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A study of neural mechanisms of the sleep apnea (A possible approach from dentistry)

Research Project

Project/Area Number 11671854
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)

Allocation TypeSingle-year Grants
Section一般
Research Field Functional basic dentistry
Research InstitutionShowa University

Principal Investigator

TSURUOKA Masayoshi  Showa University, School of Dentistry, Physiology, Associate Professor, 歯学部, 助教授 (60103305)

Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) YAMAKAMI Yoshio  Showa University, School of Dentistry, Physiology, Lecturer, 歯学部, 講師 (10220237)
松谷 貴代  昭和大学, 歯学部, 助手
Project Period (FY) 1999 – 2001
Project Status Completed (Fiscal Year 2001)
Budget Amount *help
¥1,200,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,200,000)
Fiscal Year 2001: ¥600,000 (Direct Cost: ¥600,000)
Fiscal Year 2000: ¥600,000 (Direct Cost: ¥600,000)
KeywordsSleep apnea / Bruxism / Electroencephalogram / Locus coeruleus / Descending modulation / Respiratory movement / Trigeminal motoneuron / 感覚-運動機能 / 抑制 / 麻酔動物
Research Abstract

<1999-2000>
In anesthetized rats, stimulation of the motor cortex A-area produced bruxism-like jaw movement. Bruxism-like jaw movement produced by A-area stimulation, however, did not induce the apnea. Parabrachial region in the brainstem induced the apnea.
<2000-2001>
The condition of sleep was reproduced in anesthetized rats. Electroencephalogram (EEG) was used to estimate the condition of sleep. When power spectrum of the EEG was analyzed, δ wave increased with he increase of concentration of halothane. The ratio of δ wave in the EEG under the concentration of 1.5 and 2.0 % was the same as compared with the ratio under the condition of sleep.
<2001-2002>
(1) Activation of the pontin locus coeruleus (LC) inhibited trigeminal sensorimotor function. This finding suggests that activation of the LC suppressed bruxism-like jaw movement during sleep.
(2) During inhalation, excitation of trigeminal motoneurons synchronized with excitation of inspiratory neurons. This finding suggests the relationship between respiration movement and excitation of trigeminal motoneuron.

Report

(3 results)
  • 2001 Annual Research Report   Final Research Report Summary
  • 1999 Annual Research Report
  • Research Products

    (5 results)

All 2001 2000 Other

All Journal Article (4 results) Publications (1 results)

  • [Journal Article] Descending modulation from the locus coeruleus on the trigeminal sensorimotor function during inflammation in the craniofacial region.2001

    • Author(s)
      Matsutani K, Yamakami Y, Shinya A, Furuya R, Kawawa T, Tsuruoka M
    • Journal Title

      Jap.J.Physiol. 51 (Suppl.)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2001 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Journal Article] Inflammation in the temporomandibular joint region activates coeruleotrigeminal modulation system in the rat.2000

    • Author(s)
      Tsuruoka M, Matsutani K
    • Journal Title

      Analgesia 5

      Pages: 39-43

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2001 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Journal Article] Stimulation of the locus coeruleus suppresses trigeminal sensorimotor function in the rat.2000

    • Author(s)
      Matsutani K, Tsuruoka M, Shinya A, Furuya R, Kawawa T
    • Journal Title

      Brain Res.Bull. 53

      Pages: 827-832

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2001 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Journal Article] Stimulation of the locus coeruleus produces pain suppression in the trigeminal region.2000

    • Author(s)
      Matsutani K, Kazama M, Shinya A, Tsuruoka M, Furuya R, Kawawa T
    • Journal Title

      J.Showa Univ.Dent.Soc. 20

      Pages: 125-125

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2001 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] Masayoshi Tsuruoka, Kiyo Matsutani: "Inflammation in the Temporomandibular Joint Region Activates Coeruleotrigeminal Modulation System in the Rat"Analgesia. 5. 39-43 (2000)

    • Related Report
      2001 Annual Research Report

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Published: 2000-04-01   Modified: 2016-04-21  

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