Multi-omics characterization of the skin microbiota reveals the anti-aging roles of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia
Abstract
Shifts in the skin microbiome have shown a close link to chronological age. However, the contribution of skin microbiome in skin aging phenotypes remains unclear. To explore this, we performed phenotypic, metabolomic, metagenomic, and functional analyses on a cohort with divergent skin aging phenotypes. Genome-scale metabolic models (GEMs) integrated with metabolomic analysis revealed that Stenotrophomonas maltophilia, enriched in the younger group (categorized by AI-predicted age and skin elasticity), utilizes the glutathione cycle to maintain redox homeostasis. Cellular experiments showed its metabolites enhanced GSH synthesis and alleviated oxidative stress-induced skin aging by upregulating key genes in fibroblasts, including GCLM, PGD, SOD2, and NQO1. Additionally, GEMs highlighted its potential anti-aging roles in regulating host metabolic pathways involving betaine, lysolecithin, and porphyrin. In parallel, Acinetobacter guillouiae was found to influence host melanin metabolism by degrading dopamine (DA) and 3-methoxytyramine (3-MT), offering potential therapeutic strategies for mitigating pigmentation. Our findings highlight the dynamic interplay between skin microbiota and the host in aging, offering new insights for designing targeted anti-aging interventions.
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Research summary
The paper claims that Stenotrophomonas maltophilia can alleviate oxidative stress-induced skin aging by enhancing glutathione synthesis and regulating key metabolic pathways. This research is relevant as it explores the role of the skin microbiome in aging, potentially addressing root causes of skin aging and offering insights for anti-aging interventions.
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