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Zare N, Sharafeddin F, Montazerolghaem A, Moradiannezhad N, Araghizadeh M. NLRs and inflammasome signaling in opioid-induced hyperalgesia and tolerance. Inflammopharmacology 2024; 32:127-148. [PMID: 38153538 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-023-01402-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 11/18/2023] [Indexed: 12/29/2023]
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We investigated the role that innate immunological signaling pathways, principally nod-like receptors (NLRs) and inflammasomes, in the manifestation of the contradictory outcomes associated with opioids, namely hyperalgesia, and tolerance. The utilization of opioids for pain management is prevalent; nonetheless, it frequently leads to an increased sensitivity to pain (hyperalgesia) and reduced efficacy of the medication (tolerance) over an extended period. This, therefore, represents a major challenge in the area of chronic pain treatment. Recent studies indicate that the aforementioned negative consequences are partially influenced by the stimulation of NLRs, specifically the NLRP3 inflammasome, and the subsequent assembly of the inflammasome. This process ultimately results in the generation of inflammatory cytokines and the occurrence of neuroinflammation and the pathogenesis of hyperalgesia. We also explored the putative downstream signaling cascades activated by NOD-like receptors (NLRs) and inflammasomes in response to opioid stimuli. Furthermore, we probed potential therapeutic targets for modifying opioid-induced hyperalgesia, with explicit emphasis on the activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome. Ultimately, our findings underscore the significance of conducting additional research in this area that includes an examination of the involvement of various NLRs, immune cells, and genetic variables in the development of opioid-induced hyperalgesia and tolerance. The present review provides substantial insight into the possible pathways contributing to the occurrence of hyperalgesia and tolerance in individuals taking opioids.
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- Nasrin Zare
- Clinical Research Development Center, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran.
- School of Medicine, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran.
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- Clinical Research Development Center, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran
- School of Medicine, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran
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- Clinical Research Development Center, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran
- School of Medicine, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran
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- Clinical Research Development Center, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran
- School of Medicine, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran
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- Clinical Research Development Center, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran
- School of Medicine, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran
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Zhang W, Deng X, Liu H, Ke J, Xiang M, Ma Y, Zhang L, Yang M, Liu Y, Huang F. Identification and Verification of Potential Hub Genes in Amphetamine-Type Stimulant (ATS) and Opioid Dependence by Bioinformatic Analysis. Front Genet 2022; 13:837123. [PMID: 35432486 PMCID: PMC9006114 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2022.837123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2021] [Accepted: 02/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Objective: Amphetamine-type stimulant (ATS) and opioid dependencies are chronic inflammatory diseases with similar symptoms and common genomics. However, their coexpressive genes have not been thoroughly investigated. We aimed to identify and verify the coexpressive hub genes and pathway involved in the pathogenesis of ATS and opioid dependencies. Methods: The microarray of ATS- and opioid-treatment mouse models was obtained from the Gene Expression Omnibus database. GEO2R and Venn diagram were performed to identify differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and coexpressive DEGs (CDEGs). Functional annotation and protein–protein interaction network detected the potential functions. The hub genes were screened using the CytoHubba and MCODE plugin with different algorithms, and further validated by receiver operating characteristic analysis in the GSE15774 database. We also validated the hub genes mRNA levels in BV2 cells using qPCR. Result: Forty-four CDEGs were identified between ATS and opioid databases, which were prominently enriched in the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway. The top 10 hub genes were mainly enriched in apoptotic process (CD44, Dusp1, Sgk1, and Hspa1b), neuron differentiation, migration, and proliferation (Nr4a2 and Ddit4), response to external stimulation (Fos and Cdkn1a), and transcriptional regulation (Nr4a2 and Npas4). Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis found that six hub genes (Fos, Dusp1, Sgk1, Ddit4, Cdkn1a, and Nr4a2) have an area under the curve (AUC) of more than 0.70 in GSE15774. The mRNA levels of Fos, Dusp1, Sgk1, Ddit4, Cdkn1a, PI3K, and Akt in BV2 cells and GSE15774 with METH and heroin treatments were higher than those of controls. However, the Nr4a2 mRNA levels increased in BV2 cells and decreased in the bioinformatic analysis. Conclusions: The identification of hub genes was associated with ATS and opioid dependencies, which were involved in apoptosis, neuron differentiation, migration, and proliferation. The PI3K/Akt signaling pathway might play a critical role in the pathogenesis of substance dependence.
