| Literature DB >> 24842610 |
Sam X Cheng1, Yaíma L Lightfoot2, Tao Yang2, Mojgan Zadeh2, Lieqi Tang1, Bikash Sahay2, Gary P Wang3, Jennifer L Owen4, Mansour Mohamadzadeh5.
Abstract
The intestinal epithelium is equipped with sensing receptor mechanisms that interact with luminal microorganisms and nutrients to regulate barrier function and gut immune responses, thereby maintaining intestinal homeostasis. Herein, we clarify the role of the extracellular calcium-sensing receptor (CaSR) using intestinal epithelium-specific Casr(-/-) mice. Epithelial CaSR deficiency diminished intestinal barrier function, altered microbiota composition, and skewed immune responses towards proinflammatory. Consequently, Casr(-/-) mice were significantly more prone to chemically induced intestinal inflammation resulting in colitis. Accordingly, CaSR represents a potential therapeutic target for autoinflammatory disorders, including inflammatory bowel diseases.Entities:
Keywords: Calcium-sensing receptor; Colitis; Epithelial cell; Gut microbiota; Inflammation; Intestinal barrier function
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Year: 2014 PMID: 24842610 PMCID: PMC4234694 DOI: 10.1016/j.febslet.2014.05.007
Source DB: PubMed Journal: FEBS Lett ISSN: 0014-5793 Impact factor: 4.124