Effects of intravesical administration of sensory neuron-specific receptor agonist on voiding function in rats with cyclophosphamide-induced cystitis

INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to investigate the urodynamic effects of intravesical administration of bovine adrenal medulla 8-22 (BAM8-22), a selective rat sensory neuron-specific receptor 1 agonist, on the micturition reflex in normal rats and rats with cyclophosphamide-induced bladder overactivity. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Continuous cystometrograms (0.04 ml/min) were performed in urethane-anesthetized rats. After stable micturition cycles were established, vehicle (saline) or BAM8-22 was instilled intravesically and changes in bladder activity were monitored. The experiments using BAM8-22 were also performed in capsaicin-pretreated rats. In another experiment, vehicle (saline) or BAM8-22 was instilled intravesically and changes in bladder activity were monitored in cyclophosphamide-treated rats. Continuous cystometrograms were performed 48 hours after cyclophosphamide injection. Cystometric parameters were recorded and compared before and after intravesical drug administration. RESULTS: Intravesical administration of BAM8-22 significantly increased the intercontraction interval and threshold pressure in urethane-anesthetized rats, but did not affect the basal pressure or maximum pressure at any doses tested. The inhibitory effects of intravesical administration of BAM8-22 were not inhibited by capsaicin pretreatment. Intravesical administration of BAM8-22 also significantly increased intercontraction interval in the cyclophosphamide-treated rats. CONCLUSIONS: The current results indicate that intravesical administration of a selective rat sensory neuron-specific receptor 1 agonist can inhibit the micturition reflex and can ameliorate cyclophosphamide-induced bladder overactivity in rats.