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- Wei Zhang
- Department of Forensic Pathology, West China School of Basic Medical Science & Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Forensic Pathology, West China School of Basic Medical Science & Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Department of Forensic Pathology, School of Basic Medical Science & Forensic Medicine, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, China
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, China
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- Department of Forensic Pathology, School of Basic Medical Science & Forensic Medicine, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, China
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- Department of Forensic Pathology, School of Basic Medical Science & Forensic Medicine, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, China
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- Department of Neurology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, China
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- Department of Forensic Pathology, School of Basic Medical Science & Forensic Medicine, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, China
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- Department of Forensic Pathology, School of Basic Medical Science & Forensic Medicine, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, China
- Department of Criminal Investigation, Nanchong Municipal Public Security Bureau, Nanchong, China
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- Department of Forensic Pathology, School of Basic Medical Science & Forensic Medicine, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, China
- Medical Imaging Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, China
- *Correspondence: Yun Liu, ; Feijun Huang,
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- Department of Forensic Pathology, West China School of Basic Medical Science & Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- *Correspondence: Yun Liu, ; Feijun Huang,
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Moradi Vastegani S, Alani B, Kharazmi K, Ardjmand A. MiR-33-5p Regulates CREB to Induce Morphine State-dependent Memory in Rats: Interaction with the µ Opioid Receptor. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR MEDICINE 2022; 11:150-167. [PMID: 37091037 PMCID: PMC10116354 DOI: 10.22088/ijmcm.bums.11.2.150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2022] [Revised: 01/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/21/2023] [Indexed: 04/25/2023]
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The aim of the present study was to examine the hypothesis that miR-33-5p attenuates morphine state-dependent (StD) memory via the µ opioid receptor by regulating cyclic AMP response element-binding protein (CREB). The effects of post-training morphine and morphine StD memory and their interaction with pre-test naloxone were evaluated using a single-trial inhibitory avoidance paradigm. Then, the hippocampal miR-33-5p gene and pCREB/CREB protein expression profiles were evaluated using quantitative real-time PCR and western blotting, respectively. We found that while post-training morphine and morphine StD memory respectively up- and down-regulate the miR-33-5p expression profile in the hippocampus, the reverse results are true for the expression of pCREB/CREB. Pre-test naloxone antagonized the response. Overall, our findings suggest that the expression levels of miR-33-5p in the hippocampus set the basis for morphine StD memory with low miR-33-5p enabling state dependency. The mechanism is mediated via miR33-5p and CREB signaling with the interaction of the µ opioid receptor. This finding may be used as a potential strategy for ameliorating morphine-induced memory-related disorders.
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- Sadegh Moradi Vastegani
- Institute for Basic Sciences, Physiology Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
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- Department of Applied Cell Sciences, School of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
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- Institute for Basic Sciences, Physiology Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
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- Institute for Basic Sciences, Physiology Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
- Corresponding Author: Abolfazl Ardjmand Address: Institute for Basic Sciences, Physiology Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran. E-mail
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Török B, Fazekas CL, Szabó A, Zelena D. Epigenetic Modulation of Vasopressin Expression in Health and Disease. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22179415. [PMID: 34502322 PMCID: PMC8430944 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22179415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Revised: 08/26/2021] [Accepted: 08/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Vasopressin is a ubiquitous molecule playing an important role in a wide range of physiological processes thereby implicated in the pathomechanism of many disorders. Its effect is well characterized through V2 receptors, which regulates the water resorption in kidney, while its vasoconstrictory effect through V1a receptor also received a lot of attention in the maintenance of blood pressure during shock. However, the most striking is its central effect both through the V1b receptors in stress-axis regulation as well as through V1a receptors regulating many aspects of our behavior (e.g., social behavior, learning and memory). Vasopressin has been implicated in the development of depression, due to its connection with chronic stress, as well as schizophrenia because of its involvement in social interactions and memory processes. Epigenetic changes may also play a role in the development of these disorders. The possible mechanism includes DNA methylation, histone modification and/or micro RNAs, and these possible regulations will be in the focus of our present review.
