Toll-like Receptor 4 Mediates Reflux-Induced Inflammation in a Murine Reflux Model
Dysregulation of toll-like receptor (TLR) signaling within the gastrointestinal epithelium has been associated with uncontrolled inflammation and tumorigenesis. We sought to evaluate the role of TLR4 in the development of gastroesophageal reflux-mediated inflammation and mucosal changes of the distal esophagus. Verified human esophageal Barrett's cells with high grade dysplasia (CPB) and esophageal adenocarcinoma cells (OE33) were treated with deoxycholic acid for 24 hours. Cells were pretreated with a TLR4-specific inhibitor peptide 2 hours prior to deoxycholic acid treatment.
Source: Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Anna K. Gergen, Michael J. Jarrett, Anqi Li, Xianzhong Meng, Akshay Pratap, David A. Fullerton, Michael J. Weyant Tags: THORACIC – Original Submission Source Type: research
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