2010
Adaptive Unfolded Protein Response Attenuates Alcohol-Induced Pancreatic Damage
Lugea A, Tischler D, Nguyen J, Gong J, Gukovsky I, French SW, Gorelick FS, Pandol SJ. Adaptive Unfolded Protein Response Attenuates Alcohol-Induced Pancreatic Damage. Gastroenterology 2010, 140: 987-997.e8. PMID: 21111739, PMCID: PMC3057335, DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2010.11.038.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptation, PhysiologicalAnimalsApoptosisApoptosis Regulatory ProteinsDisease Models, AnimalDNA-Binding ProteinsEndoplasmic ReticulumEthanolMaleMiceMice, Inbred BALB CMice, KnockoutPancreas, ExocrinePancreatitis, AlcoholicProtein Disulfide-IsomerasesRatsRats, WistarRegulatory Factor X Transcription FactorsStress, PhysiologicalTissue Culture TechniquesTranscription FactorsUnfolded Protein ResponseX-Box Binding Protein 1ConceptsProtein disulfide isomeraseX-box binding protein 1ER stressUPR regulatorOxidation of PDIER protein foldingDisulfide bond formationBinding protein 1Reticulum stress responseDisulfide isomeraseProtein foldingER functionProapoptotic signalsStress responseHuman disordersXBP1 deficiencyAcinar cell deathER dysfunctionCell deathXBP1 levelsAlcohol-induced ER stressPDI levelsProtein 1UPRWild-type mice
2008
Ethanol Exposure Depletes Hepatic Pigment Epithelium-Derived Factor, a Novel Lipid Regulator
Chung C, Shugrue C, Nagar A, Doll JA, Cornwell M, Gattu A, Kolodecik T, Pandol SJ, Gorelick F. Ethanol Exposure Depletes Hepatic Pigment Epithelium-Derived Factor, a Novel Lipid Regulator. Gastroenterology 2008, 136: 331-340.e2. PMID: 18996124, PMCID: PMC2833423, DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2008.09.065.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPigment epithelium-derived factorEthanol-induced hepatic steatosisEthanol-induced steatosisMMP-2/9 activityPEDF levelsHepatic steatosisEthanol feedingLoss of PEDFAnimal modelsTriglyceride contentRecombinant pigment epithelium-derived factorNovel lipid regulatorLiver triglyceride contentLiver biopsy specimensEpithelium-derived factorEthanol fed animalsNormal liver samplesAccumulation of lipidsHistologic steatosisBiopsy specimensClinical studiesEthanol exposureHepatocellular carcinomaSteatosisPigment epithelium
2005
Effects of pancreatic duct ligation on pancreatic response to bombesin
Otani T, Matsukura A, Takamoto T, Seyama Y, Shimizu Y, Shinomiya M, Usui H, Gorelick FS, Makuuchi M. Effects of pancreatic duct ligation on pancreatic response to bombesin. AJP Gastrointestinal And Liver Physiology 2005, 290: g633-g639. PMID: 16293654, DOI: 10.1152/ajpgi.00377.2005.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1998
Zymogen proteolysis within the pancreatic acinar cell is associated with cellular injury
Grady T, Mah’Moud M, Otani T, Rhee S, Lerch MM, Gorelick FS. Zymogen proteolysis within the pancreatic acinar cell is associated with cellular injury. American Journal Of Physiology 1998, 275: g1010-g1017. PMID: 9815031, DOI: 10.1152/ajpgi.1998.275.5.g1010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPancreatic acinar cellsAcinar cellsCellular injuryForms of pancreatitisAcinar cell injuryTrypsinogen activation peptideSecretagogue treatmentPathological activationCell injuryInjuryIsolated aciniHyperstimulationBombesin treatmentPancreatic aciniTrypsinogen processingImmunofluorescence studiesBombesin stimulationAciniCA1TreatmentDigestive zymogensActivationCellsZymogen activationZymogen processing
1997
Distribution of a Synthetic Protease Inhibitor in Rat Pancreatic Acini After Supramaximal Secretagogue Stimulation
Otani T, Atomi Y, Kuroda A, Muto T, Tamura M, Fukuda S, Akao S, Gorelick F. Distribution of a Synthetic Protease Inhibitor in Rat Pancreatic Acini After Supramaximal Secretagogue Stimulation. Pancreas 1997, 14: 142-149. PMID: 9057186, DOI: 10.1097/00006676-199703000-00006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcinar cellsPancreatic aciniProtease inhibitorsLow molecular weight protease inhibitorSynthetic protease inhibitorLarge cytoplasmic vacuolesIsolated pancreatic aciniRat pancreatic aciniAcute pancreatitisWeight protease inhibitorsZymogen granulesCerulein treatmentE3123Supramaximal secretagogue stimulationVivo modelElectron microscopic autoradiographyBeneficial effectsMin of incubationUnstimulated controlsMicroscopic autoradiographyInhibition of proteasesCytoplasmic vacuolesAciniPancreatitisFormation of vacuoles
1995
Effect of cerulein hyperstimulation on the paracellular barrier of rat exocrine pancreas
Fallon M, Gorelick F, Anderson J, Mennone A, Saluja A, Steer M. Effect of cerulein hyperstimulation on the paracellular barrier of rat exocrine pancreas. Gastroenterology 1995, 108: 1863-1872. PMID: 7539388, DOI: 10.1016/0016-5085(95)90151-5.Peer-Reviewed Original Research