Figure 3.
Intrathecal injection of IWP-2 relieved CCI-induced neuropathic pain and reduced neuronal synaptic plasticity. In total, 18 SD rats were randomly divided into treatment group, DMSO group and NC group. Bilateral sciatic nerve ligation was performed in the first two groups, and Wnt-3a inhibitor IWP-2 was intrathecally administered in treatment group. Rats in DMSO group were intrathecally injected with the isodose DMSO. Only intrathecal catheterization was performed in rats of NC group. Behavioral measurements were performed preoperatively, on the day of surgery, 3rd day and 5th day after IWP-2 treatment. (A-C) The changes of mechanical threshold, thermal stimulation threshold and cold stimulation threshold over time were observed (n=6). (D and E) The phosphorylation levels of CaMK II, NR2B, CREB, PKC and Src in each treatment group was detected by western blotting (n=3) (*P<0.05). CCI, chronic constriction injury.