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The large intestine, also known as the colon, is the final segment of the digestive tract.
It plays a crucial role in the absorption of water and electrolytes, as well as the storage and elimination of waste products.
Spanning approximately 5 feet in length, the large intestine consists of the cecum, colon, rectum, and anal canal.
It is responsible for the formation and expulsion of feces, making it an essential component of the body's waste management system.
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Mice were sacrificed by CO2 suffocation within 24 h after the endoscopic procedure. The large intestine was removed and its length measured when it was in a relaxed position without stretching; it was weighed after removal of the feces. The colon density [mg/cm] was calculated by dividing the weight by the length of the large intestine. The intestine was opened longitudinally and washed thoroughly with phosphate-buffered saline [PBS] then processed as a ‘Swiss roll’ in paraffin. Five-micrometer slides were cut and stained with hematoxylin and eosin [H&E] using a standard protocol. Slides were scored for tissue quality [‘poor’ or ‘moderate to perfect’]. Based on the existing literature, eight histological components were assessed: ‘inflammatory infiltrate’, ‘goblet cell loss’, ‘hyperplasia’, ‘crypt density’, ‘muscle thickness’, ‘submucosal infiltration’, ‘ulcerations’ and ‘crypt abscesses’ [all categorized from 0–3, Table 1/Figure 1]. A total histological severity score, ranging from 0 to 24, was obtained by summing the eight item scores.
Publication 2018
Abscess Asphyxia CFC1 protein, human Colon Eosin Feces Goblet Cells Hyperplasia Inflammation Intestines Large Intestine Mus Muscle Tissue Paraffin Phosphates Saline Solution Surgical Endoscopy Tissues Ulcer
Strictly, the tissue-specific gene is defined as gene whose function and expression is restricted to a particular tissue or cell type. However, in many cases, the specificity concept is broadened to tissue selectivity that gene expression is enriched in one or several tissues/cell types (Shuang et al., 2006 (link)). In TiSGeD, we presented genes of both strictly specific and highly selective in tissues.
Briefly, the tissue-specific gene is detected by solving a linear algebra problem of scalar projection in this study. First, transform each expression profile of gene x into a vector Xp:

where n is the number of tissues in the profile and xi is the gene expression level in tissue i. For each element in the profile Xp, the expression xi can also be represented by a vector Xi in high-dimension tissue spaces:

Then, the tissue specificity of gene x in tissue i is determined by calculating the ratio of vector Xi's scalar projection in the direction of vector Xp (i.e. ‖X‖) against the length of Xp (i.e. ‖Xp‖):


Theoretically, the SPM ranges from 0 to 1.0. A value close to 1.0 indicates that element xi is the major contributor to the length of profile Xp in high-dimension tissue spaces; in biological term, high tissue specificity.
In practice, user can rely on the SPM value to quantitatively estimate the tissue specificity of a gene in a profile regardless of its absolute expression level. The larger the SPM value, the higher the tissue specificity is. However, in the cases of profiles with ‘spiked’ expression patterns (which gene expressions are highly selective in several similar tissues), a large SPM value may not be achieved. As a feasible solution, the original gene expression profiles are reformatted by merging several similar subtissues into an ‘integrative’ tissue (individual expressions are summed up as the expression of the representative) according to the organ hierarchy tree adopted in this study. For example, intestine represents for small intestine, large intestine, etc. As a result, the ‘spiked’ expression pattern can then be detected by SPM analysis as an enriched expression.
Publication 2010
Biopharmaceuticals Cells Cloning Vectors Gene Expression Genes Histocompatibility Testing Intestines Intestines, Small Large Intestine Tissues Tissue Specificity Trees

