Abstract
Nociceptin/orphanin (Noc/oFQ), endogenous agonist for nociceptin receptor (NOR), is thought to be a stimulator of neurogenic inflammation. We investigated the possible role of Noc/oFQ in the development of colitis using NOR-deficient mice treated with dextran sulfate sodium (DSS). Colitis was significantly improved in NOR-deficient mice against wild-type mice. Expression level of mucosal addressin cell adhesion molecule-1 (MAdCAM-1) and infiltrating cells also significantly decreased in NOR-deficient mice against wild-type mice. Nociceptin expression increased in wild-type mice after DSS treatment. These results suggest stimulation by Noc/oFQ deteriorates colonic inflammation via up-regulation of adhesion molecule.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 21-28 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Journal of Neuroimmunology |
| Volume | 161 |
| Issue number | 1-2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 04-2005 |
| Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Immunology and Allergy
- Immunology
- Neurology
- Clinical Neurology
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