Abstract
BackgroundEsophago-gastroduodenal anastomosis with rats mimics the development of human Barrett's esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma by introducing mixed reflux of gastric and duodenal contents into the esophagus. However, use of this rat model for mechanistic and chemopreventive studies is limited due to lack of genetically modified rat strains. Therefore, a mouse model of esophageal adenocarcinoma is needed.MethodsWe performed reflux surgery on wild-type, p53A135V transgenic, and INK4a/Arf+/- mice of A/J strain. Some mice were also treated with omeprazole (1,400 ppm in diet), iron (50 mg/kg/m, i.p.), or gastrectomy plus iron. Mouse esophagi were harvested at 20, 40 or 80 weeks after surgery for histopathological analysis.ResultsAt week 20, we observed metaplasia in wild-type mice (5%, 1/20) and p53A135V mice (5.3%, 1/19). At week 40, metaplasia was found in wild-type mice (16.2%, 6/37), p53A135V mice (4.8%, 2/42), and wild-type mice also receiving gastrectomy and iron (6.7%, 1/15). Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma developed in INK4a/Arf+/- mice (7.1%, 1/14), and wild-type mice receiving gastrectomy and iron (21.4%, 3/14). Among 13 wild-type mice which were given iron from week 40 to 80, twelve (92.3%) developed squamous cell carcinoma at week 80. None of these mice developed esophageal adenocarcinoma.ConclusionSurgically induced gastroesophageal reflux produced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, but not esophageal adenocarcinoma, in mice. Dominant negative p53 mutation, heterozygous loss of INK4a/Arf, antacid treatment, iron supplementation, or gastrectomy failed to promote esophageal adenocarcinoma in these mice. Further studies are needed in order to develop a mouse model of esophageal adenocarcinoma.
Highlights
Esophago-gastroduodenal anastomosis with rats mimics the development of human Barrett's esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma by introducing mixed reflux of gastric and duodenal contents into the esophagus
It is generally recognized that gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and Barrett's esophagus are the major risk factors of esophageal adenocarcinoma [2]
Iron supplementation promoted carcinogenesis through oxidative stress as we have shown in the surgical models with rats [12]
Summary
Esophago-gastroduodenal anastomosis with rats mimics the development of human Barrett's esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma by introducing mixed reflux of gastric and duodenal contents into the esophagus. Use of this rat model for mechanistic and chemopreventive studies is limited due to lack of genetically modified rat strains. It is generally recognized that gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and Barrett's esophagus are the major risk factors of esophageal adenocarcinoma [2]. The risk of esophageal adenocarcinoma in patients with Barrett's esophagus is around 0.5% per year [3]. The 5-year survival rate of esophageal adenocarcinoma is still around 20% [4]. It is important to better understand the underlying mechanisms of this disease
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have