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Ma J, Nguyen D, Madas J, Bizanti A, Mistareehi A, Kwiat AM, Chen J, Lin M, Christie R, Hunter P, Heal M, Baldwin S, Tappan S, Furness JB, Powley TL, Cheng ZJ. Mapping the Organization and Morphology of Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide (CGRP)-IR Axons in the Whole Mouse Stomach. BIORXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR BIOLOGY 2023:2023.05.23.541811. [PMID: 37398245 PMCID: PMC10312482 DOI: 10.1101/2023.05.23.541811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/04/2023]
Abstract
Nociceptive afferent axons innervate the stomach and send signals to the brain and spinal cord. Peripheral nociceptive afferents can be detected with a variety of markers [e.g., substance P (SP) and calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP)]. We recently examined the topographical organization and morphology of SP-immunoreactive (SP-IR) axons in the whole mouse stomach muscular layer. However, the distribution and morphological structure of CGRP-IR axons remain unclear. We used immunohistochemistry labeling and applied a combination of imaging techniques, including confocal and Zeiss Imager M2 microscopy, Neurolucida 360 tracing, and integration of axon tracing data into a 3D stomach scaffold to characterize CGRP-IR axons and terminals in the whole mouse stomach muscular layers. We found that: 1) CGRP-IR axons formed extensive terminal networks in both ventral and dorsal stomachs. 2) CGRP-IR axons densely innervated the blood vessels. 3) CGRP-IR axons ran in parallel with the longitudinal and circular muscles. Some axons ran at angles through the muscular layers. 4) They also formed varicose terminal contacts with individual myenteric ganglion neurons. 5) CGRP-IR occurred in DiI-labeled gastric-projecting neurons in the dorsal root and vagal nodose ganglia, indicating CGRP-IR axons were visceral afferent axons. 6) CGRP-IR axons did not colocalize with tyrosine hydroxylase (TH) or vesicular acetylcholine transporter (VAChT) axons in the stomach, indicating CGRP-IR axons were not visceral efferent axons. 7) CGRP-IR axons were traced and integrated into a 3D stomach scaffold. For the first time, we provided a topographical distribution map of CGRP-IR axon innervation of the whole stomach muscular layers at the cellular/axonal/varicosity scale.
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Effect of ropivacaine on peripheral neuropathy in streptozocin diabetes-induced rats through TRPV1-CGRP pathway. Biosci Rep 2020; 39:220953. [PMID: 31661547 PMCID: PMC6851513 DOI: 10.1042/bsr20190817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2019] [Revised: 10/17/2019] [Accepted: 10/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Objective To determine the effect of ropivacaine on peripheral neuropathy in diabetic rats and its possible mechanism. Methods Forty-eight Sprague–Dawley rats were randomly divided into six groups: nondiabetic control group, nondiabetic group A (0.25% ropivacaine), nondiabetic group B (0.75% ropivacaine), diabetic control group (diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) +artificial cerebrospinal fluid), diabetic group A (DPN+0.25% ropivacaine), and diabetic group B (DPN + 0.75% ropivacaine), with eight rats in each group. Within an hour of the last administration, the sciatic motor nerve conduction velocity (MNCV) of each group was measured, and the morphological changes of rat sciatic nerve were observed by HE, Weil’s staining and electron microscopy. The expression of transient receptor potential vanilloid (TRPV1) in the spinal cord dorsal horn of rats was analyzed by immunohistochemistry, and the expression of Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) protein in the spinal cord was analyzed by Western blot. Results Compared with the nondiabetic control group, elevated blood glucose, decreased weight and reduced average mechanical withdrawal threshold (MWT), additionally, the sciatic nerves showed significantly slowed conduction velocity (both P<0.001) and damaged pathological structure, the expression of TRPV1 and CGRP were decreased (both P<0.001) in the diabetic groups. Compared with the diabetic control group, down-regulation of TRPV1 and CGRP in spinal cord was significant for the diabetic groups A and B treated with 0.25 and 0.75% ropivacaine, the higher concentration of ropivacaine correlated with a greater change. Conclusion Ropivacaine can significantly block sciatic nerve conduction velocity in DPN rats in a concentration-dependent manner, which may be related to the expression of the TRPV1-CGRP pathway.
