Raphe nuclei
Raphe nuclei | |
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![]() Section of themedulla oblongataat about the middle of theolive.(Raphe nuclei not labeled, but 'raphe' labeled at left.) | |
![]() Horizontal cross section of the brainstem at the lower pons. The raphe nucleus is labeled #18 in the middle. | |
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Identifiers | |
Latin | nuclei raphes |
MeSH | D011903 |
NeuroLexID | nlx_anat_20090205 |
TA98 | A14.1.04.257 A14.1.04.318 A14.1.05.402 A14.1.05.601 A14.1.06.401 |
TA2 | 6035,5955 |
FMA | 84017 |
Anatomical terms of neuroanatomy |
Theraphe nuclei(Greek:ῥαφή,"seam" )[1]are a moderate-size cluster ofnucleifound in thebrain stem.They have5-HT1 receptorswhich are coupled withGi/Go-protein-inhibitingadenyl cyclase.They function asautoreceptorsin the brain and decrease the release ofserotonin.TheanxiolyticdrugBuspironeacts aspartial agonistagainst these receptors.[2]Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor(SSRI)antidepressantsare believed to act in these nuclei, as well as at their targets.[3]
Anatomy
[edit]The raphe nuclei are traditionally considered to be the medial portion of thereticular formation,and appear as a ridge of cells in the center and most medial portion of thebrain stem.
In order fromcaudaltorostral,the raphe nuclei are known as thenucleus raphe obscurus,thenucleus raphe pallidus,thenucleus raphe magnus,thenucleus raphe pontis,themedian raphe nucleus,dorsal raphe nucleus,caudal linear nucleus.[4]In the first systematic examination of the raphe nuclei, Taberet al..(1960)[5]originally proposed the existence of two linear nuclei (nucleus linearis intermedius and nucleus linearis rostralis). This study was published before techniques enabling the visualization of serotonin or the enzymes participating in its synthesis had been developed, as first demonstrated by Dahlström and Fuxe in 1964.[6]Later, it was revealed that of these two nuclei, only the former (nucleus linearis intermedius, now known as the caudal linear nucleus), proved to contain serotonin-producing neurons,[7]though both of them contain dopaminergic neurons.[8]
In some works (e.g.[9]), researchers have grouped the nuclei lineares into one nucleus, thenucleus linearis,shrinking the number of raphe to seven, e.g., NeuroNamesmakes the following ordering:[10]
- Raphe nuclei ofmedulla oblongata
- Raphe nuclei of thepontinereticular formation
- Raphe nuclei of themidbrainreticular formation
- Nucleus centralis superior(median raphe nucleus)
- Nucleus raphe dorsalis
Nomenclature
[edit]The Latin names commonly used for most of these nuclei are grammatically and orthographically incorrect. Latin grammar would require to use thegenitive caseraphes('of the seam') instead of thenominative caseraphe('seam') in these Latin expressions. The main authority in anatomical names,Terminologia Anatomicauses for examplenucleus raphes magnus[11]instead of the grammatically incorrectnucleus raphe magnus.The spellingraphe/rapheshowever can also be contested as numerous sources[12][13][14]indicate thatrapheis an incorrect Latin rendering of the Ancient Greek word ῥαφή as the initial letter rho withrough breathing(spiritus asper) is normally rendered asrhin Latin.[12]The edition of theNomina Anatomicathat was ratified inJenain 1935 usedrhapheinstead ofraphe.[15][16]
Projections
[edit]These nuclei interact with almost every pertinent portion of the brain, but only a few of them have specifically independent interaction. These select nuclei are discussed as follows.
Overall, the caudal raphe nuclei, including the nucleus raphe magnus, nucleus raphe pallidus and nucleus raphe obscurus, all project towards the spinal cord and brain stem. The more-rostral nuclei, including the nucleus raphe pontis, nucleus centralis superior (also called median raphe nucleus, mRN) and nucleus raphe dorsalis (dRN) project towards the brain areas of higher function[17]
The numerous projections from the mRN and dRN to key brain structures make serotonergic system fundamental in regulating brain homeostasis. However, studies also show feedback loops from numerous areas of the brain controlling the serotonergic neurons located in thenucleus raphe dorsalis,including the orbital cortex,cingulate cortex,medialpreoptic area,lateralpreoptic area,and several areas of thehypothalamus.The connection between these areas, particularly between thenucleus raphe dorsalisand the orbital cortices, is thought to have influences ondepressionandobsessive compulsive disorderprognosis.[18]
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Function
[edit]The raphe nuclei have a vast impact upon the central nervous system. Many of the neurons in the nuclei (but not the majority) are serotonergic; i.e., containserotonin,a type ofmonoamineneurotransmitter and are modulated through fibrous pathways in the midbrain.[19]
Projections from the raphe nuclei also terminate in the dorsal horn of spinal gray matter where they regulate the release ofenkephalins,which inhibit pain sensation.
