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Guanylate cyclase-C as a Therapeutic Target in Gastrointestinal Disorders

Guanylate cyclase-C as a Therapeutic Target in Gastrointestinal Disorders

Scott A Waldman, Michael Camilleri

Gut. 2018 Aug;67(8):1543-1552.

PMID: 29563144

Abstract:

Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) and IBDs are two of the most prevalent disorders of the GI tract and consume a significant proportion of healthcare resources. Recent studies have shown that membrane-bound guanylate cyclase-C (GC-C) receptors lining the GI tract may serve as novel therapeutic targets in the treatment of FGIDs and IBDs. GC-C receptor activation by its endogenous paracrine hormones uroguanylin and guanylin, and the resulting intracellular production of its downstream effector cyclic GMP, occurs in a pH-dependent manner and modulates key physiological functions. These include fluid and electrolyte homeostasis, maintenance of the intestinal barrier, anti-inflammatory activity and regulation of epithelial regeneration. Studies of the GC-C paracrine signalling axis have revealed the therapeutic potential of these receptors in treating GI disorders, including chronic idiopathic constipation and irritable bowel syndrome-constipation. This review focuses on the evolving understanding of GC-C function in health and disease, and strategies for translating these principles into new treatments for FGIDs and IBDs.

Chemicals Related in the Paper:

Catalog Number	Product Name	Structure	CAS Number	Price
AP154525254	Uroguanylin		154525-25-4	Price

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