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- Bibiána Török
- Institute of Experimental Medicine, 1083 Budapest, Hungary; (B.T.); (C.L.F.); (A.S.)
- János Szentágothai School of Neurosciences, Semmelweis University, 1085 Budapest, Hungary
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- Institute of Experimental Medicine, 1083 Budapest, Hungary; (B.T.); (C.L.F.); (A.S.)
- János Szentágothai School of Neurosciences, Semmelweis University, 1085 Budapest, Hungary
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- Institute of Experimental Medicine, 1083 Budapest, Hungary; (B.T.); (C.L.F.); (A.S.)
- János Szentágothai School of Neurosciences, Semmelweis University, 1085 Budapest, Hungary
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- Institute of Experimental Medicine, 1083 Budapest, Hungary; (B.T.); (C.L.F.); (A.S.)
- Centre for Neuroscience, Szentágothai Research Centre, Institute of Physiology, Medical School, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary
- Correspondence:
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Tavares GA, Torres A, de Souza JA. Early Life Stress and the Onset of Obesity: Proof of MicroRNAs' Involvement Through Modulation of Serotonin and Dopamine Systems' Homeostasis. Front Physiol 2020; 11:925. [PMID: 32848865 PMCID: PMC7399177 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2020.00925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2020] [Accepted: 07/09/2020] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Healthy persons hold a very complex system for controlling energy homeostasis. The system functions on the interconnected way between the nutritional, endocrine, neural, and epigenetic regulation, which includes the microRNAs (miRNAs). Currently, it is well accepted that experiences of early life stress (ELS) carry modification of the central control of feeding behavior, one of the factors controlling energy homeostasis. Recently, studies give us a clue on the modulation of eating behavior, which is one of the main factors associated with the development of obesity. This clue connected the neural control through the serotonin (5HT) and dopamine (DA) systems with the fine regulation of miRNAs. The first pieces of evidence highlight the presence of the miR-16 in the regulation of the serotonin transporter (SERT) as well as the receptors 1a (5HT1A) and 2a (5HT2A). On the other hand, miR-504 is related to the dopamine receptor D2 (DRD2). As our knowledge advance, we expected to discover other important pathways for the regulation of the energy homeostasis. As both neurotransmission systems and miRNAs seem to be sensible to ELS, the aim of this review is to bring new insight about the involvement of miRNAs with a central role in the control of eating behavior focusing on the influences of ELS and regulation of neurotransmission systems.
