physiology-pharmacology Research Center - Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences - Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences - Department of Physiology and Pharmacology - Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences , Hasanshahi, Jalal Physiology-pharmacology Research Center - Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences - Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences - Department of Physiology and Pharmacology - Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences , Abbasifard, Mitra Department of Internal Medicine - Ali-Ebn Abitaleb Hospital - Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences , Kaeidi, Ayat Physiology-pharmacology Research Center - Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences - Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences - Department of Physiology and Pharmacology - Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences

  • Pages
    6
  • From page
    1186
  • To page
    1191
  • Abstract
    Objective(s): This study investigated the role of locus coeruleus (LC) nucleus TRPV1 receptors (TRPV1r) in the expression and development of morphine physical dependence by intra-LC administration of AMG9810 (selective TRPV1r antagonist) in male Wistar rats. Materials and Methods: For assessing the development of morphine dependence, AMG9810 (0.03 and 0.3 mM in 10% DMSO, 0.2 μl; intra-LC microinjection) was administered before each morphine administration for seven continues days (once daily; 6, 16, 26, 36, 46, 56, and 66 mg/kg; sc). Furthermore, for evaluating the expression of morphine dependence, a single dose of AMG9810 (0.03 and 0.3 mM in 10% DMSO, 0.2 μl; intra-LC microinjection) was administered to morphine-dependent rats on day 8 of the experiment. Results: Obtained data demonstrated that co-administration of TRPV1r antagonist with morphine reduced the development of morphine withdrawal syndrome somatic signs induced by naloxone. Moreover, single intra-LC administration of TRPV1r antagonist on the final day of the examination period significantly decreased the expression of some signs of morphine withdrawal in rats. Conclusion: The results showed that LC TRPV1r might be participating in the expression and development of morphine dependence.
  • Keywords
    Dependence , Locus coeruleus , Morphine , Rat , TRPV1
  • Journal title
    Astroparticle Physics
  • Serial Year
    2019
  • Record number

    2442500