The raphe nuclei provide feedback to thesuprachiasmatic nuclei(SCN), thus contributing in circadian rhythms in animals. The SCN transmits to the raphe nuclei via thedorsomedial hypothalamic nucleusaltering serotonin levels for sleep/wake states. The raphe nuclei will then transmit feedback to the SCN about the animal's vigilance and levels of alertness. This reciprocal feedback between the two structures provides an adaptable yet stable basis of circadian rhythms.[20]
Thermoregulation
[edit]A large increase in sympathetic nerve activity was observed when an excitatory amino acid was injected into theRaphe Pallidus,resulting in both brown adipose tissue (BAT) temperature and heart rate increasing. This suggests that activation of the raphe nucleus results in an increase in sympathetic activity to the BAT.[21]
The raphe pallidus wasn't switched off using 8-OH-DPAT, which in turn reduced body temperature due to a reduced response to cold. This suggests the importance of the raphe nucleus in responding appropriately to the cold.[22]
The raphe nuclei and the effects of ghrelin
[edit]More recent studies of the Raphe Nuclei done with rats involve the effects ofghrelinon thedorsal raphe nucleus.When administered, larger doses of ghrelin act centrally on the raphe nucleus,hippocampus,andamygdalawhich causes dramatic increases in food intake, memory retention, and increases in anxiety. The effects of ghrelin are seen on the raphe nucleus as soon as an hour after injection, suggesting rapid changes in the structure of the nucleus. Changes also occur after 24 hours suggesting delayed modifications as well.[23]
See also
[edit]References
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- ^Siegel GJ, Agranoff BW, Fisher SK, Albers RW, Uhler MD (1999)."Understanding the neuroanatomical organization of serotonergic cells in brain provides insight into the functions of this neurotransmitter".Basic Neurochemistry(Sixth ed.). Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.ISBN978-0-397-51820-3.
In 1964, Dahlstrom and Fuxe (discussed in [2]), using the Falck-Hillarp technique of histofluorescence, observed that the majority of serotonergic soma are found in cell body groups, which previously had been designated as the raphe nuclei.
- ^Briley M, Moret C (October 1993). "Neurobiological mechanisms involved in antidepressant therapies".Clinical Neuropharmacology.16(5): 387–400.doi:10.1097/00002826-199310000-00002.PMID8221701.
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- ^Taber E, Brodal A, Walberg F (April 1960). "The raphe nuclei of the brain stem in the cat. I. Normal topography and cytoarchitecture and general discussion".The Journal of Comparative Neurology.114(2): 161–87.doi:10.1002/cne.901140205.PMID13836517.
- ^Dahlstroem A, Fuxe K (1964). "Evidence for the Existence of Monoamine-Containing Neurons in the Central Nervous System. I. Demonstration of Monoamines in the Cell Bodies of Brain Stem Neurons".Acta Physiologica Scandinavica. Supplementum.232(Suppl): SUPPL 232:1–55.PMID14229500.
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- ^Ikemoto S (November 2007)."Dopamine reward circuitry: two projection systems from the ventral midbrain to the nucleus accumbens-olfactory tubercle complex".Brain Research Reviews.56(1): 27–78.doi:10.1016/j.brainresrev.2007.05.004.PMC2134972.PMID17574681.
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- ^BilZ0r; Erowid (2005)."Figure 4. Diagram of the human brain showing the divergent serotonergic projections of the raphe nuclei to both cortical and subcortical locations throughout the brain"(PNG).The Neuropharmacology of Hallucinogens: a technical overview.Erowid Pharmacology Vaults.Retrieved18 April2006.
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:CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^Peyron C, Petit JM, Rampon C, Jouvet M, Luppi PH (January 1998). "Forebrain afferents to the rat dorsal raphe nucleus demonstrated by retrograde and anterograde tracing methods".Neuroscience.82(2): 443–68.doi:10.1016/s0306-4522(97)00268-6.PMID9466453.
- ^Azmitia EC, Segal M (June 1978). "An autoradiographic analysis of the differential ascending projections of the dorsal and median raphe nuclei in the rat".The Journal of Comparative Neurology.179(3): 641–67.doi:10.1002/cne.901790311.PMID565370.
- ^Monti JM, ed. (2008). "Reciprocal connections between the suprachiasmatic nucleus and the midbrain raphe nuclei: A putative role in the circadian control of behavioral states".Serotonin and Sleep: Molecular, Functional and Clinical Aspects.Samüel Deurveilher and Kazue Semba. Birkhäuser Basel. pp.103–131.doi:10.1007/978-3-7643-8561-3_4.ISBN978-3-7643-8560-6.
- ^Madden CJ, Morrison SF (2003). "Excitatory amino acid receptor activation in the raphe pallidus area mediates prostaglandin-evoked thermogenesis".Neuroscience.122(1): 5–15.doi:10.1016/s0306-4522(03)00527-x.PMID14596844.
- ^Nakamura K, Morrison SF (January 2007)."Central efferent pathways mediating skin cooling-evoked sympathetic thermogenesis in brown adipose tissue".American Journal of Physiology. Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology.292(1): R127-36.doi:10.1152/ajpregu.00427.2006.PMC2441894.PMID16931649.
- ^Carlini VP, Varas MM, Cragnolini AB, Schiöth HB, Scimonelli TN, de Barioglio SR (January 2004). "Differential role of the hippocampus, amygdala, and dorsal raphe nucleus in regulating feeding, memory, and anxiety-like behavioral responses to ghrelin".Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications.313(3): 635–41.doi:10.1016/j.bbrc.2003.11.150.PMID14697239.
Further reading
[edit]- Currie D (2005)."A Lecture, Higher Brain Function: Activation of the Brain and Levels of Consciousness".East Tennessee State University.Retrieved18 April2006.
- Sari Y (October 2004). "Serotonin1B receptors: from protein to physiological function and behavior".Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews.28(6): 565–82.doi:10.1016/j.neubiorev.2004.08.008.PMID15527863.
- McKittrick CR, Blanchard DC, Blanchard RJ, McEwen BS, Sakai RR (March 1995)."Serotonin receptor binding in a colony model of chronic social stress".Biological Psychiatry.37(6): 383–93.doi:10.1016/0006-3223(94)00152-S.PMID7772647.