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High Resolution mRNA and Secretome Atlas of Human Enteroendocrine Cells

ABSTRACT: Enteroendocrine cells (EECs) sense intestinal content and release hormones to regulate gastrointestinal activity and systemic metabolism and food intake. Little is known about the molecular make-up of human EEC subtypes and the regulated secretion of individual hormones. Here we describe an organoid-based platform for functional studies of human EECs. EEC formation is induced in vitro by transient expression of NEUROG3. A set of gut organoids was engineered in which the major hormones are fluorescently tagged. A single-cell mRNA atlas was generated for the different EEC subtypes, and their secreted products were recorded by mass-spectrometry. We note key differences with murine EECs, including in hormones, sensory receptors and transcription factors. Notably, several novel hormone-like molecules were identified. Inter-EEC communication is exemplified by Secretin-induced GLP-1 secretion. Indeed, individual EEC subtypes carry receptors for various EEC hormones. This study provides a rich resource to study human EEC development and function.

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ORGANISM(S): Homo Sapiens (human)

SUBMITTER: Julia Bauzá Martinez