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Lee SE, Kim DH, Son SM, Choi SY, You RY, Kim CH, Choi W, Kim HS, Lim YJ, Han JY, Kim HW, Yang IJ, Xu WX, Lee SJ, Kim YC, Yun HY. Physiological function and molecular composition of ATP-sensitive K + channels in human gastric smooth muscle. J Smooth Muscle Res 2020; 56:29-45. [PMID: 32581184 PMCID: PMC7324727 DOI: 10.1540/jsmr.56.29] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Gastric motility is controlled by slow waves. In general, the activation of the
ATP-sensitive K+ (KATP) channels in the smooth muscle
opposes the membrane excitability and produces relaxation. Since metabolic
inhibition and/or diabetes mellitus are accompanied by dysfunctions of gastric
smooth muscle, we examined the possible roles of KATP channels in
human gastric motility. We used human gastric corpus and antrum smooth muscle
preparations and recorded the mechanical activities with a conventional
contractile measuring system. We also identified the subunits of the
KATP channels using Western blot. Pinacidil (10 μM), a
KATP channel opener, suppressed contractions to 30% (basal tone
to −0.2 g) of the control. The inhibitory effect of pinacidil on contraction was
reversed to 59% of the control by glibenclamide (20 μM), a KATP
channel blocker. The relaxation by pinacidil was not affected by a pretreatment
with L-arginine methyl ester, tetraethylammonium, or 4-aminopyridine. Pinacidil
also inhibited the acetylcholine (ACh)-induced tonic and phasic contractions in
a glibenclamide-sensitive manner (42% and 6% of the control, respectively).
Other KATP channel openers such as diazoxide, cromakalim and
nicorandil also inhibited the spontaneous and ACh-induced contractions.
Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP), a gastric neuropeptide, induced muscle
relaxation by the activation of KATP channels in human gastric smooth
muscle. Finally, we have found with Western blot studies, that human gastric
smooth muscle expressed KATP channels which were composed of Kir 6.2
and SUR2B subunits.
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- Sang Eok Lee
- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Konyang University, 158 Gwanjeodong-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon 35365, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Chungdae-ro 1, Seowon-gu, Cheongju, Chungbuk 28644, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Chungbuk National University, Chungdae-ro 1, Seowon-gu, Cheongju, Chungbuk 28644, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Chungnam 35015, Korea
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- Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Chungdae-ro 1, Seowon-gu, Cheongju, Chungbuk 28644, Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Chungdae-ro 1, Seowon-gu, Cheongju, Chungbuk 28644, Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Chungdae-ro 1, Seowon-gu, Cheongju, Chungbuk 28644, Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Chungdae-ro 1, Seowon-gu, Cheongju, Chungbuk 28644, Korea
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- College of Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Chungdae-ro 1, Seowon-gu, Cheongju, Chungbuk 28644, Korea
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- CheongDam I Plastic surgery, 21, Sinheung-ro 240, Uijeonbu-si, Gyronggido 11651, Korea
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- College of Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Chungdae-ro 1, Seowon-gu, Cheongju, Chungbuk 28644, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul Nantional University Bundang Hospital, 166 Gumi-ro, Bundang-gu 13620, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Physiology, College of Medcine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, 800 Dongchun Rd. Shanghai, 200240, P.R. China
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- Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Chungdae-ro 1, Seowon-gu, Cheongju, Chungbuk 28644, Korea
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- Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Chungdae-ro 1, Seowon-gu, Cheongju, Chungbuk 28644, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Chungdae-ro 1, Seowon-gu, Cheongju, Chungbuk 28644, Korea
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Gorbunov AS, Maslov LN, Jaggi AS, Singh N, De Petrocellis L, Boshchenko AA, Roohbakhsh A, Bezuglov VV, Oeltgen PR. Physiological and Pathological Role of TRPV1, TRPV2 and TRPV4 Channels in Heart. Curr Cardiol Rev 2019; 15:244-251. [PMID: 30848206 PMCID: PMC8142357 DOI: 10.2174/1573403x15666190307112326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2018] [Revised: 02/15/2019] [Accepted: 02/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Transient receptor potential vanilloid channel 2 (TRPV2) is required for normal cardiac contractility. The stimulation of TRPV1 in isolated cardiomyocytes can aggravate the effect of hypoxia/ reoxygenation (H/R) on H9C2 cells. The knockout of the TRPV1 gene promotes increased tolerance of the isolated perfused heart to the impact of ischemia/reperfusion (I/R). However, activation of TRPV1 increases the resistance of the heart to I/R due to calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) release from afferent nerve endings. It has been established that TRPV1 and TRPV2 are involved in the pathogenesis of myocardial infarction and, in all likelihood, ensure the cardiac tolerance to the ischemia/reperfusion. It has also been documented that the activation of TRPV4 negatively affects the stability of cardiomyocytes to the H/R. The blockade of TRPV4 can be considered as a new approach to the prevention of I/R injury of the heart. Studies also indicate that TRPV1 is involved in the pathogenesis of cardiac hypertrophy and that TRPV2 channels participate in the pathogenesis of dilated cardiomyopathy. Excessive expression of TRPV2 leads to chronic Ca2+- overload of cardiomyocytes, which may contribute to the development of cardiomyopathy.
