| SERT and TPH-1 mRNA expression are reduced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome patients irrespective of visceral sensitivity state in large intestine. | |
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PMID: 22323131 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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Colorectal visceral hypersensitivity has been demonstrated in a subset of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) patients. Serine protease and serotonergic signalling modulate gastrointestinal visceral sensitivity. We evaluated whether altered mucosal serine protease and serotonergic pathway components are related to rectal visceral hypersensitivity in IBS patients. Colorectal mucosal biopsies of 23 IBS patients and 15 controls were collected. Gene transcripts of PAR-2, trypsinogen IV, TPH-1 and SERT were quantified using real-time PCR. Substance P and 5-HT contents were measured by ELISA. The number of enterochromaffin cells, mast cells and intraepithelial lymphocytes was determined using immunohistochemistry. Rectal visceral sensitivity was determined in IBS patients using barostat programmed for phasic ascending distension. Rectal hypersensitivity (+) and (-) IBS patients showed lower TPH-1 and SERT mRNA levels in the rectum compared to controls (P≤0.05). Rectal hypersensitivity (+) IBS patients (n=12) showed lower TPH-1 mRNA level in sigmoid compared to controls (P=0.015). No significant differences were observed in PAR-2 and trypsinogen IV expression between controls and IBS patients. Rectal substance P content was increased in IBS patients compared to controls (P=0.045). No significant differences were found in transcript levels, cell counts and substance P and 5-HT contents between rectal hypersensitivity (+) and (-) IBS patients. In conclusion, irrespective of visceral hypersensitivity state, several serotonergic signalling components are altered in IBS patients. |
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Angele Pm Kerckhoffs; Jose Jm Ter Linde; Louis M A Akkermans; Melvin Samsom |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2012-2-9 |
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Title: American journal of physiology. Gastrointestinal and liver physiology Volume: - ISSN: 1522-1547 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2012 Feb |
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Created Date: 2012-2-10 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 100901227 Medline TA: Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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1University Medical Centre Utrecht. |
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