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American Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastUncovering the Gut-Adipose-Liver Axis: Microbiota Encroachment and Metabolic Dysfunction in MASLDIn this episode, coauthors Daria Igudesman and Karen D. Corbin discuss their team’s recently published study, "Microbiota encroachment and a gut-adipose-liver axis in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease." This first-in-human study explores how changes in the gut microbiota may contribute to metabolic dysfunction through a gut-adipose-liver axis. The researchers found that colonic expression of insulin and lipid-related genes may link microbial encroachment in the colon with adipose tissue insulin resistance and the development of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). Tune in to learn how these findings offer new insights into the complex interplay between the gut microbiome an...2025-07-2409 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastUncovering the Gut-Adipose-Liver Axis: Microbiota Encroachment and Metabolic Dysfunction in MASLDIn this episode, coauthors Daria Igudesman and Karen D. Corbin discuss their team’s recently published study, "Microbiota encroachment and a gut-adipose-liver axis in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease." This first-in-human study explores how changes in the gut microbiota may contribute to metabolic dysfunction through a gut-adipose-liver axis. The researchers found that colonic expression of insulin and lipid-related genes may link microbial encroachment in the colon with adipose tissue insulin resistance and the development of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). Tune in to learn how these findings offer new insights into the complex interplay between the gut microbiome an...2025-07-2409 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastModeling Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Insights from Mouse Models into Mechanisms and TherapiesIn this episode, coauthors Jazmyne L. Jackson, Abigail J. Staub, Annie D. Fuller, and Kelly A. Whelan join us to discuss their recently published review, "Mouse models of eosinophilic esophagitis: molecular and translational insights." Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic allergic inflammatory disease of the esophagus with growing prevalence and clinical impact, yet many of its underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood. The authors explore how murine models have advanced our knowledge of EoE pathogenesis, highlighting key molecular and translational findings uncovered through in vivo research. This episode delves into the strengths and limitations of existing models, current challenges, and...2025-07-2410 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastModeling Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Insights from Mouse Models into Mechanisms and TherapiesIn this episode, coauthors Jazmyne L. Jackson, Abigail J. Staub, Annie D. Fuller, and Kelly A. Whelan join us to discuss their recently published review, "Mouse models of eosinophilic esophagitis: molecular and translational insights." Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic allergic inflammatory disease of the esophagus with growing prevalence and clinical impact, yet many of its underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood. The authors explore how murine models have advanced our knowledge of EoE pathogenesis, highlighting key molecular and translational findings uncovered through in vivo research. This episode delves into the strengths and limitations of existing models, current challenges, and...2025-07-2410 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastProbiotics, Tryptophan, and Gut Health: How L. rhamnosus GG Remodels Arginine Metabolism to Protect the BarrierIn this episode, Jayson M. Antonio and Ronaldo P. Ferraris discuss their team’s recently published study, "Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG-driven remodeling of arginine metabolism mitigates gut barrier dysfunction." The research reveals a novel probiotic-driven mechanism that links dietary tryptophan with host arginine metabolism. The probiotic Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG, when combined with tryptophan, enhances gut barrier integrity by upregulating argininosuccinate lyase (ASL), a key enzyme in arginine biosynthesis. The study also identifies ASL downregulation and increased serum argininosuccinate levels in a mouse model of colitis, pointing to a promising target for precision probiotic therapies.   Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG-driven rem...2025-07-2409 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastProbiotics, Tryptophan, and Gut Health: How L. rhamnosus GG Remodels Arginine Metabolism to Protect the BarrierIn this episode, Jayson M. Antonio and Ronaldo P. Ferraris discuss their team’s recently published study, "Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG-driven remodeling of arginine metabolism mitigates gut barrier dysfunction." The research reveals a novel probiotic-driven mechanism that links dietary tryptophan with host arginine metabolism. The probiotic Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG, when combined with tryptophan, enhances gut barrier integrity by upregulating argininosuccinate lyase (ASL), a key enzyme in arginine biosynthesis. The study also identifies ASL downregulation and increased serum argininosuccinate levels in a mouse model of colitis, pointing to a promising target for precision probiotic therapies.   Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG-driven rem...2025-07-2409 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastDietary Fibers and Gut Signals: How Fructooligosaccharides Modulate Colonic Motility via Calcium and 5-HT3 ReceptorsIn this episode, we’re joined by coauthors Preedajit Wongkrasant and Keith A. Sharkey to discuss their recent publication, "Fructooligosaccharides slow colonic motility and activate myenteric neurons via calcium sensing and 5-HT3 receptors in the proximal colon." Calcium-sensing receptors are known to play an important role in gastrointestinal physiology. This study reveals a new function of fructooligosaccharides, a type of dietary fiber, in regulating colonic motility and activating the enteric nervous system. The effects are mediated through calcium-sensing and 5-HT3 receptors, providing new insights into gut–brain communication and potential therapeutic targets for gastrointestinal disorders.   Fructooligosaccharides slow...2025-07-2409 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastDietary Fibers and Gut Signals: How Fructooligosaccharides Modulate Colonic Motility via Calcium and 5-HT3 ReceptorsIn this episode, we’re joined by coauthors Preedajit Wongkrasant and Keith A. Sharkey to discuss their recent publication, "Fructooligosaccharides slow colonic motility and activate myenteric neurons via calcium sensing and 5-HT3 receptors in the proximal colon." Calcium-sensing receptors are known to play an important role in gastrointestinal physiology. This study reveals a new function of fructooligosaccharides, a type of dietary fiber, in regulating colonic motility and activating the enteric nervous system. The effects are mediated through calcium-sensing and 5-HT3 receptors, providing new insights into gut–brain communication and potential therapeutic targets for gastrointestinal disorders.   Fructooligosaccharides slow...2025-07-2409 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastUnraveling Appetite: The Microbiota-Brain Connection Across the LifespanIn this episode, coauthors Gabriela Ribeiro, Marta P. Silvestre, Harriët Schellekens, and Cristina Cuesta-Marti discuss their recent review published in AJP-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology, titled "A menu for microbes: unraveling appetite regulation and weight dynamics through the microbiota-brain connection across the lifespan."   Appetite regulation is a complex and dynamic process influenced by behavioral, metabolic, and neurological factors — and increasingly, the gut microbiota. Our guests explore how the microbiota-gut-brain axis impacts appetite and obesity, highlighting how emerging omics tools and microbiota-targeted interventions may pave the way for precision treatments in nutrition and weight management. Tune in to hear how these resea...2025-05-2210 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastUnraveling Appetite: The Microbiota-Brain Connection Across the LifespanIn this episode, coauthors Gabriela Ribeiro, Marta P. Silvestre, Harriët Schellekens, and Cristina Cuesta-Marti discuss their recent review published in AJP-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology, titled "A menu for microbes: unraveling appetite regulation and weight dynamics through the microbiota-brain connection across the lifespan."   