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Effect of carbamylated erythropoietin in a chronic model of TNBS-induced colitis

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Resumo:Background: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a public health issue with a growing prevalence, which can be divided into two phenotypes, namely Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). Currently, used therapy is based only on symptomatic and/or palliative pharmacological approaches. These treatments seek to induce and maintain remission of the disease and ameliorate its secondary effects; however, they do not modify or reverse the underlying pathogenic mechanism. Therefore, it is essential to investigate new potential treatments. Carbamylated erythropoietin (cEPO) results from the modification of the Erythropoietin (EPO) molecule, reducing cardiovascular-related side effects from the natural erythropoiesis stimulation. cEPO has been studied throughout several animal models, which demonstrated an anti-inflammatory effect by decreasing the production of several pro-inflammatory cytokines. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of cEPO in a chronic TNBS-induced colitis model in rodents. Methods: Experimental colitis was induced by weekly intrarectal (IR) administrations of 1% TNBS for 5 weeks in female CD-1 mice. Then, the mice were treated with 500 IU/kg/day or 1000 IU/kg/day of cEPO through intraperitoneal injections for 14 days. Results: cEPO significantly reduced the concentration of alkaline phosphatase (ALP), fecal hemoglobin, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, and interleukin (IL)-10. Also, it demonstrated a beneficial influence on the extra-intestinal manifestations, with the absence of significant side effects of its use. Conclusion: Considering the positive results from cEPO in this experiment, it may arise as a new possible pharmacological approach for the future management of IBD.
Autores principais:Silva, Inês
Outros Autores:Gomes, Mário; Alípio, Carolina; Vitoriano, Jéssica; Estarreja, João; Mendes, Priscila; Pinto, Rui; Mateus, Vanessa
Assunto:TNBS-induced colitis Carbamylated erythropoietin Inflammatory bowel disease Rodents IPL/2022/CoIbu-Ils_ESTeSL FCT_UIDB/05608/2020 FCT_UIDP/05608/2020
Ano:2023
País:Portugal
Tipo de documento:artigo
Tipo de acesso:acesso aberto
Instituição associada:Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa
Idioma:inglês
Origem:Repositório Científico do Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa

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