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CD133+ endothelial-like stem cells restore neovascularization and promote longevity in progeroid and naturally aged mice
Nat Aging. 2023 Nov;3(11):1401-1414. doi: 10.1038/s43587-023-00512-z.
Shimin Sun # 1 2, Yuan Meng # 3, Mingying Li # 1, Xiaolong Tang 1 4, Wenjing Hu 2 5, Weiwei Wu 5, Guo Li 6, Qiuxiang Pang 5, Wengong Wang 7, Baohua Liu 8
Abstract:
The stem cell theory of aging dictates that a decline in the number and/or function of stem cells causes tissue degeneration and aging; however, it still lacks unequivocal experimental support. Here, using lineage tracing and single-cell transcriptomics, we identify a population of CD133+ bone marrow-derived endothelial-like cells (ELCs) as potential endothelial progenitor cells, which contribute to tubular structures in vitro and neovascularization in vivo. We demonstrate that supplementation with wild-type and young ELCs respectively restores neovascularization and extends lifespan in progeric and naturally aged mice. Mechanistically, we identify an upregulation of farnesyl diphosphate synthase (FDPS) in aged CD133+ ELCs-a key enzyme in isoprenoid biosynthesis. Overexpression of FDPS compromises the neovascularization capacity of CD133+ ELCs, whereas FDPS inhibition by pamidronate enhances neovascularization, improves health measures and extends lifespan in aged mice. These findings highlight stem cell-based strategies for the treatment of progeria and age-related pathologies.
PMID: 37946040
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