Refined fiber inulin promotes inflammation‐associated colon tumorigenesis by modulating microbial succinate production

Author:

Tian Sangshan1,Paudel Devendra1,Hao Fuhua2,Neupane Rabin3,Castro Rita1ORCID,Patterson Andrew D.2,Tiwari Amit K.3ORCID,Prabhu K. Sandeep2,Singh Vishal1ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Department of Nutritional Sciences The Pennsylvania State University University Park Pennsylvania USA

2. Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences The Pennsylvania State University University Park Pennsylvania USA

3. Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics University of Toledo Toledo Ohio USA

Abstract

AbstractBackground and AimThere is an increased risk of colon cancer associated with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Dietary fibers (DFs) naturally present in vegetables and whole grains offer numerous beneficial effects on intestinal health. However, the effects of refined DFs on intestinal health remain unclear. Therefore, we elucidated the impact of the refined DF inulin on colonic inflammation and tumorigenesis.MethodsFour‐week‐old wild‐type (WT) mice were fed diets containing insoluble DF cellulose (control) or refined DF inulin for 4 weeks. A subgroup of mice was then switched to drinking water containing dextran sulfate sodium (DSS, 1.4% wt/vol) for colitis induction. In another subgroup of mice, colitis‐associated colorectal cancer (CRC) was initiated with three 7‐day alternate cycles of DSS following an initial dose of mutagenic substance azoxymethane (AOM; 7.5 mg/kg body weight; i.p.). Post 7 weeks of AOM treatment, mice were euthanized and examined for CRC development.ResultsMice consuming inulin‐containing diet exhibited severe colitis upon DSS administration, as evidenced by more body weight loss, rectal bleeding, and increased colonic inflammation than the DSS‐treated control group. Correspondingly, histological analysis revealed extensive disruption of colon architecture and massive infiltration of immune cells in the inulin‐fed group. We next examined the effect of inulin on CRC development. Surprisingly, significant mortality (~50%) was observed in the inulin‐fed but not in the control group during the DSS cycle. Consequently, the remaining inulin‐fed mice, which completed the study exhibited extensive colon tumorigenesis. Immunohistochemical characterization showed comparatively high expression of the cell proliferation marker Ki67 and activation of the Wnt signaling in tumor sections obtained from the inulin‐fed group. Gut microbiota and metabolite analysis revealed expansion of succinate producers and elevated cecal succinate in inulin‐fed mice. Human colorectal carcinoma cells (HCT116) proliferated more rapidly when supplemented with succinate in an inflamed environment, suggesting that elevated luminal succinate may contribute to tumorigenesis.ConclusionsOur study uncovers that supplementation of diet with refined inulin induces abnormal succinate accumulation in the intestinal lumen, which in part contributes to promoting colon inflammation and tumorigenesis.

Funder

CCFA

National Institutes of Health

Publisher

Wiley

Subject

Cancer Research,Oncology

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