Appetite regulation is a complex and dynamic process influenced by behavioral, metabolic, and neurological factors — and increasingly, the gut microbiota. Our guests explore how the microbiota-gut-brain axis impacts appetite and obesity, highlighting how emerging omics tools and microbiota-targeted interventions may pave the way for precision treatments in nutrition and weight management. Tune in to hear how these resea...2025-05-2210 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastUnraveling Fabry Disease: Lyso-Gb3’s Role in Gut Physiology  In this episode, coauthors Cecilia Delprete, Friederike Uhlig, Marco Caprini, and Niall P. Hyland dive into their latest research titled "Characterization of Fabry disease-associated lyso-Gb3 on mouse colonic ion transport and motility." Fabry disease (FD) is a rare genetic disorder with wide-ranging effects across the body, including the gastrointestinal (GI) system—often one of the first to show symptoms. The team explores how the lipid molecule lyso-Gb3, known to accumulate in FD, affects colonic function using ex vivo techniques like Ussing chambers and organ baths. The conversation covers key findings: lyso-Gb3 significantly alters ion transport in t...2025-04-1412 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastUnraveling Fabry Disease: Lyso-Gb3’s Role in Gut Physiology  In this episode, coauthors Cecilia Delprete, Friederike Uhlig, Marco Caprini, and Niall P. Hyland dive into their latest research titled "Characterization of Fabry disease-associated lyso-Gb3 on mouse colonic ion transport and motility." Fabry disease (FD) is a rare genetic disorder with wide-ranging effects across the body, including the gastrointestinal (GI) system—often one of the first to show symptoms. The team explores how the lipid molecule lyso-Gb3, known to accumulate in FD, affects colonic function using ex vivo techniques like Ussing chambers and organ baths. The conversation covers key findings: lyso-Gb3 significantly alters ion transport in t...2025-04-1412 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastGot Guts: A Chance to Put Liver Biopsy Back to Its Former Glory?In this episode, coauthors Camilla Venturin and Luca Fabris delve into their editorial titled "Machine Learning Application to Histology for the Study of Cholangiopathies (BiliQML): A Chance to Put Liver Biopsy Back to Its Former Glory?" The episode explores groundbreaking research by Dominick Hellen and colleagues on the limitations of current histological techniques in studying cholangiocytes and the biliary tree. Historically, the study of these cells has been constrained by outdated and error-prone methodologies, like two-dimensional cell counting or complex three-dimensional imaging that fails to provide reliable quantification. Enter BiliQML, a novel machine learning model that promises...2025-03-1306 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastGot Guts: A Chance to Put Liver Biopsy Back to Its Former Glory?In this episode, coauthors Camilla Venturin and Luca Fabris delve into their editorial titled "Machine Learning Application to Histology for the Study of Cholangiopathies (BiliQML): A Chance to Put Liver Biopsy Back to Its Former Glory?" The episode explores groundbreaking research by Dominick Hellen and colleagues on the limitations of current histological techniques in studying cholangiocytes and the biliary tree. Historically, the study of these cells has been constrained by outdated and error-prone methodologies, like two-dimensional cell counting or complex three-dimensional imaging that fails to provide reliable quantification. Enter BiliQML, a novel machine learning model that promises...2025-03-1306 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast"Got Guts" The Micro Version: Pacing Inhibits Slow Wave Dysrhythmias in the IntestineIn this podcast coauthors Nipuni D. Nagahawatte and Leo K. Cheng discuss their research titled "High-energy pacing inhibits slow-wave dysrhythmias in the small intestine." Glucagon was infused in pigs to induce hyperglycemia and the resulting slow-wave response in the intact jejunum was defined in high resolution for the first time. Subsequently, with pacing, the glucagon-induced dysrhythmias were suppressed and spatially entrained for the first time with a success rate of 85%. The ability to suppress slow-wave dysrhythmias through pacing is promising in treating motility disorders that are associated with intestinal dysrhythmias.   High-energy pacing inhibits slow-wave dysrhythmias in the...2025-02-2107 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast"Got Guts" The Micro Version: Pacing Inhibits Slow Wave Dysrhythmias in the IntestineIn this podcast coauthors Nipuni D. Nagahawatte and Leo K. Cheng discuss their research titled "High-energy pacing inhibits slow-wave dysrhythmias in the small intestine." Glucagon was infused in pigs to induce hyperglycemia and the resulting slow-wave response in the intact jejunum was defined in high resolution for the first time. Subsequently, with pacing, the glucagon-induced dysrhythmias were suppressed and spatially entrained for the first time with a success rate of 85%. The ability to suppress slow-wave dysrhythmias through pacing is promising in treating motility disorders that are associated with intestinal dysrhythmias.   High-energy pacing inhibits slow-wave dysrhythmias in the...2025-02-2107 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast"Got Guts" Special Episode: The GI and Liver Section at the 2025 American Physiology SummitIn this episode, AJP GI and Liver Physiology's Editor-in-Chief Mark Frey and Nicholas Zachos representative of the Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Section provide an exclusive preview of the GI programming at the upcoming APS Summit. They walk listeners through the exciting lineup of sessions, symposia, and featured topics designed to ignite new insights and collaborations within the GI community. From cutting-edge discussions on obesity, metabolic disease, and diet's role in health, to the highly anticipated Game Changer sessions, there's something for everyone to explore.   In addition, they highlight some can't-miss events like the John Forte Distinguished Abstract Session, the Trainee S...2025-01-2320 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast"Got Guts" Special Episode: The GI and Liver Section at the 2025 American Physiology SummitIn this episode, AJP GI and Liver Physiology's Editor-in-Chief Mark Frey and Nicholas Zachos representative of the Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Section provide an exclusive preview of the GI programming at the upcoming APS Summit. They walk listeners through the exciting lineup of sessions, symposia, and featured topics designed to ignite new insights and collaborations within the GI community. From cutting-edge discussions on obesity, metabolic disease, and diet's role in health, to the highly anticipated Game Changer sessions, there's something for everyone to explore.   In addition, they highlight some can't-miss events like the John Forte Distinguished Abstract Session, the Trainee S...2025-01-2320 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast"Got Guts" The Micro Version: Electromechanical Coupling of the In-Vivo PylorusJoin coauthors Sam Simmonds, Ashton Matthee, and Timothy R. Angeli-Gordon as they delve into their recently published research, "Electromechanical Coupling and Anatomy of the In Vivo Gastroduodenal Junction." In this episode, they explore cutting-edge techniques like electrical mapping, impedance planimetry, and histological analysis to investigate the complex dynamics of the gastroduodenal junction. Discover how contractions in the terminal antrum and pyloric sphincter correlate with gastric slow waves, while the duodenum experiences bursts of spike activity that trigger oscillating contractions. The team discusses their intriguing hypothesis regarding the relative scarcity of myenteric interstitial cells of Cajal in the pylorus, which...2024-11-0113 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast"Got Guts" The Micro Version: Electromechanical Coupling of the In-Vivo PylorusJoin coauthors Sam Simmonds, Ashton Matthee, and Timothy R. Angeli-Gordon as they delve into their recently published research, "Electromechanical Coupling and Anatomy of the In Vivo Gastroduodenal Junction." In this episode, they explore cutting-edge techniques like electrical mapping, impedance planimetry, and histological analysis to investigate the complex dynamics of the gastroduodenal junction. Discover how contractions in the terminal antrum and pyloric sphincter correlate with gastric slow waves, while the duodenum experiences bursts of spike activity that trigger oscillating contractions. The team discusses their intriguing hypothesis regarding the relative scarcity of myenteric interstitial cells of Cajal in the pylorus, which...2024-11-0113 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast"Got Guts" The Micro Version: Effect of amniotic fluid on the esophageal epitheliumJoin coauthors Mark Rochman and Marc E. Rothenberg as they explore their recently published paper, "Amniotic Fluid Modifies Esophageal Epithelium Differentiation and Inflammatory Responses." In this engaging episode, they discuss how the interaction between amniotic fluid and the esophageal epithelium during pregnancy impacts epithelial differentiation and influences the tissue's response to inflammatory stimuli, particularly interleukin 13 (IL-13). Discover the potential implications of these findings, including how they may predispose individuals to inflammatory conditions like eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) later in life. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in developmental biology, immunology, and the long-term effects of prenatal exposures on...2024-10-1507 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast"Got Guts" The Micro Version: Effect of amniotic fluid on the esophageal epitheliumJoin coauthors Mark Rochman and Marc E. Rothenberg as they explore their recently published paper, "Amniotic Fluid Modifies Esophageal Epithelium Differentiation and Inflammatory Responses." In this engaging episode, they discuss how the interaction between amniotic fluid and the esophageal epithelium during pregnancy impacts epithelial differentiation and influences the tissue's response to inflammatory stimuli, particularly interleukin 13 (IL-13). Discover the potential implications of these findings, including how they may predispose individuals to inflammatory conditions like eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) later in life. