2003
DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2982.2003.00409.x
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Human submucosal neurones regulate intestinal epithelial cell proliferation: evidence from a novel co‐culture model

Abstract: The role of the human enteric nervous system (ENS) in the control of the intestinal epithelium organization and proliferation is unknown. To address this issue, we developed a novel co-culture model, consisting of human submucosa containing the submucosal plexus and a human colonic epithelial monolayer. After 3 days in basal conditions (i.e. in absence of neuronal activation) epithelium disorganization and proliferation occurred. In contrast, electrical activation of submucosal neurones maintained monolayer or… Show more

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“…For example, maintaining postradiation microvascular integrity, such as in genetically modified mice where the endothelium is apoptosis resistant, is associated with decreased radiationinduced crypt cell death and less mucosal injury than in what is seen in wild-type littermate control mice (4). The enteric nervous system interacts directly with both microvascular endothelium (30,31) and intestinal epithelium (32,33). However, because enteric denervation is generally assumed to have a trophic effect on the epithelium (32), the observations in the present study can more easily be explained in terms of interactions with the microvasculature and/or cells of the immune system than by a primary epithelial effect.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 71%
“…For example, maintaining postradiation microvascular integrity, such as in genetically modified mice where the endothelium is apoptosis resistant, is associated with decreased radiationinduced crypt cell death and less mucosal injury than in what is seen in wild-type littermate control mice (4). The enteric nervous system interacts directly with both microvascular endothelium (30,31) and intestinal epithelium (32,33). However, because enteric denervation is generally assumed to have a trophic effect on the epithelium (32), the observations in the present study can more easily be explained in terms of interactions with the microvasculature and/or cells of the immune system than by a primary epithelial effect.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 71%
“…The necessity for adaptation after birth suggests that development of new neuronal connection also occurs postnatally [30]. Several clinical and experimental observations suggest that homeostatic control of gut function in a changing environment might be achieved through adaptive changes occurring in the enteric ganglia [34]. Recent studies in infants and children [35] indicate that the density of ganglion cells in the myenteric plexus decreases significantly with age during the first 3-4 years of life and that the neurochemical differentiation in rat is accomplished during the first month of postnatal live [17].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The ENS has been shown to exert an important role in the regulation of several intestinal mucosal functions, including mucosal blood flow, regulation of epithelial permeability, organization and cell proliferation. [9] All of these functions contribute to the maintenance of the intestinal barrier. [9] Visceral hypersensitivity is a key mechanism underlying abdominal pain, one of the main The CNS is also essential in the perception of events occurring within the gut.…”
Section: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Ibs) Is Defined As 'A Functional Bmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…[9] All of these functions contribute to the maintenance of the intestinal barrier. [9] Visceral hypersensitivity is a key mechanism underlying abdominal pain, one of the main The CNS is also essential in the perception of events occurring within the gut. Alteration at any level can lead to altered sensation, dysmotility, or psychological distress.…”
Section: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Ibs) Is Defined As 'A Functional Bmentioning
confidence: 99%