Deficiency of calcium-independent phospholipase A2 beta with aging causes biliary epithelial ductular reaction associated with increased bile acids in enterohepatic circulation
L Jiao, H Gan-Schreier, W Wei, S Tuma-Kellner, W Stremmel, W Chamulitrat · Zeitschrift für Gastroenterologie · 2015 · Heft 12
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Background/Aims: Calcium-independent phospholipase A2 beta (iPLA2beta) generates lysophosphatidylcholine which is recognized as a macrophage 'fine me' signal for removal of apoptotic cells. We have shown that iPLA2beta deficiency causes an accumulation of apoptotic hepatocytes associated with a decrease of serum and hepatic lipids including cholesterol. We here determined whether iPLA2beta deficiency in aged mice can result in abnormalities in the hepatobiliary system and the alterations of bile acid contents. Methods: Control (WT) and whole body male iPLA2beta-/- mice at 19 – 22 months old were used. Bile acid…