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Dynamic changes in mouse hematopoietic stem cell numbers during aging.

G de Haan1, G Van Zant

  • 1Blood and Marrow Transplant Program, Division of Hematology/Oncology, University of Kentucky, Markey Cancer Center, Lexington, KY, USA.

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|May 11, 1999
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Do hematopoietic stem cells get old?

Leukemia·2016

Stem cell aging varies significantly between mouse strains, with numbers fluctuating widely and influenced by genetics. This research investigates the aging of hematopoietic stem cells and their genetic underpinnings.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Developmental Biology
  • Hematology

Background:

  • Stem cell aging is a critical factor in organismal aging and disease.
  • Understanding stem cell dynamics during aging is essential for regenerative medicine and longevity research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the aging process of hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) in different mouse strains.
  • To determine the genetic basis for variations in HSC aging and frequency.

Main Methods:

  • Quantitative measurements of HSC cycling status and frequency in C57BL/6 (B6) and DBA/2 (DBA) mice at various life stages.
  • Analysis of HSCs in BXD recombinant inbred (RI) mice to identify genetic loci associated with HSC aging.
  • Genome-wide association study to map quantitative trait loci (QTLs) influencing HSC number changes.

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Main Results:

  • DBA mice exhibited higher HSC frequencies early in life, with a sharp decline in older age, unlike B6 mice which showed consistent HSC population growth.
  • An inverse correlation was observed between HSC numbers and the percentage of cells in S-phase during development.
  • Significant genetic variation in HSC aging was found among BXD RI strains, with net changes ranging from a tenfold decrease to a tenfold increase.

Conclusions:

  • Hematopoietic stem cell numbers undergo significant fluctuations during aging.
  • The observed variations in stem cell aging are strongly influenced by genetic factors.
  • Specific genetic loci on chromosomes X, 2, and 14 are associated with HSC aging traits.