Osteopontin attenuation of dextran sulfate sodium-induced colitis in mice
Osteopontin attenuation of dextran sulfate sodium-induced colitis in mice
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DOI:
10.1038/labinvest.2009.80
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发表时间:
2009-10-01
影响因子:
5
通讯作者:
Sodek, Jaro
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作者:
da Silva, Andre Paes Batista;Ellen, Richard P.;Sodek, Jaro
Osteopontin (OPN) is a matricellular cytokine present in most tissues and body fluids; it is known to modulate immune responses. In previous studies using the dextran sulfate sodium (DSS) acute colitis model, we found exacerbated tissue destruction and reduced repair in OPN-null ((-/-)) mice compared with wild-type (WT) controls. As OPN is normally present in milk, we hypothesized that administration of OPN may protect the intestines from the adverse effects of experimental colitis. A volume of 20 or 2 mu g/ml bovine milk OPN, dissolved in drinking water, was given to mice 24 h before, and during administration of DSS. Clinical parameters of colitis and neutrophil functions were analyzed as previously reported. Orally administered OPN was absorbed and detected in the colon mucosa by immunohistochemistry. The 20 mu g/ml OPN- and DSS-treated WT mice showed 37% less weight loss and reduced colon shortening and spleen enlargements than control mice (P