Coupled cell networks are target cells of inflammation, which can spread between different body organs and develop into systemic chronic inflammation

• Several organs in the body comprise cells coupled into networks. These cells have in common that they are excitable but do not express action potentials. Furthermore, they are equipped with Ca2+ signaling systems, which can be intercellular and/or extracellular. The transport of small molecules between the cells occurs through gap junctions comprising connexin 43. Examples of cells coupled into networks include astrocytes, keratinocytes, chondrocytes, synovial fibroblasts, osteoblasts, connective tissue cells, cardiac and corneal fibroblasts, myofibroblasts, hepatocytes, and different types of glandular cells. These cells are targets for inflammation, which can be initiated after injury or in disease. If the inflammation reaches the CNS, it develops into neuroinflammation and can be of importance in the development of systemic chronic inflammation, which can manifest as pain and result in changes in the expression and structure of cellular components. Biochemical parameters of importance for cellular functions are described in this review.

Ämnesord

MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP  -- Medicinska och farmaceutiska grundvetenskaper -- Immunologi inom det medicinska området (hsv//swe)

MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES  -- Basic Medicine -- Immunology in the medical area (hsv//eng)

MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP  -- Medicinska och farmaceutiska grundvetenskaper -- Läkemedelskemi (hsv//swe)

MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES  -- Basic Medicine -- Medicinal Chemistry (hsv//eng)

Nyckelord

Coupled cell networks

Inflammation

Pain spreading

Ca2+ signaling

Connexin 43

Gap junctions

BRAIN ENDOTHELIAL-CELLS

CENTRAL-NERVOUS-SYSTEM

NEUROPATHIC PAIN

ARTICULAR CHONDROCYTES

GAP-JUNCTIONS

INTRACELLULAR CA2

SIGNALING

PATHWAY

CALCIUM WAVES

ATP RELEASE

IN-VITRO

Immunology

ATES OF AMERICA

V111

P1316

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