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Differentially regulated miRNAs in skin fibroblasts with constitutively active Nrf2

ABSTRACT: The NRF2 transcription factor is a key regulator of the cellular antioxidant response, and pharmacological NRF2 activation is a promising strategy for the prevention of age-related diseases. Here we show, however, that genetic activation of Nrf2 in skin fibroblasts leads to the production of a matrisome, which is similar to aged skin and characterized by reduced synthesis and deposition of selected matrix proteins, including the major skin collagens. Mechanistically, the production of an aging matrisome results from Nrf2-mediated overexpression of microRNAs (miRs), which directly suppress collagen expression independently of myofibroblast differentiation. This is functionally important, as Nrf2 activation in fibroblasts caused structural abnormalities of the dermal ECM and increased the susceptibility to skin tearing, similar to aged skin. Activation of endogenous NRF2 was observed in human skin from elderly individuals in vitro and in vivo. These data implicate a key role for activated NRF2 in controlling age-related molecular and biomechanical skin alterations.

ORGANISM(S): Mus musculus

PROVIDER: GSE180484 | GEO | 2022/09/20

REPOSITORIES: GEO

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