Egyptian Liver Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Nov. 12, 2024
Abstract
Background
Polyploidization,
a
process
where
cells
acquire
additional
chromosome
sets,
is
unique
characteristic
of
hepatocytes.
This
has
been
increasingly
recognized
as
an
adaptive
mechanism
for
maintaining
liver
function
during
aging,
period
characterized
by
cellular
senescence,
DNA
damage,
and
metabolic
dysregulation.
Purpose
review
explores
the
molecular
mechanisms
underlying
hepatocyte
polyploidization
its
potential
role
in
promoting
resilience
against
aging-related
decline
function.
We
assess
how
polyploid
hepatocytes
contribute
to
genomic
stability,
stress
resistance,
adaptation,
highlighting
their
relevance
aging.
Main
body
Hepatocyte
occurs
through
such
cytokinesis
failure
endoreplication,
leading
binuclear
or
mononuclear
cells.
Polyploid
exhibit
enhanced
repair
capacity,
which
helps
mitigate
accumulation
age-related
damage.
The
increased
gene
dosage
facilitates
better
responses,
particularly
oxidative
genotoxic
insults.
Metabolic
adaptations,
including
xenobiotic
metabolism
lipid
regulation,
further
support
liver’s
ability
maintain
homeostasis
Additionally,
demonstrate
altered
epigenetic
landscapes
proteostasis
mechanisms,
contributing
improved
reduced
susceptibility
senescence.
These
adaptations
collectively
enhance
structural
challenges.
Conclusion
represents
critical
protective
that
safeguard
instability,
dysfunction,
stress.
Understanding
pathways
driving
could
pave
way
novel
therapeutic
strategies
combat
disorders
health
span.
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Frontiers in Physiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Feb. 19, 2024
Cellular
senescence
is
a
biological
mechanism
that
prevents
abnormal
cell
proliferation
during
tissue
repair,
and
it
often
accompanied
by
the
secretion
of
various
factors,
such
as
cytokines
chemokines,
known
senescence-associated
secretory
phenotype
(SASP).
SASP-mediated
cell-to-cell
communication
promotes
regeneration,
development.
However,
senescent
cells
can
accumulate
abnormally
at
injury
sites,
leading
to
excessive
inflammation,
dysfunction,
intractable
wounds.
The
effects
cellular
on
skin
wound
healing
be
both
beneficial
detrimental,
depending
condition.
Here,
we
reviewed
functional
differences
in
emerge
healing,
chronic
aging.
We
also
review
latest
mechanisms
epidermis,
dermis,
subcutaneous
fat,
with
focus
senescence,
regeneration.
Finally,
discuss
potential
clinical
applications
promoting
inhibiting
maximize
benefits
minimize
detrimental
effects.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Feb. 28, 2025
Senescence-associated
secretory
phenotype
(SASP)
mediates
the
biological
effects
of
senescent
cells
on
tissue
microenvironment
and
contributes
to
ageing-associated
disease
progression.
ACSS2
produces
acetyl-CoA
from
acetate
epigenetically
controls
gene
expression
through
histone
acetylation
under
various
circumstances.
However,
whether
how
regulates
cellular
senescence
remains
unclear.
Here,
we
show
that
pharmacological
inhibition
deletion
Acss2
in
mice
blunts
SASP
abrogates
pro-tumorigenic
immune
surveillance
functions
cells.
Mechanistically,
directly
interacts
with
promotes
PAICS,
a
key
enzyme
for
purine
biosynthesis.
The
PAICS
autophagy-mediated
degradation
limit
metabolism
reduces
dNTP
pools
DNA
repair,
exacerbating
cytoplasmic
chromatin
fragment
accumulation
SASP.
Altogether,
our
work
links
ACSS2-mediated
local
generation
dictates
functionality
SASP,
identifies
as
potential
senomorphic
target
prevent
senescence-associated
diseases.
