ELR positive CXCL chemokines are highly expressed in an animal model of ulcerative colitis
Mohammad Amin Boshagh,1,2 Poorya Foroutan,1,2 Mohammad Raman Moloudi,3 Shohreh Fakhari,1 Parisa Malakouti,1 Bahram Nikkhoo,1 Ali Jalili1,21Cancer and Immunology Research Center, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran; 2Department of Immunology & Hematology, Faculty of Medic...
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doaj-8e448b42994e49a7886166dc4aff68682020-11-25T02:23:48ZengDove Medical PressJournal of Inflammation Research1178-70312019-06-01Volume 1216717446636ELR positive CXCL chemokines are highly expressed in an animal model of ulcerative colitisBoshagh MAForoutan PMoloudi MRFakhari SMalakouti PNikkhoo BJalili AMohammad Amin Boshagh,1,2 Poorya Foroutan,1,2 Mohammad Raman Moloudi,3 Shohreh Fakhari,1 Parisa Malakouti,1 Bahram Nikkhoo,1 Ali Jalili1,21Cancer and Immunology Research Center, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran; 2Department of Immunology & Hematology, Faculty of Medicine, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran; 3Liver and Digestive Research Center, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, IranBackground: The presence of neutrophil-rich inflammation in colon tissues of patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) is one of the most important histological characteristics of this disease. However, the expression of CXCL chemokines governing the infiltration of neutrophils in UC has not been well elucidated.Materials and methods: In this experimental study, the UC model was induced in Wistar rats by administration of 2 mL 4% acetic acid into the large colon through the rectum. Animals were anesthetized after 48 hrs; their colon tissue samples were isolated for macroscopic and histopathological examinations. The expression of CXCL family was assessed by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) technique.Results: Heavy infiltration of neutrophils, coagulation necrosis, and ulcers were observed in H&E staining, which pathologically proved the UC model. qRT-PCR results showed that ELR+, CXC chemokines such as CXCL6 and CXCL3 had the highest expression in the UC group, which was 49 and 28 times higher than that of the control group, respectively. In addition, other chemokines of this group including CXCL1, CXCL2, and CXCL7 had a significant increase compared to the control group (P≤0.05). However, ELR−, CXC chemokines such as CXCL4, CXCL13, and CXCL16 showed a smaller upregulation, while CXCL14 chemokine showed a significant decrease compared to the control group (P≤0.05). However, the expression of CXCL9-12 and CXCL17 did not change.Conclusion: The results showed that the ELR+, CXC chemokines, especially CXCL6 and CXCL3, many involved in the pathogenesis of UC; therefore, CXCL6 and CXCL3 chemokines can be used as therapeutic targets for UC, although more studies using human samples are required.Keywords: ELR+, CXC chemokines, chemokine, CXCLs, ulcerative colitishttps://www.dovepress.com/elr-positive-cxcl-chemokines-are-highly-expressed-in-an-animal-model-o-peer-reviewed-article-JIRELR+ CXC chemokinesChemokineCXCLsUlcerative Colitis. |
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Boshagh MA Foroutan P Moloudi MR Fakhari S Malakouti P Nikkhoo B Jalili A ELR positive CXCL chemokines are highly expressed in an animal model of ulcerative colitis Journal of Inflammation Research ELR+ CXC chemokines Chemokine CXCLs Ulcerative Colitis. |
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ELR positive CXCL chemokines are highly expressed in an animal model of ulcerative colitis |
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ELR positive CXCL chemokines are highly expressed in an animal model of ulcerative colitis |
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ELR positive CXCL chemokines are highly expressed in an animal model of ulcerative colitis |
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ELR positive CXCL chemokines are highly expressed in an animal model of ulcerative colitis |
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ELR positive CXCL chemokines are highly expressed in an animal model of ulcerative colitis |
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elr positive cxcl chemokines are highly expressed in an animal model of ulcerative colitis |
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Journal of Inflammation Research |
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Mohammad Amin Boshagh,1,2 Poorya Foroutan,1,2 Mohammad Raman Moloudi,3 Shohreh Fakhari,1 Parisa Malakouti,1 Bahram Nikkhoo,1 Ali Jalili1,21Cancer and Immunology Research Center, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran; 2Department of Immunology & Hematology, Faculty of Medicine, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran; 3Liver and Digestive Research Center, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, IranBackground: The presence of neutrophil-rich inflammation in colon tissues of patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) is one of the most important histological characteristics of this disease. However, the expression of CXCL chemokines governing the infiltration of neutrophils in UC has not been well elucidated.Materials and methods: In this experimental study, the UC model was induced in Wistar rats by administration of 2 mL 4% acetic acid into the large colon through the rectum. Animals were anesthetized after 48 hrs; their colon tissue samples were isolated for macroscopic and histopathological examinations. The expression of CXCL family was assessed by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) technique.Results: Heavy infiltration of neutrophils, coagulation necrosis, and ulcers were observed in H&E staining, which pathologically proved the UC model. qRT-PCR results showed that ELR+, CXC chemokines such as CXCL6 and CXCL3 had the highest expression in the UC group, which was 49 and 28 times higher than that of the control group, respectively. In addition, other chemokines of this group including CXCL1, CXCL2, and CXCL7 had a significant increase compared to the control group (P≤0.05). However, ELR−, CXC chemokines such as CXCL4, CXCL13, and CXCL16 showed a smaller upregulation, while CXCL14 chemokine showed a significant decrease compared to the control group (P≤0.05). However, the expression of CXCL9-12 and CXCL17 did not change.Conclusion: The results showed that the ELR+, CXC chemokines, especially CXCL6 and CXCL3, many involved in the pathogenesis of UC; therefore, CXCL6 and CXCL3 chemokines can be used as therapeutic targets for UC, although more studies using human samples are required.Keywords: ELR+, CXC chemokines, chemokine, CXCLs, ulcerative colitis |
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