Modification of the dermal matrix by senescence associated lipids and its functional consequence

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Abstract (original English)

Senescent dermal fibroblasts accumulate and secrete chemically reactive lipids that are components of the senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP). These lipids, including 4-hydroxynonenal (HNE) and reactive oxidized phospholipids (OxPL), covalently bind to and modify proteins via Schiff base formation or Michael adduction. Our study examined lipid-induced collagen modifications and their impact on skin cells to evaluate the long-term consequences of senescent cells on the tissue microenvironment. Using mass spectrometry and biochemical analyses, we identified both high and low molecular-weight modifications to collagen types I, II and IV. Collagen modified by HNE reduced fibroblast proliferation and induced stress responses. In contrast, collagen modified by OxPL provoked inflammatory signaling. Both types of modifications influenced matrix remodeling by increasing proteinase expression while reducing collagen expression. Modified collagen also elevated levels of intracellular reactive oxygen species and lipid peroxidation. Macrophages cultured on modified collagen displayed altered cytokine profiles and Toll-like receptor signaling impairment, that depended on the specific type of lipid modification. Similarly, keratinocytes exposed to modified basal lamina collagen IV showed transient stress responses, increased cytokine expression, and reduced matrix metalloproteina

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

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