A Single-Cell Transcriptome Atlas Characterizes the Immune Landscape of Human Testes During Aging.

IF 8 1区医学 Q1 CELL BIOLOGY

Aging Cell Pub Date : 2025-03-06 DOI:10.1111/acel.70032

Qiaoling Jiang, Lina Cui, Xichen Nie, Hui Cai, Wenxiu Zhang, Xiaojian Lu, Yifei Guo, James M Hotaling, Bradley R Cairns, Xiaoyan Wang, Jingtao Guo

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Abstract

Aging disrupts immune regulation, affecting tissue function and increasing vulnerability to various diseases. However, the effects of aging on immune cells within human testes are not well understood. In this study, we utilized single-cell RNA sequencing to profile immune cells from 33 human testis samples from individuals aged 21 to 69. Our analysis revealed key immune cell types, including CD8⁺ T cells, monocytes, cDC2 cells, and various macrophage subtypes within the testes. We observed an age-related change in monocytes and MRC1^hi tissue-resident macrophage (TRM), a pattern consistent in both human and mouse testes. Individuals aged 40 and older showed notable shifts in pathways related to phagocytosis, cytokine signaling, and antigen presentation. Monocytes also exhibited pro-inflammatory characteristics, potentially contributing to the low-grade inflammation commonly associated with aging. Together, these findings provide insights into age-related immune cell alterations in human testes and uncover molecular mechanisms underlying these shifts, offering a valuable resource for understanding immune aging in the reproductive system.

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Aging Cell Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology-Cell Biology

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212

期刊介绍： Aging Cell is an Open Access journal that focuses on the core aspects of the biology of aging, encompassing the entire spectrum of geroscience. The journal's content is dedicated to publishing research that uncovers the mechanisms behind the aging process and explores the connections between aging and various age-related diseases. This journal aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the biological underpinnings of aging and its implications for human health. The journal is widely recognized and its content is abstracted and indexed by numerous databases and services, which facilitates its accessibility and impact in the scientific community. These include: Academic Search (EBSCO Publishing) Academic Search Alumni Edition (EBSCO Publishing) Academic Search Premier (EBSCO Publishing) Biological Science Database (ProQuest) CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service (ACS) Embase (Elsevier) InfoTrac (GALE Cengage) Ingenta Select ISI Alerting Services Journal Citation Reports/Science Edition (Clarivate Analytics) MEDLINE/PubMed (NLM) Natural Science Collection (ProQuest) PubMed Dietary Supplement Subset (NLM) Science Citation Index Expanded (Clarivate Analytics) SciTech Premium Collection (ProQuest) Web of Science (Clarivate Analytics) Being indexed in these databases ensures that the research published in Aging Cell is discoverable by researchers, clinicians, and other professionals interested in the field of aging and its associated health issues. This broad coverage helps to disseminate the journal's findings and contributes to the advancement of knowledge in geroscience.