Protein expression pattern of P-glycoprotein along the gastrointestinal tract of the Yucatan micropig.
The purpose of this study is to characterize the distribution pattern of P-gp protein levels along the entire GI tract in the Yucatan micropig, which is being developed as a model for human drug bioavailability. Small and large intestines were freshly obtained and divided into about 37 segments and 10 segments, respectively (ca., 1 foot/segment). Epithelial cells from the small intestine were obtained by an elution method; whereas, a scraping method was applied to the large intestine. Total cellular protein was isolated from the epithelial cells. Western blot analysis using P-gp antibody showed that the amount of P-gp protein increased distally from the duodenum to the ileum over approximately a 10-fold range. P-gp protein in the large intestine was present at a higher level in the central portion, but the absolute amount was much less than what was found in the small intestine.
Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science, Arizona Center for Phytomedicine Research, College of Pharmacy, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA.
Huadong
H
Tang
Yvonne
Y
Pak
Michael
M
Mayersohn
D020168:ATP Binding Cassette Transporter, Subfamily B, Member 1 / Q000235:genetics / Q000378:metabolism*; D000818:Animals; D004064:Digestive System / Q000378:metabolism*; D020895:Enterocytes / Q000378:metabolism*; D004847:Epithelial Cells / Q000378:metabolism; D013552:Swine; D013556:Swine, Miniature
D020168:ATP Binding Cassette Transporter, Subfamily B, Member 1