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Altered Cytokine-Induced STAT3 and STAT5 Activation of Peripheral T Follicular Helper Cells Contributes to Vaccine-Non-Responsiveness in Aging and HIV
Previous studies from our lab identified functional defects in antigen-specific peripheral T follicular helper cells (pTfh), characterized by low IL-21 and high IL-2 production, contributing to non-responsiveness to the influenza vaccine in both aging and HIV. This study investigated how IL-21-induced STAT3 and IL-2-induced STAT5 activation in pTfh cells affects vaccine responses in aging people with HIV (PWH) and those without HIV (PWoH). Ninety participants, including young (Y, ≤ 40 years) and...
Independent and combined associations of maternal one-carbon nutrition biomarkers and dietary patterns with epigenetic age acceleration: Evidence from the Boston Birth Cohort
Pregnancy functions as a "stress test" with implications for women's long-term health. We hypothesize that maternal biological aging, measured by epigenetic age acceleration (EAA), can be influenced by one-carbon nutritional status (folate, vitamin B₁₂, homocysteine), adherence to the Mediterranean diet, and prenatal multivitamin use. We analyzed data from 742 mothers enrolled in the Boston Birth Cohort (1998-2013). EAA was defined as the difference between the Levine epigenetic clock-DNA...
Psoriasis-like disease prevents squamous skin tumor development by neutrophil-driven inflammation
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease affecting millions of people worldwide. Although growing evidence links chronic inflammation with increased cancer risk, the association between psoriasis and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) is still elusive. Using cell transplantation and chemical-induced models of cSCC combined with inducible genetically engineered mouse models of psoriasis, we investigated how chronic skin and systemic inflammation affects squamous skin tumor...
Effects of different exercise modalities on four major neurodegenerative diseases and their molecular mechanisms
Neurodegenerative diseases are marked by progressive neuronal damage and currently lack a cure. Recently, exercise has emerged as a promising non-pharmacological approach to potentially slow disease progression and enhance cognitive function. This narrative review summarizes the effects of various exercise modalities-including aerobic exercise, resistance training, and balance training-on four major neurodegenerative diseases (Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, and...
p38 MAPK orchestrates cross-tissue potassium homeostasis for survival
Potassium is vital for life, yet how potassium homeostasis is maintained at the tissue or organismal level under dietary scarcity remains poorly understood. Stress-activated signaling pathway p38 MAPK is implicated in immune response and aging, but its specific role in low potassium response is unclear. Here we show that a specific p38 MAPK-ATF-7 pathway orchestrates cross-tissue potassium homeostasis in Caenorhabditis elegans. It drives transcriptional upregulation of a crucial P-type ATPase...
Sarcopenia and Depression in Older Adults: 2-Year Findings From the Korean Frailty and Aging Cohort Study
CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS: Sarcopenia-particularly impaired physical performance-was associated with incident depression in older adults, with clinically meaningful sex-specific patterns. Incorporating simple physical performance measures into routine geriatric assessments may help identify individuals at high risk of late-life depression.
The antiaging protein Klotho is a key factor in susceptibility to cerebral ischemia
Ischemic cerebrovascular events are among the leading causes of death and disability worldwide, disproportionately affecting the elderly due to vascular aging, oxidative stress, and chronic inflammation. During cerebral ischemia, oxygen and glucose deprivation trigger a cascade of pathological events, including excitotoxicity, mitochondrial dysfunction, blood-brain barrier disruption, and neuroinflammation. Emerging evidence identifies Klotho as a multifunctional protein with anti-aging,...
A Multi-Organ Atlas Links Gut Microbial Metabolites to Systemic Redox Changes in Aging Mice
Aging disrupts systemic metabolism, but the mechanisms by which gut microbial metabolites drive tissue-specific decline remain unclear. We conducted a multi-organ, multi-omics atlas across the gut, serum, liver, lung, and cortex in young and early-aged mice to address this. We identified a conserved aging signature marked by the microbiota-associated depletion of protective circulating metabolites, such as lysophosphatidylcholines (LPCs), concurrently with the systemic accumulation of...
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Aged Male Mice Remain Glucose Tolerant Despite Increased Energy Storage Efficiency Favoring Diet-Induced Obesity
Obesity and aging are converging health challenges, contributing to morbidity in older populations. However, the specific contribution of age to susceptibility to obesity is unclear. This study examined the impact of age on susceptibility to diet-induced obesity (DIO) and calorie restriction (CR) in male mice. Young (2-3 months) and old (17-24 months) lean C57BL/6J male mice were fed a standard chow diet (CD) or a high-fat diet (HFD) for 28 days, then underwent 18 days of CR. We monitored body...
Two decades of induced pluripotent stem cell research: From discovery to diverse applications
Twenty years have passed since the first demonstration of mouse induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). What began as an unexpected observation in Kyoto quickly transformed stem cell biology and regenerative medicine worldwide. Over the past two decades, we have gained profound insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying cellular reprogramming and pluripotency. The technology has continued to evolve-becoming safer, more efficient, and more versatile. Today, iPSCs serve as a foundation for...