5-Hydroxymethylcytosine (5hmC) and Ten-eleven translocation 1–3 (TET1–3) proteins in the dorsal root ganglia of mouse: Expression and dynamic regulation in neuropathic pain

Alexander G. Chamessian, Yawar J. Qadri, Matthew Cummins, Michele Hendrickson, Temugin Berta, Thomas Buchheit, Thomas Van de Ven

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Abstract

Epigenetic mechanisms are increasingly implicated in chronic pain pathology. In this study, we demonstrate that the novel epigenetic mark 5-hydroxymethylcytosine (5hmC) is present in dorsal root ganglia (DRG) neurons and glia, and its levels increase following nerve injury. Furthermore, we show that the 5hmC-generating Ten-eleven translocation 1–3 (TET1–3) proteins are expressed in a cell-type specific manner in the DRG, with Tet3 displaying differential upregulation after injury, suggesting a potential role in neuropathic pain.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)72-79
Number of pages8
JournalSomatosensory and Motor Research
Volume34
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 3 2017

Keywords

  • Chronic pain
  • epigenetics
  • neuropathic pain

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