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ArticlePediatric research2018

Expanding and characterizing esophageal epithelial cells obtained from children with eosinophilic esophagitis.

Wael N Sayej, Christopher Foster, Todd Jensen, Sydney Chatfield, Christine Finck

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Article in Pediatric research, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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Wael N SayejDepartment of Pediatrics, Division of Digestive Diseases, Hepatology & Nutrition, Connecticut Children's Medical Center, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Hartford, CT, USA. wsayej@connecticutchildrens.org.
Christopher FosterDepartment of Pediatrics, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT, USA.
Todd JensenDepartment of Pediatrics, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT, USA.
Sydney ChatfieldDepartment of Pediatrics, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT, USA.
Christine FinckDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Connecticut Children's Medical Center, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Hartford, CT, USA.
University of Connecticut · USConnecticut Children's Medical Center · US

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Abstract

backgroundThe role of epithelial cells in eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is not well understood. In this study, our aim was to isolate, culture, and expand esophageal epithelial cells obtained from patients with or without EoE and characterize differences observed over time in culture.

methodsBiopsies were obtained at the time of endoscopy from children with EoE or suspected to have EoE. We established patient-derived esophageal epithelial cell (PDEEC) lines utilizing conditional reprogramming methods. We determined integrin profiles, gene expression, MHC class II expression, and reactivity to antigen stimulation.

resultsThe PDEECs were found to maintain their phenotype over several passages. There were differences in integrin profiles and gene expression levels in EoE-Active compared to normal controls and EoE-Remission patients. Once stimulated with antigens, PDEECs express MHC class II molecules on their surface, and when co-cultured with autologous T-cells, there is increased IL-6 and TNF-α secretion in EoE-Active patients vs. controls.

conclusionWe are able to isolate, culture, and expand esophageal epithelial cells from pediatric patients with and without EoE. Once stimulated with antigens, these cells express MHC class II molecules and behave as non-professional antigen-presenting cells. This method will help us in developing an ex vivo, individualized, patient-specific model for diagnostic testing for causative antigens.

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3T3 CellsAdolescentAnimalsBiopsyChildChild, PreschoolEndoscopyEosinophilic EsophagitisEpithelial CellsEsophagusGene Expression ProfilingHistocompatibility Antigens Class IIHumansInflammationIntegrinsMiceHistocompatibility Antigens Class IIIntegrins

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