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SPHK1/S1PR1/PPAR-α axis restores TJs between uroepithelium providing new ideas for IC/BPS treatment.

Junjie Zhang, Qingyu Ge, Tianpeng Du, Yuhao Kuang, Zongyao Fan, Xinyi Jia, Wenjin Gu, Zhengsen Chen, Zhongqing Wei, Baixin Shen

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Junjie ZhangDepartment of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.ORCID 0009-0000-3745-3888
Qingyu GeDepartment of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
Tianpeng DuDepartment of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
Yuhao KuangDepartment of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
Zongyao FanDepartment of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
Xinyi JiaRespiratory Department, Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
Wenjin GuNanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
Zhengsen ChenDepartment of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
Zhongqing WeiDepartment of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China Weizq11@163.com.ORCID 0000-0002-7755-5552
Baixin ShenDepartment of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China baixinshen@njmu.edu.cn.ORCID 0000-0001-5513-1348

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) represents a chronic, aseptic inflammatory bladder condition with an unclear etiology and few therapeutic options. A composite barrier structure composed of the uroepithelium and glycosaminoglycan layer forms on the bladder's inner surface to block urine and other harmful substances. Dysfunction of this barrier may initiate the pathogenesis of IC/BPS. Sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) plays a crucial role in forming tight junctions. Perfusion of S1P into the bladder restored uroepithelial tight junctions in mice with cyclophosphamide-induced acute cystitis and ameliorated symptoms of the lower urinary tract. Mice lacking sphingosine kinase 1 (SHPK1) exhibited more severe bladder injuries and dysfunction. Concurrent in vitro experiments elucidated S1P's protective effects and its role as a primary messenger through SPHK1 and S1P receptor 1 (S1PR1) knockdown. This study identifies a novel mechanism whereby S1P binding to S1PR1 activates the PPAR-α pathway, thereby enhancing cholesterol transport and restoring tight junctions between uroepithelial cells. These findings elucidate the regulatory role of S1P in the bladder epithelial barrier and highlight a promising therapeutic target for IC/BPS.

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LysophospholipidsPhosphotransferases (Alcohol Group Acceptor)PPAR alphaSphingosineSphingosine-1-Phosphate ReceptorsTight JunctionsUrotheliumAnimalsDisease Models, AnimalFemaleHumansMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, KnockoutSignal TransductionSphingosine KinaseLysophospholipidsPhosphotransferases (Alcohol Group Acceptor)PPAR alphaS1pr1 protein, mouseSphingosinesphingosine 1-phosphateSphingosine-1-Phosphate ReceptorsSphingosine KinaseSphk1 protein, mouse

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PMID39578076
PMCPMC11584326

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