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- Gabriel Araujo Tavares
- Nantes Université, INRAE, UMR 1280, PhAN, Nantes, France.,Laboratory of Neuroplasticity and Behavior, Graduate Program of Nutrition, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil
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- Nantes Université, INRAE, UMR 1280, PhAN, Nantes, France.,Developmental Genetics and Molecular Physiology, Instituto de Biotecnologia, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico - Campus Morelos, Cuernavaca, Mexico
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- Laboratory of Neuroplasticity and Behavior, Graduate Program of Neuropsychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil
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Meng J, Banerjee S, Zhang L, Sindberg G, Moidunny S, Li B, Robbins DJ, Girotra M, Segura B, Ramakrishnan S, Roy S. Opioids Impair Intestinal Epithelial Repair in HIV-Infected Humanized Mice. Front Immunol 2020; 10:2999. [PMID: 32010125 PMCID: PMC6978907 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2019.02999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2019] [Accepted: 12/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Intestinal barrier dysfunction and subsequent microbial translocation play crucial roles in persistent immune activation leading to HIV disease progression. Opioid use is associated with worse outcome in HIV-infected patients. The exacerbated disease progression by opioids is mainly driven by excessive intestinal inflammation and increased gut permeability. The objective of this study is to investigate how opioids potentiate HIV disease progression by compromising intestinal barrier function and impairing intestinal epithelial self-repair mechanism. In the present study, abnormal intestinal morphology and reduced epithelial proliferation were observed in bone marrow-liver-thymus humanized mice and in HIV-infected patients who were exposed to opioids. In bone marrow-liver-thymus mice, HIV, and morphine independently, and additively induced gut dysbiosis, especially depletion of Lachnospiraceae, Ruminococcaceae, and Muribaculaceae. We also observed that the abundance of Lachnospiraceae, Ruminococcaceae, and Muribaculaceae negatively correlated with apoptosis of epithelial cells, and intestinal IL-6 levels. Previous studies have shown that these bacterial families play crucial roles in maintaining intestinal homeostasis because they include most short-chain fatty acid-producing members. Short-chain fatty acids have been shown to maintain stem cell populations and suppress inflammation in the gut by inhibiting histone deacetylases (HDAC). In addition, we demonstrate that morphine exposure inhibited growth of intestinal organoids derived from HIV transgenic mice by suppressing Notch signaling in an HDAC-dependent manner. These studies implicate an important role for HDAC in intestinal homeostasis and supports HDAC modulation as a therapeutic intervention in improving care of HIV patients, especially in opioid-abusing population.
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- Jingjing Meng
- Department of Surgery, University of Miami, Miami, FL, United States
- Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, United States
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- Department of Surgery, University of Miami, Miami, FL, United States
- Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, United States
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- Department of Pharmacology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, United States
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- Department of Veterinary Biosciences, University of Minnesota, Saint Paul, MN, United States
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- Department of Surgery, University of Miami, Miami, FL, United States
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- Department of Surgery, University of Miami, Miami, FL, United States
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- Division of Gastroenterology, University of Miami, Miami, FL, United States
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- Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, United States
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- Department of Surgery, University of Miami, Miami, FL, United States
- Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, United States
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Expression alteration of microRNAs in Nucleus Accumbens is associated with chronic stress and antidepressant treatment in rats. BMC Med Inform Decis Mak 2019; 19:271. [PMID: 31856805 PMCID: PMC6921443 DOI: 10.1186/s12911-019-0964-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Nucleus Accumbens (NAc) is a vital brain region for the process of reward and stress, whereas microRNA plays a crucial role in depression pathology. However, the abnormality of NAc miRNA expression during the stress-induced depression and antidepressant treatment, as well as its biological significance, are still unknown. METHODS We performed the small RNA-sequencing in NAc of rats from three groups: control, chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS), and CUMS with an antidepressant, Escitalopram. We applied an integrative pipeline for analyzing the miRNA expression alternation in different model groups, including differential expression analysis, co-expression analysis, as well as a subsequent pathway/network analysis to discover both miRNA alteration pattern and its biological significance. RESULT A total of 423 miRNAs were included in analysis.18/8 differential expressing (DE) miRNA (adjusted p < 0.05, |log2FC| > 1) were observed in controls Vs. depression/depression Vs. treatment, 2 of which are overlapping. 78% (14/18) of these miRNAs showed opposite trends of alteration in stress and treatment. Two micro RNA, miR-10b-5p and miR-214-3p, appeared to be hubs in the regulation networks and also among the top findings in both differential analyses. Using co-expression analysis, we found a functional module that strongly correlated with stress (R = 0.96, P = 0.003), and another functional module with a moderate correlation with anhedonia (R = 0.89, P = 0.02). We also found that predicted targets of these miRNAs were significantly enriched in the Ras signaling pathway, which is associated with both depression, anhedonia, and antidepressant treatment. CONCLUSION Escitalopram treatment can significantly reverse NAc miRNA abnormality induced by chronic stress. However, the novel miRNA alteration that is absent in stress pathology also emerges, which means that antidepressant treatment is unlikely to bring miRNA expression back to the same level as the controls. Also, the Ras-signaling pathway may be involved in explaining the depression disease etiology, the clinical symptom, and treatment response of stress-induced depression.
