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Cellular aging of the reticuloendothelial system.

A Brouwer, M A Horan, R J Barelds

    Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics
    |December 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Aging impairs the reticuloendothelial system (RES) function, specifically Kupffer cells in the liver, reducing the body's ability to clear harmful substances like endotoxin.

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    Area of Science:

    • Immunology
    • Gerontology
    • Cell Biology

    Background:

    • The reticuloendothelial system (RES), comprising macrophages and endocytic cells, is crucial for natural immunity.
    • Age-related decline in RES function contributes to increased susceptibility to pathogens.
    • Specific functional deficits in reticuloendothelial cells with age remain largely uncharacterized.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate age-related changes in the clearance functions of hepatic reticuloendothelial cells.
    • To determine the impact of aging on Kupffer and endothelial cell endocytic capacity.
    • To assess the clearance of E. coli endotoxin and a colloidal albumin test substance in aged rats.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized female BN/BiRij rats across various age groups.
    • Measured plasma clearance of heat-aggregated colloidal albumin (CA) and E. coli endotoxin.
    • Assessed in vivo and in vitro endocytic capacity of whole liver, Kupffer cells, and endothelial cells.

    Main Results:

    • Plasma clearance of E. coli endotoxin was significantly prolonged in aged rats (24 and 36 months).
    • Plasma clearance, liver uptake, and endothelial cell endocytosis of CA remained unchanged with age.
    • Kupffer cells exhibited an age-related decrease in endocytic capacity, both in vivo and in vitro.

    Conclusions:

    • Aging specifically impairs Kupffer cell endocytic function, contributing to reduced RES clearance capacity.
    • Endothelial cell function in the liver appears unaffected by aging in terms of colloidal clearance.
    • Deficiencies in Kupffer cell function represent a significant age-related decline in reticuloendothelial system activity.

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