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in developmental biology, immunology, and the long-term effects of prenatal exposures on...2024-10-1507 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast"Got Guts" The Micro Version: The Effects of Simulated Gastroesophageal Reflux on Infant Pig Oropharyngeal Feeding PhysiologyJoin coauthor Chloe Edmonds in this insightful episode as she delves into her recently published paper, "The Effects of Simulated Gastroesophageal Reflux on Infant Pig Oropharyngeal Feeding Physiology." Chloe explores how simulating gastroesophageal reflux in an infant pig model reveals significant alterations in pharyngeal swallowing dynamics. Discover how the integration of esophageal afferents impacts motor outputs to the pharynx, leading to decreased swallow frequency and increased bolus sizes. This research not only sheds light on the mechanisms behind esophageal pathologies and oropharyngeal dysphagia but also highlights the potential for developing intervention strategies grounded in neurophysiology. Tune in for a...2024-10-1407 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast"Got Guts" The Micro Version: The Effects of Simulated Gastroesophageal Reflux on Infant Pig Oropharyngeal Feeding PhysiologyJoin coauthor Chloe Edmonds in this insightful episode as she delves into her recently published paper, "The Effects of Simulated Gastroesophageal Reflux on Infant Pig Oropharyngeal Feeding Physiology." Chloe explores how simulating gastroesophageal reflux in an infant pig model reveals significant alterations in pharyngeal swallowing dynamics. Discover how the integration of esophageal afferents impacts motor outputs to the pharynx, leading to decreased swallow frequency and increased bolus sizes. This research not only sheds light on the mechanisms behind esophageal pathologies and oropharyngeal dysphagia but also highlights the potential for developing intervention strategies grounded in neurophysiology. Tune in for a...2024-10-1407 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast"Got Guts" The Micro Version: Autoimmune liver disease and hormonal responsesIn this episode, coauthors Anne-Sofie H. Jensen and Nicolai J. Wewer Albrechtsen discuss the recently published research titled "Patients with autoimmune liver disease have glucose disturbances that mechanistically differ from steatotic liver disease." The authors reveal that patients with autoimmune liver disease, even in the absence of overt diabetes, experience early glucose disturbances. Jensen and Albrechtsen highlight key pathophysiological traits specific to these patients, including altered incretin responses. This distinction is crucial because it suggests that the mechanisms underlying glucose metabolism issues in autoimmune liver disease differ significantly from those seen in steatotic liver disease. The authors...2024-09-2705 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast"Got Guts" The Micro Version: Autoimmune liver disease and hormonal responsesIn this episode, coauthors Anne-Sofie H. Jensen and Nicolai J. Wewer Albrechtsen discuss the recently published research titled "Patients with autoimmune liver disease have glucose disturbances that mechanistically differ from steatotic liver disease." The authors reveal that patients with autoimmune liver disease, even in the absence of overt diabetes, experience early glucose disturbances. Jensen and Albrechtsen highlight key pathophysiological traits specific to these patients, including altered incretin responses. This distinction is crucial because it suggests that the mechanisms underlying glucose metabolism issues in autoimmune liver disease differ significantly from those seen in steatotic liver disease. The authors...2024-09-2705 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast"Got Guts" The Micro Version: Inhibitory neurotransmission in the internal anal sphincterCoauthor Caroline A. Cobine dives into the fascinating world of internal anal sphincter biology in the latest episode of "Gut Guts." The research uncovers direct and indirect neural pathways that modulate intracellular calcium activity in interstitial cells of Cajal, shedding light on their role in smooth muscle cell function.   Article Citation: Modulation of intracellular calcium activity in interstitial cells of Cajal by inhibitory neural pathways within the internal anal sphincter Karen I. Hannigan, Emer P. Ni Bhraonain, Thomas W. Gould, Kathleen D. Keef, and Caroline A. Cobine American Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physi...2024-09-0608 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast"Got Guts" The Micro Version: Inhibitory neurotransmission in the internal anal sphincterCoauthor Caroline A. Cobine dives into the fascinating world of internal anal sphincter biology in the latest episode of "Gut Guts." The research uncovers direct and indirect neural pathways that modulate intracellular calcium activity in interstitial cells of Cajal, shedding light on their role in smooth muscle cell function.   Article Citation: Modulation of intracellular calcium activity in interstitial cells of Cajal by inhibitory neural pathways within the internal anal sphincter Karen I. Hannigan, Emer P. Ni Bhraonain, Thomas W. Gould, Kathleen D. Keef, and Caroline A. Cobine American Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physi...2024-09-0608 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast"Got Guts" The Micro Version: Mechanical Stress-induced Connective Tissue Growth Factor and Intestinal FibrosisIn this episode of "Gut Guts" coauthor Xuan-Zheng Shi discusses new research on intestinal fibrosis in Crohn’s-like colitis. The study found that mechanical stress causes a protein called CTGF to increase, leading to fibrosis. In a rat model, easing the mechanical stress reduced connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) and lessened fibrosis. This suggests that mechanical stress may be important in causing fibrosis in Crohn’s disease.   Article Citation:  Mechanical stress-induced connective tissue growth factor plays a critical role in intestinal fibrosis in Crohn’s-like colitis You-Min Lin, Ke Zhang, Ramasatyaveni Geesala, Kenneth E. Lipson, Sui...2024-08-2308 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast"Got Guts" The Micro Version: Mechanical Stress-induced Connective Tissue Growth Factor and Intestinal FibrosisIn this episode of "Gut Guts" coauthor Xuan-Zheng Shi discusses new research on intestinal fibrosis in Crohn’s-like colitis. The study found that mechanical stress causes a protein called CTGF to increase, leading to fibrosis. In a rat model, easing the mechanical stress reduced connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) and lessened fibrosis. This suggests that mechanical stress may be important in causing fibrosis in Crohn’s disease.   Article Citation:  Mechanical stress-induced connective tissue growth factor plays a critical role in intestinal fibrosis in Crohn’s-like colitis You-Min Lin, Ke Zhang, Ramasatyaveni Geesala, Kenneth E. Lipson, Sui...2024-08-2308 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast"Got Guts" The Micro Version: Characterization of Rat Gastric Slow Wave ActivityTune in to our latest podcast episode where Peng Du, Omkar N. Athavale, and Madeleine R. Di Natale dive into the fascinating world of gastric slow-wave conduction. They discuss their recent article titled "Mapping the rat gastric slow-wave conduction pathway: bridging in vitro and in vivo methods, revealing a loosely coupled region in the distal stomach" revealing regional variations in the organization of rat gastric slow waves. Don't miss this intriguing discussion bridging in vitro and in vivo methods!   Mapping of rat gastric slow waves showed regional variations in their organization. In some subjects, separate w...2024-08-1408 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast"Got Guts" The Micro Version: Characterization of Rat Gastric Slow Wave ActivityTune in to our latest podcast episode where Peng Du, Omkar N. Athavale, and Madeleine R. Di Natale dive into the fascinating world of gastric slow-wave conduction. They discuss their recent article titled "Mapping the rat gastric slow-wave conduction pathway: bridging in vitro and in vivo methods, revealing a loosely coupled region in the distal stomach" revealing regional variations in the organization of rat gastric slow waves. Don't miss this intriguing discussion bridging in vitro and in vivo methods!   Mapping of rat gastric slow waves showed regional variations in their organization. In some subjects, separate w...2024-08-1408 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast"Got Guts" The Micro Version: Implicating the Cholecystokinin B Receptor in Liver Stem Cell OncogenesisIn this episode of "Got Guts" The Micro Version, Jill P. Smith highlights the recently published research titled "Implicating the cholecystokinin B receptor in liver stem cell oncogenesis." This investigation identified a novel pathway involving the activation of hepatic stem cells and liver oncogenesis. Receptor blockade or genetic disruption of the cholecystokinin-B receptor (CCK-BR) signaling pathway decreased the activation and proliferation of hepatic stem cells after liver injury without eliminating the regenerative capacity of healthy hepatocytes.   Article Citation: Implicating the cholecystokinin B receptor in liver stem cell oncogenesis Martha D. Gay, Jack C. Drda, Wen...2024-06-2104 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast"Got Guts" The Micro Version: Implicating the Cholecystokinin B Receptor in Liver Stem Cell OncogenesisIn this episode of "Got Guts" The Micro Version, Jill P. Smith highlights the recently published research titled "Implicating the cholecystokinin B receptor in liver stem cell oncogenesis." This investigation identified a novel pathway involving the activation of hepatic stem cells and liver oncogenesis. Receptor blockade or genetic disruption of the cholecystokinin-B receptor (CCK-BR) signaling pathway decreased the activation and proliferation of hepatic stem cells after liver injury without eliminating the regenerative capacity of healthy hepatocytes.   Article Citation: Implicating the cholecystokinin B receptor in liver stem cell oncogenesis Martha D. Gay, Jack C. Drda, Wen...2024-06-2104 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast"Got Guts" The Micro Version: Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone Effects on Gastric FunctionIn this podcast, I-Hsuan Huang highlights the recently published paper titled "Effects of corticotropin-releasing hormone on gastric electrical activity and sensorimotor function in healthy volunteers: a double-blinded crossover study." The aim of this research was to investigate the effects of peripheral corticotropin-releasing hormone infusion on meal-related gastrointestinal symptoms, gastric electrical activity, and gastric sensorimotor function in healthy volunteers (HVs).   