TSP50 Attenuates DSS-Induced Colitis by Regulating TGF-β Signaling Mediated Maintenance of Intestinal Mucosal Barrier Integrity

Overview

Journal Adv Sci (Weinh)

Specialty Biomedical Engineering

Date 2024 Jan 8

PMID 38189580

Authors

Jiawei Li

Chunxue Niu

Huihan Ai

Xiaoli Li

Linlin Zhang

Yan Lang

Shuyue Wang

Feng Gao

Xianglin Mei

Chunlei Yu

Luguo Sun

Yanxin Huang

Lihua Zheng

Guannan Wang

Ying Sun

Xiaoguang Yang

Zhenbo Song

Yongli Bao

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Abstract

The integrity of the intestinal mucosal barrier is crucial for protecting the intestinal epithelium against invasion by commensal bacteria and pathogens, thereby combating colitis. The investigation revealed that the absence of TSP50 compromised the integrity of the intestinal mucosal barrier in murine subjects. This disruption facilitated direct contact between intestinal bacteria and the intestinal epithelium, thereby increasing susceptibility to colitis. Mechanistic analysis indicated that TSP50 deficiency in intestinal stem cells (ISCs) triggered aberrant activation of the TGF-β signaling pathway and impeded the differentiation of goblet cells in mice, leading to impairment of mucosal permeability. By inhibiting the TGF-β pathway, the functionality of the intestinal mucosal barrier is successfully restored and mitigated colitis in TSP50-deficient mice. In conclusion, TSP50 played a crucial role in maintaining the intestinal mucosal barrier function and exhibited the preventive effect against the development of colitis by regulating the TGF-β signaling pathway.

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