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- Address correspondence to this author at the Laboratory of Experimental Cardiology, Cardiology Research Institute, Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Science, Kyevskaya 111A, 634012 Tomsk, Russia; Tel. +7 3822 262174; E-mail:
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Alterations in Gastric Mucosal Expression of Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptides, Vanilloid Receptors, and Heme Oxygenase-1 Mediate Gastroprotective Action of Carbon Monoxide against Ethanol-Induced Gastric Mucosal Lesions. Int J Mol Sci 2018; 19:ijms19102960. [PMID: 30274172 PMCID: PMC6213448 DOI: 10.3390/ijms19102960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2018] [Revised: 09/23/2018] [Accepted: 09/26/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Carbon monoxide (CO) has been reported to contribute to the maintenance of gastric mucosal integrity, gastroprotection, and ulcer healing. However, involvement of transient receptor potential vanilloid receptor type 1 (TRPV1) located on afferent sensory fibers endings and sensory neuropeptide calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) in CO-mediated gastroprotection against ethanol-induced gastric damage has not been explored. Male Wistar rats with and without denervation of afferent sensory neurons induced by capsaicin (total dose 125 mg/kg within 3 days) were pretreated with vehicle, CO donor tricarbonyldichlororuthenium (II) dimer (CORM-2, 5 mg/kg i.g.), administered alone or with CGRP-α (10 μg/kg i.p.) or TRPV1 antagonist capsazepine (5 mg/kg i.g.), followed 30 min later by intragastric (i.g.) administration of 75% ethanol. The area of gastric damage and gastric blood flow (GBF) were assessed planimetrically and by laser flowmetry, respectively. Microscopic evaluation of ethanol-induced gastric lesions was performed after haematoxylin/eosin (H&E) or alcian blue/periodic acid-Schiff/alcian blue (AB/PAS) staining. Gastric mucosal mRNA fold change for heme oxygenase (HMOX)-1, HMOX-2, CGRP-α, CGRP-β, inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), endothelial (e)NOS, neuronal (n)NOS, cyclooxygenase (COX)-1, COX-2, and protein expression for HMOX-1 and TRPV1 was determined by real-time PCR or Western blot, respectively. Pretreatment with CORM-2 combined or not with CGRP reduced ethanol-induced gastric lesions and elevated GBF. Capsaicin-denervation or co-treatment with capsazepine or CGRP and CORM-2 in capsaicin-denervated animals failed to affect these beneficial effects of CO donor. In rats with intact sensory nerves, CORM-2 increased gastric mRNA level for HMOX-1 and CGRP-α. In capsaicin-denervated rats, CORM-2 increased eNOS mRNA fold change and TRPV1 protein expression while capsaicin denervation itself decreased HMOX-1 protein expression and eNOS mRNA level. We conclude that CO prevents gastric mucosa from ethanol-induced lesions due to activation of TRPV1/CGRP-α system and accompanying increase in gastric microcirculation but independently on afferent sensory nerve activity despite the stimulation of TRPV1 protein and CGRP-α mRNA expression.
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Sgambato D, Capuano A, Sullo MG, Miranda A, Federico A, Romano M. Gut-Brain Axis in Gastric Mucosal Damage and Protection. Curr Neuropharmacol 2017; 14:959-966. [PMID: 26903151 PMCID: PMC5333589 DOI: 10.2174/1570159x14666160223120742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2015] [Revised: 11/18/2015] [Accepted: 02/07/2016] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Abstract: Background The gut-brain axis plays a potential role in numerous physiological and pathological conditions. Several substances link stomach with central nervous system. In particular, hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenocortical axis, thyrotropin-releasing factor-containing nerve fibers and capsaicin-sensitive nerves are principal mediators of the harmful and protective central nervous system-mediated effects on gastric mucosa. Also, existing evidence indicates that nitric oxide, prostaglandins and calcitonin gene-related peptide play a role as final effectors of gastric protection. Methods We undertook a structured search of bibliographic databases for peer-reviewed research literature with the aim of focusing on the role of gut-brain axis in gastric damage and protection. In particular, we examined manuscripts dealing with the role of steroids, thyrotropin-releasing hormone, prostaglandins, melatonin, hydrogen sulfide and peptides influencing food intake (i.e. leptin, cholecystokinin, peptide YY, central glucagon–like peptide-1, and ghrelin). Also, the role of GABAergic and glutamatergic pathways in gastric mucosal protection have been examined. Results We found and reviewed 61 peer-reviewed papers dealing with the major aspects related to the role of gut brain axis in gastric mucosal damage and protection. Conclusions A dense neuronal network links stomach with central nervous system and a number of neurotransmitters and peptides functionally and anatomically related to central nervous system play a major role in contributing to gastric mucosal integrity. Exploiting the mechanisms underlying the connection between brain and gut may lead to a better understanding of the pathophysiology of gastric mucosal injury and to an improvement in the prevention and, eventually, management of gastric damage.
