Abstract
BACKGROUND Glucagon-like peptide-2 (GLP-2) analogs are used clinically to enhance nutrient absorption in patients with short bowel syndrome (SBS); however, the precise mechanism remains unclear. To address this, the study aimed to clarify the dynamics of intestinal epithelial cells and immune cells in patients with SBS treated with GLP-2 analogs.METHODS Five male patients diagnosed with SBS, all of whom received treatment with the GLP-2 analog teduglutide, were included in the study. We conducted longitudinal single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-Seq) analysis of intestinal tissue from patients with SBS over a year, integrating microbiome composition analysis.RESULTS After treatment, the α-diversity of the gut microbiome increased, indicating a more varied microbial environment. ScRNA-Seq analysis revealed a reduction of T helper 2 cells and an increase in regulatory T cells, suggesting a shift toward an immunoregulatory intestinal environment. Additionally, nutrient-absorbing enterocyte-Top2 and middle clusters expanded, enhancing the absorption capacity, whereas major histocompatibility complex class I/II–expressing enterocyte-Top1 cells declined, potentially modulating immune responses.CONCLUSION The study findings indicate that GLP-2 analogs reshape intestinal immunity and microbiota, fostering a less inflammatory environment while promoting nutrient uptake efficiency. These insights offer a deeper understanding of the role of GLP-2 analogs in gut adaptation and provide a foundation for refining clinical strategies for SBS treatment.FUNDING This work was supported by Sakaguchi Memorial Foundation, Grants-in-Aid from the Japanese Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) (21K18272, 23H03665, 23H02899, 23K27590, 25K22627, 23K08037), JST FOREST(21457195), and the Takeda Japan Medical Office Funded Research Grant 2022.
Authors
Yumi Kudo, Kentaro Miyamoto, Shohei Suzuki, Akihiko Chida, Anna Tojo, Mai Hasegawa, Arina Shigehara, Ikuko Koya, Yoshinari Ando, Masayasu Sato, Aya Kondo, Tomoko Kumagai, Harunori Deguchi, Yoshiki Sugiyama, Yoko Ito, Koji Shirosaki, Satoko Yamagishi, Yutaro Maeda, Hiroki Kanamori, Motohiro Kano, Mototoshi Kato, Hanako Tsujikawa, Yusuke Yoshimatsu, Kaoru Takabayashi, Koji Okabayashi, Takanori Kanai, Naoki Hosoe, Motohiko Kato, Jonathan Moody, Chung-Chau Hon, Tatsuo Kuroda, Yohei Yamada, Akihiro Fujino, Tomohisa Sujino
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