Nature of epigenetic aging from a single-cell perspective
Nature Aging,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
4(6), С. 854 - 870
Опубликована: Май 9, 2024
Язык: Английский
The long and winding road of reprogramming-induced rejuvenation
Nature Communications,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15(1)
Опубликована: Март 2, 2024
Abstract
Organismal
aging
is
inherently
connected
to
the
of
its
constituent
cells
and
systems.
Reducing
biological
age
organism
may
be
assisted
by
reducing
-
an
approach
exemplified
partial
cell
reprogramming
through
expression
Yamanaka
factors
or
exposure
chemical
cocktails.
It
crucial
protect
type
identity
during
reprogramming,
as
need
retain
rapidly
regain
their
functions
following
treatment.
Another
critical
issue
ability
quantify
reprogrammed
older
acquire
younger
states.
We
discuss
recent
advances
in
reprogramming-induced
rejuvenation
offer
a
review
this
procedure
relationship
fundamental
nature
aging.
further
comparatively
analyze
full
transdifferentiation
approaches,
assess
safety
concerns
emphasize
importance
distinguishing
from
dedifferentiation.
Finally,
we
highlight
translational
opportunities
that
offers.
Язык: Английский
Nature of epigenetic aging from a single-cell perspective
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Сен. 28, 2022
Abstract
Age-related
changes
in
DNA
methylation
(DNAm)
form
the
basis
for
development
of
most
robust
predictors
age,
epigenetic
clocks,
but
a
clear
mechanistic
exactly
what
part
aging
process
they
quantify
is
lacking.
Here,
to
clarify
nature
aging,
we
juxtapose
dynamics
tissue
and
single-cell
DNAm
(scDNAm)
with
scDNAm
during
early
development,
corroborate
our
analyses
RNAseq
analysis
within
same
multi-omics
dataset.
We
show
that
involves
co-regulated
changes,
it
dominated
by
stochastic
component,
this
agrees
transcriptional
coordination
patterns.
further
support
finding
direct
modeling
trajectories
akin
radiocarbon
decay.
Finally,
describe
algorithm
identification
CpG
clusters
showing
consistent
transcriptomic
patterns,
providing
new
opportunities
targeting
evaluating
longevity
interventions.
Язык: Английский
Axolotl epigenetic clocks offer insights into the nature of negligible senescence
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Сен. 10, 2024
Renowned
for
their
regenerative
abilities,
axolotls
also
exhibit
exceptional
longevity,
resistance
to
age-related
diseases
and
apparent
lack
of
physiological
declines
through
lifespan,
have
thus
been
considered
organisms
negligible
senescence.
Whether
display
epigenetic
hallmarks
ageing
remains
unknown.
Here,
we
probe
the
axolotl
DNA
methylome
throughout
lifespan
present
its
first
clocks.
Both
at
tissue-specific
or
pan-tissue
levels,
clocks
are
biphasic,
capable
predicting
age
during
early
life
but
not
rest
lifespan.
We
show
that
evolutionarily
conserved
features
life,
yet
is
remarkably
stable
across
including
Polycomb
Repressive
Complex
2
(PRC2)
target
sites,
suggesting
this
species
deviates
from
known
patterns
ageing.
Lastly,
uncover
structure-specific
rejuvenation
events
upon
regeneration.
This
study
provides
molecular
insights
into
senescence
furthers
our
understanding
interplay
between
regeneration
Язык: Английский
Somatic mutation as an explanation for epigenetic aging
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Дек. 9, 2023
Abstract
DNA
methylation
marks
have
recently
been
used
to
build
models
known
as
“epigenetic
clocks”
which
predict
calendar
age.
As
of
cytosine
promotes
C-to-T
mutations,
we
hypothesized
that
the
changes
observed
with
age
should
reflect
accrual
somatic
and
two
yield
analogous
aging
estimates.
In
analysis
multimodal
data
from
9,331
human
individuals,
find
CpG
mutations
indeed
coincide
in
methylation,
not
only
at
mutated
site
but
also
pervasive
remodeling
methylome
out
±10
kilobases.
This
one-to-many
mapping
enables
mutation-based
predictions
agree
epigenetic
clocks,
including
individuals
are
faster
or
slower
than
expected.
Moreover,
genomic
loci
where
accumulate
tend
patterns
especially
predictive
These
results
suggest
a
close
coupling
between
accumulation
sporadic
widespread
over
course
life.
Язык: Английский
Neuron-specific chromatin disruption at CpG islands and aging-related regions in Kabuki syndrome mice
Genome Research,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
34(5), С. 696 - 710
Опубликована: Май 1, 2024
Many
Mendelian
developmental
disorders
caused
by
coding
variants
in
epigenetic
regulators
have
now
been
discovered.
Epigenetic
are
broadly
expressed,
and
each
of
these
typically
shows
phenotypic
manifestations
from
many
different
organ
systems.
An
open
question
is
whether
the
chromatin
disruption—the
root
pathogenesis—is
similar
disease-relevant
cell
types.
This
possible
principle,
because
all
types
subject
to
effects
same
causative
gene,
which
has
kind
function
(e.g.,
methylates
histones)
disrupted
germline
variant.
We
focus
on
mouse
models
for
Kabuki
syndrome
1
2
find
that
accessibility
changes
neurons
mostly
distinct
B
or
T
cells.
not
neuronal
occur
at
regulatory
elements
only
active
neurons.
Neurons,
but
cells,
show
preferential
disruption
CpG
islands
linked
aging.
A
sensitive
analysis
reveals
B/T
cells
do
neurons,
very
subtle
uncertain
functional
significance.
Finally,
we
able
identify
a
small
set
three
Our
findings
reveal
cellular-context-specific
effect
suggest
blood-derived
episignatures,
although
useful
diagnostically,
may
be
well
suited
understanding
mechanistic
basis
neurodevelopment
machinery.
Язык: Английский
Neuron-specific chromatin disruption at CpG islands and aging-related regions in Kabuki syndrome mice
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Авг. 3, 2023
Many
Mendelian
developmental
disorders
caused
by
coding
variants
in
epigenetic
regulators
have
now
been
discovered.
Epigenetic
are
broadly
expressed,
and
each
of
these
typically
exhibits
phenotypic
manifestations
from
many
different
organ
systems.
An
open
question
is
whether
the
chromatin
disruption
-
root
pathogenesis
similar
disease-relevant
cell
types.
This
possible
principle,
since
all
cell-types
subject
to
effects
same
causative
gene,
that
has
kind
function
(e.g.
methylates
histones)
disrupted
germline
variant.
We
focus
on
mouse
models
for
Kabuki
syndrome
types
1
2,
find
accessibility
abnormalities
neurons
mostly
distinct
those
B
or
T
cells.
not
because
neuronal
occur
at
regulatory
elements
only
active
neurons.
Neurons,
but
cells,
show
preferential
CpG
islands
linked
aging.
A
sensitive
analysis
reveals
regions
B/T
cells
do
exhibit
changes
neurons,
very
subtle
uncertain
functional
significance.
Finally,
we
able
identify
a
small
set
three
Our
findings
reveal
cellular-context-specific
effect
regulators,
suggest
blood-derived
"episignatures"
may
be
well-suited
understanding
mechanistic
basis
neurodevelopment
machinery.
Язык: Английский