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Benedetti GM, Silverstein FS, Rau SM, Lester SG, Benedetti MH, Shellhaas RA. Sedation and Analgesia Influence Electroencephalography Monitoring in Pediatric Neurocritical Care. Pediatr Neurol 2018; 87:57-64. [PMID: 30049426 DOI: 10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2018.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2018] [Accepted: 05/01/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVES We assessed neuroactive medication use in critically ill children who require neurological consultation and evaluated the associations between administration of these medications and continuous electroencephalography (cEEG) utilization and seizure frequency. METHODS We evaluated exposure to sedatives, analgesics, anesthetics, and paralytics in consecutive patients (0 days to 18 years) for whom neurological consultation was requested in three intensive care units (ICUs) [neonatal (NICU), pediatric (PICU), and cardiothoracic (PCTU)]) at one children's hospital. We assessed cEEG usage and seizure incidence in relation to drug exposure. RESULTS From November 2015 to November 2016, 300 consecutive patients were evaluated (93 NICU, 139 PICU, and 68 PCTU). Ninety-seven (32%) were receiving ≥1 sedative infusion at the time of consultation [NICU 7 (8%), PICU 50(36%), PCTU 40 (58%%]; 91 (30%) received ≥1 paralytic agent within the preceding 24 hours. Continuous electroencephalography was performed more often for patients treated with sedative infusions (81 of 97 versus 133 of 203, P = 0.001) and paralytic medications (80 of 91 versus 134 of 209, P < 0.001) within 24 hours preceding consultation than those who were not. Sixty-eight of 214 (32%) had electrographic seizures (65 of 68 within initial 24 hours of monitoring); seizures were less common among patients who had received sedative infusions (18 of 81 versus 51 of 133, P = 0.014). In multivariable analysis of seizure likelihood, only younger age was associated with increased risk (P = 0.037). CONCLUSIONS Critically ill infants and children are frequently treated with sedatives, anesthetics, analgesics, and paralytics. Neuroactive medications limit bedside neurological assessments and, in this cohort, were associated with increased cEEG usage. Our data underscore the need to study the effect of these medications on clinical care and long-term outcomes.
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- Giulia M Benedetti
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Neurology, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Neurology, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Neurology, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Neurology, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Department of Biostatistics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Neurology, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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Xie XJ, Ma LG, Xi K, Fan DM, Li JG, Zhang Q, Zhang W. Effects of microRNA-223 on morphine analgesic tolerance by targeting NLRP3 in a rat model of neuropathic pain. Mol Pain 2018; 13:1744806917706582. [PMID: 28580822 PMCID: PMC5464520 DOI: 10.1177/1744806917706582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Objective To investigate the effects of microRNA-223 on morphine analgesic tolerance by targeting NLRP3 in a rat model of neuropathic pain. Methods Our study selected 100 clean grade healthy Sprague-Dawley adult male rats weighing 200 to 250 g. After establishment of a rat model of chronic constriction injury, these rats were divided into 10 groups (10 rats in each group): the normal control, sham operation, chronic constriction injury, normal saline, morphine, miR-223, NLRP3, miR-223 + morphine, NLRP3 + morphine, and miR-223 + NLRP3 + morphine groups. The real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction assay, Western blotting, and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay were used for detecting the mRNA and protein expressions of NLRP3, apoptosis-associated speck-like protein, Caspase-1, Interleukin (IL)-1β, and IL-18 in sections of lumbar spinal cord. Immunohistochemistry was applied for detecting the positive rates of NLRP3, apoptosis-associated speck-like protein, Caspase-1, IL-1β, and IL-18. Results The paw withdrawal threshold and percentage maximum possible effect (%MPE) were higher in chronic constriction injury group when compared with the normal control and sham operation groups. Behavioral tests showed that compared with the chronic constriction injury and normal saline groups, the morphine and miR-223 + morphine groups showed obvious analgesic effects. Expressions of miR-223 in the miR-223, miR-223 + morphine, and miR-223 + NLRP3 + morphine were significantly higher than those in the chronic constriction injury, normal saline, and morphine groups. Compared with chronic constriction injury, normal saline and morphine groups, the mRNA and protein expressions of NLRP3, apoptosis-associated speck-like protein, Caspase-1, IL-1β, and IL-18 were significantly decreased in the miR-223 and miR-223 + morphine groups, while mRNA and protein expressions of NLRP3, apoptosis-associated speck-like protein, Caspase-1, IL-1β, and IL-18 were significantly increased in the NLRP3 and NLRP3 + morphine group. Conclusion Our study provides strong evidence that miR-223 could suppress the activities of NLRP3 inflammasomes (NLRP3, apoptosis-associated speck-like protein, and Caspase-1) to relieve morphine analgesic tolerance in rats by down-regulating NLRP3.
