scholarly journals Substance P/ Neurokinin-1 Receptor, Trigeminal Ganglion, Latency, and Coronavirus Infection-Is There Any Link?

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Riffat Mehboob ◽  
Maher Kurdi ◽  
Ahmed Bamaga ◽  
Njoud Aldardeir ◽  
Hisham Nasief ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Substance P ◽  
Trigeminal Ganglion ◽  
Respiratory Rhythm ◽  
Neurokinin 1 Receptor ◽  
Main Site ◽  
Ventilatory Responses ◽  
Main Culprit ◽  
Orofacial Region ◽  
Nociceptive Pathway ◽  
Neurokinin 1

Novel Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Corona Virus-2 infection (SARS-CoV-2) is an acute respiratory and infectious disease. This perspective aims to provide a basic understanding of the inflammation caused by SARS-CoV-2 and its relation to the trigeminal ganglion (TG). The virus enters through the mucous membranes of the orofacial region and reaches the TG, where it resides and takes control of its peptides including Substance P (SP). SP is the main neuropeptide, neuromodulator, and neuro-hormone of TG, associated with nociception and inflammation under noxious stimulus. SP release is triggered and, consequently, affects the immune cells and blood vessels to release the mediators for inflammation. Hence, cytokine storm is initiated and causes respiratory distress, bronchoconstriction, and death in complicated cases. Neurokinin-1 Receptor (NK-1R) is the receptor for SP and its antagonists, along with glucocorticoids, may be used to alleviate the symptoms and treat this infection by blocking this nociceptive pathway. SP seems to be the main culprit involved in the triggering of inflammatory pathways in SARS-CoV-2 infection. It may have a direct association with cardio-respiratory rhythm, sleep-wake cycle, nociception, and ventilatory responses and regulates many important physiological and pathological functions. Its over-secretion should be blocked by NK-1R antagonist. However, experimental work leading to clinical trials are mandatory for further confirmation. Here, it is further proposed that there is a possibility of latency in SARS-CoV-2 virus infection if it is acting through TG, which is the main site for other viruses that become latent.

scholarly journals Ventilatory effects of substance P-saporin lesions in the nucleus tractus solitarii of chronically hypoxic rats

2011 ◽  
Vol 301 (2) ◽  
pp. R343-R350 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine A. Wilkinson ◽  
Zhenxing Fu ◽  
Frank L. Powell
Keyword(s):  
Substance P ◽  
Chronic Hypoxia ◽  
Acute Hypoxia ◽  
Inhibitory Effect ◽  
Nucleus Tractus Solitarii ◽  
Neurokinin 1 Receptor ◽  
Ventilatory Responses ◽  
Ventilatory Drive ◽  
Ventilatory Effects ◽  
Neurokinin 1

During ventilatory acclimatization to hypoxia (VAH), time-dependent increases in ventilation lower Pco2 levels, and this persists on return to normoxia. We hypothesized that plasticity in the caudal nucleus tractus solitarii (NTS) contributes to VAH, as the NTS receives the first synapse from the carotid body chemoreceptor afferents and also contains CO2-sensitive neurons. We lesioned cells in the caudal NTS containing the neurokinin-1 receptor by microinjecting the neurotoxin saporin conjugated to substance P and measured ventilatory responses in awake, unrestrained rats 18 days later. Lesions did not affect hypoxic or hypercapnic ventilatory responses in normoxic control rats, in contrast to published reports for similar lesions in other central chemosensitive areas. Also, lesions did not affect the hypercapnic ventilatory response in chronically hypoxic rats (inspired Po2 = 90 Torr for 7 days). These results suggest functional differences between central chemoreceptor sites. However, lesions significantly increased ventilation in normoxia or acute hypoxia in chronically hypoxic rats. Hence, chronic hypoxia increases an inhibitory effect of neurokinin-1 receptor neurons in the NTS on ventilatory drive, indicating that these neurons contribute to plasticity during chronic hypoxia, although such plasticity does not explain VAH.

scholarly journals SARS-Corona Virus-2 May Initially Infect Brainstem through Trigeminal Ganglion-Latency May Be Present-A New Perspective

