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Platelet-derived growth factor receptor ? (PDGFR?)-expressing "fibroblast-like cells" in diabetic and idiopathic gastroparesis of humans.

ABSTRACT: Emerging evidence suggests that "fibroblast-like cells" (FLC) may play a role in the regulation of gastrointestinal (GI) motor function. FLC are ultrastructurally distinct from other interstitial cells, including interstitial cells of Cajal (ICC), and express small-conductance Ca(2+) -activated K(+) channels (SK3). In mice, platelet-derived growth factor receptor ? (PDGFR?) antibody has also been shown to label FLC. The aims of this study were to determine the morphology and distribution of PDGFR?-immunoreactive (ir) FLC in human gastric muscle and to determine if FLC are altered in gastroparesis, where ICC are reduced.Full thickness gastric body biopsies from five healthy subjects, 10 diabetic, and 10 idiopathic gastroparesis patients were immunolabeled using SK3 and PDGFR? staining for FLC and Kit staining for ICC. Intramuscular FLC and ICC were quantified.Intramuscular PDGFR?-ir cells had slender cell bodies and long, thin processes and were more abundant in the longitudinal compared with the circular muscle. In the region of myenteric plexus, FLC had smaller, rounder cell bodies with 3-4 processes and formed networks, often around ganglia. All SK3-ir cell structures showed complete overlap with PDGFR?-ir. FLC were in close proximity to ICC, but their cell bodies did not overlap. No differences were seen in the distribution, morphology, or overall numbers of FLC in gastroparesis patients.In conclusion, PDGFR? identifies FLC in human gastric smooth muscle. FLC were not altered in distribution or overall numbers in gastroparesis. Additional studies are required to determine their role in human GI function.

SUBMITTER: Grover M

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3756591 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Platelet-derived growth factor receptor α (PDGFRα)-expressing "fibroblast-like cells" in diabetic and idiopathic gastroparesis of humans.

Grover M M Bernard C E CE Pasricha P J PJ Parkman H P HP Abell T L TL Nguyen L A LA Snape W W Shen K R KR Sarr M M Swain J J Kendrick M M Gibbons S S Ordog T T Farrugia G G

Neurogastroenterology and motility 20120601 9

<h4>Background</h4>Emerging evidence suggests that "fibroblast-like cells" (FLC) may play a role in the regulation of gastrointestinal (GI) motor function. FLC are ultrastructurally distinct from other interstitial cells, including interstitial cells of Cajal (ICC), and express small-conductance Ca(2+) -activated K(+) channels (SK3). In mice, platelet-derived growth factor receptor α (PDGFRα) antibody has also been shown to label FLC. The aims of this study were to determine the morphology and d ...[more]

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Project description:Macrophage-based immune dysregulation plays a critical role in development of delayed gastric emptying in diabetic mice. Loss of anti-inflammatory macrophages and increased expression of genes associated with pro-inflammatory macrophages has been reported in full-thickness gastric biopsies from gastroparesis patients. We aimed to determine broader protein expression (proteomics) and protein-based signaling pathways in gastric biopsies of diabetic (DG) and idiopathic gastroparesis (IG) patients. Additionally, we determined correlations between protein expressions, gastric emptying, and symptoms. Full-thickness gastric antrum biopsies were obtained from nine DG patients, seven IG patients, and five nondiabetic controls. Aptamer-based SomaLogic tissue scan that quantitatively identifies 1,305 human proteins was used. Protein fold changes were computed, and differential expressions were calculated using Limma. Ingenuity pathway analysis and correlations were carried out. Multiple-testing corrected P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Seventy-three proteins were differentially expressed in DG, 132 proteins were differentially expressed in IG, and 40 proteins were common to DG and IG. In both DG and IG, "Role of Macrophages, Fibroblasts and Endothelial Cells" was the most statistically significant altered pathway [DG false discovery rate (FDR) = 7.9 × 10-9; IG FDR = 6.3 × 10-12]. In DG, properdin expression correlated with GCSI bloating (r = -0.99, FDR = 0.02) and expressions of prostaglandin G/H synthase 2, protein kinase C-? type, and complement C2 correlated with 4 h gastric retention (r = -0.97, FDR = 0.03 for all). No correlations were found between proteins and symptoms or gastric emptying in IG. Protein expression changes suggest a central role of macrophage-driven immune dysregulation in gastroparesis, specifically, complement activation in diabetic gastroparesis.NEW & NOTEWORTHY This study uses SOMAscan, a novel proteomics assay for determination of altered proteins and associated molecular pathways in human gastroparesis. Seventy-three proteins were changed in diabetic gastroparesis, 132 in idiopathic gastroparesis compared with controls. Forty proteins were common in both. Macrophage-based immune dysregulation pathway was most significantly affected in both diabetic and idiopathic gastroparesis. Proteins involved in the complement and prostaglandin synthesis pathway were associated with symptoms and gastric emptying delay in diabetic gastroparesis.

Project description:BackgroundCellular changes described in human gastroparesis have revealed a role for immune dysregulation, however, a mechanistic understanding of human gastroparesis and the signaling pathways involved are still unclear.MethodsDiabetic gastroparetics, diabetic non-gastroparetic controls, idiopathic gastroparetics and non-diabetic non-gastroparetic controls underwent full-thickness gastric body biopsies. Deep RNA sequencing was performed and pathway analysis of differentially expressed transcripts was done using Ingenuity®. A subset of differentially expressed genes in diabetic gastroparesis was validated in a separate cohort using QT-PCR.Results111 genes were differentially expressed in diabetic gastroparesis and 181 in idiopathic gastroparesis with a log2fold difference of | ≥ 2| and false detection rate (FDR) < 5%. Top canonical pathways in diabetic gastroparesis included genes involved with macrophages, fibroblasts and endothelial cells in rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis pathway and differential regulation of cytokine production in macrophages and T helper cells by IL-17A and IL-17F. Top canonical pathways in idiopathic gastroparesis included genes involved in granulocyte adhesion and diapedesis, agranulocyte adhesion and diapedesis, and role of macrophages, fibroblasts and endothelial cells in rheumatoid arthritis. Sixty-five differentially expressed genes (log2fold difference | ≥ 2|, FDR < 5%) were common in both diabetic and idiopathic gastroparesis with genes in the top 5 canonical pathways associated with immune signaling. 4/5 highly differentially expressed genes (SGK1, APOLD1, CXCR4, CXCL2, and FOS) in diabetic gastroparesis were validated in a separate cohort of patients using RT-PCR. Immune profile analysis revealed that genes associated with M1 (pro inflammatory) macrophages were enriched in tissues from idiopathic gastroparesis tissues compared to controls (p < 0.05).ConclusionsDiabetic and idiopathic gastroparesis have both unique and overlapping transcriptomic signatures. Innate immune signaling likely plays a central role in pathogenesis of human gastroparesis.

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Platelet-derived growth factor receptor ? (PDGFR?)-expressing "fibroblast-like cells" in diabetic and idiopathic gastroparesis of humans.

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Platelet-derived growth factor receptor α (PDGFRα)-expressing "fibroblast-like cells" in diabetic and idiopathic gastroparesis of humans.

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