Reference - Detail
| RRC ID | 42181 |
|---|---|
| Author | Chai J, Baatar D, Tarnawski A. |
| Title | Serum response factor promotes re-epithelialization and muscular structure restoration during gastric ulcer healing. |
| Journal | Gastroenterology |
| Abstract |
BACKGROUND & AIMS:Serum response factor (SRF) regulates transcription of immediate early genes and muscle genes. In this study, we examined the role of SRF in gastric ulcer healing and the mechanisms involved. METHODS:Gastric ulcers were induced in rats by serosal application of acetic acid. Gastric specimens were obtained sequentially after ulcer induction for analyses of SRF messenger RNA (mRNA), protein expression, and for immunohistochemistry. We examined the role of SRF in ulcer healing by local injection of an SRF expression plasmid into ulcers (gene therapy). To elucidate the cellular mechanisms of the action of SRF, we examined the effect of SRF overexpression on actin dynamics, cell migration, and proliferation in rat gastric epithelial cell (RGM1) and smooth muscle cell (A7R5). To determine the clinical relevance, we examined SRF expression in human gastric ulcer specimens. RESULTS:Gastric ulceration activated SRF expression in epithelial cells lining regenerating glands and in myofibroblasts and smooth muscle cells of granulation tissue. SRF up-regulation in human gastric ulcers was similar to that found in rat gastric ulcers. Gene therapy with SRF significantly accelerated experimental gastric ulcer healing and promoted re-epithelialization and muscle restoration. Overexpression of SRF in RGM1 and A7R5 cells accelerates migration and proliferation of these cells by promoting actin polymerization and activation of immediately early genes. CONCLUSIONS:Activation of SRF is an important component of ulcer healing. SRF promotes migration and proliferation of gastric epithelial and smooth muscle cells, which are essential for re-epithelialization and restoration of muscular structures. |
| Volume | 126(7) |
| Pages | 1809-18 |
| Published | 2004-6-1 |
| DOI | 10.1053/j.gastro.2004.03.021 |
| PII | S0016508504004524 |
| PMID | 15188176 |
| MeSH | Animals Cell Division Cell Movement DNA, Complementary / pharmacology DNA-Binding Proteins / genetics Early Growth Response Protein 1 Epithelial Cells / cytology Epithelial Cells / physiology* Gene Expression Genetic Therapy Immediate-Early Proteins / genetics Immunohistochemistry In Vitro Techniques Male Myocytes, Smooth Muscle / cytology Myocytes, Smooth Muscle / physiology* Protein Binding Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-fos / genetics RNA, Messenger / analysis Rats Rats, Sprague-Dawley Serum Response Factor / genetics* Serum Response Factor / metabolism Stomach Ulcer / pathology Stomach Ulcer / physiopathology* Stomach Ulcer / therapy Stress Fibers / metabolism Transcription Factors / genetics Wound Healing / physiology* |
| IF | 17.373 |
| Times Cited | 42 |
| WOS Category | GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY |
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| Human and Animal Cells | RGM1(RCB0876) |