Remote ischemic conditioning counteracts the intestinal damage of necrotizing enterocolitis by improving intestinal microcirculation

Yuhki Koike, Bo Li, Niloofar Ganji, Haitao Zhu, Hiromu Miyake, Yong Chen, Carol Lee, Maarten Janssen Lok, Carlos Zozaya, Ethan Lau, Dorothy Lee, Sinobol Chusilp, Zhen Zhang, Masaya Yamoto, Richard Y. Wu, Mikihiro Inoue, Keiichi Uchida, Masato Kusunoki, Paul Delgado-Olguin, Luc MertensAlan Daneman, Simon Eaton, Philip M. Sherman, Agostino Pierro

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Abstract

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a devastating disease of premature infants with high mortality rate, indicating the need for precision treatment. NEC is characterized by intestinal inflammation and ischemia, as well derangements in intestinal microcirculation. Remote ischemic conditioning (RIC) has emerged as a promising tool in protecting distant organs against ischemia-induced damage. However, the effectiveness of RIC against NEC is unknown. To address this gap, we aimed to determine the efficacy and mechanism of action of RIC in experimental NEC. NEC was induced in mouse pups between postnatal day (P) 5 and 9. RIC was applied through intermittent occlusion of hind limb blood flow. RIC, when administered in the early stages of disease progression, decreases intestinal injury and prolongs survival. The mechanism of action of RIC involves increasing intestinal perfusion through vasodilation mediated by nitric oxide and hydrogen sulfide. RIC is a viable and non-invasive treatment strategy for NEC.

Original languageEnglish
Article number4950
JournalNature communications
Volume11
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01-12-2020
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Chemistry
  • General Biochemistry,Genetics and Molecular Biology
  • General Physics and Astronomy

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