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- Division of Hepato-Gastroenterology, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Second University of Naples, Via Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
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Islek A, Yilmaz A, Elpek GO, Erin N. Childhood chronic gastritis and duodenitis: Role of altered sensory neuromediators. World J Gastroenterol 2016; 22:8349-8360. [PMID: 27729741 PMCID: PMC5055865 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i37.8349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2016] [Revised: 08/18/2016] [Accepted: 09/08/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM To investigate the roles of the neuropeptides vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP), substance P (SP), and calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) in chronic gastritis and duodenitis in children.
METHODS Biopsy samples from the gastric and duodenal mucosa of 52 patients and 30 control subjects were obtained. Samples were taken for pathological examination, immunohistochemical staining, enzyme activity measurements and quantitative measurements of tissue peptide levels.
RESULTS We observed differential effects of the disease on peptide levels, which were somewhat different from previously reported changes in chronic gastritis in adults. Specifically, SP was increased and CGRP and VIP were decreased in patients with gastritis. The changes were more prominent at sites where gastritis was severe, but significant changes were also observed in neighboring areas where gastritis was less severe. Furthermore, the degree of changes was correlated with the pathological grade of the disease. The expression of CD10, the enzyme primarily involved in SP hydrolysis, was also decreased in patients with duodenitis.
CONCLUSION Based on these findings, we propose that decreased levels of VIP and CGRP and increased levels of SP contribute to pathological changes in gastric mucosa. Hence, new treatments targeting these molecules may have therapeutic and preventive effects.
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Fernandes ES, Cerqueira ARA, Soares AG, Costa SKP. Capsaicin and Its Role in Chronic Diseases. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2016; 929:91-125. [PMID: 27771922 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-41342-6_5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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A significant number of experimental and clinical studies published in peer-reviewed journals have demonstrated promising pharmacological properties of capsaicin in relieving signs and symptoms of non-communicable diseases (chronic diseases). This chapter provides an overview made from basic and clinical research studies of the potential therapeutic effects of capsaicin, loaded in different application forms, such as solution and cream, on chronic diseases (e.g. arthritis, chronic pain, functional gastrointestinal disorders and cancer). In addition to the anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties of capsaicin largely recognized via, mainly, interaction with the TRPV1, the effects of capsaicin on different cell signalling pathways will be further discussed here. The analgesic, anti-inflammatory or apoptotic effects of capsaicin show promising results in arthritis, neuropathic pain, gastrointestinal disorders or cancer, since evidence demonstrates that the oral or local application of capsaicin reduce inflammation and pain in rheumatoid arthritis, promotes gastric protection against ulcer and induces apoptosis of the tumour cells. Sadly, these results have been paralleled by conflicting studies, which indicate that high concentrations of capsaicin are likely to evoke deleterious effects, thus suggesting that capsaicin activates different pathways at different concentrations in both human and rodent tissues. Thus, to establish effective capsaicin doses for chronic conditions, which can be benefited from capsaicin therapeutic effects, is a real challenge that must be pursued.
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- E S Fernandes
- Programa de Pós-Graduação, Universidade Ceuma, São Luís-MA, Brazil.,Vascular Biology Section, Cardiovascular Division, King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences (ICB), University of São Paulo (USP), Av. Prof. Lineu Prestes, 1524 - Room 326, Butantan, São Paulo, 05508-900, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences (ICB), University of São Paulo (USP), Av. Prof. Lineu Prestes, 1524 - Room 326, Butantan, São Paulo, 05508-900, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences (ICB), University of São Paulo (USP), Av. Prof. Lineu Prestes, 1524 - Room 326, Butantan, São Paulo, 05508-900, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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Peptic ulcer is a common disease characterized by lesions that affect the mucosa of the esophagus, stomach and/or duodenum, and may extend into the muscular layer of the mucosa. Natural products have played an important role in the process of development and discovery of new drugs, due to their wide structural diversity and present, mostly specific and selective biological activities. Among natural products the alkaloids, biologically active secondary metabolites, that can be found in plants, animals or microorganisms stand out. The alkaloids are compounds consisting of a basic nitrogen atom that may or may not be part of a heterocyclic ring. This review will describe 15 alkaloids with antiulcer activity in animal models and in vitro studies.
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