Editorial Material
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Saurabh Mehandru, Jean-Frederic Colombel
Summary: Key studies in 2020 highlight that impaired intestinal barrier function precedes the clinical diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease by years and could serve as a potential therapeutic target in the future.
NATURE REVIEWS GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Cell Biology
Shengbo Chen, Hongbin Liu, Zhijun Li, Jingyi Tang, Bing Huang, Fachao Zhi, Xinmei Zhao
Summary: PBLD plays a crucial role in UC, as its deficiency leads to impaired intestinal barrier function and dysregulated immune responses, exacerbating colonic inflammation.
CELL DEATH & DISEASE
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Zhongwei Zhao, Manqing Sun, Xinmu Cui, Jiaxin Chen, Chunhong Liu, Xuewu Zhang
Summary: Bacillus coagulans MZY531 has a protective effect on intestinal mucosal injury in immunosuppressed mice induced by cyclophosphamide. It promotes the expression of immune proteins, regulates intestinal inflammation and cellular repair. Furthermore, it can modulate the gut microbiota by increasing the abundance of beneficial bacteria. In conclusion, B. coagulans MZY531 has potential immunomodulatory activity.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Saheed Osho, Kevin Bolek, Kari Saddoris-Clemons, Brooke Humphrey, Miriam Garcia
Summary: The aim of this study was to determine the effects of MLP supplementation on intestinal health and immunity of broilers challenged with a mixed coccidia infection during peak and recovery phases. The results showed that broilers fed MLP exhibited better growth performance and lower lesion scores during the peak phase of infection, and MLP had positive modulating effects on intestinal immune response.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Matthew J. Marcec, Kiwamu Tanaka
Summary: Calcium and ROS are early response signals in plants under environmental stresses, and they regulate each other during pattern-triggered immunity.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Mohamad Hizami Mohamad Nor, Nurainina Ayob, Norfilza M. Mokhtar, Raja Affendi Raja Ali, Geok Chin Tan, Zhiqin Wong, Nor Hamizah Shafiee, Yin Ping Wong, Muaatamarulain Mustangin, Khairul Najmi Muhammad Nawawi
Summary: The use of probiotics did not lead to significant clinical improvement in NAFLD patients in terms of hepatic steatosis and fibrosis levels, but at the microenvironment level, probiotics seemed to stabilize mucosal immune function and protect patients against increased intestinal permeability. Further studies with larger sample sizes and different probiotic strains are needed to evaluate the true benefit of probiotics in NAFLD.
Review
Cell Biology
Pramod Sukumaran, Viviane Nascimento Da Conceicao, Yuyang Sun, Naseem Ahamad, Luis R. Saraiva, Senthil Selvaraj, Brij B. Singh
Summary: Calcium serves as a crucial second messenger in regulating various physiological functions, such as cell growth/development, cell survival, and programmed cell death processes. The homeostasis of cytosolic calcium levels, maintained through coordination of proteins/pumps/Ca2+ channels and Ca2+ storage in organelles, is essential for cellular functions. Store operated Ca2+ entry (SOCE) mechanism, activated by calcium depletion, influences functions in both excitable and non-excitable cells, with potential implications in neurodegenerative conditions.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jiang Min, Shenglan Yang, Yang Cai, David R. Vanderwall, Zhiping Wu, Shuping Li, Songlan Liu, Beibei Liu, Jie Wang, Yingjun Ding, Junxiong Chen, Chao Jiang, Jonathan D. Wren, Anna Csiszar, Zoltan Ungvari, Celine Greco, Tomoharu Kanie, Junmin Peng, Xin A. Zhang
Summary: In this study, it was found that Tspan8, a tetraspanin expressed specifically in epithelial cells, supports intestinal epithelial barrier and inhibits inflammation. Tspan8 determines the endocytosis route of IFN-gamma R1, leading to decreased Stat1 signaling. The findings suggest that Tspan8 plays a crucial role in stabilizing the intestine epithelium and preventing inflammation.
CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR LIFE SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Guangmang Liu, Jie Zheng, Ke Gu, Caimei Wu, Gang Jia, Hua Zhao, Xiaoling Chen, Jing Wang
Summary: This study suggests that activation of CaSR can protect intestinal integrity and alleviate inflammatory response by regulating Rac1 and PLC-γ1 signaling pathways after TNF-α challenge. Additionally, spermine can maintain barrier function via the CaSR/Rac1/PLC-γ1 pathway.
ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Nora Cespedes, Erinn L. Donnelly, Casey Lowder, Gretchen Hansten, Delaney Wagers, Anna M. Briggs, Joseph Schauer, Lori Haapanen, Magnus Abrink, Judy Van de Water, Shirley Luckhart
Summary: Increased mast cells and MC mediators have been observed in malaria-related bacteremia, but their role in malarial immunity is not well understood. Through studying Mcpt4 in malaria-induced bacteremia, it was found that Mcpt4 knockout mice had significantly lower parasitemia but increased intestinal permeability and altered ileal adherens junction E-cadherin. Additionally, differences in immune response were observed between Mcpt4(-/-) and Mcpt4(+/+) mice, suggesting a role for Mcpt4 in host immune response modulation during malaria infection.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Weiming Lai, Ziheng Huang, Sheng Li, Xiang-Guang Li, Ding Luo
Summary: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is characterized by chronic inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract and is often accompanied by depressive symptoms. The dysregulated immune response and neuroglial dysfunction play important roles in the development of chronic inflammation and depression. The kynurenine pathway (KP) is a significant metabolite pathway that regulates chronic inflammation and depressive symptoms. KP metabolites, especially quinolinic acid, accumulate in the brain and contribute to the comorbidity of IBD and depression. This review summarizes the pathological mechanisms of KP metabolite-mediated chronic intestinal inflammation and depressive symptoms by regulating the immune response.
INTERNATIONAL IMMUNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Akane Hayashi, Naoaki Sakamoto, Koji Kobayashi, Takahisa Murata
Summary: Pharmacological DP1 stimulation decreases intestinal permeability by stimulating mucus secretion.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Ritian Lin, Caiyun Ma, Leilei Fang, Chunjin Xu, Cui Zhang, Xiaohan Wu, Wei Wu, Ruixin Zhu, Yingzi Cong, Zhanju Liu
Summary: TOB1 expression is decreased in IBD patients, and overexpression of TOB1 can suppress the differentiation of IBD CD4(+) T cells into Th1/Th17 cells. It inhibits Th1/Th17 cell differentiation through the Smad4/5-ID2 pathway.
CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Cell Biology
Geil R. Merana, Laura R. Dwyer, Miqdad O. Dhariwala, Antonin Weckel, Jeanmarie R. Gonzalez, Joy N. Okoro, Jarish N. Cohen, Courtney M. Tamaki, Jungmin Han, Preston Tasoff, Yasmin Palacios-Calderon, Connie W. Y. Ha, Susan Lynch, Julia A. Segre, Heidi H. Kong, Michael G. Kattah, Averil Ma, Tiffany C. Scharschmidt
Summary: This study reveals that gut inflammation can disrupt the response of the skin to commensal bacteria, leading to an association between skin inflammation and intestinal diseases.
Article
Immunology
Maria Botia-Sanchez, Georgina Galicia, Lorena Albaladejo-Marico, Daniel Toro-Dominguez, Maria Morell, Raquel Marcos-Fernandez, Abelardo Margolles, Marta E. Alarcon-Riquelme
Summary: Systemic lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease that can cause intestinal inflammation, leading to changes in the intestinal barrier and gut microbiota composition, which can in turn affect the interaction between the host immune system and gut microbiota.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Julien Pujo, Camille Petitfils, Pauline Le Faouder, Venessa Eeckhaut, Gaelle Payros, Sarah Maurel, Teresa Perez--Berezo, Matthias Van Hul, Frederick Barreau, Catherine Blanpied, Stephane Chavanas, Filip Van Immerseel, Justine Bertrand--Michel, Eric Oswald, Claude Knauf, Gilles Dietrich, Patrice D. Cani, Nicolas Cenac
Summary: In this study, it was found that a probiotic strain contained increased levels of 3-hydroxyoctadecaenoic acid (C18-3OH), which was shown to decrease colitis in mice and was associated with anti-inflammatory properties of prebiotic fructooligosaccharides (FOS). The concentration of C18-3OH was correlated with an increase in specific bacterial genera in the microbiota. This suggests that C18-3OH production by bacteria could play a role in the anti-inflammatory properties of probiotics and in microbiota/host interactions.
