Activation of mechanoreceptor Piezo1 inhibits enteric neuronal growth and migration in vitro

IntroductionDysfunction of the enteric nervous system (ENS) is linked to a myriad of gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. Piezo1 is a mechanosensitive ion channel found throughout the GI tract, but its role in the ENS is largely unknown. We hypothesize that Piezo1 plays an important role in the growth a...

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Main Authors: Chioma Moneme, Oluyinka O. Olutoye, Michał F. Sobstel, Yuwen Zhang, Xinyu Zhou, Jacob L. Kaminer, Britney A. Hsu, Chengli Shen, Arabinda Mandal, Hui Li, Ling Yu, Swathi Balaji, Sundeep G. Keswani, Lily S. Cheng
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author Chioma Moneme
Oluyinka O. Olutoye
Michał F. Sobstel
Yuwen Zhang
Xinyu Zhou
Jacob L. Kaminer
Britney A. Hsu
Chengli Shen
Arabinda Mandal
Hui Li
Hui Li
Ling Yu
Ling Yu
Swathi Balaji
Swathi Balaji
Sundeep G. Keswani
Sundeep G. Keswani
Lily S. Cheng
Lily S. Cheng
Lily S. Cheng
author_facet Chioma Moneme
Oluyinka O. Olutoye
Michał F. Sobstel
Yuwen Zhang
Xinyu Zhou
Jacob L. Kaminer
Britney A. Hsu
Chengli Shen
Arabinda Mandal
Hui Li
Hui Li
Ling Yu
Ling Yu
Swathi Balaji
Swathi Balaji
Sundeep G. Keswani
Sundeep G. Keswani
Lily S. Cheng
Lily S. Cheng
Lily S. Cheng
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description IntroductionDysfunction of the enteric nervous system (ENS) is linked to a myriad of gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. Piezo1 is a mechanosensitive ion channel found throughout the GI tract, but its role in the ENS is largely unknown. We hypothesize that Piezo1 plays an important role in the growth and development of the ENS.MethodsEnteric neural crest-derived progenitor cells (ENPC) were isolated from adult mouse intestine and propagated in culture as neurospheres. ENPC-derived neurons were then subject to in vitro stretch in the presence or absence of Piezo1 antagonist (GsMTx4). Transcriptomes of stretched and unstretched ENPC-derived cells were compared using bulk RNA sequencing. Enteric neurons were also cultured under static conditions in the presence of Piezo1 agonist (Yoda1) or antagonist. Neuronal phenotype, migration, and recovery from injury were compared between groups.ResultsThough stretch did not cause upregulation of Piezo1 expression in enteric neurons, both stretch and Piezo1 activation produced similar alterations in neuronal morphology. Compared to control, neurite length was significantly shorter when stretched and in the presence of Piezo1 activation. Piezo1 inhibition prevented a significant reduction in neurite length in stretched neurons. Piezo1 inhibition also led to significantly increased neuronal migration, whereas Piezo1 activation resulted in significantly decreased neuronal migration and slower neuronal recovery from injury.ConclusionMechanotransduction plays an important role in regulating normal GI function. Our results suggest that the Piezo1 mechanoreceptor may play an important role in the ENS as its activation leads to decreased neuronal growth and migration. Piezo1 could be an important target for diseases of ENS dysfunction and development.