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- Xiao-Juan Xie
- 1 Department of Anesthesia, First Affiliated Hospital, College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of science and technology, Luoyang, China
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- 1 Department of Anesthesia, First Affiliated Hospital, College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of science and technology, Luoyang, China
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- 2 Department of ENT, First Affiliated Hospital, College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of science and technology, Luoyang, China
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- 3 Department of Gynaecology and Obstestrics, First Affiliated Hospital, College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of science and technology, Luoyang, China
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- 4 Department of Neurology, Linyi People's Hospital, Linyi, China
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- 4 Department of Neurology, Linyi People's Hospital, Linyi, China
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- 5 Department of Anesthesia, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Luoyang, China
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Wang Y, Pang QJ, Liu JT, Wu HH, Tao DY. Down-regulated miR-448 relieves spinal cord ischemia/reperfusion injury by up-regulating SIRT1. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018; 51:e7319. [PMID: 29561961 PMCID: PMC5875911 DOI: 10.1590/1414-431x20177319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2017] [Accepted: 12/21/2017] [Indexed: 03/01/2023]
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MicroRNAs play a crucial role in the progression of spinal cord ischemia/reperfusion injury (SCII). The role of miR-448 and SIRT1 in SCII was investigated in this study, to provide further insights into prevention and improvement of this disorder. In this study, expressions of miR-448 and SIRT1 protein were determined by qRT-PCR and western blot, respectively. Flow cytometry was used to analyze cell apoptosis. The endogenous expression of genes was modulated by recombinant plasmids and cell transfection. Dual-luciferase reporter assay was performed to determine the interaction between miR-448 and SIRT1. The Basso, Beattie, and Bresnahan score was used to measure the hind-limb function of rat. The spinal cord ischemia reperfusion injury model of adult rats was developed by abdominal aorta clamping, and the nerve function evaluation was completed by motor deficit index score. In SCII tissues and cells treated with hypoxia, miR-448 was up-regulated while SIRT1 was down-regulated. Hypoxia treatment reduced the expression of SIRT1 through up-regulating miR-448 in nerve cells. Up-regulation of miR-448 induced by hypoxia promoted apoptosis of nerve cells through down-regulating SIRT1. Down-regulated miR-448 improved neurological function and hind-limb motor function of rats with SCII by up-regulating SIRT1. Down-regulated miR-448 inhibited apoptosis of nerve cells and improved neurological function by up-regulating SIRT1, which contributes to relieving SCII.
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- Yun Wang
- Department of Orthopedics, Ningbo No. 2 Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Ningbo No. 2 Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Ningbo No. 2 Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Ningbo No. 2 Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Human Morphology, Ningbo College of Health Sciences, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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This paper is the thirty-ninth consecutive installment of the annual review of research concerning the endogenous opioid system. It summarizes papers published during 2016 that studied the behavioral effects of molecular, pharmacological and genetic manipulation of opioid peptides, opioid receptors, opioid agonists and opioid antagonists. The particular topics that continue to be covered include the molecular-biochemical effects and neurochemical localization studies of endogenous opioids and their receptors related to behavior, and the roles of these opioid peptides and receptors in pain and analgesia, stress and social status, tolerance and dependence, learning and memory, eating and drinking, drug abuse and alcohol, sexual activity and hormones, pregnancy, development and endocrinology, mental illness and mood, seizures and neurologic disorders, electrical-related activity and neurophysiology, general activity and locomotion, gastrointestinal, renal and hepatic functions, cardiovascular responses, respiration and thermoregulation, and immunological responses.
