The central anti-nociception of BmK IT2, a sodium channel modulator from scorpion Buthus martensi Karsh (BmK) was investigated in this study. It was found that the formalin-induced rat spontaneous flinches and spinal c-Fos expression could be significantly suppressed by intrathecal BmK IT2 pre- or post-formalin injection in a dose-dependent manner. The time course of inhibitory effect exerted by intrathecal BmK IT2 on spontaneous flinches was longer in the pre-treatment group than in post-treatment group. This was consistent with the stronger suppression on spinal c-Fos expression exerted by intrathecal BmK IT2 pre-treatment. In addition, the suppression by intrathecal BmK IT2 on formalin-induced c-Fos expression in superficial laminae was more significant than that in deeper laminae. These results indicate that BmK IT2 can induce central anti-nociceptive response and might thus be a valuable molecular tool for the understanding of pain mechanisms.
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PUBLICATION TYPE: Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov
Journal: Brain research bulletin
VOLUME: 73
Page Numbers: 248-53
Journal Abbreviation: Brain Res. Bull.
ISSN: 0361-9230
DAY: 5
MONTH: 04
YEAR: 2007
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