Enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC), an important food-borne pathogen, causes infantile diarrhea resulting in significant morbidity and mortality. However, the mechanisms of EPEC-induced diarrhea remain unclear. Diarrhea results from either increased secretion, decreased absorption, or both. Earlier studies have failed to conclusively show an increase in host secretory response by EPEC infection. Our preliminary data utilizing Caco-2 cells, showed that EPEC infection significantly inhibited the activities of both the predominant Na+ absorbing isoform NHE3 and the CI-OH- exchanger. An analysis of the EPEC effects on NHEs showed that NHE1 and NHE2 activities were rapidly increased while the activity of NHE3 was significantly decreased. We hypothesize that one of the potential mechanisms of EPEC-induced diarrhea involves a decrease in NaCI absorption in the intestine. Our proposed studies will explore the effects of EPEC infection on intestinal NHE activities both in in vitro and an in vivo model and elucidate the mechanisms(s) underlying the differential regulation of NHEs by EPEC.
Our Specific Aims are designed to: 1. Determine the effects of infection by EPEC and select mutants on NHE (1,2 and 3) activities and Na+ flux in model human small intestinal (Caco-2) and colonic (T84, NCM460) epithelia, 2. Define mechanisms of EPEC-induced modulation of NHE isoform activities by elucidating signaling pathways involved, the role of regulatory factors NHERF1 and NHERF2), the role of the cytoskeletal protein ezrin, and NHE membrane trafficking; 3. examine the effects of EPEC on Na+ transport in ileum and colon in murine model of EPEC infection by determining the expression and activities of NHEs, transepithelial Na+ fluxes, gut luminal fluid accumulation, and the role of EPEC virulence genes. Results from these studies will enhance our understanding of the mechanisms of regulation of human intestinal NHEs and their modulation by pathogenic organisms. Our findings may aid in the future development of improved therapeutic modalities for infectious diarrhea. ? ? ?

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
1R01DK068324-01
Application #
6815686
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZRG1-DIG-C (02))
Program Officer
Hamilton, Frank A
Project Start
2004-07-15
Project End
2009-06-30
Budget Start
2004-07-15
Budget End
2005-06-30
Support Year
1
Fiscal Year
2004
Total Cost
$306,900
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Illinois at Chicago
Department
Internal Medicine/Medicine
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
098987217
City
Chicago
State
IL
Country
United States
Zip Code
60612
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