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- Richard J Bodnar
- Department of Psychology and CUNY Neuroscience Collaborative, Queens College, City University of New York, Flushing, NY 11367, United States.
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Wu XP, She RX, Yang YP, Xing ZM, Chen HW, Zhang YW. MicroRNA-365 alleviates morphine analgesic tolerance via the inactivation of the ERK/CREB signaling pathway by negatively targeting β-arrestin2. J Biomed Sci 2018; 25:10. [PMID: 29415719 PMCID: PMC5802062 DOI: 10.1186/s12929-018-0405-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2017] [Accepted: 01/08/2018] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Morphine is widely used in clinical practice for a class of analgesic drugs, long-term use of morphine will cause the action of tolerance. MicroRNAs have been reported to be involved in morphine analgesic tolerance.. METHODS Forty male SD rats were selected and randomly divided into 5 groups: the control group, morphine tolerance group, miR-365 mimic + morphine (miR-365 mimic) group, miR-365 inhibitor + morphine (miR-365 inhibitor) group and miR-365 negative control (NC) + morphine (miR-365 NC) group. After the administration of morphine at 0 d, 1 d, 3 d, 5 d and 7 d, behavioral testing was performed. A dual luciferase reporter gene assay was performed to confirm the relationship between miR-365 and β-arrestin2, RT-qPCR was used to detect miR-365, β-arrestin2, ERK and CREB mRNA expressions, western blotting was used to evaluate the protein expressions of β-arrestin2, ERK, p-ERK, CREB and p-CREB, ELISA was used to detect the contents of IL-1β, TNF-α and IL-18, while immunofluorescence staining was used to measure the GFAP expression. Intrathecal injection of mir365 significantly increased the maximal possible analgesic effect (%MPE) in morphine tolerant rats. β-arrestin2 was the target gene of miR-365. RESULTS The results obtained showed that when compared with the morphine tolerance group, there was an increase in miR-365 expression and a decrease in the β-arrestin2, ERK, CREB protein expressions, contents of IL-1β, TNF-α, IL-18 and GFAP expression in the miR-365 mimic group, while the miR-365 inhibitor group displayed an opposite trend. CONCLUSIONS The results of this experiment suggest that by targeting β-arrestin2 to reduce the contents of IL-1β, TNF-α and IL-18 and by inhibiting the activation of ERK/CREB signaling pathway, miR-365 could lower morphine analgesic tolerance.
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- Xian-Ping Wu
- Department of Anesthesiology, Shunde Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Peoples, Foshan, 528333, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shunde Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Peoples, Foshan, 528333, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shunde Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Peoples, Foshan, 528333, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shunde Hospital of Southern Medical University, Foshan, 528300, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shunde Hospital of Southern Medical University, Foshan, 528300, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shunde Hospital of Southern Medical University, Foshan, 528300, People's Republic of China.
