The apical sodium-dependent bile acid transporter (ASBT) is the major carrier protein involved in intestinal reclamation of bile salts. Inactivating mutations in humans and mice lead to pathologic bile acid induced diarrhea, while partial inhibition of ASBT-mediated transport can be used to treat hypercholesterolemia and cholestasis. NIH supported investigations in my laboratory have advanced our understanding of the molecular regulation of ASBT, with AP-1 and Farnesoid X-Receptor playing critical regulatory roles. We have recently shown in enterocytes and cholangiocytes that AP-1 and FXR-mediated bile acid regulatory pathways are also influenced by FGF-19 via two newly described membrane signaling proteins, ss-Klotho and Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor 4 (FGFR4). The biological relevance of regulation by AP-1 is readily apparent in our preliminary analysis of a c-fos null mouse, where ileitis is associated with paradoxical up-regulation of ASBT and more pronounced cellular injury. We propose that the repression of ASBT in the setting of intestinal inflammation is cytoprotective. ASBT expression during normal development is controlled by alterations in mRNA stability, although the precise mechanisms of this aspect of regulation need to be elucidated. Our continued studies of ASBT regulation will be of great significance in light of its crucial role in human health and disease. The proposed studies will focus on elucidating the molecular mechanisms responsible for transcriptional and post-transcriptional regulation of ASBT and translating our in vitro findings to in vivo models. To accomplish these goals the following specific aims are proposed:
Aim 1 : To test the hypothesis that FGF15/19 and FGFR4/ss-klotho mediate regulation of ASBT in enterocytes and cholangiocytes via interrelated and specific signal transduction pathways.
Aim 2 : To test the hypothesis that the RNA binding protein HuR regulates the ontogeny of ASBT via changes in mRNA stability.
Aim 3 : To test the hypothesis that c-fos-mediated regulation of ASBT plays a critical role in the inflammatory reaction to acute ileitis and in response to FGF-19.

Public Health Relevance

SBT, a protein found in the last portion of the small intestine, plays an important role in liver and intestinal function. Regulation of the expression of ASBT can impact on liver disease and cholesterol metabolism. These studies will advance our understanding of the regulation of ASBT and provide new ways to understand and treat intestinal and liver diseases.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
5R01DK054165-13
Application #
8287163
Study Section
Hepatobiliary Pathophysiology Study Section (HBPP)
Program Officer
Grey, Michael J
Project Start
1997-09-30
Project End
2014-06-30
Budget Start
2012-07-01
Budget End
2014-06-30
Support Year
13
Fiscal Year
2012
Total Cost
$329,754
Indirect Cost
$109,881
Name
University of Pittsburgh
Department
Pediatrics
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
004514360
City
Pittsburgh
State
PA
Country
United States
Zip Code
15213
Soler, Dellys M; Ghosh, Ayantika; Chen, Frank et al. (2014) A single element in the 3'UTR of the apical sodium-dependent bile acid transporter controls both stabilization and destabilization of mRNA. Biochem J 462:547-53
Ghosh, Ayantika; Chen, Frank; Banerjee, Swati et al. (2014) c-Fos mediates repression of the apical sodium-dependent bile acid transporter by fibroblast growth factor-19 in mice. Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol 306:G163-71
Chen, Frank; Shyu, Ann-Bin; Shneider, Benjamin L (2011) Hu antigen R and tristetraprolin: counter-regulators of rat apical sodium-dependent bile acid transporter by way of effects on messenger RNA stability. Hepatology 54:1371-8
Chen, Frank; Ellis, Ewa; Strom, Stephen C et al. (2010) ATPase Class I Type 8B Member 1 and protein kinase C zeta induce the expression of the canalicular bile salt export pump in human hepatocytes. Pediatr Res 67:183-7
Annaba, Fadi; Ma, Ke; Kumar, Pradeep et al. (2010) Ileal apical Na+-dependent bile acid transporter ASBT is upregulated in rats with diabetes mellitus induced by low doses of streptozotocin. Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol 299:G898-906
Sinha, Jyoti; Chen, Frank; Miloh, Tamir et al. (2008) beta-Klotho and FGF-15/19 inhibit the apical sodium-dependent bile acid transporter in enterocytes and cholangiocytes. Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol 295:G996-G1003
Frankenberg, Tamara; Miloh, Tamir; Chen, Frank Y et al. (2008) The membrane protein ATPase class I type 8B member 1 signals through protein kinase C zeta to activate the farnesoid X receptor. Hepatology 48:1896-905
Neimark, Ezequiel; Chen, Frank; Li, Xiaoping et al. (2006) c-Fos is a critical mediator of inflammatory-mediated repression of the apical sodium-dependent bile acid transporter. Gastroenterology 131:554-67
Frankenberg, Tamara; Rao, Anuradha; Chen, Frank et al. (2006) Regulation of the mouse organic solute transporter alpha-beta, Ostalpha-Ostbeta, by bile acids. Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol 290:G912-22
Pan, Debra H; Chen, Frank; Neimark, Ezequiel et al. (2005) FTF and LRH-1, two related but different transcription factors in human Caco-2 cells: their different roles in the regulation of bile acid transport. Biochim Biophys Acta 1732:31-7

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