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Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics ›› 2019, Vol. 24 ›› Issue (12): 1341-1346.doi: 10.12092/j.issn.1009-2501.2019.12.004

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Timed dose-response relationship of pain in autistic model rats

YANG Liqin 1, 2, LI Zhiyu 1, 2, TAN Pei 1, 2, XU Wenting 1, 2, ZHANG Zhongnan 1, 2, WANG Mengya1   

  1. 1 Cell Electrophysiology Laboratory, 2 Rising-Star Group, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu 241002, Anhui, China
  • Received:2019-01-31 Revised:2019-05-31 Online:2019-12-26 Published:2020-01-07

Abstract:

AIM: To observe the characteristics of timed dose-response relationship (TDRR) of pain in autistic model rats. METHODS: Ten pregnant SD rats were randomly divided into model pregnant group (n=6) and normal pregnant group(n=4). The model pregnant group rats were prepared by intraperitoneal injection of sodium valproate 600 mg/kg at 12.5 days after pregnancy and equivalent volume of saline was used as control injection in normal pregnant group.Then their offspring were used as model group (n=24) and normal group (n=22),respectively.During the period of 35 days after birth, a series of behavior tests were measured to identify the autistic model rats. Thereafter, the paw withdrawal mechanical threshold (PWMT) and tail flick latency (TFL) evoked by light radiant heat were measured from these rats in two groups.RESULTS:The growth and development indicators and the ability of behavioral exploration in model group rats were both less than those in normal group (P<0.01).Compared with normal group rats,the PWMT of the model group rats increased significantly (P<0.01).TFLs of rats in two groups were both shortened with increased light intensities, indicating a hyperbolic type-like TDRR. However, the TFLs in the TDRR curve of model group rats were longer than those of normal group rats(P<0.01). CONCLUSION: These preliminary results suggest that the autistic model rats increase the threshold of mechanical and heat pain, and change the TDRR curve of TFL to right either.

Key words: autism, pain, timed dose-response relationship

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