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Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology : an Official Journal of the Polish Physiological Society
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Intracellular pH in mouse duodenum villi rapidly changes with CO2 exposure. Solute diffusion to villous cells is limited, suggesting neural reflexes mediate rapid responses to serosal stimuli.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Epithelial Physiology
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Understanding duodenal epithelial cell function is crucial for nutrient absorption and barrier integrity.
  • Intracellular pH regulation is vital for cellular processes.
  • Solute transport mechanisms in the duodenum are complex and not fully elucidated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate intracellular pH dynamics in mouse duodenal villous cells.
  • To assess solute diffusion across the duodenal mucosa.
  • To explore mechanisms underlying rapid villous cell responses to serosal stimuli.

Main Methods:

  • Measurement of villous cell intracellular pH (pH(i)) in stripped, chambered mouse duodenum.
  • Apical and serosal perfusion with solutions of varying CO2 concentrations and pH.

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  • Application of specific inhibitors including zoniporide (ZP), dimethylamiloride (DMA), and stilbene derivatives.
  • Perfusion of fluorescent compounds to assess solute diffusion pathways.

    • Main Results:

    • High CO2 solution rapidly acidified upper villous cells, with recovery upon removal.
    • Apical zoniporide enhanced CO2-induced acidification.
    • Serosal application of zoniporide, DMA, or stilbene inhibitors did not affect CO2-induced acidification.
    • Serosal high CO2 buffer acidified upper villous cells.
    • Serosal 5-hydroxytryptamine rapidly acidified upper villous cells.
    • Serosally perfused fluorescent compounds stained crypts, not villi.
    • Intravenous and mucosal perfusion of fluorescent compounds showed rapid penetration.
    • Diffusion of serosal solutes to villous cells is limited in small-aperture chambers.

    Conclusions:

    • Villous cell intracellular pH is sensitive to apical CO2.
    • Diffusion of serosal solutes to villous cells is limited, suggesting alternative mechanisms for rapid responses.
    • Neural reflexes likely mediate rapid villous cell responses to serosal stimuli.
    • Limitations in villous cell viability and structural stability impact functional studies in small-aperture chambers.