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ArticleDigestive diseases and sciences2022

Carbonic Anhydrases II, IX, and XII in Reflux Esophagitis.

Minna Nortunen, Nina Väkiparta, Seppo Parkkila, Juha Saarnio, Heikki Huhta, Tuomo J Karttunen

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Minna NortunenCancer and Translational Medicine Research Unit, Medical Research Center Oulu, University of Oulu and Oulu University Hospital, 90014, Oulu, Finland. minna.nortunen@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0003-0928-150X
Nina VäkipartaCancer and Translational Medicine Research Unit, Medical Research Center Oulu, University of Oulu and Oulu University Hospital, 90014, Oulu, Finland.
Seppo ParkkilaFaculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University and Fimlab Ltd, Tampere University Hospital, 33520, Tampere, Finland.
Juha SaarnioCancer and Translational Medicine Research Unit, Medical Research Center Oulu, University of Oulu and Oulu University Hospital, 90014, Oulu, Finland.
Heikki Huhta *Cancer and Translational Medicine Research Unit, Medical Research Center Oulu, University of Oulu and Oulu University Hospital, 90014, Oulu, Finland.
Tuomo J Karttunen *Cancer and Translational Medicine Research Unit, Medical Research Center Oulu, University of Oulu and Oulu University Hospital, 90014, Oulu, Finland.
Oulu University Hospital · FITampere University · FI

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Abstract

backgroundThe pathogenesis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has not been resolved in detail. Esophageal epithelial cells provide resistance to acidic reflux via several mechanisms, many of which involve buffering acid with bicarbonate and transporting protons. Carbonic anhydrases (CAs) are enzymes that control the acid-base balance by catalyzing the reversible hydration of carbon dioxide to produce bicarbonate and hydrogen ions.

aimsWe aimed to determine the immunohistochemical expression patterns of CAII, CAIX, and CAXII in the normal esophageal squamous epithelium and in patients with GERD.

methodsWe evaluated 82 biopsy samples, including 26 with a histologically normal esophagus, 26 with histologically mild esophagitis, and 30 with severe esophagitis. Expression patterns of CAII, CAIX, and CAXII in the esophageal squamous epithelium were determined by immunohistochemical staining.

resultsCytoplasmic CAII expression was predominantly detected in the upper luminal part of the squamous epithelium and was significantly (p < 0.01) increased in GERD. Expression of CAIX was essentially membranous. The isozyme was constantly present in the peripapillary cells. In the interpapillary areas, clustered expression was observed to emerge and increase significantly (p < 0.01) in esophagitis. CAXII expression was the most abundant of the isozymes and was mainly membranous. In the normal squamous epithelium, CAXII expression was confined to the basal layer; in severe esophagitis, CAXII expression increased significantly in both basal (p < 0.05) and superficial (p < 0.01) halves of the epithelium.

conclusionsWe demonstrate upregulated expression of CAII, CAIX, and CAXII in GERD. The increase in expression likely contributes to esophageal epithelial resistance to acidic reflux.

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Carbonic AnhydrasesCarcinoma, Squamous CellEsophagitisEsophagitis, PepticGastroesophageal RefluxBicarbonatesCarbonic Anhydrase IIHumansIsoenzymesBicarbonatesCarbonic Anhydrase IICarbonic AnhydrasesIsoenzymesCAIICAIXCAXIIGERDReflux esophagitis

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