The role of locus coeruleus nucleus TRPV1 receptors in the development and expression of morphine dependence

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1 Research Center of Tropical and Infectious Diseases, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran

2 Physiology-pharmacology Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran

3 Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran

4 Department of Internal Medicine, Ali-Ebn Abitaleb Hospital, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran

Abstract

Objective(s): This study investigated the role of locus coeruleus (LC) nucleus TRPV1 receptors (TRPV1r) in the expression and development of morphine physical dependence by intra-LC administration of AMG9810 (selective TRPV1r antagonist) in male Wistar rats.
Materials and Methods: For assessing the development of morphine dependence, AMG9810 (0.03 and 0.3 mM in 10% DMSO, 0.2 µl; intra-LC microinjection) was administered before each morphine administration for seven continues days (once daily; 6, 16, 26, 36, 46, 56, and 66 mg/kg; sc). Furthermore, for evaluating the expression of morphine dependence, a single dose of AMG9810 (0.03 and 0.3 mM in 10% DMSO, 0.2 µl; intra-LC microinjection) was administered to morphine-dependent rats on day 8 of the experiment.
Results: Obtained data demonstrated that co-administration of TRPV1r antagonist with morphine reduced the development of morphine withdrawal syndrome somatic signs induced by naloxone. Moreover, single intra-LC administration of TRPV1r antagonist on the final day of the examination period significantly decreased the expression of some signs of morphine withdrawal in rats.
Conclusion: The results showed that LC TRPV1r might be participating in the expression and development of morphine dependence.

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Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences
Volume 22, Issue 10
October 2019
Pages 1186-1191

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