In-vitro evidence indicating that IL-10 causes aging-related hypoalbuminemia via JAK1/STAT3 and CEBP-β.

Bharat Singh, Smita Kumari, Amit Kumar Kureel, Sheetal Saini, Satya Prakash, Arunim Shah, Chandra Prakash Chaturvedi, Kulwant Singh, Ambak Kumar Rai

Department of Biotechnology, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Prayagraj, 211004, U.P., India.Department of Biotechnology, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Prayagraj, 211004, U.P., India. · pubmed

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Abstract

Albumin (ALB) has numerous vital physiological outcomes for healthy aging. A decrease in serum albumin, i.e., hypoalbuminemia, is one of the risk factors associated with aging, which affects physiological functioning. Hypoalbuminemia is the outcome of either decreased ALB synthesis or increased degradation. However, the potential mechanism controlling ALB's mRNA level expression in aged individuals is yet to be explored. We noted decreased serum ALB concentrations in aged individuals participating in our study, as compared to the young ones. We found that IL-10, a paradoxical inflammaging marker, reduced ALB concentration in HepG2 cells. Inhibiting the JAK/STAT3 signalling increased albumin mRNA suggesting its IL-10-driven regulation via JAK/STAT3 pathway. Albumin promotor analysis revealed the presence of a CEBP-β binding site. We showed that CEBP-β binds to the albumin promoter in an IL-10-dependent manner. Further, IL-10 increased the expressions of all CEBP-β isoforms, including the inhibitory isoform (LIP). The CEBP-β inhibition either by a functional inhibitor (i.e., quercetin) or shRNA silencing increased albumin mRNA in HepG2 cells. Our finding showed that IL-10 likely regulates albumin expression in a JAK/STAT3 and CEBP-β dependent manner in aging. A better understanding of the underlying condition can improve albumin protein levels and the well-being of the aged population.

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Research summary

The paper investigates the mechanisms by which IL-10 influences albumin levels in the context of aging, specifically focusing on the JAK/STAT3 and CEBP-β pathways. While it addresses a biological process related to aging and hypoalbuminemia, the findings are primarily incremental and do not propose a direct intervention or solution to the root causes of aging. The research contributes to understanding a specific aspect of aging but lacks broader implications for lifespan extension or significant advancements in the field of longevity research.

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