NEW & NOTEWORTHY In healthy volunteers, peripheral corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) infusion accelerates gastric-emptying rate and increases postprandial gastric response, accompanied by a rise in symptoms, but does not alter gastric sensitivity or meal-induced accommodation. These findings underscore a...2024-06-0706 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast"Got Guts" The Micro Version: Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone Effects on Gastric FunctionIn this podcast, I-Hsuan Huang highlights the recently published paper titled "Effects of corticotropin-releasing hormone on gastric electrical activity and sensorimotor function in healthy volunteers: a double-blinded crossover study." The aim of this research was to investigate the effects of peripheral corticotropin-releasing hormone infusion on meal-related gastrointestinal symptoms, gastric electrical activity, and gastric sensorimotor function in healthy volunteers (HVs).   NEW & NOTEWORTHY In healthy volunteers, peripheral corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) infusion accelerates gastric-emptying rate and increases postprandial gastric response, accompanied by a rise in symptoms, but does not alter gastric sensitivity or meal-induced accommodation. These findings underscore a...2024-06-0706 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast"Got Guts" The Micro Version: Effects of L. Casei-Fermented Milk on Mice with DSS ColitisCoauthors Mélanie G. Gareau and Maria L. Marco delve into the findings of their latest research titled "Milk and Lacticaseibacillus paracasei BL23 effects on intestinal responses in a murine model of colitis." This study marked the first exploration into sex-dependent responses to probiotic Lacticaseibacillus paracasei and milk, as well as the potential of the dairy matrix to enhance probiotic protection against colitis. Surprisingly, female mice exhibited greater sensitivity to colonic injury compared to their male counterparts, and neither treatment effectively mitigated inflammation in both sexes. These sex-specific reactions may be attributed to variances in the baseline proportions of A...2024-05-2407 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast"Got Guts" The Micro Version: Effects of L. Casei-Fermented Milk on Mice with DSS ColitisCoauthors Mélanie G. Gareau and Maria L. Marco delve into the findings of their latest research titled "Milk and Lacticaseibacillus paracasei BL23 effects on intestinal responses in a murine model of colitis." This study marked the first exploration into sex-dependent responses to probiotic Lacticaseibacillus paracasei and milk, as well as the potential of the dairy matrix to enhance probiotic protection against colitis. Surprisingly, female mice exhibited greater sensitivity to colonic injury compared to their male counterparts, and neither treatment effectively mitigated inflammation in both sexes. These sex-specific reactions may be attributed to variances in the baseline proportions of A...2024-05-2407 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast"Got Guts" The Micro Version: Characterize Mouse Glutamatergic Myenteric NeuronsIn this episode, Jia Liu and Bin Feng highlight the recently published research titled "Morphological, molecular, and functional characterization of mouse glutamatergic myenteric neurons." In this research, the authors reveal that VGLUT2-positive enteric neurons (EN), although constituting a small fraction of total EN, are homogeneously expressed in the myenteric ganglia, with a slight concentration at the intermediate region between the colon and rectum. Through anatomic, molecular, and functional analyses, we demonstrated that VGLUT2-ENs are activated indirectly by noxious circumferential colorectal stretch via nicotinic cholinergic transmission, suggesting their participation in mechanical visceral nociception. Article Citation: ...2024-05-1306 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast"Got Guts" The Micro Version: Characterize Mouse Glutamatergic Myenteric NeuronsIn this episode, Jia Liu and Bin Feng highlight the recently published research titled "Morphological, molecular, and functional characterization of mouse glutamatergic myenteric neurons." In this research, the authors reveal that VGLUT2-positive enteric neurons (EN), although constituting a small fraction of total EN, are homogeneously expressed in the myenteric ganglia, with a slight concentration at the intermediate region between the colon and rectum. Through anatomic, molecular, and functional analyses, we demonstrated that VGLUT2-ENs are activated indirectly by noxious circumferential colorectal stretch via nicotinic cholinergic transmission, suggesting their participation in mechanical visceral nociception. Article Citation: ...2024-05-1306 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast”Got Guts” The Micro Version: Gastric Neuromuscular TransmissionIn this episode of the Got Guts podcast series Madeleine R. Di Natale of the University of Melbourne discusses the recently published manuscript titled "Characterization of neuromuscular transmission and projections of muscle motor neurons in the rat stomach."  This study provides a detailed mapping of nerve transmission to the circular muscle of the different anatomical regions of rat stomach. It shows that excitatory and inhibitory influences extend around the gastric circumference and that there is a summation of neural influence that allows for finely graded control of muscle tension and length. Nerve-mediated electrical events are qualitatively and quantitatively different be...2024-03-0405 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast”Got Guts” The Micro Version: Gastric Neuromuscular TransmissionIn this episode of the Got Guts podcast series Madeleine R. Di Natale of the University of Melbourne discusses the recently published manuscript titled "Characterization of neuromuscular transmission and projections of muscle motor neurons in the rat stomach."  This study provides a detailed mapping of nerve transmission to the circular muscle of the different anatomical regions of rat stomach. It shows that excitatory and inhibitory influences extend around the gastric circumference and that there is a summation of neural influence that allows for finely graded control of muscle tension and length. Nerve-mediated electrical events are qualitatively and quantitatively different be...2024-03-0405 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast”Got Guts” The Micro Version: Gene expression and microbiome composition in EsoCaSR-/-miceIn this episode of the Got Guts Podcast series, Solange M. Abdulnour-Nakhoul of Tulane University, discusses the recently published manuscript titled "Alterations in gene expression and microbiome composition upon calcium sensing receptor deletion in the mouse esophagus." In this research  Abdulnour-Nakhoul et al. highlight why calcium sensing receptor plays a significant role in maintaining the barrier function of esophageal epithelium.   Article Citation: Alterations in gene expression and microbiome composition upon calcium sensing receptor deletion in the mouse esophagus Solange M. Abdulnour-Nakhoul, Jay K. Kolls, Eric K. Flemington, Nathan A. Ungerleider, Hani N. Nakhoul, Kejing Song, a...2024-02-2307 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast”Got Guts” The Micro Version: Gene expression and microbiome composition in EsoCaSR-/-miceIn this episode of the Got Guts Podcast series, Solange M. Abdulnour-Nakhoul of Tulane University, discusses the recently published manuscript titled "Alterations in gene expression and microbiome composition upon calcium sensing receptor deletion in the mouse esophagus." In this research  Abdulnour-Nakhoul et al. highlight why calcium sensing receptor plays a significant role in maintaining the barrier function of esophageal epithelium.   Article Citation: Alterations in gene expression and microbiome composition upon calcium sensing receptor deletion in the mouse esophagus Solange M. Abdulnour-Nakhoul, Jay K. Kolls, Eric K. Flemington, Nathan A. Ungerleider, Hani N. Nakhoul, Kejing Song, a...2024-02-2307 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast"Got Guts" Special Episode: The GI and Liver Section at the 2024 American Physiology SummitListen as Editor in Chief of AJPGI and Liver Physiology, Mark Frey and the Chair of the Gastrointestinal & Liver Section, Pradeep Dudeja discuss what they are looking forward at the 2024 American Physiology Summit, April 4-7th.    Registration Deadline for American Physiology Summit is March 11, 2024.   Click here for more info on the American Journal of Physiology Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology 2024-02-1611 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast"Got Guts" Special Episode: The GI and Liver Section at the 2024 American Physiology SummitListen as Editor in Chief of AJPGI and Liver Physiology, Mark Frey and the Chair of the Gastrointestinal & Liver Section, Pradeep Dudeja discuss what they are looking forward at the 2024 American Physiology Summit, April 4-7th.    Registration Deadline for American Physiology Summit is March 11, 2024.   Click here for more info on the American Journal of Physiology Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology 2024-02-1611 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast”Got Guts” The Micro Version: Pf Inhibits Inflammation-Induced Epithelial Break-DownIn this episode Marine Mantel of Nantes Université discusses the recently published research in AJP-GI and Liver Physiology titled "Propionibacterium freudenreichii CIRM-BIA 129 mitigates colitis through S layer protein B-dependent epithelial strengthening."    NEW & NOTEWORTHY Propionibacterium freudenreichii reduces dextran sodium sulfate (DSS)-induced intestinal permeability in vivo. P. freudenreichii does not inhibit inflammation but damages linked to inflammation. P. freudenreichii inhibits intestinal epithelial breakdown through S-layer protein B. The protective effects of P. freudenreichii depend on S-layer protein B. Extracellular vesicles from P. freudenreichii CB 129 mimic the protective effect of the probiotic.   Article Citation:...2024-02-0805 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast”Got Guts” The Micro Version: Pf Inhibits Inflammation-Induced Epithelial Break-DownIn this episode Marine Mantel of Nantes Université discusses the recently published research in AJP-GI and Liver Physiology titled "Propionibacterium freudenreichii CIRM-BIA 129 mitigates colitis through S layer protein B-dependent epithelial strengthening."    