Reducing the metabolic burden of rRNA synthesis promotes healthy longevity in Caenorhabditis elegans.
Nat Commun
; 15(1): 1702, 2024 Feb 24.
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ABSTRACT
Ribosome biogenesis is initiated by RNA polymerase I (Pol I)-mediated synthesis of pre-ribosomal RNA (pre-rRNA). Pol I activity was previously linked to longevity, but the underlying mechanisms were not studied beyond effects on nucleolar structure and protein translation. Here we use multi-omics and functional tests to show that curtailment of Pol I activity remodels the lipidome and preserves mitochondrial function to promote longevity in Caenorhabditis elegans. Reduced pre-rRNA synthesis improves energy homeostasis and metabolic plasticity also in human primary cells. Conversely, the enhancement of pre-rRNA synthesis boosts growth and neuromuscular performance of young nematodes at the cost of accelerated metabolic decline, mitochondrial stress and premature aging. Moreover, restriction of Pol I activity extends lifespan more potently than direct repression of protein synthesis, and confers geroprotection even when initiated late in life, showcasing this intervention as an effective longevity and metabolic health treatment not limited by aging.
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Proteínas de Caenorhabditis elegans
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Longevidad
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Animals
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Humans
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En
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Nat Commun
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Nature communications
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BIOLOGIA
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CIENCIA
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2024
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Article
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Alemania