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Riffat Mehboob ◽  
Fridoon Jawad Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Disease ◽  
Trigeminal Ganglion ◽  
Immune Cells ◽  
Direct Association ◽  
Mucous Membranes ◽  
Basic Understanding ◽  
Main Culprit ◽  
Orofacial Region ◽  
Neurokinin 1 ◽  
New Perspective

Novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection (SARS-Cov-2) is an acute respiratory and infectious disease. This perspective aims to provide the basic understanding of the inflammation caused by SARS-Cov-2 and relation to trigeminal ganglion (TG). Virus enters through the mucous membranes of orofacial region and reach the TG where it resides and take control of its peptides including Substance P (SP).SP is the main neuropeptide, neuromodulator and neuro-hormone of TG, associated with nociception and inflammation under noxious stimulus. SP release is triggered and consequently, it affects the immune cells, blood vessels to release the mediators for inflammation. Cytokine storming is initiated and cause respiratory distress, bronchoconstriction and death in complicated cases. Neurokinin-1 Receptor (NK-1R) antagonist and glucocorticoids may be used to alleviate the symptoms and treat this infection. SP is the main culprit seem to be involved in the triggering of inflammatory pathways in SARS-Cov-2 infection. It has direct association with cardiorespiratory rhythm, sleep-wake cycle, nociception, ventilator responses and regulates many important physiological and pathological roles. Its over-secretion should be blocked by NK-1R antagonist. However, experimental work leading to clinical trials are mandatory for further confirmation.

scholarly journals Substance P mediates inflammatory oedema in acute pancreatitis via activation of the neurokinin-1 receptor in rats and mice

2000 ◽  
Vol 130 (3) ◽  
pp. 505-512 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eileen F Grady ◽  
Shandra K Yoshimi ◽  
John Maa ◽  
Dahlia Valeroso ◽  
Robert K Vartanian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acute Pancreatitis ◽  
Substance P ◽  
Neurokinin 1 Receptor ◽  
Neurokinin 1 ◽  
Rats And Mice

scholarly journals Substance P enhances HIV-1 infection in human fetal brain cell cultures expressing full-length neurokinin-1 receptor

2013 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 219-227 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lynnae Schwartz ◽  
Sergei V. Spitsin ◽  
John Meshki ◽  
Florin Tuluc ◽  
Steven D. Douglas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Substance P ◽  
Cell Cultures ◽  
Fetal Brain ◽  
Brain Cell ◽  
Full Length ◽  
Human Fetal Brain ◽  
Neurokinin 1 Receptor ◽  
Brain Cell Cultures ◽  
Neurokinin 1 ◽  
Hiv 1

Action of substance P (neurokinin-1) receptor activation on rat neostriatal projection neurons

Synapse ◽  
1999 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elvira Galarraga ◽  
Salvador Hern�ndez-L�pez ◽  
Dagoberto Tapia ◽  
Arturo Reyes ◽  
Jos� Bargas
Keyword(s):  
Substance P ◽  
Receptor Activation ◽  
Projection Neurons ◽  
Neurokinin 1 Receptor ◽  
Neurokinin 1

scholarly journals Analgesia by deletion of spinal neurokinin 1 receptor expressing neurons using a bioengineered substance P-Pseudomonas exotoxin conjugate

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 174480691772765 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael J Iadarola ◽  
Matthew R Sapio ◽  
Xunde Wang ◽  
Hector Carrero ◽  
Maria Luisa Virata-Theimer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Substance P ◽  
Pseudomonas Exotoxin ◽  
Neurokinin 1 Receptor ◽  
Neurokinin 1

Expression of Substance P and Its Neurokinin-1 Receptor on Thymocytes: Functional Relevance in the Regulation of Thymocyte Apoptosis and Proliferation

2002 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 232-246 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giorgio Santoni ◽  
Consuelo Amantini ◽  
Roberta Lucciarini ◽  
Pierluigi Pompei ◽  
Marina Perfumi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Substance P ◽  
Neurokinin 1 Receptor ◽  
Thymocyte Apoptosis ◽  
Functional Relevance ◽  
Neurokinin 1

scholarly journals Prognostic Significance of Substance P/Neurokinin 1 Receptor and Its Association with Hormonal Receptors in Breast Carcinoma