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Publication 2015
alpha HML-1 Antibodies Bicarbonates BLOOD Buffers CD44 protein, human Cells Cervix Uteri Collagenase, Clostridium histolyticum Dithioerythritol Enzymes Female Reproductive System Flow Cytometry Hemoglobin, Sickle HEPES Hyperostosis, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Intestines Intestines, Small isolation Kidney Lamina Propria Large Intestine Liver Lung Lymphocyte Matrix Metalloproteinase 2 Mucus Mus Needles Nodes, Lymph Nylons Pancreas Passive Immunization Percoll Polystyrenes Salivary Glands Spleen Stomach Streptavidin Syringes Thymus Plant Tissues Uterine Cornua Vagina
K18 hACE2 transgenic and WT C57BL/6 mice were either mock (PBS)-infected (controls) or infected intranasally (i.n.) with 1 × 105 PFU of SARS-CoV-2 in a final volume of 50 µl following isoflurane sedation. Limited numbers of available K18 hACE2 transgenic mice reduced the study to a single exposure dose of SARS-CoV-2. After viral infection, mice were monitored daily for morbidity (body weight) and mortality (survival). Mice showing >25% loss of their initial body weight were defined as reaching experimental end-point and humanely killed.
In parallel, K18 hACE2 transgenic or WT C57BL/6 mice were infected and euthanized at 2, 4, or 6 DPI. For viral titers, chemokine/cytokine, histopathology and IHC analyses, seven female and seven male for 2 and 4 DPI, and three female and three male for 6 DPI SARS-CoV-2-infected; and one female and one male mock-infected K18 hACE2 mice were used. As controls for these analyses, four female and four male SARS-CoV-2-infected for 2 and for 4 DPI, and one male and one female for mock WT C57BL/6 mice were used. Ten tissues (nasal turbinate, trachea, lung, heart, kidney, liver, spleen, small intestine, large intestine, and brain) were harvested from each mouse. Half organ was fixed in 10% neutral buffered formalin solution for molecular pathology analyses and the other half was homogenized in 1 mL of PBS using a Precellys tissue homogenizer (Bertin Instruments) for viral titration. Tissue homogenates were centrifuged at 21,500 × g for 5 min and supernatants were collected for measurement of viral load and chemokine/cytokine analyses.
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Publication 2020
Animals, Transgenic Body Weight Brain Chemokine Cytokine Females Formalin Heart Human Body Intestines, Small Isoflurane Kidney Large Intestine Liver Lung Males Mice, Inbred C57BL Mice, Laboratory Mice, Transgenic SARS-CoV-2 Sedatives Spleen Tissues Titrimetry Trachea Turbinates Virus Diseases
As a safety precaution against infection, our institute developed a COVID‐19‐optimised autopsy protocol in line with recently published recommendations.22 Two hours prior to autopsy, 4% phosphate‐buffered formalin was instilled into the mouth, nose, and pharynx. Autopsies were performed in a room with adequate airflow (more than six air changes per hour of total room volume) under conditions similar to those recommended for autopsies of those who have died from suspected Creutzfeld–Jakob disease (i.e. hazmat suits, boots, goggles, and FFP2/3 masks) with an in‐corpore technique analogous to that used in forensic institutions. Thoracic organs were eviscerated (see below), and the heart was separately dissected in the direction of blood flow. Parenchymal organs (liver, spleen, kidney, and pancreas) were dissected within the body. After mobilisation of the small and large intestines, their exterior surfaces were inspected; if there were any outstanding findings, tissue was excised for further macroscopic and histological examination. In all cases, tissue samples from the liver, heart and kidney were histologically examined. Other organs, as well as bone marrow and the brain, were analysed upon specific clinical indication (younger age; neurological symptoms). To avoid aerosolisation, the brain was removed by opening the skull with a handsaw; bone marrow from the iliac crest was also procured with a handsaw. A detailed description of this in‐corpore protocol is provided in Doc. S1.
The lungs, trachea and larynx were exenterated intact and perfused via the trachea with 4% refrigerated (4°C) phosphate‐buffered formalin. The trachea was then closed with a clamp, and the specimens immersed in formalin at room temperature for 72 h before dissection. The lungs were subsequently cut into 5–10‐mm parasagittal slices and examined macroscopically. Two sections of each lobe, as well as the trachea, were submitted for histological examination.
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Publication 2020
Autopsy Blood Circulation Bone Marrow Brain COVID 19 Cranium Dissection Formalin Heart Human Body Iliac Crest Infection Kidney Large Intestine Larynx Liver Lung Marrow Neurologic Symptoms Nose Oral Cavity Pancreas Pharynx Phosphates Safety Spleen Tissues Trachea Youth

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Next, the expression of Chl1 was confirmed using various tissues or cells.

