Extracellular Matrix Proteome of Aging-Specific Fibrotic Niche Cells in Mouse Liver Tissue
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ABSTRACT: The extracellular matrix (ECM) is a complex network comprising hundreds of proteins, serving not only a structural role in shaping multicellular organisms but also participating in signaling processes. Moreover, the ECM exhibits high tissue specificity and undergoes significant alterations with aging progression. We analyzed the proteome of ECM produced by liver aging-specific fibrotic niche cells in old mice to obtain an age-related proteome profile. Our analysis revealed the identification of 714 quantifiable proteins, with 126 classified as matrisome proteins according to the matrisome database. Notably, proteins significantly upregulated in the ECM of liver aging-specific fibrotic niche cells indicated characteristics reminiscent of ECM formation (Eln, Mfap4, Lox, Tgfb2, Thbs2) and immune cell recruitment (Cxcl12), akin to those originating from fibrotic regions. Our findings suggest that this study may contribute to elucidating heightened fibrotic characteristics associated with the aging process.
INSTRUMENT(S): Q Exactive
ORGANISM(S): Mus Musculus (mouse)
TISSUE(S): Liver, Fibroblast
SUBMITTER:
Narae Park
LAB HEAD: Cheolju Lee
PROVIDER: PXD060715 | Pride | 2025-02-13
REPOSITORIES: pride
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