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The trigeminal ganglion (TG) is a complex sensory structure and multiple lines of evidence suggest that significant differences exist in anatomical, neurochemical and physiological properties between it and its equivalent structure in the somatosensory system, the dorsal root ganglion (DRG). This is likely to be a reflection, first on the unique areas of tissue innervation of the TG and second, on the unusual responses to injury which give rise to distinct pain symptoms such as toothache, migraine and temporomandibular joint disorders. In an attempt to address this disparity in knowledge, we have carried out an in-depth in vivo study investigating neurochemical populations and cell size distributions of sensory neurons within the rat TG. We have performed a detailed analysis of expression patterns for receptor components of important inflammatory mediators, NGF (TrkA), TNFα (p55) and IL-6 (gp130), along with the thermo-transducers TRPV1 and TRPM8. For each analysis we have compared our findings with those of the rat DRG. We have shown a significantly larger population of NF200+ neurons within the TG (51%) compared to the DRG (40%), and most interestingly, the majority of NF200+ neurons in the TG were within the small to medium cell size range, conferring a nociceptive phenotype. We have for the first time, determined expression of p55 and gp130 protein levels within neurochemically defined subpopulations of the TG. We show that a large proportion (33%) of TG neurons, in particular 27% of NF200+ neurons co-express p55, and thereby have the potential to respond directly to TNFα. Furthermore, we have observed gp130 protein expression to be ubiquitous within the TG, suggesting all neurons, including non-nociceptors, could respond to IL-6. In addition, we have utilised biochemical and electrophysiological techniques in vitro to measure the functional outcome of exposure of TG neurons to IL-6. We have demonstrated that IL-6 activates the JAK/STAT signalling pathway, preferentially within NF200+ neurons. Furthermore, we have shown that IL-6 sensitises the response of TG neurons to the TRPV1 agonist capsaicin, altering the gating properties and prolonging the opening time of the channel. Taken together, our findings support the emerging picture of a complex combinatorial pattern of co-expression of sensory neurochemicals, transducers and receptor components that help to define TG neuronal modality and function. We would advocate caution in making generalisations across sensory ganglia in particular in extrapolating data from the DRG to the trigeminal ganglion.

