期刊
JOURNAL OF UROLOGY
卷 183, 期 4, 页码 1288-1295出版社
ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC
DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2009.12.060
关键词
urinary bladder; afferent pathways; muscle contraction; urothelium; urination disorders
资金
- NIDDK NIH HHS [R01 DK064280, R01 DK064280-04, R01 DK071085-05, R01 DK071085] Funding Source: Medline
Purpose: Much current research on lower urinary tract physiology focuses on afferent mechanisms. The main goals are to define and control the signaling pathways by which afferent information is generated and conveyed to the central nervous system. We summarize recent research on bladder afferent mechanisms. Materials and Methods: We systematically reviewed the literature by searching Pub Med (R) up to June 2009 with focus on the last 5 years. Results: At least 2 signaling pathways can be identified, including the urothelial and the myogenic pathway. The urothelial pathway is a functional unit consisting of the urothelium, interstitial cells and afferent nerves in the lamina propria. Signaling occurs via muscle-mucosal mechanoreceptors, mucosal mechanoreceptors and chemoreceptors. The myogenic pathway is activated via in-series mechanoreceptors responding to distention and via spontaneous contractile activity in units of myocytes generating afferent noise. Conclusions: To control dysfunctional micturition we must know more about all components involved in normal micturition control, including how afferent information is handled by the central nervous system.
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