2018
Platelet-derived growth factor-D enables liver myofibroblasts to promote tumor lymphangiogenesis in cholangiocarcinoma
Cadamuro M, Brivio S, Mertens J, Vismara M, Moncsek A, Milani C, Fingas C, Cristina Malerba M, Nardo G, Dall'Olmo L, Milani E, Mariotti V, Stecca T, Massani M, Spirli C, Fiorotto R, Indraccolo S, Strazzabosco M, Fabris L. Platelet-derived growth factor-D enables liver myofibroblasts to promote tumor lymphangiogenesis in cholangiocarcinoma. Journal Of Hepatology 2018, 70: 700-709. PMID: 30553841, PMCID: PMC10878126, DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2018.12.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBile Duct NeoplasmsCancer-Associated FibroblastsCell Line, TumorCholangiocarcinomaDisease Models, AnimalEndothelial CellsHeterograftsHumansImatinib MesylateLiverLymphangiogenesisLymphokinesMaleMiceMice, SCIDMyofibroblastsPlatelet-Derived Growth FactorProtein Kinase InhibitorsRatsRats, Inbred F344Receptor, Platelet-Derived Growth Factor betaVascular Endothelial Growth Factor AVascular Endothelial Growth Factor CConceptsCancer-associated fibroblastsLymphatic endothelial cellsCholangiocarcinoma specimensMetastatic spreadStromal reactionLiver myofibroblastsGrowth factorExtensive stromal reactionLymph node metastasisEarly metastatic spreadLevels of VEGFBH3 mimetic navitoclaxPlatelet-derived growth factorRole of PDGFVascular growth factorsTumor-associated lymphangiogenesisVEGF-C secretionTransendothelial electric resistanceCholangiocarcinoma invasivenessHuman lymphatic endothelial cellsCurative therapyNode metastasisBiliary treeEarly metastasisPDGFRβ inhibitor
2009
Diferentially expressed adenylyl cyclase isoforms mediate secretory functions in cholangiocyte subpopulation
Strazzabosco M, Fiorotto R, Melero S, Glaser S, Francis H, Spirli C, Alpini G. Diferentially expressed adenylyl cyclase isoforms mediate secretory functions in cholangiocyte subpopulation. Hepatology 2009, 50: 244-252. PMID: 19444869, PMCID: PMC2738985, DOI: 10.1002/hep.22926.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSoluble adenylyl cyclaseAdenylyl cyclasesGene expressionAC isoformsCyclic adenosine monophosphateAC gene expressionDifferent tissue specificitiesGroup of enzymesAdenylyl cyclase isoformsTissue specificityCholangiocyte secretionCyclase isoformsIsoformsSAC inhibitorIsohydric changesAdenylyl cyclaseIsoform expressionSACS geneReal-time polymerase chain reactionGenesAdenosine monophosphateAC8ExpressionCAMP levelsCAMP production
2005
Glibenclamide Stimulates Fluid Secretion in Rodent Cholangiocytes Through a Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator-Independent Mechanism
Spirlì C, Fiorotto R, Song L, Santos-Sacchi J, Okolicsanyi L, Masier S, Rocchi L, Vairetti MP, de Bernard M, Melero S, Pozzan T, Strazzabosco M. Glibenclamide Stimulates Fluid Secretion in Rodent Cholangiocytes Through a Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator-Independent Mechanism. Gastroenterology 2005, 129: 220-233. PMID: 16012949, DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2005.03.048.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsATP-Binding Cassette TransportersBile DuctsBody FluidsCalciumCell LineCystic FibrosisCystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance RegulatorElectric CapacitanceElectric ConductivityGlyburideHypoglycemic AgentsLiverMiceMice, Inbred CFTRPatch-Clamp TechniquesPotassium ChannelsPotassium Channels, Inwardly RectifyingRatsReceptors, DrugSulfonylurea ReceptorsConceptsCystic fibrosisBiliary ductsCholangiocyte secretionFluid secretionAbility of glibenclamideCystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulatorIntracellular Ca 2Liver impairmentSevere complicationsLiver diseaseCholestatic diseaseRodent cholangiocytesGlibenclamideInhibitors of exocytosisAbstractTextFibrosisSecretionSecretory mechanismDiseaseMiceCholangiocytesRat cholangiocytesCFTR inhibitor
2003
Cytokine-stimulated nitric oxide production inhibits adenylyl cyclase and cAMP-dependent secretion in cholangiocytes
Spirlì C, Fabris L, Duner E, Fiorotto R, Ballardini G, Roskams T, Larusso NF, Sonzogni A, Okolicsanyi L, Strazzabosco M. Cytokine-stimulated nitric oxide production inhibits adenylyl cyclase and cAMP-dependent secretion in cholangiocytes. Gastroenterology 2003, 124: 737-753. PMID: 12612912, DOI: 10.1053/gast.2003.50100.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdenylyl Cyclase InhibitorsAdenylyl CyclasesAnimalsBile DuctsBile Ducts, IntrahepaticCell LineCyclic AMPDrug SynergismGene ExpressionHumansInterferon-gammaIntracellular FluidIon TransportLiver DiseasesNitratesNitric OxideNitric Oxide DonorsNitric Oxide SynthaseNitric Oxide Synthase Type IINitritesRatsTumor Necrosis Factor-alphaConceptsPrimary sclerosing cholangitisProinflammatory cytokinesBiliary epitheliumAdenylyl cyclaseHuman chronic liver diseaseInducible nitric oxide synthaseChronic liver diseaseSecretory mechanismInhibition of ACNitric oxide synthaseTumor necrosis factorDependent fluid secretionReactive nitrogen oxide speciesCAMP-dependent secretionNOS-2 inhibitorCystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulatorCAMP-dependent ClDuctular cholestasisProgressive cholestasisSclerosing cholangitisLiver diseaseCholestatic effectLiver damageBile productionNOS2 induction
2001
Proinflammatory Cytokines Inhibit Secretion in Rat Bile Duct Epithelium
Spirlı̀ C, Nathanson M, Fiorotto R, Duner E, Denson L, Sanz J, Di Virgilio F, Okolicsanyi L, Casagrande F, Strazzabosco M. Proinflammatory Cytokines Inhibit Secretion in Rat Bile Duct Epithelium. Gastroenterology 2001, 121: 156-169. PMID: 11438505, DOI: 10.1053/gast.2001.25516.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProinflammatory cytokinesFluorescein-labeled dextranIL-1Interferon gammaCAMP-dependent fluid secretionCystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulatorBile duct epitheliumRat bile duct epitheliaTumor necrosis factorCyclic adenosine monophosphate levelsSecretin receptorAdenosine monophosphate levelsBile duct unitsDuctular cholestasisPortal inflammationCholestatic disordersIL-6Inflammatory cytokinesTNF-alphaBiliary epitheliumNecrosis factorCellular cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) levelsDuct epitheliumPurinergic agonistsSR expression