Level D· Scientific groundwork from lab and animal studiesAnimal StudyEurope PMC

Aging Induces an Nlrp3 Inflammasome-Dependent Expansion of Adipose B Cells That Impairs Metabolic Homeostasis

Camell CD., Günther P., Lee A., Goldberg EL., Spadaro O., Youm YH.

Animal Study, published in Cell Metab (2019) — summary generated from the PubMed abstract.

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Study type
Animal Study
Journal
Cell Metab (2019)
Reported sample size
—
Source database
Europe PMC
PMID
31735593
PMCID
PMC6944439
DOI
10.1016/j.cmet.2019.10.006
Citations
198

Abstract (original English)

During aging, visceral adiposity is often associated with alterations in adipose tissue (AT) leukocytes, inflammation, and metabolic dysfunction. However, the contribution of AT B cells in immunometabolism during aging is unexplored. Here, we show that aging is associated with an expansion of a unique population of resident non-senescent aged adipose B cells (AABs) found in fat-associated lymphoid clusters (FALCs). AABs are transcriptionally distinct from splenic age-associated B cells (ABCs) and show greater expansion in female mice. Functionally, whole-body B cell depletion restores proper lipolysis and core body temperature maintenance during cold stress. Mechanistically, the age-induced FALC formation, AAB, and splenic ABC expansion is dependent on the Nlrp3 inflammasome. Furthermore, AABs express IL-1R, and inhibition of IL-1 signaling reduces their proliferation and increases lipolysis in aging. These data reveal that inhibiting Nlrp3-dependent B cell accumulation can be targeted to reverse metabolic impairment in aging AT.

What this study does not prove

  • • This study does not prove SVF is an approved treatment or a replacement for standard care.
  • • This is preclinical work; animal or laboratory results cannot be applied to humans.

Evidence level

Evidence from laboratory and animal studies provides groundwork for understanding mechanisms and potential before human studies continue.

How we grade evidence
Adipose TissueB-LymphocytesAnimalsMiceReceptors, Interleukin-1Interleukin-18LipolysisBody Temperature RegulationAgingHomeostasis

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