Chronic peripheral nerve compression disrupts paranodal axoglial junctions
ABSTRACT Introduction Peripheral nerves are often exposed to mechanical stress leading to compression neuropathies. The pathophysiology underlying nerve dysfunction by chronic compression is largely unknown. Methods We analyzed molecular organization and fine structures at and near nodes of Ranvier...
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Published in | Muscle & nerve Vol. 55; no. 4; pp. 544 - 554 |
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Main Authors | , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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United States
Wiley Subscription Services, Inc
01.04.2017
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Summary: | ABSTRACT
Introduction
Peripheral nerves are often exposed to mechanical stress leading to compression neuropathies. The pathophysiology underlying nerve dysfunction by chronic compression is largely unknown.
Methods
We analyzed molecular organization and fine structures at and near nodes of Ranvier in a compression neuropathy model in which a silastic tube was placed around the mouse sciatic nerve.
Results
Immunofluorescence study showed that clusters of cell adhesion complex forming paranodal axoglial junctions were dispersed and overlapped frequently with juxtaparanodal components. These paranodal changes occurred without internodal myelin damage. The distribution and pattern of paranodal disruption suggests that these changes are the direct result of mechanical stress. Electron microscopy confirmed loss of paranodal axoglial junctions.
Conclusions
Our data show that chronic nerve compression disrupts paranodal junctions and axonal domains required for proper peripheral nerve function. These results provide important clues toward better understanding of the pathophysiology underlying nerve dysfunction in compression neuropathies. Muscle Nerve 55: 544–554, 2017 |
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Bibliography: | Conflicts of Interest The authors declare no competing financial interests. Funding This work was supported by Veterans Affairs Merit Grant (5IO1BX002565 to J.L.D.) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) ‐National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Center Core Grant 5P30 NS047463. ObjectType-Article-1 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 ObjectType-Feature-2 content type line 23 Current affiliation: Department of Molecular Neurobiology, Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Hachioji, Japan |
ISSN: | 0148-639X 1097-4598 |
DOI: | 10.1002/mus.25273 |