Spinal D-serine increases PKC-dependent GluN1 phosphorylation contributing to the sigma-1 receptor-induced development of mechanical allodynia in a mouse model of neuropathic pain

We have recently demonstrated that spinal sigma-1 receptor (Sig-1R) activation facilitates nociception via an increase in phosphorylation of the NMDA receptor GluN1 subunit (pGluN1). The present study was designed to examine whether the Sig-1R-induced facilitative effect on NMDA-induced nociception is mediated by D-serine, and whether D-serine modulates spinal pGluN1 expression and the development of neuropathic pain following chronic constriction injury (CCI) of the sciatic nerve. Intrathecal administration of the D-serine degrading enzyme, DAAO attenuated the facilitation of NMDA-induced nociception induced by the Sig-1R agonist, PRE084.

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