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Selective Activation of Microglia Facilitates Synaptic Strength

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Clark, Anna K., Gruber-Schoffnegger, Doris, Drdla-Schutting, Ruth, Gerhold, Katharina J., Malcangio, Marzia, Sandkühler, Jürgen·2015·The Journal of Neuroscience
DOI 10.1523/jneurosci.2061-14.2015PMC PMC4363384
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Synaptic plasticity is thought to be initiated by neurons only, with the prevailing view assigning glial cells mere specify supportive functions for synaptic transmission and plasticity. We now demonstrate that glial cells can control synaptic strength independent of neuronal activity. Here we show that selective activation of microglia in the rat is sufficient to rapidly facilitate synaptic strength between primary afferent C-fibers and lamina I neurons, the first synaptic relay in the nociceptive pathway. Specifically, the activation of the CX3CR1 receptor by fractalkine induces the release of interleukin-1β from microglia, which modulates NMDA signaling in postsynaptic neurons, leading to the release of an eicosanoid messenger, which ultimately enhances presynaptic neurotransmitter release. In contrast to the conventional view, this form of plasticity does not require enhanced neuronal activity to trigger the events leading to synaptic facilitation. Augmentation of synaptic strength in nociceptive pathways represents a cellular model of pain amplification. The present data thus suggest that, under chronic pain states, CX3CR1-mediated activation of microglia drives the facilitation of excitatory synaptic transmission in the dorsal horn, which contributes to pain hypersensitivity in chronic pain states.

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Figure 1 FKN induces rapid enhancement of synaptic transmission. A , B , Iba-1 (red) and p-p38 MAPK (green; colocalization with Iba-1, yellow) immunoreactivity in the dorsal horn of control ( A ) and FKN ( B ) spinal cord slices. Scale bar, 50 𝛍 m. C , In seven neurons tested, C-fiber-evoked EPSC amplitude stays constant over a recording period of 40 min ( p > 0.05, one-way RM ANOVA). D , FKN (200 ng/ml for 30 min, black bar) induced a significant facilitation of C-fiber-evoked EPSC amplitude in 18 of 31 neurons tested [134 ± 6%at 30 min, p < 0.001, one-way RM ANOVA; p < 0.01 compared with control neurons ( C ), Fisher's exact test]. Filled circles represent neurons showing statistically significant facilitation ( p < 0.05, one-way RM ANOVA; FKN Responders); open cycles, neurons showing no change after FKN application ( p > 0.05, one-way RM ANOVA; FKN Nonresponders). Insets show
Figure 1 FKN induces rapid enhancement of synaptic transmission. A , B , Iba-1 (red) and p-p38 MAPK (green; colocalization with Iba-1, yellow) immunoreactivity in the dorsal horn of control ( A ) and FKN ( B ) spinal cord slices. Scale bar, 50 𝛍 m. C , In seven neurons tested, C-fiber-evoked EPSC amplitude stays constant over a recording period of 40 min ( p > 0.05, one-way RM ANOVA). D , FKN (200 ng/ml for 30 min, black bar) induced a significant facilitation of C-fiber-evoked EPSC amplitude in 18 of 31 neurons tested [134 ± 6%at 30 min, p < 0.001, one-way RM ANOVA; p < 0.01 compared with control neurons ( C ), Fisher's exact test]. Filled circles represent neurons showing statistically significant facilitation ( p < 0.05, one-way RM ANOVA; FKN Responders); open cycles, neurons showing no change after FKN application ( p > 0.05, one-way RM ANOVA; FKN Nonresponders). Insets showCC-BY-NC-SA · From the PDF
Figure 2 FKN-induced synaptic facilitation is transient in nature. A , FKN (200 ng/ml for 15 min, black bar) induced a significant facilitation of C-fiber-evoked EPSC in 6 of 11 neurons tested, which returned to pretreatment values following washout (125 ± 4% at 15 min, 126 ± 12%at30min, p < 0.001; 107 ± 9%at50min, p > 0.05; one-way RM ANOVA). Filled circles represent neurons showing facilitation; open cycles represent neurons showing no change after FKN application. B-D , FKN significantly modified sEPSCs ( B ), PPR ( C ), and CV -2 ( D ) during application, with all measures returning to pretreatment values following washout. * p < 0.05, one-way RM ANOVA. E , In identified projection neurons, FKN (200 ng/ml for 15 min, black bar) induced a significant facilitation of C-fiber-evoked EPSCs in 7 of 10 neurons tested, which returned to pretreatment values following washout (124 ±
Figure 2 FKN-induced synaptic facilitation is transient in nature. A , FKN (200 ng/ml for 15 min, black bar) induced a significant facilitation of C-fiber-evoked EPSC in 6 of 11 neurons tested, which returned to pretreatment values following washout (125 ± 4% at 15 min, 126 ± 12%at30min, p < 0.001; 107 ± 9%at50min, p > 0.05; one-way RM ANOVA). Filled circles represent neurons showing facilitation; open cycles represent neurons showing no change after FKN application. B-D , FKN significantly modified sEPSCs ( B ), PPR ( C ), and CV -2 ( D ) during application, with all measures returning to pretreatment values following washout. * p < 0.05, one-way RM ANOVA. E , In identified projection neurons, FKN (200 ng/ml for 15 min, black bar) induced a significant facilitation of C-fiber-evoked EPSCs in 7 of 10 neurons tested, which returned to pretreatment values following washout (124 ±CC-BY-NC-SA · From the PDF
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Figure4 FKNinducedmicrogliareactivity in vivo . A , Iba-1 (red) and p-p38 MAPK (green; colocalization with Iba-1, yellow) immunoreactivity in the dorsal horn of the spinal cord following in vivo experiments. Spinal cords were excised under the following conditions: laminectomy only, IgG alone, IgG plus FKN for 180 min, IgG plus FKN plus washout for 60 min, anti-CX3CR1 alone, anti-CX3CR1 plus FKN for 180 min, and anti-CX3CR1 plus FKN plus washout. Scale bars: low-magnification panels, 200 𝛍 m; higher-magnification panels, 100 𝛍 m. n = 4 rats/group. B , Quantification of the percentage of Iba-1-positive microglial cells expressing immunoreactivity for p-p38 MAPK in the dorsal horn of the spinal cord.
Figure4 FKNinducedmicrogliareactivity in vivo . A , Iba-1 (red) and p-p38 MAPK (green; colocalization with Iba-1, yellow) immunoreactivity in the dorsal horn of the spinal cord following in vivo experiments. Spinal cords were excised under the following conditions: laminectomy only, IgG alone, IgG plus FKN for 180 min, IgG plus FKN plus washout for 60 min, anti-CX3CR1 alone, anti-CX3CR1 plus FKN for 180 min, and anti-CX3CR1 plus FKN plus washout. Scale bars: low-magnification panels, 200 𝛍 m; higher-magnification panels, 100 𝛍 m. n = 4 rats/group. B , Quantification of the percentage of Iba-1-positive microglial cells expressing immunoreactivity for p-p38 MAPK in the dorsal horn of the spinal cord.CC-BY-NC-SA · From the PDF
Figure5 Theeffects of FKN are mediated by microglial CX3CR1. A-D , In the presence of anti-FKN (goat anti-FKN; 2 𝛍 g/mlfor 1 h preincubation then 1 𝛍 g/mlfor duration of the recording, open bar), FKN (black bar) does not modify C-fiber-evoked EPSCs ( A ), sEPSCs ( B ), PPR ( C ), or CV -2 ( D ) in any neuron tested. p > 0.05, one-way RM ANOVA. E , In the presence of control IgG (goat IgG; 2 𝛍 g/ml for 1 h preincubation then 1 𝛍 g/ml for the duration of the recording, open bar), FKN (black bar) induced a significant facilitation of C-fiber-evoked EPSC ( Figure legend continues. )
Figure5 Theeffects of FKN are mediated by microglial CX3CR1. A-D , In the presence of anti-FKN (goat anti-FKN; 2 𝛍 g/mlfor 1 h preincubation then 1 𝛍 g/mlfor duration of the recording, open bar), FKN (black bar) does not modify C-fiber-evoked EPSCs ( A ), sEPSCs ( B ), PPR ( C ), or CV -2 ( D ) in any neuron tested. p > 0.05, one-way RM ANOVA. E , In the presence of control IgG (goat IgG; 2 𝛍 g/ml for 1 h preincubation then 1 𝛍 g/ml for the duration of the recording, open bar), FKN (black bar) induced a significant facilitation of C-fiber-evoked EPSC ( Figure legend continues. )CC-BY-NC-SA · From the PDF
Figure 6 FKN-induced facilitation is inhibited by minocycline. A , Incubation of slices with minocycline (100 𝛍 M for 90 min preincubation then 20 𝛍 M for the duration of the recording, open bar) completely prevents the effects of FKN (black bar) on C-fiber-evoked EPSCs. p > 0.05, one-way RM ANOVA. B , In six neurons tested, C-fiber-evoked EPSC amplitude stays constant in the presence of minocycline alone (open bar, p > 0.05, one-way RM ANOVA). C-E , In the presence of minocycline FKN-induced changes in PPR ( C ), CV -2 ( D ), and sEPSCs ( E ) are prevented in all neurons tested. p > 0.05, one-way RM ANOVA.
Figure 6 FKN-induced facilitation is inhibited by minocycline. A , Incubation of slices with minocycline (100 𝛍 M for 90 min preincubation then 20 𝛍 M for the duration of the recording, open bar) completely prevents the effects of FKN (black bar) on C-fiber-evoked EPSCs. p > 0.05, one-way RM ANOVA. B , In six neurons tested, C-fiber-evoked EPSC amplitude stays constant in the presence of minocycline alone (open bar, p > 0.05, one-way RM ANOVA). C-E , In the presence of minocycline FKN-induced changes in PPR ( C ), CV -2 ( D ), and sEPSCs ( E ) are prevented in all neurons tested. p > 0.05, one-way RM ANOVA.CC-BY-NC-SA · From the PDF
Figure 7 Release of IL-1 𝛃 is critical for FKN-induced facilitation. A , Superfusion of FKN (200 ng/ml for 16 min) resulted in a significant release of IL-1 𝛃 from the dorsal horn ( n = 13 slices; black columns; *** p < 0.001 compared with basal values, one-way ANOVA). Minocycline (MIN) incubated before and during FKN superfusion (100 𝛍 M; 24 min in total) inhibits FKN-evoked IL-1 𝛃 release ( n = 12 slices; gray columns; p > 0.05 compared with basal values, one-way ANOVA). Basal release: FKN = 21.48 ± 1.69 pg/8 ml fraction. FKN + MIN = 23.06 ± 0.79 pg/8 ml fraction. B-E , In the presence of IL-1ra (40 ng/ml for 20 min preincubation and the duration of the recording, open bar), FKN-induced facilitation of C-fiber-evoked EPSCs ( B ) and changes in PPR ( C ; black circles, left hand axis) and CV -2 ( C ; white squares, right hand axis) were prevented in all neurons tested ( B , C ; p > 0.05, one-way RM ANOVA), while a decrease in the number of sEPSCs occurred ( E ; 81 ± 7% at 20 min after FKN [ n = 8]; * p < 0.05, one-way RM ANOVA). C-fiber-evoked EPSC amplitude stays constant in the presence of IL-1ra alone ( D ; open bar, p > 0.05, one-way RM ANOVA).
Figure 7 Release of IL-1 𝛃 is critical for FKN-induced facilitation. A , Superfusion of FKN (200 ng/ml for 16 min) resulted in a significant release of IL-1 𝛃 from the dorsal horn ( n = 13 slices; black columns; *** p < 0.001 compared with basal values, one-way ANOVA). Minocycline (MIN) incubated before and during FKN superfusion (100 𝛍 M; 24 min in total) inhibits FKN-evoked IL-1 𝛃 release ( n = 12 slices; gray columns; p > 0.05 compared with basal values, one-way ANOVA). Basal release: FKN = 21.48 ± 1.69 pg/8 ml fraction. FKN + MIN = 23.06 ± 0.79 pg/8 ml fraction. B-E , In the presence of IL-1ra (40 ng/ml for 20 min preincubation and the duration of the recording, open bar), FKN-induced facilitation of C-fiber-evoked EPSCs ( B ) and changes in PPR ( C ; black circles, left hand axis) and CV -2 ( C ; white squares, right hand axis) were prevented in all neurons tested ( B , C ; p > 0.05, one-way RM ANOVA), while a decrease in the number of sEPSCs occurred ( E ; 81 ± 7% at 20 min after FKN [ n = 8]; * p < 0.05, one-way RM ANOVA). C-fiber-evoked EPSC amplitude stays constant in the presence of IL-1ra alone ( D ; open bar, p > 0.05, one-way RM ANOVA).CC-BY-NC-SA · From the PDF
Figure8 FKN-inducedfacilitation is independent of TNF signaling. A , In the presence of sTNF R1 (0.5 𝛍 g/mlfor20minpreincubationandthedurationoftherecording,openbar),FKN(blackbar) inducedasignificantfacilitation of C-fiber-evoked EPSC amplitude in 6 of 11 neurons tested (126 ± 7%at30min, p < 0.01, one-wayANOVA; p < 0.05comparedwithcontrolcells[ B ], Fisher's exact test). Filled circles represent neurons showing facilitation; open circles represent neurons showing no change after FKN application. B , In six neurons tested, the C-fiber-evoked EPSC amplitude stays constant in the presence of sTNF R1 alone (open bar, p > 0.05, one-way RM ANOVA). C , D , Following sTNF R1, facilitation of C-fiber-evoked EPSCs by FKN is associated with a decrease in the PPR ( C ) and an increase in the CV -2 value ( D ) compared with pretreatment values (* p < 0.05, one-way RM ANOVA). E , FKN application following sTNF R1 preincubation is associated with an increase in the number of sEPSCs [121 ± 3%at 10 min, 131 ± 7%at 20 min after FKN ( n = 10)] compared with pretreatment values (*** p < 0.001, one-way RM ANOVA).
Figure8 FKN-inducedfacilitation is independent of TNF signaling. A , In the presence of sTNF R1 (0.5 𝛍 g/mlfor20minpreincubationandthedurationoftherecording,openbar),FKN(blackbar) inducedasignificantfacilitation of C-fiber-evoked EPSC amplitude in 6 of 11 neurons tested (126 ± 7%at30min, p < 0.01, one-wayANOVA; p < 0.05comparedwithcontrolcells[ B ], Fisher's exact test). Filled circles represent neurons showing facilitation; open circles represent neurons showing no change after FKN application. B , In six neurons tested, the C-fiber-evoked EPSC amplitude stays constant in the presence of sTNF R1 alone (open bar, p > 0.05, one-way RM ANOVA). C , D , Following sTNF R1, facilitation of C-fiber-evoked EPSCs by FKN is associated with a decrease in the PPR ( C ) and an increase in the CV -2 value ( D ) compared with pretreatment values (* p < 0.05, one-way RM ANOVA). E , FKN application following sTNF R1 preincubation is associated with an increase in the number of sEPSCs [121 ± 3%at 10 min, 131 ± 7%at 20 min after FKN ( n = 10)] compared with pretreatment values (*** p < 0.001, one-way RM ANOVA).CC-BY-NC-SA · From the PDF
Figure 9 FKN-induced facilitation requires postsynaptic Ca 2 + signaling and NMDA receptors. A-C , Inclusion of BAPTA (20 mM, open bar) in the pipette solution to block Ca 2 + signaling in the postsynaptic neuron completely prevented FKN-induced changes to C-fiber-evoked EPSC ( A ), PPR ( B ; black circles, left hand axis) and CV -2 ( B ; white squares, right hand axis), in all neurons tested ( A , B ; p > 0.05, one-way RMANOVA).However,asignificantincreaseinthenumberofsEPSCsstilloccurred[ C ; 136 ± 14%at10minafterFKNapplication( n = 8); * p > 0.05, one-way RMANOVA]. D-F , The addition of MK801 (1 mM, open bar) to the pipette solution in order to specifically inhibit postsynaptic NMDA receptors prevents the effects of FKN on C-fiber-evoked EPSCs ( D ), PPR ( E ; black circles, left hand axis), and CV -2 ( E ; white squares, right hand axis) in all neurons tested ( D , E ; p > 0.05, one-way RM ANOVA). However, a significant increase in the number of sEPSCs still occurred [ F ; 132 ± 12% at 10 min after FKN ( n = 8); * p > 0.05, one-way RM ANOVA].
Figure 9 FKN-induced facilitation requires postsynaptic Ca 2 + signaling and NMDA receptors. A-C , Inclusion of BAPTA (20 mM, open bar) in the pipette solution to block Ca 2 + signaling in the postsynaptic neuron completely prevented FKN-induced changes to C-fiber-evoked EPSC ( A ), PPR ( B ; black circles, left hand axis) and CV -2 ( B ; white squares, right hand axis), in all neurons tested ( A , B ; p > 0.05, one-way RMANOVA).However,asignificantincreaseinthenumberofsEPSCsstilloccurred[ C ; 136 ± 14%at10minafterFKNapplication( n = 8); * p > 0.05, one-way RMANOVA]. D-F , The addition of MK801 (1 mM, open bar) to the pipette solution in order to specifically inhibit postsynaptic NMDA receptors prevents the effects of FKN on C-fiber-evoked EPSCs ( D ), PPR ( E ; black circles, left hand axis), and CV -2 ( E ; white squares, right hand axis) in all neurons tested ( D , E ; p > 0.05, one-way RM ANOVA). However, a significant increase in the number of sEPSCs still occurred [ F ; 132 ± 12% at 10 min after FKN ( n = 8); * p > 0.05, one-way RM ANOVA].CC-BY-NC-SA · From the PDF
Figure 10 D-Serine is not required for FKN-induced facilitation. A , In the presence of D-AAO (0.2 U/ml for 1 h preincubation and the duration of the recording, open bar) to degrade D-serine, FKN (black bar) induced a significant facilitation of C-fiber-evoked EPSC amplitude in five of nine neurons tested [138 ± 5%at30min, p < 0.001, one-way ANOVA; p < 0.05 compared with control cells ( B ), Fisher's exact test]. Filled circles represent neurons showing facilitation; open circles represent neurons showing no change after FKN application. B , In six neurons tested, C-fiber-evoked EPSC amplitude stays constant in the presence of D-AAO alone (open bar, p > 0.05, one-way RM ANOVA). C , D , Following D-AAO application, facilitation of C-fiber-evoked EPSCs by FKN is associated with a decrease in the PPR ( C ) and an increase in the CV -2 value ( D ) compared with pretreatment values (*** p < 0.001, ** p < 0.01, one-way RM ANOVA). E , Application of FKN following D-AAO is associated with an increase in the number of sEPSCs [153 ± 11% at 10 min, 188 ± 27% at 20 min after FKN application ( n = 9)] compared with pretreatment values (** p < 0.01, * p < 0.05, one-way RM ANOVA).
Figure 10 D-Serine is not required for FKN-induced facilitation. A , In the presence of D-AAO (0.2 U/ml for 1 h preincubation and the duration of the recording, open bar) to degrade D-serine, FKN (black bar) induced a significant facilitation of C-fiber-evoked EPSC amplitude in five of nine neurons tested [138 ± 5%at30min, p < 0.001, one-way ANOVA; p < 0.05 compared with control cells ( B ), Fisher's exact test]. Filled circles represent neurons showing facilitation; open circles represent neurons showing no change after FKN application. B , In six neurons tested, C-fiber-evoked EPSC amplitude stays constant in the presence of D-AAO alone (open bar, p > 0.05, one-way RM ANOVA). C , D , Following D-AAO application, facilitation of C-fiber-evoked EPSCs by FKN is associated with a decrease in the PPR ( C ) and an increase in the CV -2 value ( D ) compared with pretreatment values (*** p < 0.001, ** p < 0.01, one-way RM ANOVA). E , Application of FKN following D-AAO is associated with an increase in the number of sEPSCs [153 ± 11% at 10 min, 188 ± 27% at 20 min after FKN application ( n = 9)] compared with pretreatment values (** p < 0.01, * p < 0.05, one-way RM ANOVA).CC-BY-NC-SA · From the PDF
Figure11 Thefacilitatory effects of FKN are mediated by NO. A-C , In the presence of cPTIO (30 𝛍 Mfor 30 min preincubation and the duration of the recording, open bar) FKN-induced facilitation of C-fiber-evoked EPSC ( A ), changes in PPR ( B ; black circles, left hand axis) and CV -2 ( B ; white squares, right hand axis), and sEPSCs ( C ) was completely prevented in all neurons tested ( p > 0.05, one-way RM ANOVA). D-F , Following incubation of slices with 1400W (3 𝛍 M for 30 min preincubation and the duration of the recording, open bar), FKN does not modify C-fiber-evoked EPSCs ( D ), PPR( E ; black circles, left hand axis), CV -2 ( E ; white squares, right hand axis), or sEPSCs ( F ) in any of the neurons tested ( p > 0.05, one-way RM ANOVA). G , H , C-fiber-evoked EPSC amplitude stays constant in the presence of cPTIO alone ( G ; open bar) or 1400W alone ( H ; open bar). p > 0.05, one-way RM ANOVA.
Figure11 Thefacilitatory effects of FKN are mediated by NO. A-C , In the presence of cPTIO (30 𝛍 Mfor 30 min preincubation and the duration of the recording, open bar) FKN-induced facilitation of C-fiber-evoked EPSC ( A ), changes in PPR ( B ; black circles, left hand axis) and CV -2 ( B ; white squares, right hand axis), and sEPSCs ( C ) was completely prevented in all neurons tested ( p > 0.05, one-way RM ANOVA). D-F , Following incubation of slices with 1400W (3 𝛍 M for 30 min preincubation and the duration of the recording, open bar), FKN does not modify C-fiber-evoked EPSCs ( D ), PPR( E ; black circles, left hand axis), CV -2 ( E ; white squares, right hand axis), or sEPSCs ( F ) in any of the neurons tested ( p > 0.05, one-way RM ANOVA). G , H , C-fiber-evoked EPSC amplitude stays constant in the presence of cPTIO alone ( G ; open bar) or 1400W alone ( H ; open bar). p > 0.05, one-way RM ANOVA.CC-BY-NC-SA · From the PDF
Figure 12 The facilitatory effects of FKN are mediated by PLA 2 . A-C , Inhibition of PLA 2 (AACOCF3; 10 𝛍 M for 20 min preincubation then for the duration of the recording, open bar) prevents the effects of FKN (black bar) on C-fiber-evoked EPSCs ( A ), PPR ( B ; black circles, left hand axis), CV -2 ( B ; white squares, right hand axis), and sEPSCs ( C ) in all neurons tested ( p > 0.05, one-way RM ANOVA). D , C-fiber-evoked EPSC amplitude stays constant in the presence of AACOCF3 alone (open bar, p > 0.05, one-way RM ANOVA). E , In the presence of DMSO (0.05% final concentration; for 20 min preincubation then for the duration of the recording, open bar), FKN (black bar) induced a significant facilitation of C-fiber-evoked EPSC amplitude in five of ( Figure legend continues. )
Figure 12 The facilitatory effects of FKN are mediated by PLA 2 . A-C , Inhibition of PLA 2 (AACOCF3; 10 𝛍 M for 20 min preincubation then for the duration of the recording, open bar) prevents the effects of FKN (black bar) on C-fiber-evoked EPSCs ( A ), PPR ( B ; black circles, left hand axis), CV -2 ( B ; white squares, right hand axis), and sEPSCs ( C ) in all neurons tested ( p > 0.05, one-way RM ANOVA). D , C-fiber-evoked EPSC amplitude stays constant in the presence of AACOCF3 alone (open bar, p > 0.05, one-way RM ANOVA). E , In the presence of DMSO (0.05% final concentration; for 20 min preincubation then for the duration of the recording, open bar), FKN (black bar) induced a significant facilitation of C-fiber-evoked EPSC amplitude in five of ( Figure legend continues. )CC-BY-NC-SA · From the PDF
Figure 13 Schematic of the proposed mechanism of FKN-induced synaptic facilitation. A , We propose a novel mechanism by which FKN induces synaptic facilitation. Activation of microglial CX3CR1 receptors (1) results in the release of IL-1 𝛃 (2), which acts to modulate postsynaptic NMDA receptors (3). Increased intracellular Ca 2 + in the postsynaptic neuron stimulates synthesis of AA via PLA 2 (4). AA/PGs feed back onto the microglial cells, where they induce iNOS activity and subsequent NO production (5), which modulates presynaptic neurotransmitter release. AA/PGs may also act directly on the presynaptic neuron. MPL, Membrane phospholipids. B , The proposed mechanism of FKN-induced facilitation is in contrast with the traditional mechanisms of activitydependent LTP. At synapses between C-fibers and lamina I neurons, HFS/LFS triggers the release of the excitatory neurotransmitters glutamate and substance P, leading to depolarization of the postsynaptic cell. Potentiation of synaptic strength requires activation of T-type VDCCs (leading to Ca 2 + influx), NK1 receptors, release of Ca 2 + from intracellular stores, and activation of intracellular proteases, including PLC, PKC, and CaMKII, which lead to the phosphorylation of glutamate receptors. Several microglial signaling mechanisms may also contribute, including the P2X7 receptor and intracellular signaling via p38 MAPK and Src. AMPAR, AMPA receptor; CaMKII, Ca 2 + -calmodulin dependent kinase II; HFS, high-frequency stimulation; IP3R, inositol 1,4,5trisphosphatereceptor;LFS,low-frequencystimulation;NK1R,neurokininreceptor1;NMDAR,NMDAreceptor;nNOS,neuronalnitricoxide synthase; PKC, protein kinase C; PLC, phospholipase C; RyR, ryanodine receptor; VDCC, voltage-dependent Ca 2 + channel.
Figure 13 Schematic of the proposed mechanism of FKN-induced synaptic facilitation. A , We propose a novel mechanism by which FKN induces synaptic facilitation. Activation of microglial CX3CR1 receptors (1) results in the release of IL-1 𝛃 (2), which acts to modulate postsynaptic NMDA receptors (3). Increased intracellular Ca 2 + in the postsynaptic neuron stimulates synthesis of AA via PLA 2 (4). AA/PGs feed back onto the microglial cells, where they induce iNOS activity and subsequent NO production (5), which modulates presynaptic neurotransmitter release. AA/PGs may also act directly on the presynaptic neuron. MPL, Membrane phospholipids. B , The proposed mechanism of FKN-induced facilitation is in contrast with the traditional mechanisms of activitydependent LTP. At synapses between C-fibers and lamina I neurons, HFS/LFS triggers the release of the excitatory neurotransmitters glutamate and substance P, leading to depolarization of the postsynaptic cell. Potentiation of synaptic strength requires activation of T-type VDCCs (leading to Ca 2 + influx), NK1 receptors, release of Ca 2 + from intracellular stores, and activation of intracellular proteases, including PLC, PKC, and CaMKII, which lead to the phosphorylation of glutamate receptors. Several microglial signaling mechanisms may also contribute, including the P2X7 receptor and intracellular signaling via p38 MAPK and Src. AMPAR, AMPA receptor; CaMKII, Ca 2 + -calmodulin dependent kinase II; HFS, high-frequency stimulation; IP3R, inositol 1,4,5trisphosphatereceptor;LFS,low-frequencystimulation;NK1R,neurokininreceptor1;NMDAR,NMDAreceptor;nNOS,neuronalnitricoxide synthase; PKC, protein kinase C; PLC, phospholipase C; RyR, ryanodine receptor; VDCC, voltage-dependent Ca 2 + channel.CC-BY-NC-SA · From the PDF

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Authors
Clark, A. K., Gruber-Schoffnegger, D., Drdla-Schutting, R., Gerhold, K. J., Malcangio, M., & Sandkühler, J.
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  • King's College London (GB)
  • Medical University of Vienna (AT)
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The Journal of Neuroscience
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Society for Neuroscience
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2015-03-18
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35
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11
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4552-4570
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  • 0270-6474 (ISSN-L)
  • 1529-2401
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10.1523/jneurosci.2061-14.2015
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PMC4363384
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  • Wellcome Trust (093173/Z/10/Z)
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  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology (medical) › Pain Mechanisms and Treatments
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Neurology › Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience › Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research
Keywords
microglia, synaptic plasticity, synaptic facilitation, CX3CR1, fractalkine, IL-1β, eicosanoids, presynaptic neurotransmitter release, nociceptive pathways, dorsal horn, C-fibers, pain amplification, chronic pain, glial cells
MeSH terms
Animals, Male, Synaptic Transmission, Neuronal Plasticity, Organ Culture Techniques, Spinal Cord, Rats, Sprague-Dawley, Microglia, Excitatory Postsynaptic Potentials, Rats

About these checks

Registry, retraction, Cites and statistics results are computed, not judged, with one exception: a printed reference that no index lists is read once by a model before it counts as a citation error. Claims are extracted by a model and kept only when their quote appears verbatim in the text; each cited source is then checked, with a model’s help, for whether it says what the claim relies on. Those verdicts can be wrong — read the claim’s quote and the cited source before relying on one.

Statistics and arithmetic are recomputed, not judged.

Confidence bands are shown only for fields calibrated on our annotated test set. None is calibrated yet, so no band is shown.

What counts as a claim ›How we measure confidence ›How we check this ›

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