NEW & NOTEWORTHY Propionibacterium freudenreichii reduces dextran sodium sulfate (DSS)-induced intestinal permeability in vivo. P. freudenreichii does not inhibit inflammation but damages linked to inflammation. P. freudenreichii inhibits intestinal epithelial breakdown through S-layer protein B. The protective effects of P. freudenreichii depend on S-layer protein B. Extracellular vesicles from P. freudenreichii CB 129 mimic the protective effect of the probiotic.   Article Citation:...2024-02-0805 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast”Got Guts” The Micro Version: IL-4Rα Signaling in Esophageal Smooth MuscleIn this episode author, Melissa Nelson of Baylor University Medical Center, discusses the recently published manuscript titled "Th2 Cytokine Signaling through IL-4Rα Increases Eotaxin-3 Secretion and Tension in Human Esophageal Smooth Muscle."   New and Noteworthy: Nelson et al. have found that Th2 cytokines increase eotaxin-3 secretion and tension in esophageal smooth muscle (ESM) cells via IL-4Rα signaling. Unlike esophageal epithelial cells, ESM cells do not express H+,K+ATPase, and omeprazole does not inhibit their cytokine-stimulated eotaxin-3 secretion or tension. An IL-4Rα blocking antibody reduces both eotaxin-3 secretion and tension indu...2023-12-1806 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast”Got Guts” The Micro Version: IL-4Rα Signaling in Esophageal Smooth MuscleIn this episode author, Melissa Nelson of Baylor University Medical Center, discusses the recently published manuscript titled "Th2 Cytokine Signaling through IL-4Rα Increases Eotaxin-3 Secretion and Tension in Human Esophageal Smooth Muscle."   New and Noteworthy: Nelson et al. have found that Th2 cytokines increase eotaxin-3 secretion and tension in esophageal smooth muscle (ESM) cells via IL-4Rα signaling. Unlike esophageal epithelial cells, ESM cells do not express H+,K+ATPase, and omeprazole does not inhibit their cytokine-stimulated eotaxin-3 secretion or tension. An IL-4Rα blocking antibody reduces both eotaxin-3 secretion and tension indu...2023-12-1806 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast”Got Guts” The Micro Version: Order of Events after Keratin 8 Sequential DownregulationIn this podcast, authors Maria A. Ilomäki and Lauri Polari (both at Åbo Akademi University) discuss their recently published research titled “Defining a timeline of colon pathologies after keratin 8 loss: Rapid crypt elongation and diarrhea are followed by epithelial erosion and cell exfoliation.”   New and Noteworthy: Understanding the order in which physiological and molecular events occur helps to recognize the onset of diseases and improve their preclinical models. We utilized Cre-Lox-based inducible keratin 8 deletion in mouse intestinal epithelium to characterize the earliest events after keratin 8 loss leading to colitis. These include diarrhea and cry...2023-12-1306 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast”Got Guts” The Micro Version: Order of Events after Keratin 8 Sequential DownregulationIn this podcast, authors Maria A. Ilomäki and Lauri Polari (both at Åbo Akademi University) discuss their recently published research titled “Defining a timeline of colon pathologies after keratin 8 loss: Rapid crypt elongation and diarrhea are followed by epithelial erosion and cell exfoliation.”   New and Noteworthy: Understanding the order in which physiological and molecular events occur helps to recognize the onset of diseases and improve their preclinical models. We utilized Cre-Lox-based inducible keratin 8 deletion in mouse intestinal epithelium to characterize the earliest events after keratin 8 loss leading to colitis. These include diarrhea and cry...2023-12-1306 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast”Got Guts” The Micro Version: Effects of in utero fluoxetine exposure on the GI tractIn this episode authors Katherine L. Prowse,, and Elyanne M. Ratcliffe of McMaster University, discuss their recently published article titled “Effects of in utero exposure to fluoxetine on the gastrointestinal tract of rat offspring.”   NEW & NOTEWORTHY There is increasing recognition of the relevance of in utero and early postnatal exposures in the developmental programming of the gastrointestinal tract. Perinatal exposure to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and antidepressant medications is of particular relevance as they are commonly prescribed during pregnancy, and serotonergic pathways play key roles during gastrointestinal development and in postnatal homeostasis. Here, we provide a comp...2023-12-0104 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast”Got Guts” The Micro Version: Effects of in utero fluoxetine exposure on the GI tractIn this episode authors Katherine L. Prowse,, and Elyanne M. Ratcliffe of McMaster University, discuss their recently published article titled “Effects of in utero exposure to fluoxetine on the gastrointestinal tract of rat offspring.”   NEW & NOTEWORTHY There is increasing recognition of the relevance of in utero and early postnatal exposures in the developmental programming of the gastrointestinal tract. Perinatal exposure to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and antidepressant medications is of particular relevance as they are commonly prescribed during pregnancy, and serotonergic pathways play key roles during gastrointestinal development and in postnatal homeostasis. Here, we provide a comp...2023-12-0104 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast”Got Guts” The Micro Version: Colon ion transporter gene expression during cirrhosisDiego Alvarez de la Rosa of the University of La Laguna discusses the recently published manuscript titled “Decaying kidney function during cirrhosis correlates with remodeling of distal colon aldosterone target gene expression.”   NEW & NOTEWORTHY Liver cirrhosis progression significantly alters ion transporter subunit expression in the rat distal colon, a change that correlated well with declining kidney function and the severity of the disease. Natalia Serrano-Morillas et al. data suggests that the steroid hormone aldosterone participates in this homeostatic response to maintain electrolyte balance.   Article Citation: Decaying kidney function during cirrho...2023-11-1708 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast”Got Guts” The Micro Version: Colon ion transporter gene expression during cirrhosisDiego Alvarez de la Rosa of the University of La Laguna discusses the recently published manuscript titled “Decaying kidney function during cirrhosis correlates with remodeling of distal colon aldosterone target gene expression.”   NEW & NOTEWORTHY Liver cirrhosis progression significantly alters ion transporter subunit expression in the rat distal colon, a change that correlated well with declining kidney function and the severity of the disease. Natalia Serrano-Morillas et al. data suggests that the steroid hormone aldosterone participates in this homeostatic response to maintain electrolyte balance.   Article Citation: Decaying kidney function during cirrho...2023-11-1708 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast”Got Guts” The Micro Version: Maternal influenza infection and offspring gut immunityIn this podcast lead author Dr. Stella Liong of RMIT University, discusses the recently published manuscript titled “Influenza A virus infection during pregnancy causes immunological changes in gut-associated lymphoid tissues of offspring mice.”   NEW & NOTEWORTHY Influenza A virus (IAV) infection during pregnancy is associated with changes in gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT) in the offspring in a region-dependent manner. Neutrophils and monocytes/macrophages were elevated in the cecal patch of offspring from infected dams. This increase in innate immune cell infiltration was not observed in the Peyer’s patches. T cells were also elevated in the cecal pa...2023-10-1707 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast”Got Guts” The Micro Version: Maternal influenza infection and offspring gut immunityIn this podcast lead author Dr. Stella Liong of RMIT University, discusses the recently published manuscript titled “Influenza A virus infection during pregnancy causes immunological changes in gut-associated lymphoid tissues of offspring mice.”   NEW & NOTEWORTHY Influenza A virus (IAV) infection during pregnancy is associated with changes in gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT) in the offspring in a region-dependent manner. Neutrophils and monocytes/macrophages were elevated in the cecal patch of offspring from infected dams. This increase in innate immune cell infiltration was not observed in the Peyer’s patches. T cells were also elevated in the cecal pa...2023-10-1707 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast”Got Guts” the Micro Version with Kalidas RamamoorthyFirst author, Dr. Kalidas Ramamoorthy of the University of California, Irvine discusses the recently published paper titled “miR-122-5p is involved in posttranscriptional regulation of the mitochondrial thiamin pyrophosphate transporter (SLC25A19) in pancreatic acinar cells.”   NEW & NOTEWORTHY This study shows that the expression and function of mitochondrial TPP transporter (MTPPT) are subject to posttranscriptional regulation by miRNA-122-5p in pancreatic acinar cells.   Article Citation: miR-122-5p is involved in posttranscriptional regulation of the mitochondrial thiamin pyrophosphate transporter (SLC25A19) in pancreatic acinar cells Kalidas...2023-10-0905 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast”Got Guts” the Micro Version with Kalidas RamamoorthyFirst author, Dr. Kalidas Ramamoorthy of the University of California, Irvine discusses the recently published paper titled “miR-122-5p is involved in posttranscriptional regulation of the mitochondrial thiamin pyrophosphate transporter (SLC25A19) in pancreatic acinar cells.”   NEW & NOTEWORTHY This study shows that the expression and function of mitochondrial TPP transporter (MTPPT) are subject to posttranscriptional regulation by miRNA-122-5p in pancreatic acinar cells.   