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ArticleHepatology (Baltimore, Md.)2021

Mast Cells Regulate Ductular Reaction and Intestinal Inflammation in Cholestasis Through Farnesoid X Receptor Signaling.

Vik Meadows, Lindsey Kennedy, Burcin Ekser, Konstantina Kyritsi, Debjyoti Kundu, Tianhao Zhou, Lixian Chen, Linh Pham, Nan Wu, Jennifer Demieville and 4 more

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Article in Hepatology (Baltimore, Md.), 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 37 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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37 citing papers in PubMed, 79 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

14 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Vik MeadowsRichard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN.
Lindsey KennedyDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN.
Burcin EkserDivision of Transplant Surgery, Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN.ORCID 0000-0003-0741-8007
Konstantina KyritsiDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN.
Debjyoti KunduDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN.
Tianhao ZhouDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN.
Lixian ChenDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN.
Linh PhamDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN.
Nan WuDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN.
Jennifer DemievilleDepartment of Medical Physiology, Texas A&M University College of Medicine, Bryan, TX.
Laura HargroveDepartment of Medical Physiology, Texas A&M University College of Medicine, Bryan, TX.
Shannon GlaserDepartment of Medical Physiology, Texas A&M University College of Medicine, Bryan, TX.
Gianfranco AlpiniRichard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN.ORCID 0000-0002-6658-3021
Heather FrancisRichard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN.
Indiana University School of MedicineRichard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center · USTexas A&M University · US

Funding

GROWTH REGULATION OF THE INTRAHEPATIC BILIARY TREER01DK054811 · NIDDK · TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCE CTR · PI ALPINI, GIANFRANCO D, GLASER, SHANNON STROUD · 2000 to 2021
$3.8M
The Paracrine Regulation of Mast Cells During Biliary/Cholangiocyte Repair and DamageR01DK108959 · NIDDK · TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCE CTR · PI FRANCIS, HEATHER L · 2016 to 2024
$2.5M
Mechanisms of mast cell/cholangiocyte regulation of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease progressionR01DK119421 · NIDDK · INDIANA UNIVERSITY INDIANAPOLIS · PI FRANCIS, HEATHER L · 2019 to 2022
$1.4M
Role of Sensory Innervation in High Fat Diet-Induced HepatotoxicityR01DK132891 · NIDDK · INDIANA UNIVERSITY INDIANAPOLIS · PI ALPINI, GIANFRANCO D, FRANCIS, HEATHER L · 2022 to 2023
$1.1M
Structure Determination Of Outer Membrane Iron TransportZ01DK011003 · NIDDK · DIABETES, DIGESTIVE, KIDNEY DISEASES · PI BUCHANAN, SUSAN K. · 2002 to 2006
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BLR&D Research Career Scientist AwardIK6BX004601 · VA · RLR VA MEDICAL CENTER · PI ALPINI, GIANFRANCO D · 2019 to 2025
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BLR&D Research Career Scientist AwardIK6BX005226 · VA · RLR VA MEDICAL CENTER · PI FRANCIS, HEATHER L · 2020 to 2024
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Mechanisms of synergistic regulation of biliary inflammation and fibrosisI01BX003031 · VA · RLR VA MEDICAL CENTER · PI FRANCIS, HEATHER L · 2016 to 2023
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BLRD VA I01 BX000574BLRD VA I01 BX003031BLRD VA IK6 BX004601BLRD VA IK6 BX005226Intramural NIH HHS Z01 DK011003NIDDK NIH HHS R01 DK054811NIDDK NIH HHS R01 DK108959NIDDK NIH HHS R01 DK119421NIDDK NIH HHS R01 DK132891
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND

aimsCholestasis is characterized by increased total bile acid (TBA) levels, which are regulated by farnesoid X receptor (FXR)/FGF15. Patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) typically present with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Mast cells (MCs) (i) express FXR and (ii) infiltrate the liver during cholestasis promoting liver fibrosis. In bile-duct-ligated (BDL) MC-deficient mice (B6.Cg-Kit APPROACH AND

resultsIn this study, we demonstrated that MC-FXR regulates biliary FXR/FGF15, DR, and hepatic fibrosis and alters intestinal FXR/FGF15. We found increased MC number and biliary FXR expression in patients with liver injury compared with control. Histamine and FGF19 serum levels and small heterodimer partner expression increase in patients PSC and PSC-IBD compared with healthy controls. MC injection increased liver damage, DR, inflammation, biliary senescence/senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP), fibrosis, and histamine in Kit

conclusionsOur studies demonstrate that MC-FXR plays a key role in liver damage and DR, including TBA regulation through alteration of intestinal and biliary FXR/FGF15 signaling.

Indexed as

AnimalsBile DuctsCholangitis, SclerosingCholestasisDisease Models, AnimalFibroblast Growth FactorsHumansInflammatory Bowel DiseasesMaleMast CellsMiceReceptor, Farnesoid X-ActivatedReceptors, Cytoplasmic and Nuclearfibroblast growth factor 15, mouseFibroblast Growth FactorsReceptor, Farnesoid X-ActivatedReceptors, Cytoplasmic and Nuclear

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PMID34164827
PMCPMC9337218
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