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  • Title: Influence of opioids on substance P release evoked by antidromic stimulation of primary afferent fibers in the hind instep of rats.
    Author: Yonehara N, Imai Y, Chen JQ, Takiuchi S, Inoki R.
    Journal: Regul Pept; 1992 Mar 05; 38(1):13-22. PubMed ID: 1374191.
    Abstract:
    The effect of opioids on the release of immunoreactive substance P (iSP) following simultaneous electrical stimulation of the sectioned sciatic and saphenous nerves was examined by perfusion of the subcutaneous space in the rat instep. Antidromic stimulation of both the nerves caused an increase in iSP release, which was dependent on the intensity of stimulation, and an approx. 200% increase in Evans blue extravasation. Stimulation-induced iSP release and extravasation were suppressed by pretreatment with capsaicin (50 mg/kg s.c.) and spantide (10 mumol/kg i.p.), respectively. Intra-arterial infusion of morphine (30 mumol/kg) or ethylketocyclazocine (30 mumol/kg) or [D-Ala2,D-Leu5]enkephalin (30 mumol/kg) inhibited the increase in iSP release evoked by antidromic stimulation at 10 V. This inhibitory effect of morphine was antagonized by pretreatment with naloxone (2 mg/kg, i.p.). These results suggest existence of multiple types of opioid receptor on the peripheral endings of primary afferent fibers, that regulate SP release from the peripheral nerve endings into the extravascular space.
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