2023
Unique DUOX2+ACE2+ small cholangiocytes are pathogenic targets for primary biliary cholangitis
Li X, Li Y, Xiao J, Wang H, Guo Y, Mao X, Shi P, Hou Y, Zhang X, Zhao N, Zheng M, He Y, Ding J, Tan Y, Liao M, Li L, Peng Y, Li X, Pan Q, Xie Q, Li Q, Li J, Li Y, Chen Z, Huang Y, Assis D, Cai S, Boyer J, Huang X, Tang C, Liu X, Peng S, Chai J. Unique DUOX2+ACE2+ small cholangiocytes are pathogenic targets for primary biliary cholangitis. Nature Communications 2023, 14: 29. PMID: 36759512, PMCID: PMC9911648, DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-34606-w.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2AnimalsDual OxidasesEpithelial CellsHumansLiver Cirrhosis, BiliaryMiceConceptsPrimary biliary cholangitisPrimary biliary cholangitis patientsBiliary cholangitisEtiology of primary biliary cholangitisScRNA-seqPathogenic targetsSeverity of diseaseSingle-cell RNA sequencingAMA-M2PBC patientsAutoantibody levelsPolymeric immunoglobulin receptorMemory BMultiplex immunofluorescenceCholangiocyte injuryPlasma cellsAutoimmune diseasesRNAscope analysisCholangiocytesImmunoglobulin receptorBile formationPatientsTherapeutic interventionsMultiplexed IFRNA sequencing
2001
Cl−-dependent secretory mechanisms in isolated rat bile duct epithelial units
Singh S, Mennone A, Gigliozzi A, Fraioli F, Boyer J. Cl−-dependent secretory mechanisms in isolated rat bile duct epithelial units. AJP Gastrointestinal And Liver Physiology 2001, 281: g438-g446. PMID: 11447024, DOI: 10.1152/ajpgi.2001.281.2.g438.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAmmonium ChlorideAnimalsBariumBicarbonatesBile Ducts, IntrahepaticBumetanideCarbon DioxideCarrier ProteinsCell PolarityCells, CulturedChloridesColforsinEpithelial CellsHydrogen-Ion ConcentrationIon TransportMaleModels, BiologicalRatsRats, Sprague-DawleySodiumSodium-Potassium-Chloride SymportersConceptsCO2/HCOFluid secretionCotransport activityIntrahepatic bile duct epitheliumBile duct epitheliumDependent fluid secretionHigh intracellular Cl(-) concentrationIntracellular Cl- concentrationBile duct unitsApical Cl(-) secretionNH entryInitial acidification rateIntracellular cAMP concentrationNH4Cl exposureDuct epitheliumInhibitor bumetanideChannel inhibitorsCl(-) secretionCanalicular bileDuct unitsSecretionDependent secretionSecretory mechanismBumetanideForskolin
1993
Effect of ursodeoxycholic acid on intracellular pH regulation in isolated rat bile duct epithelial cells
Alvaro D, Mennone A, Boyer J. Effect of ursodeoxycholic acid on intracellular pH regulation in isolated rat bile duct epithelial cells. American Journal Of Physiology 1993, 265: g783-g791. PMID: 8238362, DOI: 10.1152/ajpgi.1993.265.4.g783.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBile duct epithelial cellsUrsodeoxycholic acidDuct epithelial cellsBDE cellsHCO3- excretionEffect of UDCAEpithelial cellsHCO3- exchangeCholic acidKrebs-Ringer bicarbonateUDCA infusionUDCA withdrawalRat bile duct epithelial cellsKRB mediumHCO3- symportNormal rat liverIntracellular pH regulationHCO3- secretionSodium tauroursodeoxycholateSecondary activationBasal levelsPresence of HCO3TauroursodeoxycholateRat liverHypercholeresis