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Jean-Paul Motta, Simone Palese, Carmine Giorgio, Kevin Chapman, Alexandre Denadai-Souza, Perrine Rousset, David Sagnat, Laura Guiraud, Anissa Edir, Carine Seguy, Laurent Alric, Delphine Bonnet, Barbara Bournet, Louis Buscail, Cyrielle Gilletta, Andre G. Buret, John L. Wallace, Morley D. Hollenberg, Eric Oswald, Elisabetta Barocelli, Sylvie Le Grand, Bruno Le Grand, Celine Deraison, Nathalie Vergnolle
Summary: Elevated thrombin activity in the colon of Crohn's disease patients may lead to tissue damage and inflammation. Experimental evidence suggests that colonic thrombin and protease-activated receptor-1 could be potential mechanisms involved in mucosal damage and loss of function.
JOURNAL OF CROHNS & COLITIS
(2021)
Review
Cell Biology
Claire Racaud-Sultan, Nathalie Vergnolle
Summary: In adult stem cells, GSK3 beta plays a crucial role in regulating cell survival, proliferation, adherence, and differentiation, with its activity dependent on integrin and PAR engagement. Prolonged activation of GSK3 beta may lead to defects in epithelial regeneration and resistance to chemotherapy in leukemic cells, with a sexual dimorphism in GSK3 beta-dependent cellular functions. Adjusted therapy based on GSK3 beta activity is essential for inflammatory and cancer diseases in patients.
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Matthieu Rouland, Lucie Beaudoin, Ophelie Rouxel, Leo Bertrand, Lucie Cagninacci, Azadeh Saffarian, Thierry Pedron, Dalale Gueddouri, Sandra Guilmeau, Anne-Francoise Burnol, Latif Rachdi, Asmaa Tazi, Juliette Mouries, Maria Rescigno, Nathalie Vergnolle, Philippe Sansonetti, Ute Christine Rogner, Agnes Lehuen
Summary: Our study found in autoimmune T1D models a consistent decrease in IL-17A, IL-22, and IL-23A in gut mucosa, along with impaired intestinal epithelial cell function and compromised gut integrity. This was accompanied by dysbiosis, including progressive loss of SFB. Anti-inflammatory treatment restored gut mucosa and immune cell function, reducing diabetes incidence.
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Nuria Sola Tapias, Alexandre Denadai-Souza, Claire Rolland-Fourcade, Muriel Quaranta-Nicaise, Catherine Blanpied, Marlene Marcellin, Anissa Edir, Corinne Rolland, Carla Cirillo, Gilles Dietrich, Laurent Alric, Guillaume Portier, Sylvain Kirzin, Delphine Bonnet, Emmanuel Mas, Odile Burlet-Schiltz, Celine Deraison, Chrystelle Bonnart, Nathalie Vergnolle, Frederick Barreau
Summary: Inflammatory bowel disease patients exhibit excessive induction of endoplasmic reticulum stress in intestinal epithelial cells, which is associated with increased serine protease activity. The increased trypsin activity induced by ER stress destabilizes intestinal barrier function and promotes the development of inflammatory processes by controlling inflammatory mediators, dependent on the activation of protease-activated receptors 2 and 4.
JOURNAL OF CROHNS & COLITIS
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Jean-Paul Motta, Corinne Rolland, Anissa Edir, Ana-Carolina Florence, David Sagnat, Chrystelle Bonnart, Perrine Rousset, Laura Guiraud, Muriel Quaranta-Nicaise, Emmanuel Mas, Delphine Bonnet, Elena F. Verdu, Derek M. McKay, Etienne Buscail, Laurent Alric, Nathalie Vergnolle, Celine Deraison
Summary: Imbalance between proteases and their inhibitors is crucial in the development of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD). This study identifies a previously unrevealed production of elastase 2A (ELA2A) by colonic epithelial cells in IBD patients, leading to inflammation and loss of barrier function. Targeting ELA2A hyperactivity could be a potential treatment for IBD.
MUCOSAL IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Jean-Paul Motta, John L. Wallace, Andre G. Buret, Celine Deraison, Nathalie Vergnolle
Summary: This article discusses the natural organization of microorganisms on gastrointestinal surfaces, microbiota taxonomy, biogeographical localization, and trans-kingdom interactions within the biofilm habitat. The importance of the host-biofilm relationship in gut homeostasis and disease is evaluated, along with the role of biofilms in gut homeostasis and pathological processes. Further research on biofilm properties and communication could provide insights into gut physiology and potential therapeutic options for gastrointestinal diseases.