Article Citation: miR-122-5p is involved in posttranscriptional regulation of the mitochondrial thiamin pyrophosphate transporter (SLC25A19) in pancreatic acinar cells Kalidas...2023-10-0905 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast”Got Guts” the Micro Version with Steven Hutchens and Somshuvra MukhopadhyayIn this podcast  Steven Hutchens and Dr. Somshuvra Mukhopadhyay of the University of Texas at Austin discuss the recently published research titled "Hepatic and intestinal manganese excretion are both required to regulate brain manganese during elevated manganese exposure."    NEW & NOTEWORTHY This article shows that, in contrast with expectations from prior studies and physiological conditions, excretion of manganese by the intestines and liver is equally important in controlling brain manganese during human-relevant manganese exposure. The results provide foundational insights about the interorgan mechanisms that control brain manganese homeostasis at the organism level and have important implications for...2023-09-2706 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast”Got Guts” the Micro Version with Steven Hutchens and Somshuvra MukhopadhyayIn this podcast  Steven Hutchens and Dr. Somshuvra Mukhopadhyay of the University of Texas at Austin discuss the recently published research titled "Hepatic and intestinal manganese excretion are both required to regulate brain manganese during elevated manganese exposure."    NEW & NOTEWORTHY This article shows that, in contrast with expectations from prior studies and physiological conditions, excretion of manganese by the intestines and liver is equally important in controlling brain manganese during human-relevant manganese exposure. The results provide foundational insights about the interorgan mechanisms that control brain manganese homeostasis at the organism level and have important implications for...2023-09-2706 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast”Got Guts” the Micro Version with Jihane N. BenhammouIn this episode, Dr. Jihane N. Benhammou of UCLA discusses the recently published article titled "Lipophilic statins inhibit YAP coactivator transcriptional activity in HCC cells through Rho-mediated modulation of actin cytoskeleton."   NEW & NOTEWORTHY Statins are widely used for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Recently, their use has been associated with a decrease in the incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC); however, their mechanism(s) has remained elusive. In this study, we delineate the mechanism by which statins affect the Yes-associated protein (YAP), which has emerged as a key oncogenic pathway in HCC. We investigate each step of...2023-09-2208 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast”Got Guts” the Micro Version with Jihane N. BenhammouIn this episode, Dr. Jihane N. Benhammou of UCLA discusses the recently published article titled "Lipophilic statins inhibit YAP coactivator transcriptional activity in HCC cells through Rho-mediated modulation of actin cytoskeleton."   NEW & NOTEWORTHY Statins are widely used for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Recently, their use has been associated with a decrease in the incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC); however, their mechanism(s) has remained elusive. In this study, we delineate the mechanism by which statins affect the Yes-associated protein (YAP), which has emerged as a key oncogenic pathway in HCC. We investigate each step of...2023-09-2208 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast”Got Guts” the Micro Version with Francisco Pascual and Samuel CamilliIn this podcast coauthors Francisco Pascual, and Samuel Camilli of Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida discuss the recently published Perspectives titled "Mind-body connection: metabolite 4-ethylphenyl linked to anxiety behavior and oligodendrocyte modification in autism spectrum disorder."   Article Citation: Mind-body connection: metabolite 4-ethylphenyl linked to anxiety behavior and oligodendrocyte modification in autism spectrum disorder Francisco Pascual, Samuel Camilli, Richard F. Lockey, and Narasaiah Kolliputi American Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology 2023 324:6, G422-G425   2023-09-0505 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast”Got Guts” the Micro Version with Francisco Pascual and Samuel CamilliIn this podcast coauthors Francisco Pascual, and Samuel Camilli of Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida discuss the recently published Perspectives titled "Mind-body connection: metabolite 4-ethylphenyl linked to anxiety behavior and oligodendrocyte modification in autism spectrum disorder."   Article Citation: Mind-body connection: metabolite 4-ethylphenyl linked to anxiety behavior and oligodendrocyte modification in autism spectrum disorder Francisco Pascual, Samuel Camilli, Richard F. Lockey, and Narasaiah Kolliputi American Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology 2023 324:6, G422-G425   2023-09-0505 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast”Got Guts” the Micro Version with Theo A.T.G. van Kempen and Gavin M. BoerboomIn this podcast Prof. Theo A.T.G. van Kempen of North Carolina State University and Dr. Gavin M. Boerboom of Trouw Nutrition discuss their recently published perspectives paper titled "Is the intestinal mucous layer a natural deep eutectic solvent-based digestion matrix?"   Article Citation: Is the intestinal mucous layer a natural deep eutectic solvent-based digestion matrix? Theo A.T.G. van Kempen and Gavin M. Boerboom American Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology 2023 324:6, G438-G441 2023-08-2907 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast”Got Guts” the Micro Version with Theo A.T.G. van Kempen and Gavin M. BoerboomIn this podcast Prof. Theo A.T.G. van Kempen of North Carolina State University and Dr. Gavin M. Boerboom of Trouw Nutrition discuss their recently published perspectives paper titled "Is the intestinal mucous layer a natural deep eutectic solvent-based digestion matrix?"   Article Citation: Is the intestinal mucous layer a natural deep eutectic solvent-based digestion matrix? Theo A.T.G. van Kempen and Gavin M. Boerboom American Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology 2023 324:6, G438-G441 2023-08-2907 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast”Got Guts” the Micro Version with Jessica A. BreznikIn this podcast first author Dr. Jessica A. Breznik of McMaster University, discusses the recently published manuscript titled "Diet-induced obesity alters intestinal monocyte-derived and tissue-resident macrophages and increases intestinal permeability in female mice independent of tumor necrosis factor."    NEW & NOTEWORTHY We found that diet-induced obesity in female mice has tissue- and time-dependent effects on intestinal paracellular permeability as well as monocyte-derived and tissue-resident macrophage numbers, surface marker phenotype, and intracellular production of the cytokines IL-10 and TNF. These changes were not mediated by TNF.   Article Citation:  Diet-induced obesity alters intestinal monoc...2023-08-2108 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast”Got Guts” the Micro Version with Jessica A. BreznikIn this podcast first author Dr. Jessica A. Breznik of McMaster University, discusses the recently published manuscript titled "Diet-induced obesity alters intestinal monocyte-derived and tissue-resident macrophages and increases intestinal permeability in female mice independent of tumor necrosis factor."    NEW & NOTEWORTHY We found that diet-induced obesity in female mice has tissue- and time-dependent effects on intestinal paracellular permeability as well as monocyte-derived and tissue-resident macrophage numbers, surface marker phenotype, and intracellular production of the cytokines IL-10 and TNF. These changes were not mediated by TNF.   Article Citation:  Diet-induced obesity alters intestinal monoc...2023-08-2108 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast”Got Guts” the Micro Version with Gene LamanilaoIn this micro podcast Dr. Gene G. Lamanilao The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, College of Medicine gives the listeners an overview the recently published manuscript titled "Key hepatoprotective roles of mitochondria in liver regeneration."    Treatment of advanced liver disease using surgical modalities is possible due to the liver’s innate ability to regenerate following resection. Several key cellular events in the regenerative process converge at the mitochondria, implicating their crucial roles in liver regeneration. Mitochondria enable the regenerating liver to meet massive metabolic demands by coordinating energy production to drive cellular proliferative processes and...2023-08-1404 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology Podcast”Got Guts” the Micro Version with Gene LamanilaoIn this micro podcast Dr. Gene G. Lamanilao The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, College of Medicine gives the listeners an overview the recently published manuscript titled "Key hepatoprotective roles of mitochondria in liver regeneration."    Treatment of advanced liver disease using surgical modalities is possible due to the liver’s innate ability to regenerate following resection. Several key cellular events in the regenerative process converge at the mitochondria, implicating their crucial roles in liver regeneration. Mitochondria enable the regenerating liver to meet massive metabolic demands by coordinating energy production to drive cellular proliferative processes and...2023-08-1404 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastGot Guts: Small Intestine Neuroendocrine Tumor: Its cell-of-origin has a curious fate of tumorigenesisTake a listen to our latest podcast with coauthor Dr. Yoshi Sei as he discusses the recently published manuscript "Tissue- and cell-specific properties of enterochromaffin cells affect the fate of tumorigenesis toward nonendocrine adenocarcinoma of the small intestine" with Editor in Chief Professor Mark Frey. Small intestinal neuroendocrine tumors are of putative enterochromaffin (EC) cell origin and are the most common malignancy in the small intestine, followed by adenocarcinoma. Dr Sei, explains how tissue- and cell-specific properties of EC cells such as cell turnover, migration, and dedifferentiation, affect their fate of tumorigenesis. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and...2023-04-1833 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastGot Guts: Small Intestine Neuroendocrine Tumor: Its cell-of-origin has a curious fate of tumorigenesisTake a listen to our latest podcast with coauthor Dr. Yoshi Sei as he discusses the recently published manuscript "Tissue- and cell-specific properties of enterochromaffin cells affect the fate of tumorigenesis toward nonendocrine adenocarcinoma of the small intestine" with Editor in Chief Professor Mark Frey. Small intestinal neuroendocrine tumors are of putative enterochromaffin (EC) cell origin and are the most common malignancy in the small intestine, followed by adenocarcinoma. Dr Sei, explains how tissue- and cell-specific properties of EC cells such as cell turnover, migration, and dedifferentiation, affect their fate of tumorigenesis. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and...2023-04-1833 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastGot Guts: The 411 of GI and Liver Section at American Physiology Summit 2023Take a listen to our latest podcast where the magnificent Dr. Karen Edelblum, chair of the GI and Liver Section discusses what's happening at our first ever American Physiology Summit, April 20-23rd in Long Beach California. Registration Deadline for American Physiology Summit is March 31, 2023 Click here for more info on American Physiology Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology 2023-03-1321 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastGot Guts: The 411 of GI and Liver Section at American Physiology Summit 2023Take a listen to our latest podcast where the magnificent Dr. Karen Edelblum, chair of the GI and Liver Section discusses what's happening at our first ever American Physiology Summit, April 20-23rd in Long Beach California. Registration Deadline for American Physiology Summit is March 31, 2023 Click here for more info on American Physiology Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology 2023-03-1321 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastGot Guts: Initiation and severity of experimental pancreatitis are modified by phosphateGet to know author Dr. Rodger Liddle (Duke University) in this latest podcast as he goes over his recently published manuscript "Initiation and severity of experimental pancreatitis are modified by phosphate" with Editor in Chief Professor Mark Frey.    New and Noteworthy-Impaired ATP synthesis disrupts acinar cell homeostasis and is an early step in pancreatitis. We report that reduced phosphate availability impairs mitochondrial function and worsens pancreatic injury. Phosphate supplementation improves mitochondrial function and protects against experimental pancreatitis, raising the possibility that phosphate supplementation may be useful in treating pancreatitis.   Take a loo...2023-01-2728 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastGot Guts: Initiation and severity of experimental pancreatitis are modified by phosphateGet to know author Dr. Rodger Liddle (Duke University) in this latest podcast as he goes over his recently published manuscript "Initiation and severity of experimental pancreatitis are modified by phosphate" with Editor in Chief Professor Mark Frey.    New and Noteworthy-Impaired ATP synthesis disrupts acinar cell homeostasis and is an early step in pancreatitis. We report that reduced phosphate availability impairs mitochondrial function and worsens pancreatic injury. Phosphate supplementation improves mitochondrial function and protects against experimental pancreatitis, raising the possibility that phosphate supplementation may be useful in treating pancreatitis.   Take a loo...2023-01-2728 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastGot Guts: Unravelling the NF-kappa B enigma in the gutIn this podcast authors Prof D. Mark Pritchard and Dr. Carrie Duckworth of the University of Liverpool, discuss their recently published manuscript “Nfkb2 deficiency and its impact on plasma cells and immunoglobulin expression in murine small intestinal mucosa” with Editor-in-Chief Prof. Mark Frey. Novel transcriptomic analysis of murine proximal intestinal mucosa revealed an unexpected B cell signature in Nfkb2-/- mice. In depth analysis revealed a defect in the CD38+ B cell population and a gut-specific dysregulation of immunoglobulin levels. Take a listen to this latest podcast today! Take a look at our recent articles Fol...2022-12-1435 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastGot Guts: Unravelling the NF-kappa B enigma in the gutIn this podcast authors Prof D. Mark Pritchard and Dr. Carrie Duckworth of the University of Liverpool, discuss their recently published manuscript “Nfkb2 deficiency and its impact on plasma cells and immunoglobulin expression in murine small intestinal mucosa” with Editor-in-Chief Prof. Mark Frey. Novel transcriptomic analysis of murine proximal intestinal mucosa revealed an unexpected B cell signature in Nfkb2-/- mice. In depth analysis revealed a defect in the CD38+ B cell population and a gut-specific dysregulation of immunoglobulin levels. Take a listen to this latest podcast today! Take a look at our recent articles Fol...2022-12-1435 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastGot Guts: Plasticity of Human Barrett’s OrganoidsIn our latest podcast senior author Dr. Rhonda Souza discusses her latest published research “A Human Barrett's Esophagus Organoid System Reveals Epithelial-Mesenchymal Plasticity Induced by Acid and Bile Salts” with Editor-in-Chief Prof. Mark Frey. Using Barrett's esophagus (BE) biopsies, the authors established organoids recapitulating key BE features. During early stages of organoid development, a GERD-like wound environment induced features of epithelial-mesenchymal plasticity (EMP) in Barrett's progenitor cells, suggesting that reflux-induced EMP can enable Barrett's cells to migrate underneath squamous epithelium to form subsquamous intestinal metaplasia, a condition that may underlie Barrett's cancers that escape detection by endoscopic surveillance, and recu...2022-12-0927 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastGot Guts: Plasticity of Human Barrett’s OrganoidsIn our latest podcast senior author Dr. Rhonda Souza discusses her latest published research “A Human Barrett's Esophagus Organoid System Reveals Epithelial-Mesenchymal Plasticity Induced by Acid and Bile Salts” with Editor-in-Chief Prof. Mark Frey. Using Barrett's esophagus (BE) biopsies, the authors established organoids recapitulating key BE features. During early stages of organoid development, a GERD-like wound environment induced features of epithelial-mesenchymal plasticity (EMP) in Barrett's progenitor cells, suggesting that reflux-induced EMP can enable Barrett's cells to migrate underneath squamous epithelium to form subsquamous intestinal metaplasia, a condition that may underlie Barrett's cancers that escape detection by endoscopic surveillance, and recu...2022-12-0927 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastGot Guts: Aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) function is required for optimal interleukin-22 signaling in colonic epithelial stem cellsIn this podcast, coauthors Dr. Huajun Han, and Prof. Robert S. Chapkin of Texas A&M University, discuss their recently published research "Loss of aryl hydrocarbon receptor suppresses the response of colonic epithelial cells to IL22 signaling by upregulating SOCS3" with Editor-in-Chief Prof. Mark Frey. Data from their preclinical orthogonal models indicate that AhR signaling modulates the response of colonic epithelial cells to IL22, resulting in the suppression of carcinogen-associated colon tumorigenesis. These findings provide rationale for targeting AhR as a means of ameliorating IBD and reducing colon cancer risk. Take a listen today!  Be sure to f...2022-11-2127 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastGot Guts: Aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) function is required for optimal interleukin-22 signaling in colonic epithelial stem cellsIn this podcast, coauthors Dr. Huajun Han, and Prof. Robert S. Chapkin of Texas A&M University, discuss their recently published research "Loss of aryl hydrocarbon receptor suppresses the response of colonic epithelial cells to IL22 signaling by upregulating SOCS3" with Editor-in-Chief Prof. Mark Frey. Data from their preclinical orthogonal models indicate that AhR signaling modulates the response of colonic epithelial cells to IL22, resulting in the suppression of carcinogen-associated colon tumorigenesis. These findings provide rationale for targeting AhR as a means of ameliorating IBD and reducing colon cancer risk. Take a listen today!  Be sure to f...2022-11-2127 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastGot Guts: Lifting the Lid on Diarrheal DiseasesIn today’s episode Dr. Stephen Keely from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and Prof Kim Barrett of the University of California, Davis talk about their recent review article “Mechanisms of Secretory Diarrhea” with Prof Mark Frey. They discuss why it is we need to talk more about diarrheal diseases, lift the lid on the complex cellular and molecular mechanisms involved, and look to where new therapeutics are likely to arise in the future.   Be sure to follow us on Twitter 2022-10-0426 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastGot Guts: Lifting the Lid on Diarrheal DiseasesIn today’s episode Dr. Stephen Keely from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and Prof Kim Barrett of the University of California, Davis talk about their recent review article “Mechanisms of Secretory Diarrhea” with Prof Mark Frey. They discuss why it is we need to talk more about diarrheal diseases, lift the lid on the complex cellular and molecular mechanisms involved, and look to where new therapeutics are likely to arise in the future.   