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ArticleInternational journal of molecular sciences2025

Effective Restoration of Gastric and Esophageal Tissues in an In Vitro Model of GERD: Mucoadhesive and Protective Properties of Xyloglucan, Pea Proteins, and Polyacrylic Acid.

Sara Ferrari, Federica Ferulli, Rebecca Galla, Riccardo Vicini, Veronica Cattaneo, Simone Mulè, Francesca Uberti

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Article in International journal of molecular sciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Sara FerrariLaboratory of Physiology, Department for Sustainable Development and Ecological Transition, University of Piemonte Orientale, UPO, 13100 Vercelli, Italy.
Federica FerulliBio Basic Europe Srl, 20146 Milan, Italy.
Rebecca GallaLaboratory of Physiology, Department for Sustainable Development and Ecological Transition, University of Piemonte Orientale, UPO, 13100 Vercelli, Italy.
Riccardo ViciniBio Basic Europe Srl, 20146 Milan, Italy.
Veronica CattaneoBio Basic Europe Srl, 20146 Milan, Italy.
Simone MulèLaboratory of Physiology, Department for Sustainable Development and Ecological Transition, University of Piemonte Orientale, UPO, 13100 Vercelli, Italy.
Francesca UbertiLaboratory of Physiology, Department for Sustainable Development and Ecological Transition, University of Piemonte Orientale, UPO, 13100 Vercelli, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-5751-270X

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Abstract

Esophageal barrier dysfunction is a crucial pathophysiological mechanism of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). However, treatments mainly aim to reduce gastric acidity rather than improve tissue integrity. This study evaluated the protective and mucoadhesive properties of a formulation containing xyloglucan, pea proteins, and polyacrylic acid (XPPA) in gastric and esophageal cells. Cells were exposed to hydrochloric acid (HCl) and subsequently treated with the test compound. Trans-epithelial electrical resistance (TEER), tight junction (TJ) expression, and mucoadhesion of XPPA on gastric and esophageal cells were evaluated. To further confirm the protective ability of XPPA, a Lucifer Yellow assay was performed on a human reconstructed esophageal epithelium to assess the ability of XPPA to prevent HCl-induced hyperpermeability. XPPA possesses noteworthy mucoadhesive properties, ensuring an extended contact time between the product and the damaged mucosa to allow sustained mucosal protection. Furthermore, XPPA effectively restored gastroesophageal barrier integrity after HCl-induced damage, as assessed with TEER, after 1 h (

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