Role of nociceptin/orphanin FQ (Noc/oFQ) in murine experimental colitis

  • Shingo Kato
  • , Yoshikazu Tsuzuki
  • , Ryota Hokari
  • , Yoshikiyo Okada
  • , Junichi Miyazaki
  • , Koji Matsuzaki
  • , Atsuhiro Iwai
  • , Atsushi Kawaguchi
  • , Shigeaki Nagao
  • , Kazuro Itoh
  • , Hidekazu Suzuki
  • , Toshitaka Nabeshima
  • , Soichiro Miura

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)21-28
Number of pages8
JournalJournal of Neuroimmunology
Volume161
Issue number1-2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 04-2005
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Immunology and Allergy
  • Immunology
  • Neurology
  • Clinical Neurology

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