Complete Freund's adjuvant-induced reduction of exploratory activity in a novel environment as an objective nociceptive endpoint for sub-acute inflammatory pain model in rats

European Journal of Pain : EJP
C Z ZhuS K Joshi

Abstract

Hind paw injection of complete Freund's adjuvant (CFA) is a commonly used sub-acute inflammatory pain model in rodents with typical subjective endpoint measurements of paw withdrawal to thermal or mechanical stimuli. Here, we assessed CFA-induced reduction of exploratory activity in a novel environment (CRANE) as an objective nociceptive endpoint in rats. CFA (50%) was subcutaneously injected into the plantar aspect of the hind paw either unilaterally or bilaterally (150 μL/paw). Exploratory activity was recorded using an automated locomotor activity system. Bilateral CFA injection reduced exploratory activity 4-48 h following injection, compared to sham controls. Unilateral CFA injection produced less reduction of exploratory activity, compared to bilateral injection. Effects of orally dosed standard analgesics on CRANE were examined 48 h following bilateral CFA injection. Diclofenac treatment produced dose-related reversal of CRANE at 0.03-1.0 mg/kg with a plateau effect observed at higher doses (up to 30 mg/kg). Ibuprofen also produced dose-related reversal CRANE at 0.3-3.0 mg/kg with a plateau effect at higher doses (up to 60 mg/kg). Similarly, celecoxib produced dose-related reversal CRANE at 3-10 mg/kg, but not 30 mg/kg. ...Continue Reading

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