Exploration of JAK/STAT pathway activation in ulcerative colitis reveals sex-dependent activation of JAK2/STAT3 in the inflammatory response

Introduction. Ulcerative colitis (UC) is characterized by aberrant immune responses involving multiple inflammatory pathways, including JAK/STAT signaling. However, the specific roles and interactions of individual components within this pathway remain unclear. Methods. We conducted a prospective, o...

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Autores: Calviño-Suárez, Cristina, Durán Rubí, Mariña, Brea Floriani, José Manuel, Moreira Álvarez, David, Ardao Palacios, Inés, Brocos Mosquera, Iria, Ferreiro Iglesias, Rocío, Porto Silva, Sol, Nieto-García, Laura, Varela Liste, María José, Loza García, María Isabel, Martínez Rodríguez, Antón Leandro, Barreiro de Acosta, Manuel
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2025
País:España
Institución:Universidad de Santiago de Compostela (USC)
Repositorio:Minerva. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Santiago de Compostela
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:minerva.usc.gal:10347/42564
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10347/42564
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Ulcerative colitis
JAK/STAT pathway
Phosphorylation
Sex-specific differences
Inflammatory signaling
Personalized therapy
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Sumario:Introduction. Ulcerative colitis (UC) is characterized by aberrant immune responses involving multiple inflammatory pathways, including JAK/STAT signaling. However, the specific roles and interactions of individual components within this pathway remain unclear. Methods. We conducted a prospective, observational, single-center study enrolling 61 adult UC patients undergoing routine colonoscopy with endoscopic activity (Mayo Endoscopic Score > 0). Paired biopsies from inflamed and non-inflamed colonic mucosa were collected. Phosphorylation levels of JAK1, JAK2, JAK3, TYK2, STAT1, STAT3, and STAT4 were quantified by Western blot. Results. Inflamed tissue showed significantly increased phosphorylation of JAK2, JAK3, TYK2, STAT1, STAT3, and STAT4 compared to non-inflamed mucosa (p < 0.05), while JAK1 levels did not differ significantly. Correlation analysis revealed coordinated activation among JAK2, JAK3, TYK2, and STAT3, suggesting interdependent roles. Notably, male patients exhibited significantly higher activation of JAK2 and STAT3 than female patients (p < 0.05). Discussion. These findings highlight a heterogeneous but important involvement of the JAK/STAT pathway in UC pathophysiology. The observed sex-specific differences and coordinated activation patterns suggest the value of personalized therapeutic approaches targeting specific components of this pathway.

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