NATURE REVIEWS GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Camille Chagneau, Clemence Massip, Nadege Bossuet-Greif, Christophe Fremez, Jean-Paul Motta, Ayaka Shima, Celine Besson, Pauline Le Faouder, Nicolas Cenac, Marie-Paule Roth, Helene Coppin, Maxime Fontanie, Patricia Martin, Jean-Philippe Nougayrede, Eric Oswald
Summary: This study found the presence of the genotoxin Colibactin in the urine of patients with urinary tract infections, and demonstrated its genotoxicity in bladder cells. This discovery raises the hypothesis of a potential link between urinary tract infections and bladder cancer.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Amandine Hueber, Camille Petitfils, Pauline Le Faouder, Geoffrey Langevin, Alexandre Guy, Jean-Marie Galano, Thierry Durand, Jean-Francois Martin, Jean-Claude Tabet, Nicolas Cenac, Justine Bertrand-Michel
Summary: Improving knowledge about metabolites produced by the microbiota is essential for understanding their impact on human health and disease. This study focused on the characterization of lipoamino acid (LpAA) family and developed a semi-targeted workflow for identifying and quantifying new candidates. The researchers discovered 25 new LpAA conjugated to different amino acids and fully characterized them using mass spectrometry. Additionally, a quantitative method was developed for further analysis.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2022)
Editorial Material
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Nathalie Vergnolle
NATURE REVIEWS GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Mathieu Berger, Laura Guiraud, Alexia Dumas, David Sagnat, Gaelle Payros, Corinne Rolland, Nathalie Vergnolle, Eline Deraison, Nicolas Cenac, Claire Racaud-Sultan
Summary: Prenatal stress negatively impacts the proliferation and differentiation of intestinal stem cells and progenitors. This effect is mediated by the activation of protease-activated receptor 2 (PAR2) and muscarinic receptor 3 (M3) in a sexually dimorphic manner. In males, prenatal stress reinforces the negative control on cell proliferation and differentiation, while in females, it induces a switch in regulation leading to a resistant and proliferative phenotype of progenitors.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY-GASTROINTESTINAL AND LIVER PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Celine Deraison, Chrystelle Bonnart, Philippe Langella, Karine Roget, Nathalie Vergnolle
Summary: Elafin and its precursor trappin-2 play an important role in protecting the intestinal mucosal barrier from microbial invasion, especially in gut inflammation. They have shown protective effects in gut intestinal disorders associated with acute or chronic inflammation, as well as gluten sensitization disorders, through various mechanisms. The potential therapeutic application of delivering trappin-2/elafin to the intestinal mucosa surface and its role in intestinal tissue repair are also discussed.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Amandine Hueber, Martin Green, Jakub Ujma, Keith Richardson, Yves Gimbert, Nicolas Cenac, Justine Bertrand-Michel, Jean-Claude Tabet
Summary: This study investigates the structural characterization of lipopeptides synthesized from bacteria using mass spectrometry. A particular lipopeptide showed surprising fragmentation pathways, which were analyzed using energy-resolved mass spectrometry. The results provided insights into the mechanisms and structures of the fragmented product ions.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR MASS SPECTROMETRY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Emilie Moens de Hase, Camille Petitfils, Mireille Alhouayek, Clara Depommier, Pauline Le Faouder, Nathalie M. Delzenne, Matthias Van Hul, Giulio G. Muccioli, Nicolas Cenac, Patrice D. Cani
Summary: The newly identified bacterium D. welbionis J115(T) improves host metabolism in high-fat diet-fed mice through the production of bioactive lipids. These metabolic effects are associated with a whitening of brown adipose tissue and upregulation of genes related to PPAR-γ agonists.
JOURNAL OF LIPID RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Y. Santin, S. Lopez, I Ader, S. Andrieu, N. Blanchard, A. Carriere, L. Casteilla, B. Cousin, N. Davezac, P. De Souto Barreto, C. Dray, N. Fazilleau, D. Gonzalez-Dunia, P. Gourdy, S. Guyonnet, N. Jabrane-Ferrat, O. Kunduzova, F. Lezoualc'h, R. Liblau, L. O. Martinez, C. Moro, P. Payoux, L. Penicaud, V Planat-Benard, C. Rampon, Y. Rolland, J-P Schanstra, F. Sierra, P. Valet, A. Varin, N. Vergnolle, B. Vellas, J. Vina, B. P. Guiard, A. Parini
Summary: Aging is a major risk factor for chronic diseases, and efforts are now focused on promoting healthy aging by identifying early biological markers associated with functional status. The INSPIRE program aims to discover mechanisms of accelerated aging and predict frailty and pathological aging using a cohort of SWISS mice. This comprehensive study will provide valuable insights into the role of dietary and exercise interventions in influencing the rate of biological aging and identifying targets for healthy aging promotion.
JOURNAL OF FRAILTY & AGING
(2021)