Omega-3 PUFAs Slow Organ Aging through Promoting Energy Metabolism
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ABSTRACT: Energy metabolism dysfunction is highly connected with aging. Aged mice could exhibit multiple energy metabolism disorders, such as insulin resistance, inhibition of fatty acid degradation and lipid accumulation. PPARα is a key transcriptional factor regulating genes of fatty acid β-oxidation, playing a crucial role in lipid metabolism and ATP production. However, the role of PPARα in retarding organ aging has not been fully elucidated. Herein, we investigated the beneficial effects of Omega-3 PUFAs, endogenous agonists of PPARα, in naturally aging mice, accelerated aging mice as well as several kinds of cells cultures. Moreover, we performed studies in mfat-1 transgenic mice at 24 months of age to explore the anti-aging effects of Omega-3 PUFAs. We found that Omega-3 PUFAs and fat-1 gene restored fatty acid β-oxidation and ATP production, reduced lipid accumulation, inhibited age-related pathological changes, preserved organ functions to delay aging process. Our results suggest Omega-3 PUFAs is a promising therapeutic approach to promote healthy aging in the elderly.
ORGANISM(S): Mus musculus
PROVIDER: GSE236867 | GEO | 2024/12/25
REPOSITORIES: GEO
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