(B) The intestinal epithelium (EpCAM-positive CD45-negative), fibroblasts (COL1a2-GFP-positive CD45-negative podoplanin-positive), macrophages (F480-positive CD11b-positive), CD4-positive T cells, B cells (CD19-positive B220-positive), and lamina propria cells of the large intestine (whole colon cells) were isolated in the same way as above. RNA was purified from each cell using TRIZOL (Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc./Invitrogen: 15596018) and subsequently reverse-transcribed using VILO (Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc./Invitrogen: 11755500). The expression analysis of Chl1 was conducted using Universal Probe Library (Roche Life Science) and LightCycler™ 480 system (Roche Life Science). Comparison with the expression of Gapdh is shown (n=3). The results were as shown in FIG. 2.

As shown in FIG. 2, Chl1 exhibited high expression in fibroblasts, particularly, fibroblasts at the acute phase (“Acute”) and chronic phase “Chronic” of induced inflammation. This suggested that Chl1 may be preferably used as a marker for acute and chronic inflammation.

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Patent 2024
B-Lymphocytes CD4 Positive T Lymphocytes cDNA Library Cells COL1A2 protein, human Colon Fibroblasts GAPDH protein, human Inflammation Intestinal Epithelium ITGAM protein, human Lamina Propria Large Intestine Macrophage TACSTD1 protein, human Tissues trizol
Peyer’s patches were first removed from the small intestine (duodenum, jejunum and ileum) and large intestine (cecum and colon). The intestinal sections were flushed with 1xPBS, opened longitudinally, then cut into 1cm sections, washed in PBS, followed by incubation in RPMI-1640 +1mM Dithiotriol (DTT) for 10mins (both Sigma-Aldrich (St Louis, MI, USA)). Cells were pelleted and suspended in HBSS (Calcium- and Magnesium-free) containing 25mM HEPES, 1mM DTT and 1mM EDTA (all Sigma-Aldrich), followed by incubation for 30 minutes at 37°C on a shaker at 140 rpm. Post-incubation, cells were vortexed vigorously for 10 seconds and filtered through a 100μm nylon membrane, to obtain the intestinal epithelial lymphocytes (IELs). Remaining tissues were further digested for 1hr at 37°C, with shaking at 250 rpm, in RPMI-1640 containing 1mg/ml Collagenase from Clostridium Histolyticum (Sigma-Aldrich). Post-incubation, cells were vortexed vigorously for 10 seconds and nylon membrane-filtered, to obtain the lamina propria lymphocytes (LPs). IELs and LPs were washed twice and resuspended in 30% Ficoll (GE HealthCare, Chicago, IL, USA), then layered on a 70% Ficoll solution prior to density centrifugation (469 xg, 20 mins, room temperature). Isolated IELs were washed and resuspended in RPMI complete media (RPMI-1640 + L-glutamine containing 5% FBS, 1mM HEPES, 1x MEM NEAA, 1mM Sodium pyruvate, 50μM 2-mercaptoethanol and 25μg Gentamycin sulfate (all Sigma-Aldrich)).
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Publication 2023
2-Mercaptoethanol Calcium Cecum Cells Centrifugation Collagenase, Clostridium histolyticum Colon Duodenum Edetic Acid Ficoll Glutamine Hemoglobin, Sickle HEPES Ileum Intestines Intestines, Small Jejunum Lamina Propria Large Intestine Lymphocyte Magnesium Neoplasm Metastasis Nylons Peyer Patches Pyruvate Sodium Sulfate, Gentamicin Tissue, Membrane Tissues
A total of 99 faecal or intestinal samples from deer mice (Peromyscus maniculatus) were collected between 2018 and 2021 for this and other research projects. Adult deer mice were sampled in six locations spanning four environment types, two each for free-living and captive conditions (table 1; electronic supplementary material, figure S1). These samples were donated by collaborators, causing slight variations in collection procedure between populations. Some samples were collected as fresh faecal samples and others were dissected from the large intestine postmortem. However, the effect of sample type on microbial composition was minimal compared to our main variables of interest (i.e. environment type and condition; table 2), so this discrepancy is not expected to confound our main findings. Greater detail regarding collection procedures for each population can be found in the electronic supplemental material.