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Liu Y, Wang L, Lao J, Zhao X. Changes in microRNA expression in the brachial plexus avulsion model of neuropathic pain. Int J Mol Med 2017; 41:1509-1517. [PMID: 29286067 PMCID: PMC5819907 DOI: 10.3892/ijmm.2017.3333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2016] [Accepted: 11/27/2017] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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The present study aimed to perform microRNA (miRNA/miR) expression profiling of the thalamus (T), the anterior cingulate (AC), the dorsal horn of the spinal cord (DHSC) and the blood (B) in post‑complete brachial plexus avulsion (CBPA) pain model, and analyze biological functions. Neuropathic pain was induced in Sprague‑Dawley rats by CBPA. Animal behavioral tests were performed to differentiate the pain and control groups. DHSC, T, AC and B tissues were collected from the two groups for miRNA array analysis. The predicted mRNA targets were investigated by Gene Ontology analysis and pathway analysis. The results revealed that in the post‑CBPA pain model, there were 10 differentially expressed miRNAs revealed among 4 different tissues. A total of 4 microRNAs in the AC and 3 microRNAs in the T were shown to be significantly upregulated. The functions of the differentially expressed miRNAs in the AC and T were synergetic in the aspect of positive regulation of neuron apoptotic process, inhibition of long‑term potentiation and formation of synapse plasticity. miR‑30c‑1‑3p and its predicted genes [calcium/calmodulin dependent protein kinase IIβ (Camk2b) and protein kinase Cγ (Prkcg)] existed in the AC and T groups with significant changes in expression. There were 2 miRNAs in the DHSC and B groups, respectively, with significant downregulation. The function of the change in miRNAs in the DHSC group was opposite to that in the AC and T groups. The differentially expressed microRNAs in the B group were revealed to be negative for the regulation of cell apoptosis. In conclusion, the central nerve groups (AC and T) and the peripheral nerve group (DHSC) exhibited contrasting effects on synapse plasticity and neuron apoptosis. miR‑30c‑1‑3p and its predicted genes (Camk2b and Prkcg) existed in the AC and T groups with significant changes in expression.
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- Yuzhou Liu
- Department of Hand Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, P.R. China
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, P.R. China
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, P.R. China
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, P.R. China
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Wu Q, Dai Q, Jiang L, Wang Y, Yang T, Miao J, Wang J, Han Y. Downregulation of microRNA-448 improves isoflurane-induced learning and memory impairment in rats. Mol Med Rep 2017; 16:1578-1583. [PMID: 29067448 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2017.6724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2016] [Accepted: 03/24/2017] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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The present study aimed to investigate the potential role of microRNA‑448 (miR‑448) in isoflurane-induced learning and memory impairment in rats. Sprague‑Dawley rats were used for the construction of isoflurane‑treated models. The Morris water maze test was used to evaluate the effects of isoflurane on rats regarding the following para-meters: Swimming speed, escape latency and time in original quadrant. Influences of isoflurane on neuron apoptosis and miR‑448 expression in rat hippocampus tissue were analyzed by flow cytometry and reverse transcription‑quantitative polymerase chain reaction, respectively. Furthermore, the effects of miR‑448 on the expression of cell apoptosis‑associated proteins were investigated by flow cytometry. The results demonstrated that isoflurane treatment induced higher escape latency and lower time spent in original quadrant compared with the control rats. In addition, isoflurane treatment induced neuron apoptosis and miR‑448 was highly expressed in the hippocampal tissue of isoflurane‑treated rats. Furthermore, Bcl‑x was significantly downregulated while caspase‑3 expression was upregulated by an miR‑448 inhibitor. Combined the results of the current study indicate that miR‑448 knockdown may have pivotal roles in improving isoflurane-induced learning and memory impairment via suppressing neuron apoptosis.
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- Qun Wu
- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, P.R. China
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- Laparoscopic Surgical Center and Sino‑American Minimally Invasive Surgical Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, P.R. China
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Peregud DI, Panchenko LF, Gulyaeva NV. MicroRNA may regulate the content of the brain-derived neurotrophic factor in the frontal cortex of rats after spontaneous morphine withdrawal. NEUROCHEM J+ 2016. [DOI: 10.1134/s1819712416040085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Neonatal pain management has evolved dramatically in the past few decades. Evidence is clear that neonates experience pain. Furthermore, we are increasingly aware of the detrimental effects of untreated neonatal pain during a critical period of neuronal maturation. Providing safe and effective pain relief is a primary goal of neonatal critical care specialists to ensure good outcomes. However, there are lingering concerns regarding the harmful effects of sedative-analgesics on the developing brain. Thus, striking a fine balance between effective analgesia and avoiding serious short- and long-term adverse effects from pain medications remains a major challenge for caregivers.
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