Fragestellung: Es wird untersucht, ob die isolierte hypertherme Extremitätenperfusion (ILP) mit TNF-alpha und Melphalan eine akute systemische inflammatorische Reaktion (SIRS) auslöst. Weiterhin soll der Einfluß von zwei verschiedenen total intravenösen Narkoseverfahren sowie der Zusammenhang der unabhängig voneinander bestimmten Meßgrößen Herzindex/Sauerstoffverbrauchsindex (HI/VO2I) und Sauerstoffverbrauchsindex/Sauerstoffangebotsindex (VO2I/DO2I) beim Entstehen eines SIRS analysiert werden. Methodik: 73 Patienten, die sich einer ILP mit TNF-alpha und Melphalan in Allgemeinanästhesie unterzogen, wurden in diese klinische, retrospektive Untersuchung eingeschlossen. Ein erweitertes kardiopulmonales Monitoring, bestehend aus kontinuierlicher Thermodilution, kontinuierlicher indirekter Kalorimetrie, invasiver Blutdruckmessung sowie arterieller und gemischtvenöser Blutgasanalysen ermöglichte die Analyse von hämodynamischen, metabolischen und gasanalytischen Parametern an 8 definierten Zeitpunkten im Verlauf der ILP mit TNF-alpha und Melphalan. 21 Patienten erhielten eine Narkose mit Etomidate/Midazolam/Sufentanil/Pancuroniumbromid (N1), und bei 52 Patienten wurde die Narkose mit Propofol/Remifentanil/Cis-Atracurium (N2) durchgeführt. Ergebnisse: Während der ILP mit TNF-alpha und Melphalan kam es bei folgenden Parametern zu signifikanten Veränderungen in der systemischen Reperfusionsphase gegenüber den Ausgangswerten vor der extrakorporalen Zirkulation: Herzfrequenz, Herzindex, Temperatur, Gesamtsauerstoffaufnahme, pulmonale Sauerstoffaufnahme, Sauerstoffangebot, systemischer Gefäßwiderstand, pulmonalarterieller Mitteldruck, kardiale Füllungsdrücke, gemischtvenöser Kohlendioxid- und Sauerstoffpartialdruck, arterieller Kohlendioxid- und Sauerstoffpartialdruck, gemischtvenöse Sauerstoffsättigung, arterieller und gemischtvenöser Sauerstoffgehalt sowie arterieller pH- und Laktatwert. Bezüglich der Narkoseverfahren zeigte die Narkose N2 versus N1 signifikant geringere Herzfrequenzen und Herzindices, sowie signifikant erhöhte pulmonalarterielle Mitteldrücke, pulmonale und systemische Gefäßwiderstände. Die Korrelationen von HI/VO2I und VO2I/DO2I sind in der prä-Bypass-Phase gering, nehmen im Verlauf der ILP zu und erreichen zum Zeitpunkt der systemischen Reperfusion jeweils ihren Maximalwert. Schlußfolgerungen: Die ILP mit TNF-alpha und Melphalan kann als dynamisches in-vivo Modell für das Entstehen einer SIRS-Reaktion aufgefaßt werden. Die inflammatorische Antwort ist in ihrem Ausmaß eher gering und erreicht nach Aufhebung der extrakorporalen Zirkulation mit systemischer Reperfusion der behandelten Extremität ihr Maximum. Die Überwachung der Teilkreisläufe, ein erweitertes hämodynamisches Monitoring sowie forcierte intravenöse Volumentherapie in der Reperfusionsphase lassen dieses Behandlungsverfahren für die Patienten in Allgemeinanästhesie sicher erscheinen. Beide beschriebenen Narkoseverfahren sind für diese operative Therapie geeignet. Der Zusammenhang von HI/VO2I sowie VO2I/DO2I ist im Verlauf der ILP gering, kann sich aber mit Zunahme der inflammatorischen Reaktion verstärken. / objective: To determine whether the isolated hyperthermic limb perfusion (ILP) with tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha) and melphalan causes an acute systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS)? Also analysed will be the influence of two total intravenous anaesthesias and the correlation of independent measured values cardiac index/oxygen consumption index (HI/VO2I) and oxygen consumption index/oxygen delivery index (VO2I/DO2I). design: Retrospective review of hemodynamic, metabolic and blood gas values from 73 patients, undervented isolated hyperthermic limb perfusion of leg with TNF-alpha and Melphalan in general anaesthesia. methods: Cardiopulmonary monitoring consisted of continuous thermodilution, continuous calorimetry, arterial pressure and arterial as well as admixed blood-gas analyses. Values were measured on 8 time points in the course of ILP. In 21 patients anaesthesia was carried out with drug-combination of Etomidate/Midazolam/Sufentanil/Pancuroniumbromid (N1), and 52 patients were given anaesthesia with Propofol/Remifentanil/Cis-atracurium (N2). results: The following values changed significantly after limb-reperfusion compared with the baseline: heart rate, cardiac index, temperature, oxygen consumption, pulmonary oxygen consumption, oxygen delivery, systemic vascular resistance, mean pulmonary arterial pressure, precardial pressures, admixed carbon dioxide pressure, admixed oxygen pressure, arterial carbon dioxide pressure, arterial oxygen pressure, admixed oxygen saturation, arterial and admixed oxygen content as well as arterial pH- and lactat. conclusions: The isolated hyperthermic limb perfusion with TNF-alpha and melphalan may be used as a dynamic in-vivo model for the development of an SIRS. The inflammatory response is slight and reached the maximum after reperfusion of treated limb. Monitoring of the two circulations, extended cardiopulmonary monitoring and intravenous volumetherapie in the reperfusion time makes this cancer treatment in general anaesthesia safe. Both anaesthesia are suitable. The correlations of HI/VO2I as well as VO2I/DO2I are low in the beginning and rise with the increase of the inflammatory response.

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) / Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways. Corticosteroid medication is the most effective currently available treatment. Complications of corticosteroid therapy are dose-dependent, however, the clinical efficacy of varying doses of inhaled corticosteroids has been studied with mixed results. A randomized, double-blind, parallel group study was used to evaluate the inhaled corticosteroid dose-response relationship for clinical endpoints and in vitro parameters of underlying airway inflammation and remodelling. The mannitol provocation test with Forced Oscillation Technique (FOT) was used to derive potential dose-differentiating endpoints. In vitro inflammatory markers were measured in alveolar macrophages from bronchoalveolar lavage. Basement membrane thickness was measured from bronchial biopsies. Eleven nonasthmatic subjects were enrolled for comparison. This thesis addresses the null hypothesis that there is no significant difference in clinical and biological effects between low dose (200mcg/day, n=11) and high dose (1000mcg/day, n=11) treatment (for 6-7 weeks) with inhaled fluticasone propionate (FP) for a range of clinical outcomes and in vitro markers of airway inflammation and remodelling. Significant changes after FP included increased FEV1, reduced airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR) (by FOT and FEV1), exhaled nitric oxide and Juniper symptom score. In addition, significant reductions occurred in expression of GM-CSF, TNF-alpha and IL-1ra in macrophages. A lower baseline FOT-derived respiratory system conductance was predictive of a greater degree of improvement in symptoms. No statistically significant differences in the changes after treatment between low and high dose FP were found in spirometry, exhaled nitric oxide, symptom scores, AHR, alveolar macrophage cytokine levels (GM-CSF, TNF-alpha, IL-1ra, IL-10) and basement membrane thickness, although there were trends towards greater improvements in many of the parameters after high dose FP. Basement membrane thickness appeared to be reduced by high dose FP, although this reduction was not statistically significant. There was a weak, but statistically significant, negative correlation between basement membrane thickness and FOT-derived conductance (r2=0.135, p=0.042). With the recognition of the limitations in the interpretation of these data, the results suggest that, in previously steroid naïve mild to moderate asthmatics, there may be only minimal benefit derived from an additional 800µg/day of inhaled fluticasone above the low dose of 200µg/day.

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