Sample information.

environment typelocation IDconditionnumber of samplessample typecollection sitecollection year and seasonsexsubspeciesdiet
undevelopedUN1free-living11intestinalWallace Woods, PAsummer 20184F, 2 M, 5 unknownunknownwild (omnivorous, likely insects, seeds, grains, etc.)
UN2free-living7faecalYancey County, NCspring-summer 2021unknownunknownwild (omnivorous, likely insects, seeds, grains, etc.)
urbanFUfree-living10intestinalBronx, NYsummer 20202F, 1 M, 7 unknownunknownunknown, likely found materials in and around zoo
zooCZcaptive29faecalBronx, NYsummer 2020unknownunknownmixture of rodent chow and fresh vegetables
laboratoryCL1captive22faecalCambridge, MAwinter 202011F, 11M11 bairdii, 11 gambeliiirradiated Prolab Isopro RMH 3000 + sunflower seeds
CL2captive20faecalColumbia, SCwinter 2021unknownbairdiiirradiated Harlan 8904 Teklad Rodent Diet

PERMANOVA statistical results for Bray–Curtis, unweighted UniFrac and weighted UniFrac distances analysed by environment type, condition (captive or free-living) and sample type (intestinal or faecal). All p-values are Holm corrected.

variableBray–Curtis
unweighted UniFrac
weighted UniFrac
p-valueFR2p-valueFR2p-valueFR2
environment0.01212.870.290.01212.390.280.01210.770.25
condition0.01219.550.170.01218.730.160.01214.060.13
sample type0.01213.390.120.01211.670.110.0127.810.07
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Publication 2023
Adult Autopsy Cereals Feces Helianthus annuus Insecta Intestines Large Intestine Mice, Deer Plant Embryos Rodent
Computed tomography planning was done at 2.0-mm intervals for PBT planning. When contouring of the recurrent tumor was unclear on CT, pelvic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was performed. The PBT machine used was the Hitachi proton‐type particle therapy system (Hitachi, Kashiwa, Japan). The PBT planning system used was the XiO‐M (Hitachi). Gross tumor volume (GTV) was defined as a recurrent tumor. The median clinical target volume (CTV) margin was 5 mm (range, 2-7 mm) around the GTV. The median planning target volume (PTV) margin was 5 mm (range, 3-10 mm) around the CTV. The supine position is the standard treatment position because of the high morbidity rate of the postoperative colonic stoma. Irradiation was performed 5 days a week and at least 4 days a week, even on holidays. PBT was administered using the passive scattering method. The basic policy of dose and fractionation at our institution was as follows: if possible, the dose per fraction was >2.2 Gy and the total dose was >70 Gy. The maximum doses for the small and large bowels were 50 and 60 Gy, respectively. Moreover, the dose for the bladder, urethra, pelvic bone, and skin was not over the 100% isodose line. However, the radiation oncologist in charge decided the radiation dose and fractionation based on tumor location, the distance between tumors and organs at risk, and the patient's condition. The relative biological effectiveness (RBE) value of 1.1 was used in this study. Replanning, including a boost plan to reduce dose to organs at risk, was adopted for most patients during PBT.
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Publication 2023
Colon Hip Bone Large Intestine Neoplasms Neoplasms by Site Patients Pelvis Proton Therapy Radiation Oncologists Radiotherapy Radiotherapy Dose Fractionations Skin Surgical Stoma Urethra Urinary Bladder X-Ray Computed Tomography
The effect of intestinal preparation was regarded as the main outcome indicator and was scored using the Boston Bowel Preparation Scale (BBPS). As a commonly used clinical bowel preparation assessment scale, the BBPS score divides the large intestine into 3 segments (rectum and sigmoid colon, transverse colon and descending colon, ascending colon and cecum) and scores after adequate bowel preparation. Each intestinal segment was scored from 0 to 3 points, and the total score ranges from 0 to 9 points. The indications of scorings were as follows: 0 points, the entire intestinal mucosa cannot be observed due to irremovable solid or liquid feces; 1 point, parts of the intestinal mucosa cannot be observed due to the presence of stains, turbid liquid, and residual feces; 2 points, the intestinal mucosa is well observed, but a small amount of stains, cloudy liquid, and feces remain; and 3 points, the intestinal mucosa is well observed, and there are no residual stains, cloudy liquids, and stools [39 (link)]. In this study, the total score of BBPS score is > 5, and any intestinal segment ≥ 2 points can be considered satisfactory intestinal preparation.
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Publication 2023
Cecum Colon, Ascending Colon, Descending Feces Intestinal Mucosa Intestines Large Intestine Rectum Sigmoid Colon Staining Transverse Colon

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