BACKGROUND: Transforming growth factor alpha (TGF-alpha) knockout mice have increased susceptibility to dextran sodium sulphate (DSS) induced colitis. AIM: To substantiate the findings that TGF-alpha is a key mediator of colonic mucosal protection and/or repair mechanisms by evaluating the susceptibility of mice overexpressing TGF-alpha to DSS induced colitis. METHODS: TGF-alpha overexpression was induced in transgenic mice by ZnSO4 administration in drinking water (TG+). Three groups were used as controls: one transgenic group without ZnSO4 administration (TG-), and two non-transgenic littermate groups receiving ZnSO4 (Non-TG+) or only water (Non-TG-). Acute colitis was induced in all groups by administration of DSS (5%, w/v) in drinking water for six days and libitum. RESULTS: About 35-39% of the entire colonic mucosa was destroyed in Non-TG-, Non-TG+, and TG- animals compared with 9% in TG+ mice. the crypt damage score was 18.7 (0.9), 18.2 (1.0), 18.9 (0.8), and 6.8 (1.5) (means (SEM)) in Non-TG-, Non-TG+, TG-, and TG+ mice respectively. Mucin and bromodeoxyuridine staining were markedly enhanced in colons of TG+ mice compared with controls, indicating increased mucosal protection and regeneration. CONCLUSIONS: The significantly reduced susceptibility of mice overexpressing TGF-alpha to DSS further substantiates that endogenous TGF-alpha is a pivotal mediator of protection and/or healing mechanisms in the colon.
BACKGROUND:Transforming growth factor alpha (TGF-alpha) knockout mice have increased susceptibility to dextran sodium sulphate (DSS) induced colitis. AIM: To substantiate the findings that TGF-alpha is a key mediator of colonic mucosal protection and/or repair mechanisms by evaluating the susceptibility of mice overexpressing TGF-alpha to DSS induced colitis. METHODS:TGF-alpha overexpression was induced in transgenic mice by ZnSO4 administration in drinking water (TG+). Three groups were used as controls: one transgenic group without ZnSO4 administration (TG-), and two non-transgenic littermate groups receiving ZnSO4 (Non-TG+) or only water (Non-TG-). Acute colitis was induced in all groups by administration of DSS (5%, w/v) in drinking water for six days and libitum. RESULTS: About 35-39% of the entire colonic mucosa was destroyed in Non-TG-, Non-TG+, and TG- animals compared with 9% in TG+ mice. the crypt damage score was 18.7 (0.9), 18.2 (1.0), 18.9 (0.8), and 6.8 (1.5) (means (SEM)) in Non-TG-, Non-TG+, TG-, and TG+ mice respectively. Mucin and bromodeoxyuridine staining were markedly enhanced in colons of TG+ mice compared with controls, indicating increased mucosal protection and regeneration. CONCLUSIONS: The significantly reduced susceptibility of mice overexpressing TGF-alpha to DSS further substantiates that endogenous TGF-alpha is a pivotal mediator of protection and/or healing mechanisms in the colon.
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