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spelling doaj-art-a5a52d4c095149c3bfe1390676aa85642025-08-20T02:34:36ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience1662-50992024-12-011710.3389/fnmol.2024.14740251474025Activation of mechanoreceptor Piezo1 inhibits enteric neuronal growth and migration in vitroChioma Moneme0Oluyinka O. Olutoye1Michał F. Sobstel2Yuwen Zhang3Xinyu Zhou4Jacob L. Kaminer5Britney A. Hsu6Chengli Shen7Arabinda Mandal8Hui Li9Hui Li10Ling Yu11Ling Yu12Swathi Balaji13Swathi Balaji14Sundeep G. Keswani15Sundeep G. Keswani16Lily S. Cheng17Lily S. Cheng18Lily S. Cheng19Department of Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, United StatesDepartment of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United StatesDepartment of Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, United StatesDepartment of Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, United StatesDepartment of Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, United StatesDepartment of Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, United StatesDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, United StatesDepartment of Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, United StatesDepartment of Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, United StatesDepartment of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United StatesDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, United StatesDepartment of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United StatesDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, United StatesDepartment of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United StatesDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, United StatesDepartment of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United StatesDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, United StatesDepartment of Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, United StatesDepartment of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United StatesDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, United StatesIntroductionDysfunction of the enteric nervous system (ENS) is linked to a myriad of gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. Piezo1 is a mechanosensitive ion channel found throughout the GI tract, but its role in the ENS is largely unknown. We hypothesize that Piezo1 plays an important role in the growth and development of the ENS.MethodsEnteric neural crest-derived progenitor cells (ENPC) were isolated from adult mouse intestine and propagated in culture as neurospheres. ENPC-derived neurons were then subject to in vitro stretch in the presence or absence of Piezo1 antagonist (GsMTx4). Transcriptomes of stretched and unstretched ENPC-derived cells were compared using bulk RNA sequencing. Enteric neurons were also cultured under static conditions in the presence of Piezo1 agonist (Yoda1) or antagonist. Neuronal phenotype, migration, and recovery from injury were compared between groups.ResultsThough stretch did not cause upregulation of Piezo1 expression in enteric neurons, both stretch and Piezo1 activation produced similar alterations in neuronal morphology. Compared to control, neurite length was significantly shorter when stretched and in the presence of Piezo1 activation. Piezo1 inhibition prevented a significant reduction in neurite length in stretched neurons. Piezo1 inhibition also led to significantly increased neuronal migration, whereas Piezo1 activation resulted in significantly decreased neuronal migration and slower neuronal recovery from injury.ConclusionMechanotransduction plays an important role in regulating normal GI function. Our results suggest that the Piezo1 mechanoreceptor may play an important role in the ENS as its activation leads to decreased neuronal growth and migration. Piezo1 could be an important target for diseases of ENS dysfunction and development.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnmol.2024.1474025/fullenteric nervous system (ENS)enteric neural crest-derived progenitor cells (ENPC)biomechanical forcemechanotransductionneuronal cell migrationneuronal regeneration
spellingShingle Chioma Moneme
Oluyinka O. Olutoye
Michał F. Sobstel
Yuwen Zhang
Xinyu Zhou
Jacob L. Kaminer
Britney A. Hsu
Chengli Shen
Arabinda Mandal
Hui Li
Hui Li
Ling Yu
Ling Yu
Swathi Balaji
Swathi Balaji
Sundeep G. Keswani
Sundeep G. Keswani
Lily S. Cheng
Lily S. Cheng
Lily S. Cheng
Activation of mechanoreceptor Piezo1 inhibits enteric neuronal growth and migration in vitro
Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience
enteric nervous system (ENS)
enteric neural crest-derived progenitor cells (ENPC)
biomechanical force
mechanotransduction
neuronal cell migration
neuronal regeneration
title Activation of mechanoreceptor Piezo1 inhibits enteric neuronal growth and migration in vitro
title_full Activation of mechanoreceptor Piezo1 inhibits enteric neuronal growth and migration in vitro
title_fullStr Activation of mechanoreceptor Piezo1 inhibits enteric neuronal growth and migration in vitro
title_full_unstemmed Activation of mechanoreceptor Piezo1 inhibits enteric neuronal growth and migration in vitro
title_short Activation of mechanoreceptor Piezo1 inhibits enteric neuronal growth and migration in vitro
title_sort activation of mechanoreceptor piezo1 inhibits enteric neuronal growth and migration in vitro
topic enteric nervous system (ENS)
enteric neural crest-derived progenitor cells (ENPC)
biomechanical force
mechanotransduction
neuronal cell migration
neuronal regeneration
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnmol.2024.1474025/full
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