Through
producing
acetate,
expression.
authors
link
ACSS2-generated
CCF-SASP.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(23), P. 16880 - 16880
Published: Nov. 28, 2023
The
liver
is
the
primary
organ
accountable
for
complex
physiological
functions,
including
lipid
metabolism,
toxic
chemical
degradation,
bile
acid
synthesis,
and
glucose
metabolism.
Liver
function
homeostasis
essential
stability
of
bodily
functions
involved
in
regulation
balance
between
cell
proliferation
death.
Cell
proliferation-halting
mechanisms,
autophagy
senescence,
are
implicated
development
several
diseases,
such
as
cholestasis,
viral
hepatitis,
nonalcoholic
fatty
disease,
fibrosis,
hepatocellular
carcinoma.
Among
various
death
a
highly
conserved
self-degradative
cellular
process
that
recycles
damaged
organelles,
debris,
proteins.
This
also
provides
substrate
further
A
defect
machinery
can
lead
to
premature
accelerated
aging,
inflammatory
state,
tumorigenesis,
senescence.
Senescence,
another
type,
an
active
player
eliminating
premalignant
cells.
At
same
time,
senescent
cells
affect
neighboring
by
secreting
senescence-associated
secretory
phenotype
induce
paracrine
Autophagy
promote
delay
senescence
under
different
contexts.
review
decodes
roles
multiple
diseases
achieve
better
understanding
regulatory
mechanisms
implications
diseases.
Frontiers in Endocrinology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: March 5, 2024
Background
Fatigue
of
unknown
origin
is
a
hallmark
symptom
in
chronic
fatigue
syndrome
(CFS)
and
also
found
20%
hypothyroidism
patients
despite
appropriate
levothyroxine
treatment.
Here,
we
suggest
that
these
disorders,
peripheral
serotonin
levels
are
low,
elevating
them
to
normal
range
with
L-carnitine
accompanied
reduced
fatigue.
Methods
We
conducted
retrospective
analysis
follow-up
clinical
data
(CFS
N=12;
N=40)
where
serum
were
compared
before
vs.
after
7
weeks
oral
supplementation.
Results
After
L-carnitine,
increased
(8-fold
CFS,
Sig.
=
0.002,
6-fold
hypothyroidism,
<
0.001)
whereas
decreased
(2-fold
both
CFS
0.002
for
0.001
hypothyroidism).
There
was
negative
correlation
between
level
(for
rho
-0.49
-0.67
L-carnitine;
-0.24
-0.83
L-carnitine).
Conclusions
These
findings
new
link
low
serotonin,
Diabetes Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 17, P. 1761 - 1767
Published: April 1, 2024
Background:
Type
2
diabetes
mellitus
(T2DM)
poses
a
huge
threat
to
population
health
globally,
and
more
drugs
need
be
explored
for
treatment.
In
this
study,
we
investigated
the
mechanism
of
active
ingredient
catalpol
in
Rehmannia
glutinosa
on
reduces
blood
glucose
diabetic.
Methods:
The
T2DM
model
was
constructed
by
intraperitoneal
injection
streptozotocin
into
Sprague-Dawley
(SD)
rats,
which
were
randomly
grouped
group,
pioglitazone
high-dose
low-dose
group
normal
control
group.The
intervention
continued
28
d,
changes
body
weight,
fasting
glucose,
insulin
lipid
levels
observed.
Results:
Of
all
drugs,
had
most
pronounced
hypoglycemic
effect,
began
decline
after
weeks
treatment
no
effect
group.
Among
them,
able
increase
serum
triglyceride
level,
effectively
reduced
total
cholesterol
level
rats.
low
dose
decreased
concentration
low-density
lipoprotein
(LDL),
while
high
increased
LDL.
Conclusion:
As
an
,
has
potential
lower
improve
lipids
treatment,
its
action
may
achieved
regulating
adenosine
5'-monophosphate
(AMP)-activated
protein
kinase
(AMPK)
signaling
pathway,
provides
new
idea
development
therapeutic
approaches.
Keywords:
catalpol,
type
diabetes,
traditional
Chinese
medicine