Protective Role of p66Shc Deletion in Physiological Renal Aging: Effects on G Protein-Coupled Receptor 124 Expression
Carla Iacobini1, Martina Vitale1, Federica Sentinelli2
1Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, "La Sapienza" University, 00189 Rome, Italy.
Abstract:
The adaptor protein p66Shc regulates oxidative stress and aging, but its role in renal aging is unclear. We investigated the effects of p66Shc deletion on age-related kidney changes, focusing on G protein-coupled receptor 124 (GPR124) and cellular senescence. Using kidney and urine samples from p66Shc-/- and wild-type mice aged 5-24 months, we found that p66Shc deficiency slows renal aging. Compared to wild-type mice, p66Shc-/- mice showed better kidney function and reduced glomerular sclerosis and mesangial expansion from 18 months, alongside attenuated fibrosis, oxidative stress, and podocyte loss. Age-related declines in GPR124 were also smaller in p66Shc-/- mice, correlating with lower p16INK4a levels in glomeruli and cultured podocytes. These findings suggest that p66Shc deletion provides kidney protection by limiting oxidative stress and senescence, potentially through the preservation of GPR124. This study links p66Shc to natural kidney aging and identifies GPR124 as a mediator of p66Shc-driven senescence, suggesting potential targets for interventions in age-related renal decline.
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