Impact of Epithelial Claudin-4 and Leukotriene B4 Receptor 2 in Normoganglionic Hirschsprung Disease Colon on Post Pull-through Enterocolitis

In brief

This study examines the role of tight junction protein Claudin-4 and its upstream regulator BLT-2 in the development of enterocolitis following pull-through surgery for Hirschsprung disease. Understanding these molecular mechanisms may help identify patients at risk for post-operative HAEC and guide preventive strategies.

• BLT-2 receptor regulates Claudin-4, a tight junction protein potentially involved in post-operative Hirschsprung enterocolitis pathogenesis
• Tight junction protein dysfunction in normoganglionic colon may contribute to HAEC development after pull-through surgery
• Understanding epithelial barrier mechanisms could identify biomarkers for predicting post-operative enterocolitis risk in HD patients

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