bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 28, 2023
ABSTRACT
Background
Sex,
as
a
critical
biological
variable,
has
historically
been
underappreciated,
despite
the
pervasive
influence
of
sexual
dimorphism
across
physiological
and
pathological
processes.
A
significant
obstacle
to
advancing
sex-biased
research
is
absence
an
effective
animal
model.
In
recent
years,
castration
emerged
potential
model
for
elucidating
sex-based
differences
in
context
healthy
aging,
where
it
shown
equalize
lifespan
growth
trajectories
genetically
diverse
mice.
However,
molecular
shifts
induced
by
common
laboratory
models,
such
C57BL/6
mice,
broader
applicability
this
other
sex-related
contexts
remain
largely
unexplored.
Methods
We
employed
multi-omics
observational
analyses
investigate
changes
associated
with
sex
hormones
following
castration.
analyzed
serum,
kidney,
liver
samples
from
12-week-old
18-month-old
castrated
male
alongside
intact
female
counterparts.
The
was
further
applied
assess
cisplatin-induced
toxicity
age-related
cognitive
decline
comparison
unaltered
controls.
Results
LC-MS/MS
metabolomics
revealed
that
males
exhibited
substantial
alterations
steroid
hormone
levels
increased
concentrations
antioxidant
compounds,
taurine,
identical
diets.
Integrated
metabolome-transcriptome
analysis
confirmed
distinct
patterns
lipid
peroxidation
oxidative
stress
sham-operated
female,
male,
Histopathological
evaluations
cisplatin
treatment
aging-related
behavioral
tests
demonstrated
model’s
utility
investigating
sex-dependent
drug
decline.
These
findings
underscored
role
modulating
both
defense
mechanisms
performance.
Conclusion
This
study
provides
systematic
spectrum
on
demonstrates
its
capacity
feminize
metabolic
transcriptomic
profiles,
establishing
valuable
tool
exploring
hormone-driven
differences.
Our
lay
groundwork
mechanistic
studies
broaden
applications
biomedical
domains.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 7, 2024
SUMMARY
Health
is
strongly
affected
by
aging
and
lifespan-modulating
interventions,
but
the
molecular
mechanisms
of
mortality
regulation
remain
unclear.
Here,
we
conducted
an
RNA-seq
analysis
mice
subjected
to
20
compound
treatments
in
Interventions
Testing
Program
(ITP).
By
integrating
it
with
data
from
over
4,000
rodent
tissues
representing
responses
genetic,
pharmacological,
dietary
interventions
established
survival
data,
developed
robust
multi-tissue
transcriptomic
biomarkers
mortality,
capable
quantifying
change
lifespan
both
short-lived
long-lived
models.
These
tools
were
further
extended
single-cell
human
demonstrating
common
across
cell
types
species.
Via
a
network
analysis,
identified
annotated
26
co-regulated
modules
longevity
tissues,
interpretable
module-specific
clocks
that
capture
aging-
mortality-associated
phenotypes
functional
components,
including,
among
others,
inflammatory
response,
mitochondrial
function,
lipid
metabolism,
extracellular
matrix
organization.
captured
characterized
acceleration
biological
age
induced
progeria
models
chronic
diseases
rodents
humans.
They
also
revealed
rejuvenation
heterochronic
parabiosis,
early
embryogenesis,
cellular
reprogramming,
highlighting
universal
signatures
shared
age-related
disease.
included
Cdkn1a
Lgals3
,
whose
plasma
levels
demonstrated
strong
association
all-cause
disease
incidence
risk
factors,
such
as
obesity
hypertension.
Overall,
this
study
uncovers
hallmarks
mammalian
organs,
types,
species
rejuvenation,
exposing
fundamental
longevity.
Catalysts,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1), P. 37 - 37
Published: Jan. 3, 2025
Nicotinamide
mononucleotide
(NMN)
has
emerged
as
a
promising
non-natural
cofactor
with
significant
potential
to
transform
biocatalysis,
synthetic
biology,
and
therapeutic
applications.
By
modulating
NAD⁺
metabolism,
NMN
offers
unique
advantages
in
enzymatic
reactions,
metabolic
engineering,
regenerative
medicine.
This
review
provides
comprehensive
analysis
of
NMN’s
biochemical
properties,
mechanisms
action,
diverse
Emphasis
is
placed
on
its
role
addressing
challenges
multi-enzyme
cascades,
biofuel
production,
the
synthesis
high-value
chemicals.
The
paper
also
highlights
critical
research
gaps,
including
need
for
scalable
methods,
improved
integration
into
systems,
toxicity
studies
use.
Emerging
technologies
such
AI-driven
enzyme
design
CRISPR-based
genome
engineering
are
discussed
transformative
tools
optimizing
NMN-dependent
pathways.
Furthermore,
synergistic
biology
innovations,
cell-free
systems
dynamic
regulatory
networks,
explored,
paving
way
precise
modular
biotechnological
solutions.
Looking
forward,
versatility
positions
it
pivotal
tool
advancing
sustainable
bioprocessing
precision
Addressing
current
limitations
through
interdisciplinary
approaches
will
enable
redefine
boundaries
innovation.
serves
roadmap
leveraging
across
scientific
industrial
domains.
Science Advances,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(12)
Published: March 21, 2025
Decreased
nicotinamide
adenine
dinucleotide
(oxidized
form)
(NAD
+
)
levels
are
reportedly
associated
with
several
aging-related
disorders.
Thus,
supplementation
NAD
precursors,
such
as
mononucleotide
(NMN)
and
riboside
(NR),
exhibits
beneficial
effects
against
these
However,
the
in
vivo
metabolic
pathways
of
NMN
NR
remain
to
be
elucidated.
In
this
study,
we
comprehensively
analyzed
fate
orally
intravenously
administered
mice
using
metabolomics.
We
found
that
only
a
small
portion
was
directly
absorbed
from
intestine
most
them
underwent
gut
microbiota–mediated
deamidation
conversion
nicotinic
acid
(NA).
Moreover,
were
rapidly
degraded
into
secreted
bile
followed
by
NA
microbiota.
enterohepatic
circulated
is
preferentially
used
liver.
These
findings
showed
indirectly
converted
via
unexpected
pathways.
Cureus,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
Nicotinamide
adenine
dinucleotide
(NAD+)
is
essential
in
the
proper
function
of
many
cellular
processes
human
body.
The
purpose
this
review
to
investigate
effect
nicotinamide
mononucleotide
(NMN),
a
NAD+
precursor,
on
physical
performance
and
evaluate
safety
profile
supplementation.
A
systematic
search
criteria
following
guidelines
from
Preferred
Reporting
Items
for
Systematic
Reviews
Meta-Analyses
(PRISMA)
was
performed
four
databases
randomized
controlled
trials
NMN
Study
variables
included
title,
author,
publication
date,
study
year,
number
patients,
dosage,
mean
age,
follow-up
time,
pre-
post-intervention
reported
outcomes,
rates
complications.
Ten
studies,
including
437
with
age
58.0
years
(35.1
81.1
years)
time
9.6
weeks
(4
12
weeks)
were
study.
dosages
ranged
150
1200
mg/day.
Mean
pre-intervention
grip
strength
(two
studies)
skeletal
mass
index
29.9
kilograms
(kg)
(range:
21.4-40.1
kg)
7.4
kg/m2
6.9-7.65
kg/m2),
respectively.
30.5
kg
21.7-41.9
(6.8-7.64
There
no
serious
adverse
effects
observed.
Moreover,
side
effects,
they
determined
be
independent
Therefore,
patients
taking
supplementation
demonstrated
non-significantly
improved
parameters.
well
tolerated