On the basis of the morphometric data, guidelines for cervical spine pedicle screw placement at each subaxial level were derived. Although a statistical analysis of cadaveric morphometric data obtained from the cervical spine could provide guidelines for transpedicular screw placement based on topographic landmarks, sufficient variation exists to preclude safe instrumentation without additional anatomic data. Insufficient correlation between different surgeons' assessments of surface landmarks attests to the inadequacy of screw insertion techniques in the cervical spine based on such specific topographic guide
Regulated release of serotonin (5-HT) from enterochromaffin (EC) cells activates neural reflexes that are involved in gut motility, secretion, vascular perfusion and sensation. The 5-HT-selective reuptake transporter (SERT) terminates serotonergic signalling in the intestinal mucosa. The aim of this investigation was to determine whether mucosal 5-HT content, release, and/or reuptake are altered in a murine model of immune cell-mediated colitis. Experiments were conducted 6 days after colitis was induced by 2,4,6-trinitrobenzene sulfonic acid, a time point when macroscopic and histological damage scores indicated significant inflammation. During inflammation, SERT transcript levels and immunoreactivity were reduced, and the uptake of [3H] 5-HT was impaired. Increases in mucosal 5-HT content and the number of 5-HT-immunoreactive mast cells in the lamina propria were also detected in the inflamed region, whereas EC cell numbers did not change. Mucosal 5-HT released under basal and stimulated conditions was unchanged in animals with colitis. These data suggest that murine colitis alters 5-HT signalling by increasing 5-HT availability through decreased 5-HT uptake by mucosal epithelial cells. These findings support the concept that altered 5-HT signalling could be a contributing factor in altered gut function and sensitivity in inflammatory bowel disease.
A total of 17 years after its introduction, bupropion remains a safe and effective antidepressant, suitable for first-line use. Bupropion undergoes metabolic transformation to an active metabolite, 4-hydroxybupropion, through hepatic cytochrome P450-2B6 (CYP2B6) and has inhibitory effects on cytochrome P450-2D6 (CYP2D6), thus raising concern for clinically-relevant drug interactions. Common side effects are nervousness and insomnia. Nausea appears slightly less common than with the SSRI drugs and sexual dysfunction is probably the least of any antidepressant. Bupropion is relatively safe in overdose with seizures being the predominant concern. The mechanism of action of bupropion is still uncertain but may be related to inhibition of presynaptic dopamine and norepinephrine reuptake transporters. The activity of vesicular monoamine transporter-2, the transporter pumping dopamine, norepinephrine and serotonin from the cytosol into presynaptic vesicles, is increased by bupropion and may be a component of its mechanism of action. Bupropion is approved for use in major depression and seasonal affective disorder and has demonstrated comparable efficacy to other antidepressants in clinical trials. Bupropion is also useful in augmenting a partial response to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressants, although bupropion should not be combined with monoamine oxidase inhibitors. It may be less likely to provoke mania than antidepressants with prominent serotonergic effects. Bupropion is effective in helping people quit tobacco smoking. Anecdotal reports indicate bupropion may lower inflammatory mediators such as tumor necrosis factor-alpha, may lower fatigue in cancer and may help reduce concentration problems.
Foley KF, Pantano C, Ciolino A, Mawe GM. IFN-␥ and TNF-␣ decrease serotonin transporter function and expression in Caco2 cells. Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol 292: G779 -G784, 2007. First published December 14, 2006; doi:10.1152/ajpgi.00470.2006.-Recent studies have shown that mucosal serotonin (5-HT) transporter (SERT) expression is decreased in animal models of colitis, as well as in the colonic mucosa of humans with ulcerative colitis and irritable bowel syndrome. Altered SERT function or expression may underlie the altered motility, secretion, and sensation seen in these inflammatory gut disorders. In an effort to elucidate possible mediators of SERT downregulation, we treated cultured colonic epithelial cells (Caco2) with conditioned medium from activated human lymphocytes. Application of the conditioned medium caused a decrease in fluoxetine-sensitive [3 H]5-HT uptake. Individual proinflammatory agents were then tested for their ability to affect uptake. Cells were treated for 48 or 72 h with PGE2 (10 M), IFN-␥ (500 ng/ml), TNF-␣ (50 ng/ml), IL-12 (50 ng/ml), or the nitric oxide-releasing agent S-nitrosoglutathione (GSNO; 100 M).[ 3 H]5-HT uptake was then measured. Neither PGE nor IL-12 had any effect on [ 3 H]5-HT uptake, and GSNO increased uptake. However, after 3-day incubation, both TNF-␣ and IFN-␥ elicited significant decreases in SERT function. Neither TNF-␣ nor IFN-␥ were cytotoxic when used for this period of time and at these concentrations. These two cytokines also induced decreases in SERT mRNA and protein levels. By altering SERT expression, TNF-␣ and IFN-␥ could contribute to the altered motility and expression seen in vivo in ulcerative colitis or irritable bowel syndrome.SERT; tumor necrosis factor; interferon; colitis; inflammatory bowel disease; inflammation SEROTONIN (5-hydroxytryptamine; 5-HT) is the main monoamine signaling molecule in the gut, where it acts as a paracrine neurotransmitter (9, 25). Specialized enteroendocrine cells, enterochromaffin cells, release 5-HT into the lamina propria of the intestines, where it activates receptors located on processes of intrinsic and extrinsic primary afferent neurons. This leads to activation of local motor and secretory reflexes and the transduction of sensory signals to the brain stem and spinal cord. A critical aspect of paracrine and neurotransmitter signaling is the termination of transmission by degradation or removal of the signaling molecule. In the case of 5-HT, this involves rapid clearance of 5-HT from the intercellular space by the 5-HT reuptake transporter (SERT), which is expressed by mucosal epithelial cells (7,21,36).SERT is a member of the highly conserved Na ϩ /Cl Ϫ -dependent transporter gene family containing 12 transmembrane domains (2). Transporters for 5-HT and other monoamines are of particular interest because they are sites of action for most clinically efficacious antidepressants, as well as for psychoactive drugs of abuse such as amphetamines, cocaine, and MDMA (ecstasy). Furthermore, abnormal expression o...
Mirtazapine and olanzapine are easy-to-use psychiatric drugs with potent antinausea effects. Ondansetron and later members of the 'setron class are currently standard treatments for cancer chemotherapy-related nausea and emesis. They are potent 5-HT3 blockers, but it is often not appreciated that mirtazapine and olanzapine bind with similar affinity to 5-HT3 receptors, have a longer half-life, are considerably cheaper than the 'setron class, and often offer better and smoother 24-h nausea control than 'setron class drugs. Mirtazapine and olanzapine often have salutary antianxiety effects and improve sleep quality. They occasionally relieve chemotherapy-related and advanced cancer-related nausea and appetite decrease better than the 'setron group that are specifically marketed for nausea control. Mirtazapine and olanzapine frequently give potent nausea reduction and appetite increase in advanced cancer-related cachexia. Several cytokine changes potentially induced by mirtazapine and olanzapine use are discussed that may have salutary effects in several cancers. We suggest mirtazapine and olanzapine be included as first-line options in treating both chemotherapy- and advanced cancer-related nausea. Multiple clinical and economic advantages of mirtazapine and olanzapine over currently used 'setron class medicines are reviewed. Double-blind studies against the 'setron class drugs are warranted.
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