title: Development and characterization of secretin-stimulated secretion of cultured rat cholangiocytes.
abstract: We sought to develop a cholangiocyte cell culture system that has preservation of receptors, transporters, and channels involved in secretin-induced secretion. Isolated bile duct fragments, obtained by enzyme perfusion of normal rat liver, were seeded on collagen and maintained in culture up to 18 wk. Cholangiocyte purity was assessed by staining for gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (gamma-GT) and cytokeratin-19 (CK-19). We determined gene expression for secretin receptor (SR), cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator, Cl(-)/HCO(3)(-) exchanger, secretin-stimulated cAMP synthesis, Cl(-)/HCO(3) exchanger activity, secretin-stimulated Cl(-) efflux, and apical membrane-directed secretion in polarized cells grown on tissue culture inserts. Cultured cholangiocytes were all gamma-GT and CK-19 positive. The cells expressed SR and Cl(-)/HCO(3)(-) exchanger, and secretin-stimulated cAMP synthesis, Cl(-)/HCO(3)(-) exchanger activity, and Cl(-) efflux were similar to freshly isolated cholangiocytes. Forskolin (10(-4) M) induced fluid accumulation in the apical chamber of tissue culture inserts. In conclusion, we have developed a novel cholangiocyte line that has persistent HCO(3)(-), Cl(-), and fluid transport functions. This cell system should be useful to investigators who study cholangiocyte secretion.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Scott and White Hospital and Texas A&M University System, Health Science Center, College of Medicine, Temple 76504, USA.
authors.forename: Gianfranco
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Alpini
authors.forename: Jo Lynne
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Phinizy
authors.forename: Shannon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Glaser
authors.forename: Heather
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Francis
authors.forename: Antonio
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Benedetti
authors.forename: Luca
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Marucci
authors.forename: Gene
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: LeSage
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001653:Bile Ducts, Intrahepatic / Q000166:cytology / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000378:metabolism*; D018929:Cell Culture Techniques; D002478:Cells, Cultured; D027963:Chloride-Bicarbonate Antiporters / Q000378:metabolism; D002712:Chlorides / Q000378:metabolism; D000242:Cyclic AMP / Q000378:metabolism; D005786:Gene Expression Regulation; D008297:Male; D012333:RNA, Messenger / Q000235:genetics / Q000378:metabolism; D051381:Rats; D011916:Rats, Inbred F344; D043562:Receptors, G-Protein-Coupled; D011964:Receptors, Gastrointestinal Hormone / Q000378:metabolism; D012633:Secretin / Q000494:pharmacology*
chemical_list: D027963:Chloride-Bicarbonate Antiporters; D002712:Chlorides; D012333:RNA, Messenger; D043562:Receptors, G-Protein-Coupled; D011964:Receptors, Gastrointestinal Hormone; C029937:secretin receptor; D012633:Secretin; D000242:Cyclic AMP