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SHR Neuro Cancer Cardio Lipid Metab Microb

Greimel, T; Jahnel, J; Pohl, S; Strini, T; Tischitz, M; Meier-Allard, N; Holasek, S; Meinel, K; Aguiriano-Moser, V; Zobel, J; Haidl, H; Gallistl, S; Panzitt, K; Wagner, M; Schlagenhauf, A.
Bile acid-induced tissue factor activity in hepatocytes correlates with activation of farnesoid X receptor.
Lab Invest. 2021; 101(10):1394-1402 Doi: 10.1038/s41374-021-00628-z [OPEN ACCESS]
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Leading authors Med Uni Graz

Bauer Theresa Margarete

Schlagenhauf Axel

Co-authors Med Uni Graz

Aguiriano Moser Victor

Gallistl Siegfried

Haidl Harald

Holasek Sandra Johanna

Jahnel Jörg

Köstenbauer Katharina

Meier-Allard Nathalie

Panzitt Katrin

Pohl Sina

Strini Tanja

Tischitz Martin

Wagner Martin

Zobel Joachim

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Abstract:

Bile acids (BA) have been found to promote coagulation by increasing tissue factor (TF) activity. The contribution of elevated BA levels and cholestasis to TF decryption within the liver parenchyma and the role of farnesoid X receptor (FXR) in this process remain unclear. We investigated the effects of BA on TF activity and thrombin generation in hepatocytes and correlated these effects with activation of FXR-dependent signaling and apoptosis. HepG2 cells and primary hepatocytes were incubated with chenodeoxycholic acid (CDCA), glycochenodeoxycholic acid (GCDCA), ursodeoxycholic acid (UCDA), or the synthetic FXR agonist GW4064 for 24 h. MTT tests demonstrated cell viability throughout experiments. TF activity was tested via factor Xa generation and thrombin generation was measured by calibrated automated thrombography. Increased TF activity alongside enhanced thrombin generation was observed with CDCA and GW4064 but not with GCDCA and UDCA. TF activity was substantially reduced when FXR activation was blocked with the antagonist DY 268. Quantitative polymerase chain reaction revealed upregulation of FXR target genes only by CDCA and GW4064. Western blot analysis and fluorescence microscopy showed no TF overexpression arguing for TF decryption. Caspase 3 activity measurements and flow cytometric analysis of Annexin V binding showed no signs of apoptosis. Long-term exposure of hepatocytes to nontoxic BA may cause intracellular FXR overstimulation, triggering TF decryption irrespective of the amphiphilic properties of BA. The effect of BA on TF activation correlates with the molecule's ability to enter the cells and activate FXR. TF decryption occurs independently of apoptotic mechanisms.

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