Shan Li , Qianqian Lu , Jiao Lu , Xiaotong Song , Yang Gu , Xuefeng Duan , Wei Jiang , Guanglei Gu , Mengli Zheng , Lixin Xie , Min Fang
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IRF1-RIG-I signaling defects in the aged alveolar epithelial cells may contribute to decreased pulmonary antiviral immune responses
Background
Alveolar epithelial cells (AECs) are the primary targets of many pathogens and play an important role in sensing viruses and regulating immunity. Yet, little is known about the antiviral responses in the aged AECs.
Methods
The responses of young or aged AECs after viral infection were analyzed using methods such as flow cytometry, quantitative real-time PCR, Western blot detection, and transwell chemotaxis assay. Deep sequencing and KEGG analysis were used to identify key pathways and genes associated with aged AECs, followed by functional analysis.
Results
The retinoic acid-inducible gene I (RIG-I) signaling is defective in aged AECs after influenza A virus (IAV) infection. The interferon regulatory factor 1 (IRF1) binds the promoter of RIG-I gene Ddx58 to activate its expression. The regulation of IRF1 is also defective in AECs from aged mice. Fewer NK cells, monocytes, and T cells are recruited by the cell supernatant from PR8-infected aged AECs. Importantly, IRF1-RIG-I signaling is also impaired in the AECs of elderly people after IAV infection.
Conclusion
Ageing impairs IRF1-RIG-I signaling in AECs, and the defective responses in AECs may contribute to reduced immune cell recruitment and activation in aged individuals after pulmonary viral infection.
期刊介绍:
Mechanisms of Ageing and Development is a multidisciplinary journal aimed at revealing the molecular, biochemical and biological mechanisms that underlie the processes of aging and development in various species as well as of age-associated diseases. Emphasis is placed on investigations that delineate the contribution of macromolecular damage and cytotoxicity, genetic programs, epigenetics and genetic instability, mitochondrial function, alterations of metabolism and innovative anti-aging approaches. For all of the mentioned studies it is necessary to address the underlying mechanisms.
Mechanisms of Ageing and Development publishes original research, review and mini-review articles. The journal also publishes Special Issues that focus on emerging research areas. Special issues may include all types of articles following peered review. Proposals should be sent directly to the Editor-in-Chief.