Evidence of De Novo Collagen Synthesis in Healing Human Gastric Ulcers

A. Gillessen Dept. of Medicine B, University of Münster, Münster, Germany; Dept. of Dermatology, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany

M. Shahin Dept. of Medicine B, University of Münster, Münster, Germany; Dept. of Dermatology, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany

T. Pohle Dept. of Medicine B, University of Münster, Münster, Germany; Dept. of Dermatology, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany

E. Foerster Dept. of Medicine B, University of Münster, Münster, Germany; Dept. of Dermatology, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany

TH. Krieg Dept. of Medicine B, University of Münster, Münster, Germany; Dept. of Dermatology, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany

W. Domschke Dept. of Medicine B, University of Münster, Münster, Germany; Dept. of Dermatology, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany

Abstract

Background: The fibrillar collagens, types I and III, have been demonstrated in healthy human gastric mucosa as well as in the submucosa of gastric ulcer edges, where they are remarkably increased. Methods: To verify the occurrence and activity of de novo collagen synthesis, we examined gastric biopsy specimens from six patients with antral ulcers and six normal controls. By means of in situ hybridization, using a ³⁵S-labeled RNA probe, we could localize the specific procollagen mRNA for type-I collagen. Results: In normal gastric mucosa this mRNA was expressed by only a very limited number of cells, whereas at the ulcer edges the specific signal could be demonstrated in a large number of submucosal cells. Conclusion: These results suggest a substantial role of fibroneogenesis in the process of gastric ulcer healing.

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