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Riffat Mehboob ◽  
Syed Amir Gilani ◽  
Amber Hassan ◽  
Sadaf ◽  
Imrana Tanvir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Carcinoma ◽  
Substance P ◽  
Tumor Cells ◽  
Prognostic Significance ◽  
Positive Staining ◽  
Ki 67 ◽  
Neurokinin 1 Receptor ◽  
Group A ◽  
Neurokinin 1 ◽  
Group B

Expression and immunolocalization of Substance P (SP)/Neurokinin-1 Receptor (NK-1R) in breast carcinoma (BC) patients and its association with routine proliferative markers (ER, PR, HER2/neu, and Ki-67) were evaluated. A cross-sectional study was performed on 34 cases of BC. There were 23 cases of group A (grade III), 8 of group B (grade II), and only 3 cases of group C (grade I). All samples were then processed for SP and NK-1R immunohistochemistry for few cases. 14/23 cases (61%) of group A, 7/8 cases (88%) of group B, and 2/3 (67%) cases of group C were SP positive. Overall, strong staining (≥10% tumor cells), labeled as “+3,” was observed in 9/14 (64.2%) cases of group A and 1/8 (12.5%) cases of group B. Moderate staining labelled as “+2” (in ≥10% tumor cells) was observed in 3/14 (21.4%) cases of group A and 4/8 (50%) cases of group B. Weak positive staining “+1” was observed in only 2/14 (14.28%) cases of group A, 2/8 (25%) cases of group B, and all 2/2 (100%) cases of group C. SP and NK-1R are overexpressed in breast carcinomas, and there is significant association between the grade of tumor and their overexpression.

scholarly journals Effects of General Anesthetics on Substance P Release and c-Fos Expression in the Spinal Dorsal Horn

2013 ◽  
Vol 119 (2) ◽  
pp. 433-442 ◽  
Author(s):  
Toshifumi Takasusuki ◽  
Shigeki Yamaguchi ◽  
Shinsuke Hamaguchi ◽  
Tony L. Yaksh
Keyword(s):  
Nitrous Oxide ◽  
Substance P ◽  
Dorsal Horn ◽  
Receptor Internalization ◽  
General Anesthetics ◽  
Neurokinin 1 Receptor ◽  
P Release ◽  
Fos Expression ◽  
Neurokinin 1 ◽  
Substance P Release

Abstract Background: The authors examined in vivo the effects of general anesthetics on evoked substance P release (primary afferent excitability) and c-Fos expression (neuronal activation) in superficial dorsal horn. Methods: Rats received saline, propofol (100 mg/kg), pentobarbital (50 mg/kg), isoflurane (2 minimum alveolar concentration), nitrous oxide (66%), or fentanyl (30 μg/kg). During anesthesia, rats received intraplantar 5% formalin (50 μl) to left hind paw. Ten minutes later, rats underwent transcardial perfusion with 4% paraformaldehyde. Substance P release from small primary afferents was assessed by incidence of neurokinin 1 receptor internalization in the superficial dorsal horn. In separate studies, rats were sacrificed after 2 h and c-Fos expression measured. Results: Intraplantar formalin-induced robust neurokinin 1 receptor internalization in ipsilateral dorsal horn (ipsilateral: 54 ± 6% [mean ± SEM], contralateral: 12 ± 2%; P < 0.05; n = 4). Fentanyl, but not propofol, pentobarbital, isoflurane, nor nitrous oxide alone inhibited neurokinin 1 receptor internalization. However, 2 minimum alveolar concentration isoflurane + nitrous oxide reduced neurokinin 1 receptor internalization (27 ± 3%; P < 0.05; n = 5). All agents reduced c-Fos expression (control: 34 ± 4, fentanyl: 8 ± 2, isoflurane: 12 ± 3, nitrous oxide: 11 ± 2, isoflurane + nitrous oxide: 12 ± 1, pentobarbital: 11 ± 2, propofol: 13 ± 3; P < 0.05; n = 3). Conclusion: General anesthetics at anesthetic concentrations block spinal neuron activation through a mechanism that is independent of an effect on small primary afferent peptide release. The effect of fentanyl alone and the synergistic effect of isoflurane and nitrous oxide on substance P release suggest a correlative rationale for the therapeutic use of these anesthetic protocols by blocking nociceptive afferent transmitter release and preventing the initiation of cascade, which is immediately postsynaptic to the primary afferent.

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