Gut Dysbiosis and Abnormal Bile Acid Metabolism in Colitis-Associated Cancer

Background. Patients with prolonged inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can develop into colorectal cancer (CRC), also called colitis-associated cancer (CAC). Studies have shown the association between gut dysbiosis, abnormal bile acid metabolism, and inflammation process. Here, we aimed to investigate...

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Main Authors: Li Liu, Min Yang, Wenxiao Dong, Tianyu Liu, Xueli Song, Yu Gu, Sinan Wang, Yi Liu, Zaripa Abla, Xiaoming Qiao, Wentian Liu, Kui Jiang, Bangmao Wang, Jie Zhang, Hailong Cao
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Published: Wiley 2021-01-01
Series:Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/6645970
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author Li Liu
Min Yang
Wenxiao Dong
Tianyu Liu
Xueli Song
Yu Gu
Sinan Wang
Yi Liu
Zaripa Abla
Xiaoming Qiao
Wentian Liu
Kui Jiang
Bangmao Wang
Jie Zhang
Hailong Cao
author_facet Li Liu
Min Yang
Wenxiao Dong
Tianyu Liu
Xueli Song
Yu Gu
Sinan Wang
Yi Liu
Zaripa Abla
Xiaoming Qiao
Wentian Liu
Kui Jiang
Bangmao Wang
Jie Zhang
Hailong Cao
author_sort Li Liu
collection DOAJ
description Background. Patients with prolonged inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can develop into colorectal cancer (CRC), also called colitis-associated cancer (CAC). Studies have shown the association between gut dysbiosis, abnormal bile acid metabolism, and inflammation process. Here, we aimed to investigate these two factors in the CAC model. Methods. C57BL/6 mice were randomly allocated to two groups: azoxymethane/dextran sodium sulfate (AOM/DSS) and control. The AOM/DSS group received AOM injection followed by DSS drinking water. Intestinal inflammation, mucosal barrier, and bile acid receptors were determined by real-time PCR and immunohistochemistry. Fecal microbiome and bile acids were detected via 16S rRNA sequencing and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. Results. The AOM/DSS group exhibited severe mucosal barrier impairment, inflammatory response, and tumor formation. In the CAC model, the richness and biodiversity of gut microbiota were decreased, along with significant alteration of composition. The abundance of pathogens was increased, while the short-chain fatty acids producing bacteria were reduced. Interestingly, Clostridium XlV and Lactobacillus, which might be involved in the bile acid deconjugation, transformation, and desulfation, were significantly decreased. Accordingly, fecal bile acids were decreased, accompanied by reduced transformation of primary to secondary bile acids. Given bile acid receptors, the ileum farnesoid X receptor-fibroblast growth factor 15 (FXR-FGF15) axis was downregulated, while Takeda G-protein receptor 5 (TGR5) was overexpressed in colonic tumor tissues. Conclusion. Gut dysbiosis might alter the metabolism of bile acids and promote CAC, which would provide a potential preventive strategy of CAC by regulating gut microbiota and bile acid metabolism.
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spelling doaj-art-a98f1c1164c8498aa0a08f7a524f02f42025-02-03T06:05:16ZengWileyGastroenterology Research and Practice1687-61211687-630X2021-01-01202110.1155/2021/66459706645970Gut Dysbiosis and Abnormal Bile Acid Metabolism in Colitis-Associated CancerLi Liu0Min Yang1Wenxiao Dong2Tianyu Liu3Xueli Song4Yu Gu5Sinan Wang6Yi Liu7Zaripa Abla8Xiaoming Qiao9Wentian Liu10Kui Jiang11Bangmao Wang12Jie Zhang13Hailong Cao14Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, General Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, ChinaDepartment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, General Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, ChinaDepartment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, General Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, ChinaDepartment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, General Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, ChinaDepartment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, General Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, ChinaDepartment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, General Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, ChinaDepartment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, General Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, ChinaDepartment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hotan District People’s Hospital, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Xinjiang, ChinaDepartment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hotan District People’s Hospital, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Xinjiang, ChinaDepartment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hotan District People’s Hospital, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Xinjiang, ChinaDepartment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, General Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, ChinaDepartment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, General Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, ChinaDepartment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, General Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, ChinaDepartment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, General Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, ChinaDepartment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, General Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, ChinaBackground. Patients with prolonged inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can develop into colorectal cancer (CRC), also called colitis-associated cancer (CAC). Studies have shown the association between gut dysbiosis, abnormal bile acid metabolism, and inflammation process. Here, we aimed to investigate these two factors in the CAC model. Methods. C57BL/6 mice were randomly allocated to two groups: azoxymethane/dextran sodium sulfate (AOM/DSS) and control. The AOM/DSS group received AOM injection followed by DSS drinking water. Intestinal inflammation, mucosal barrier, and bile acid receptors were determined by real-time PCR and immunohistochemistry. Fecal microbiome and bile acids were detected via 16S rRNA sequencing and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. Results. The AOM/DSS group exhibited severe mucosal barrier impairment, inflammatory response, and tumor formation. In the CAC model, the richness and biodiversity of gut microbiota were decreased, along with significant alteration of composition. The abundance of pathogens was increased, while the short-chain fatty acids producing bacteria were reduced. Interestingly, Clostridium XlV and Lactobacillus, which might be involved in the bile acid deconjugation, transformation, and desulfation, were significantly decreased. Accordingly, fecal bile acids were decreased, accompanied by reduced transformation of primary to secondary bile acids. Given bile acid receptors, the ileum farnesoid X receptor-fibroblast growth factor 15 (FXR-FGF15) axis was downregulated, while Takeda G-protein receptor 5 (TGR5) was overexpressed in colonic tumor tissues. Conclusion. Gut dysbiosis might alter the metabolism of bile acids and promote CAC, which would provide a potential preventive strategy of CAC by regulating gut microbiota and bile acid metabolism.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/6645970
spellingShingle Li Liu
Min Yang
Wenxiao Dong
Tianyu Liu
Xueli Song
Yu Gu
Sinan Wang
Yi Liu
Zaripa Abla
Xiaoming Qiao
Wentian Liu
Kui Jiang
Bangmao Wang
Jie Zhang
Hailong Cao
Gut Dysbiosis and Abnormal Bile Acid Metabolism in Colitis-Associated Cancer
Gastroenterology Research and Practice
title Gut Dysbiosis and Abnormal Bile Acid Metabolism in Colitis-Associated Cancer
title_full Gut Dysbiosis and Abnormal Bile Acid Metabolism in Colitis-Associated Cancer
title_fullStr Gut Dysbiosis and Abnormal Bile Acid Metabolism in Colitis-Associated Cancer
title_full_unstemmed Gut Dysbiosis and Abnormal Bile Acid Metabolism in Colitis-Associated Cancer
title_short Gut Dysbiosis and Abnormal Bile Acid Metabolism in Colitis-Associated Cancer
title_sort gut dysbiosis and abnormal bile acid metabolism in colitis associated cancer
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/6645970
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