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Advances in Ca2+ modulation of gastrointestinal anion secretion and its dysregulation in digestive disorders (Review)

  • Authors:
    • Weixi Shan
    • Yanxia Hu
    • Jianhong Ding
    • Xiaoxu Yang
    • Jun Lou
    • Qian Du
    • Qiushi Liao
    • Lihong Luo
    • Jingyu Xu
    • Rui Xie
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  • Published online on: August 25, 2020     https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2020.9136
  • Article Number: 8
  • Copyright: © Shan et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution License.

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Abstract

Intracellular calcium (Ca2+) is a critical cell signaling component in gastrointestinal (GI) physiology. Cytosolic calcium ([Ca2+]cyt), as a secondary messenger, controls GI epithelial fluid and ion transport, mucus and neuropeptide secretion, as well as synaptic transmission and motility. The key roles of Ca2+ signaling in other types of secretory cell (including those in the airways and salivary glands) are well known. However, its action in GI epithelial secretion and the underlying molecular mechanisms have remained to be fully elucidated. The present review focused on the role of [Ca2+]cyt in GI epithelial anion secretion. Ca2+ signaling regulates the activities of ion channels and transporters involved in GI epithelial ion and fluid transport, including Cl channels, Ca2+‑activated K+ channels, cystic fibrosis (CF) transmembrane conductance regulator and anion/HCO3 exchangers. Previous studies by the current researchers have focused on this field over several years, providing solid evidence that Ca2+ signaling has an important role in the regulation of GI epithelial anion secretion and uncovering underlying molecular mechanisms. The present review is largely based on previous studies by the current researchers and provides an overview of the currently known molecular mechanisms of GI epithelial anion secretion with an emphasis on Ca2+‑mediated ion secretion and its dysregulation in GI disorders. In addition, previous studies by the current researchers demonstrated that different regulatory mechanisms are in place for GI epithelial HCO3 and Cl secretion. An increased understanding of the roles of Ca2+ signaling and its targets in GI anion secretion may lead to the development of novel strategies to inhibit GI diseases, including the enhancement of fluid secretion in CF and protection of the GI mucosa in ulcer diseases.
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Shan W, Hu Y, Ding J, Yang X, Lou J, Du Q, Liao Q, Luo L, Xu J, Xie R, Xie R, et al: Advances in Ca<sup>2+</sup> modulation of gastrointestinal anion secretion and its dysregulation in digestive disorders (Review). Exp Ther Med 20: 8, 2020
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Shan, W., Hu, Y., Ding, J., Yang, X., Lou, J., Du, Q. ... Xie, R. (2020). Advances in Ca<sup>2+</sup> modulation of gastrointestinal anion secretion and its dysregulation in digestive disorders (Review). Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine, 20, 8. https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2020.9136
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Shan, W., Hu, Y., Ding, J., Yang, X., Lou, J., Du, Q., Liao, Q., Luo, L., Xu, J., Xie, R."Advances in Ca<sup>2+</sup> modulation of gastrointestinal anion secretion and its dysregulation in digestive disorders (Review)". Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 20.5 (2020): 8.
Chicago
Shan, W., Hu, Y., Ding, J., Yang, X., Lou, J., Du, Q., Liao, Q., Luo, L., Xu, J., Xie, R."Advances in Ca<sup>2+</sup> modulation of gastrointestinal anion secretion and its dysregulation in digestive disorders (Review)". Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 20, no. 5 (2020): 8. https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2020.9136