Target type: biologicalprocess
Any process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of intestinal epithelial cell development. [GO_REF:0000058, GOC:BHF, GOC:BHF_miRNA, GOC:rph, GOC:TermGenie, PMID:23904268]
Positive regulation of intestinal epithelial cell development is a complex and tightly regulated process that ensures the continuous renewal and maintenance of the intestinal lining. This process is essential for proper nutrient absorption, immune function, and barrier integrity.
The development of intestinal epithelial cells, also known as enterocytes, starts with the proliferation of stem cells located in the crypts of Lieberkühn, which are invaginations in the intestinal epithelium. These stem cells undergo asymmetric division, producing daughter cells that differentiate into various cell types, including enterocytes, goblet cells, enteroendocrine cells, and Paneth cells.
**Key Factors Involved in Positive Regulation:**
* **Wnt signaling pathway:** Wnt signaling plays a crucial role in maintaining the pool of intestinal stem cells and promoting their proliferation. Wnt ligands activate a signaling cascade that leads to the accumulation of β-catenin in the nucleus, where it acts as a transcription factor to induce expression of genes involved in cell proliferation and survival.
* **Hedgehog signaling pathway:** Hedgehog signaling is involved in the regulation of intestinal stem cell differentiation and the maintenance of the intestinal epithelial structure. Hedgehog ligands activate a signaling cascade that regulates the expression of genes involved in cell fate determination and differentiation.
* **Growth factors:** Various growth factors, such as epidermal growth factor (EGF), fibroblast growth factor (FGF), and transforming growth factor-alpha (TGF-α), are involved in the regulation of intestinal epithelial cell proliferation and differentiation. These factors bind to their respective receptors, activating intracellular signaling pathways that promote cell growth and survival.
* **Transcription factors:** A variety of transcription factors, including Sox9, Cdx2, and Hnf4α, regulate the expression of genes involved in intestinal epithelial cell development. These transcription factors bind to specific DNA sequences, controlling the transcription of genes that determine cell fate and function.
* **Microenvironment:** The intestinal microenvironment, including the gut microbiota and the extracellular matrix, plays a significant role in shaping the development and function of intestinal epithelial cells. Signals from the microbiota can influence the expression of genes involved in intestinal epithelial cell development and immune responses.
**Specific Molecular Events:**
* **Proliferation:** Wnt signaling promotes the proliferation of intestinal stem cells by activating genes involved in cell cycle progression, such as c-Myc and cyclin D1.
* **Differentiation:** Hedgehog signaling regulates the differentiation of intestinal stem cells into various cell types, including enterocytes, goblet cells, and Paneth cells.
* **Cell fate determination:** Transcription factors, such as Sox9 and Cdx2, play crucial roles in specifying the cell fate of intestinal epithelial cells.
* **Cell survival:** Growth factors, such as EGF and FGF, promote the survival of intestinal epithelial cells by activating signaling pathways that inhibit apoptosis.
**Consequences of Dysregulation:**
* **Disruption of intestinal epithelial homeostasis:** Dysregulation of positive regulation of intestinal epithelial cell development can lead to impaired epithelial renewal, increased susceptibility to infections, and an increased risk of inflammatory bowel disease.
* **Cancer development:** Aberrant Wnt signaling and other pathways involved in intestinal epithelial cell development can contribute to the development of colorectal cancer.
In summary, positive regulation of intestinal epithelial cell development is a tightly controlled process involving multiple signaling pathways, growth factors, and transcription factors. It is essential for maintaining the integrity and function of the intestinal lining, and its dysregulation can lead to various pathological conditions.'
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| Protein | Definition | Taxonomy |
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| Toll-like receptor 9 | A Toll-like receptor 9 that is encoded in the genome of human. [] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| Compound | Definition | Classes | Roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| hydroxychloroquine | hydroxychloroquine : An aminoquinoline that is chloroquine in which one of the N-ethyl groups is hydroxylated at position 2. An antimalarial with properties similar to chloroquine that acts against erythrocytic forms of malarial parasites, it is mainly used as the sulfate salt for the treatment of lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, and light-sensitive skin eruptions. Hydroxychloroquine: A chemotherapeutic agent that acts against erythrocytic forms of malarial parasites. Hydroxychloroquine appears to concentrate in food vacuoles of affected protozoa. It inhibits plasmodial heme polymerase. (From Gilman et al., Goodman and Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 9th ed, p970) | aminoquinoline; organochlorine compound; primary alcohol; secondary amino compound; tertiary amino compound | anticoronaviral agent; antimalarial; antirheumatic drug; dermatologic drug |