Nuclear lamina defects cause ATM-dependent NF-?B activation and link accelerated aging to a systemic inflammatory response.

ABSTRACT: Alterations in the architecture and dynamics of the nuclear lamina have a causal role in normal and accelerated aging through both cell-autonomous and systemic mechanisms. However, the precise nature of the molecular cues involved in this process remains incompletely defined. Here we report that the accumulation of prelamin A isoforms at the nuclear lamina triggers an ATM- and NEMO-dependent signaling pathway that leads to NF-?B activation and secretion of high levels of proinflammatory cytokines in two different mouse models of accelerated aging (Zmpste24(-/-) and Lmna(G609G/G609G) mice). Causal involvement of NF-?B in accelerated aging was demonstrated by the fact that both genetic and pharmacological inhibition of NF-?B signaling prevents age-associated features in these animal models, significantly extending their longevity. Our findings provide in vivo proof of principle for the feasibility of pharmacological modulation of the NF-?B pathway to slow down the progression of physiological and pathological aging.

SUBMITTER: Osorio FG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3475803 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature