AdipoRon Engages Microglia to Antinociception through the AdipoR1/AMPK Pathway in SNI Mice

Background. Microglia-associated neuroinflammation plays a crucial role in the initiation and development of neuropathic pain (NeuP). AdipoRon is an analog of adiponectin that exerts an anti-inflammatory effect in various diseases through the adiponectin receptor 1 (AdipoR1) signaling mechanism. Ade...

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Main Authors: Qian Fang, Jie Li, Yaping Wang, Xinli Liu, Yu Shi, Jiali Chen, Hongrui Zhan, Yanyan Zeng, Wen Wu
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2023-01-01
Series:Mediators of Inflammation
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2023/7661791
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author Qian Fang
Jie Li
Yaping Wang
Xinli Liu
Yu Shi
Jiali Chen
Hongrui Zhan
Yanyan Zeng
Wen Wu
author_facet Qian Fang
Jie Li
Yaping Wang
Xinli Liu
Yu Shi
Jiali Chen
Hongrui Zhan
Yanyan Zeng
Wen Wu
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description Background. Microglia-associated neuroinflammation plays a crucial role in the initiation and development of neuropathic pain (NeuP). AdipoRon is an analog of adiponectin that exerts an anti-inflammatory effect in various diseases through the adiponectin receptor 1 (AdipoR1) signaling mechanism. Adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) is a downstream target of AdipoR1, and the AdipoR1/AMPK pathway is involved in the regulation of inflammation. This study is aimed at investigating whether AdipoRon could alleviate NeuP by inhibiting the expression of microglia-derived tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) through the AdipoR1/AMPK pathway. Methods. In vivo, the NeuP model was established in mice through the spared nerve injury. The von Frey test was used to detect the effect of AdipoRon on the mechanical paw withdrawal threshold. Western Blot was performed to detect the effects of AdipoRon on the expression of TNF-α, AdipoR1, AMPK, and p-AMPK. Immunofluorescence was performed to observe the effects of AdipoRon on spinal microglia. In vitro, lipopolysaccharide (LPS) was used to induce inflammatory responses in BV2 cells. The effect of AdipoRon on cell proliferation was detected by CCK-8. qPCR was used to examine the effects of AdipoRon on the expression of TNF-α and polarization markers. And the effect of AdipoRon on the AdipoR1/AMPK pathway was confirmed by Western Blot. Results. Intraperitoneal injection of AdipoRon alleviated mechanical nociception in SNI mice, and the application of AdipoRon reduced the expression of TNF-α and the number of microglia in the ipsilateral spinal cord. Additionally, AdipoRon decreased the protein level of AdipoR1 and increased the protein level of p-AMPK in the ipsilateral spinal cord. In vitro, AdipoRon inhibited BV2 cell proliferation and reversed LPS-induced TNF-α expression and polarization imbalance. Furthermore, AdipoRon reversed the LPS-induced increase in AdipoR1 expression and decrease in p-AMPK expression in BV2 cells. Conclusions. AdipoRon may alleviate NeuP by reducing microglia-derived TNF-α through the AdipoR1/AMPK pathway.
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spelling doaj-art-25b5920a7c4843a19e1873c712f0ae522025-08-20T03:54:52ZengWileyMediators of Inflammation1466-18612023-01-01202310.1155/2023/7661791AdipoRon Engages Microglia to Antinociception through the AdipoR1/AMPK Pathway in SNI MiceQian Fang0Jie Li1Yaping Wang2Xinli Liu3Yu Shi4Jiali Chen5Hongrui Zhan6Yanyan Zeng7Wen Wu8Department of RehabilitationDepartment of RehabilitationGuangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Center for Brain Science and Brain-Inspired Intelligence; Key Laboratory of Mental Health of the Ministry of Education; Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Psychiatric DisordersDepartment of RehabilitationDepartment of RehabilitationDepartment of RehabilitationDepartment of RehabilitationDepartment of RehabilitationDepartment of RehabilitationBackground. Microglia-associated neuroinflammation plays a crucial role in the initiation and development of neuropathic pain (NeuP). AdipoRon is an analog of adiponectin that exerts an anti-inflammatory effect in various diseases through the adiponectin receptor 1 (AdipoR1) signaling mechanism. Adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) is a downstream target of AdipoR1, and the AdipoR1/AMPK pathway is involved in the regulation of inflammation. This study is aimed at investigating whether AdipoRon could alleviate NeuP by inhibiting the expression of microglia-derived tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) through the AdipoR1/AMPK pathway. Methods. In vivo, the NeuP model was established in mice through the spared nerve injury. The von Frey test was used to detect the effect of AdipoRon on the mechanical paw withdrawal threshold. Western Blot was performed to detect the effects of AdipoRon on the expression of TNF-α, AdipoR1, AMPK, and p-AMPK. Immunofluorescence was performed to observe the effects of AdipoRon on spinal microglia. In vitro, lipopolysaccharide (LPS) was used to induce inflammatory responses in BV2 cells. The effect of AdipoRon on cell proliferation was detected by CCK-8. qPCR was used to examine the effects of AdipoRon on the expression of TNF-α and polarization markers. And the effect of AdipoRon on the AdipoR1/AMPK pathway was confirmed by Western Blot. Results. Intraperitoneal injection of AdipoRon alleviated mechanical nociception in SNI mice, and the application of AdipoRon reduced the expression of TNF-α and the number of microglia in the ipsilateral spinal cord. Additionally, AdipoRon decreased the protein level of AdipoR1 and increased the protein level of p-AMPK in the ipsilateral spinal cord. In vitro, AdipoRon inhibited BV2 cell proliferation and reversed LPS-induced TNF-α expression and polarization imbalance. Furthermore, AdipoRon reversed the LPS-induced increase in AdipoR1 expression and decrease in p-AMPK expression in BV2 cells. Conclusions. AdipoRon may alleviate NeuP by reducing microglia-derived TNF-α through the AdipoR1/AMPK pathway.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2023/7661791
spellingShingle Qian Fang
Jie Li
Yaping Wang
Xinli Liu
Yu Shi
Jiali Chen
Hongrui Zhan
Yanyan Zeng
Wen Wu
AdipoRon Engages Microglia to Antinociception through the AdipoR1/AMPK Pathway in SNI Mice
Mediators of Inflammation
title AdipoRon Engages Microglia to Antinociception through the AdipoR1/AMPK Pathway in SNI Mice
title_full AdipoRon Engages Microglia to Antinociception through the AdipoR1/AMPK Pathway in SNI Mice
title_fullStr AdipoRon Engages Microglia to Antinociception through the AdipoR1/AMPK Pathway in SNI Mice
title_full_unstemmed AdipoRon Engages Microglia to Antinociception through the AdipoR1/AMPK Pathway in SNI Mice
title_short AdipoRon Engages Microglia to Antinociception through the AdipoR1/AMPK Pathway in SNI Mice
title_sort adiporon engages microglia to antinociception through the adipor1 ampk pathway in sni mice
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2023/7661791
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