Be sure to follow us on Twitter 2022-10-0426 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastGot Guts: Embracing our heterogeneityIn a rapidly evolving era of single cell technologies, the authors of "Stiffness is associated with hepatic stellate cell heterogeneity during liver fibrosis" explain the mechanism of an amplification loop during liver fibrosis. By deciphering how stiffness macro and microscopic heterogeneity promote differential gene expression in hepatic stellate cell sub-populations, the authors find a novel stiffness-promoted molecule involved in liver fibrosis progression. Get to know authors Dr. Enis Kostallari and Dr. Vijay Shah of the Mayo Clinic as they discuss their recently published manuscript and what life is like as a researcher with Editor-in-Chief Professor Mark Frey.   ...2022-07-2019 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastGot Guts: Embracing our heterogeneityIn a rapidly evolving era of single cell technologies, the authors of "Stiffness is associated with hepatic stellate cell heterogeneity during liver fibrosis" explain the mechanism of an amplification loop during liver fibrosis. By deciphering how stiffness macro and microscopic heterogeneity promote differential gene expression in hepatic stellate cell sub-populations, the authors find a novel stiffness-promoted molecule involved in liver fibrosis progression. Get to know authors Dr. Enis Kostallari and Dr. Vijay Shah of the Mayo Clinic as they discuss their recently published manuscript and what life is like as a researcher with Editor-in-Chief Professor Mark Frey.   ...2022-07-2019 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastGot Guts: HOPX+ injury-resistant intestinal stem cells drive epithelial recovery after severe intestinal ischemiaGet to know senior author Dr. Liara M. Gonzalez of North Carolina State University as she discusses the recently published paper entitled "HOPX+ injury-resistant intestinal stem cells drive epithelial recovery after severe intestinal ischemia" with EIC Prof. Mark Frey.  This paper supports that rISCs are resistant to ischemic injury and likely an important source of cellular renewal following near-complete epithelial loss. Furthermore, the authors have evidence that HOPX controls ISC activity state and may be a critical signaling pathway during ISC-mediated repair. Finally, they use multiple novel methods to evaluate ISCs in a translationally relevant large animal model of s...2022-06-2425 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastGot Guts: HOPX+ injury-resistant intestinal stem cells drive epithelial recovery after severe intestinal ischemiaGet to know senior author Dr. Liara M. Gonzalez of North Carolina State University as she discusses the recently published paper entitled "HOPX+ injury-resistant intestinal stem cells drive epithelial recovery after severe intestinal ischemia" with EIC Prof. Mark Frey.  This paper supports that rISCs are resistant to ischemic injury and likely an important source of cellular renewal following near-complete epithelial loss. Furthermore, the authors have evidence that HOPX controls ISC activity state and may be a critical signaling pathway during ISC-mediated repair. Finally, they use multiple novel methods to evaluate ISCs in a translationally relevant large animal model of s...2022-06-2425 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastGot Guts: A new approach to treat gastrointestinal motility disordersLooking for a new pharmacological approach to treat gastrointestinal motility disorders? In this podcast authors Dr. Daniel Poole and Dr. Simona Carbone of Monash University discuss their recent paper, where they investigated the therapeutic potential of a positive allosteric modulator to enhance endogenous delta-opioid receptor signaling in the gut. Take a listen today!  Jesse J. DiCello, Simona E. Carbone, Ayame Saito, Vi Pham, Agata Szymaszkiewicz, Arisbel B. Gondin, Sadia Alvi, Kiliana Marique, Priyank Shenoy, Nicholas A. Veldhuis, Jakub Fichna, Meritxell Canals, Arthur Christopoulos, Celine Valant, and Daniel P. Poole  https://doi.org/10.1152/ajpgi.00297.20212022-05-1325 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastGot Guts: A new approach to treat gastrointestinal motility disordersLooking for a new pharmacological approach to treat gastrointestinal motility disorders? In this podcast authors Dr. Daniel Poole and Dr. Simona Carbone of Monash University discuss their recent paper, where they investigated the therapeutic potential of a positive allosteric modulator to enhance endogenous delta-opioid receptor signaling in the gut. Take a listen today!  Jesse J. DiCello, Simona E. Carbone, Ayame Saito, Vi Pham, Agata Szymaszkiewicz, Arisbel B. Gondin, Sadia Alvi, Kiliana Marique, Priyank Shenoy, Nicholas A. Veldhuis, Jakub Fichna, Meritxell Canals, Arthur Christopoulos, Celine Valant, and Daniel P. Poole  https://doi.org/10.1152/ajpgi.00297.20212022-05-1325 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastUnraveling the mysteries of stem cells in inflammatory bowel diseaseThree investigators at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Nandini Girish, Dr. Cambrian Liu, and Dr. Brent Polk, talk about their recent work to visualize the fates and functions of epithelial stem cells in models of inflammatory bowel disease with Editor-in-Chief Professor Mark Frey. The investigators discuss their diverse backgrounds, reveal how they started the work, and begin a spirited debate on the relative values of minivans and dogs and cats. Check out the manuscript associated with this podcast here: https://doi.org/10.1152/ajpgi.00248.2020 2022-04-2826 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastUnraveling the mysteries of stem cells in inflammatory bowel diseaseThree investigators at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Nandini Girish, Dr. Cambrian Liu, and Dr. Brent Polk, talk about their recent work to visualize the fates and functions of epithelial stem cells in models of inflammatory bowel disease with Editor-in-Chief Professor Mark Frey. The investigators discuss their diverse backgrounds, reveal how they started the work, and begin a spirited debate on the relative values of minivans and dogs and cats. Check out the manuscript associated with this podcast here: https://doi.org/10.1152/ajpgi.00248.2020 2022-04-2826 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastGot Guts: Behind the science with an Organoid DivaMany times we read a manuscript but don’t really get to know the amazing author behind the great science.  Behind those black typewritten letters that spell a scientists name lies a person that is usually creative, intelligent, quirky, and fun.  This is certainly the case with the author of “Use of human tissue stem cell-derived organoid cultures to model enterohepatic circulation”, Dr. Sarah Blutt.  Please listen in as we learn a little bit about one of the fields Organoid Divas and what makes her tick as we discuss organoids as a biological toll booth and other topics. Check o...2022-04-1515 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastGot Guts: Behind the science with an Organoid DivaMany times we read a manuscript but don’t really get to know the amazing author behind the great science.  Behind those black typewritten letters that spell a scientists name lies a person that is usually creative, intelligent, quirky, and fun.  This is certainly the case with the author of “Use of human tissue stem cell-derived organoid cultures to model enterohepatic circulation”, Dr. Sarah Blutt.  Please listen in as we learn a little bit about one of the fields Organoid Divas and what makes her tick as we discuss organoids as a biological toll booth and other topics. Check o...2022-04-1515 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastGot Guts: What’s Cooking at EB 2022Welcome to AJP- Gastrointestinal Liver’s Physiology’s Podcast series, Got Guts? Our first episode is a  joint effort with Dr. Pradeep Dudeja, Chair of the GI and Liver Section and Dr. Karen Edelblum, Chair of GI and Liver Program Committee with host Editor-In-Chief, Professor Mark Frey. In this podcast we will be talking about all things Experimental Biology 2022. For more information on Experimental Biology 2022 please go to www.experimentalbiology.org . To learn more about the journal and section please go to www.physiology.org. If you are interested in submitting a manuscript and have questions, please email Jami Jones...2022-03-2814 minAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastAmerican Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology PodcastGot Guts: What’s Cooking at EB 2022Welcome to AJP- Gastrointestinal Liver’s Physiology’s Podcast series, Got Guts? Our first episode is a  joint effort with Dr. Pradeep Dudeja, Chair of the GI and Liver Section and Dr. Karen Edelblum, Chair of GI and Liver Program Committee with host Editor-In-Chief, Professor Mark Frey. In this podcast we will be talking about all things Experimental Biology 2022. For more information on Experimental Biology 2022 please go to www.experimentalbiology.org . To learn more about the journal and section please go to www.physiology.org. If you are interested in submitting a manuscript and have questions, please email Jami Jones...2022-03-2814 minPetri DishPetri DishEp. 70 Stress Eating: The Cookie Monster in Our TummyHave you been eating lots of cookies during this whole 2020 fiasco because of all the STRESS? Or have you actually been eating LESS food because of stress? Wait, how are both possible options? Why is stress so confusing? Learn about stress eating AND stress *not* eating this week, on Petri Dish! This episode has a promo for Dear Grad Student, a podcast to celebrate and commiserate the whole situation that is graduate school! Follow them on twitter @DearGradStudent! This episode is supported in part by Three Wishes Cereal, a high protein high tastiness cereal that...2020-11-0959 minNutrition Hero PodcastNutrition Hero PodcastEpisode #74 - NASH: the Hidden MechanismJoin Dr. Watts in this episode of Nutrition Hero to discuss the hidden mechanism of non-alcoholic fatty liver changes.    Links: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3406258/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3197219/ https://www.jbc.org/content/early/2006/09/06/jbc.M603819200.full.pdf https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/ajpgi.00550.2001  2020-04-2931 min