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ArticleBMC gastroenterology2002

Evidence for modulation of pericryptal sheath myofibroblasts in rat descending colon by transforming growth factor beta and angiotensin II.

Jay R Thiagarajah, Nina M Griffiths, Kevin C Pedley, Richard J Naftalin

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Article in BMC gastroenterology, 2002. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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7citing papers in PubMed
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7 citing papers in PubMed, 16 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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4 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Jay R ThiagarajahDivision of Physiology, School of Biomedical Sciences, King's College London, Guys Campus, London, UK. jaythiagarajah@hotmail.com
Nina M Griffiths
Kevin C Pedley
Richard J Naftalin
King's College London · GBInstitut de Radioprotection et de Sûreté Nucléaire · FR

Funding

Wellcome Trust
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAbsorption of water and Na+ in descending colonic crypts is dependent on the barrier function of the surrounding myofibroblastic pericryptal sheath. Here the effects of high and low Na+ diets and exposure to whole body ionising radiation on the growth and activation of the descending colonic pericryptal myofibroblasts are evaluated. In addition the effect of a post-irradiation treatment with the angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor Captopril was investigated.

methodsThe levels of Angiotensin II type 1 receptor (AT1), ACE, collagen type IV, transforming growth factor-beta type 1 receptor (TGF-betaR1), OB cadherin and alpha-smooth muscle actin in both descending colon and caecum were evaluated, using immunocytochemistry and confocal microscopy, in rats fed on high and low Na+ diets (LS). These parameters were also determined during 3 months post-irradiation with 8Gy from a 60Co source in the presence and absence of the angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor, Captopril.

resultsIncreases in AT1 receptor (135.6% +/- 18.3, P < 0.001); ACE (70.1% +/- 13.1, P < 0.001); collagen type IV (49.6% +/- 15.3, P < 0.001); TGF-+/-beta1 receptors (291.0% +/- 26.5, P < 0.001); OB-cadherin (26.3% +/- 13.8, P < 0.05) and alpha-smooth muscle actin (82.5% +/- 12.4, P < 0.001) were observed in the pericryptal myofibroblasts of the descending colon after LS diet. There are also increases in AT1 receptor and TGF-beta1 receptor, smooth muscle actin and collagen type IV after irradiation. Captopril reduced all these effects of irradiation on the pericryptal sheath and also decreased the amount of collagen and smooth muscle actin in control rats (P < 0.001).

conclusionsThese results demonstrate an activation of descending colonic myofibroblasts to trophic stimuli, or irradiation, which can be attenuated by Captopril, indicative of local trophic control by angiotensin II and TGF-beta release.

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ActinsAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsAngiotensin IIAnimalsCaptoprilCollagenColonDiet, Sodium-RestrictedFibroblastsFibrosisMaleRadiation InjuriesRatsRats, WistarReceptors, Transforming Growth Factor betaSodium, DietaryActinsAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsAngiotensin IICaptoprilCollagenReceptors, Transforming Growth Factor betaSodium, DietaryTransforming Growth Factor beta

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PMID11872151
PMCPMC65696
OpenAlexW1602141660

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