RGD Reference Report - Altered localization and expression of tight-junction proteins in a rat model with chronic acid reflux esophagitis. - Rat Genome Database

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Altered localization and expression of tight-junction proteins in a rat model with chronic acid reflux esophagitis.

Authors: Asaoka, D  Miwa, H  Hirai, S  Ohkawa, A  Kurosawa, A  Kawabe, M  Hojo, M  Nagahara, A  Minoo, T  Ohkura, R  Ohkusa, T  Sato, N 
Citation: Asaoka D, etal., J Gastroenterol. 2005 Aug;40(8):781-90.
RGD ID: 2317602
Pubmed: PMID:16143882   (View Abstract at PubMed)
DOI: DOI:10.1007/s00535-005-1628-6   (Journal Full-text)

BACKGROUND: The esophageal tight junction is responsible for the paracellular sealing of the epithelium. Alteration of the expression of tight-junction proteins plays crucial roles in the pathogenesis of some human diseases. The aim of this study was to investigate the distribution and expression pattern of tight-junction proteins in the esophageal mucosa of control rats and rats with reflux esophagitis. METHODS: Chronic acid reflux esophagitis was experimentally induced by operation in rats. The animals were killed on days 7 and 14 after the operation. The thickness of the mucosa and the 5-bromo-2-deoxyuridine (BrdU) labeling index were assessed. The expression pattern of the tight-junction proteins claudin 1-4 and occludin in the esophageal mucosa was investigated by immunofluorescence staining and Western blotting in the controls and esophagitis rats. RESULTS: In the esophagitis model, the thickness and BrdU labeling index increased with time. In control rats, claudin-1, -3, and -4 were localized on the cellular membranes of esophageal epithelial cells, mainly in the spinous and granular layers, while claudin-2 was not detected in any layer. Occludin was seen on the cellular membranes in all esophageal mucosal layers. In the esophagitis rats, the expression of claudin-1 was increased both in the plasma membrane and in the cytoplasm around the erosion in the spinous and granular layers. The expression of claudin-4 and occludin shifted to the cytoplasm from the plasma membrane in the spinous and granular layers. In contrast, the expression of claudin-3 was decreased in the spinous and granular layers. CONCLUSIONS: The localization and the expression patterns of tight-junction proteins were different in the controls and the rat esophagitis model. The expression of claudin-3 in the esophageal mucosa was decreased, while that of claudin-1 was increased. It is postulated that these alterations in tight-junction proteins most likely increase the permeability of the esophageal the epithelium, thereby impairing the defense mechanism of this epithelium.



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Object SymbolSpeciesTermQualifierEvidenceWithNotesSourceOriginal Reference(s)
CLDN4Humanpeptic esophagitis  ISOCldn4 (Rattus norvegicus)protein:altered localization:esophagus epithelium and cytoplasmRGD 
Cldn4Ratpeptic esophagitis  IEP protein:altered localization:esophagus epithelium and cytoplasmRGD 
Cldn4Mousepeptic esophagitis  ISOCldn4 (Rattus norvegicus)protein:altered localization:esophagus epithelium and cytoplasmRGD 

Objects Annotated

Genes (Rattus norvegicus)
Cldn4  (claudin 4)

Genes (Mus musculus)
Cldn4  (claudin 4)

Genes (Homo sapiens)
CLDN4  (claudin 4)


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