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ArticleScientific reports2025

Human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells improve thymus and spleen functions in D-galactose-induced aged mice.

Jianwei Xu, Li Dong, Xiaofen Xie, Bill D Geng, Junhou Lu, Yongxi Dong, Yang Hu, Can Liu, Yuanhu Mao, Guo Ge and 1 more

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Jianwei Xu *Center for Tissue Engineering and Stem Cell Research, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China.
Li Dong *School of Pharmacy, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China.
Xiaofen XieDepartment of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medicine, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China.
Bill D GengSchool of Natural Science, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, USA.
Junhou LuTranslational Medicine Research Center, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China.
Yongxi DongSchool of Pharmacy, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China.
Yang HuChildren's Medical Center, Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China.
Can LiuDepartment of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medicine, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China.
Yuanhu MaoSchool of Pharmacy, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China.
Guo GeKey Laboratory of Medical Biology, Guizhou Medical University, Ankang Avenue, Gui'an New District, China. guoge113@163.com.
Zhenkui RenClinical Laboratory, Second People's Hospital of Guizhou Province, 206 South Section of Xintian Avenue, Guiyang City, China. 2639092792@qq.com.

Funding

Cooperation projects of Guizhou Medical University-Guizhong Biotechnology Co., Ltd HY2402Guizhou Medical University Doctoral Start-up Fund XBHJ[2024]018 & [2020]018National Natural Science Foundation of China 82160126Natural Science Foundation Project of Guizhou Provincial Science and Technology Department Qiankehe Foundation-ZK 2024 General 182Science and Technology Fund Project of Guizhou Province Health Commission gzwkj2023-230
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

As aging progresses, the structures and functions of immune organs such as the thymus and spleen deteriorate, leading to impaired immune function and immune senescence. This study investigated the potential of umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (UC-MSCs) to mitigate D-galactose-induced immune senescence by enhancing the structural and functional integrity of aging immune organs and regulating the gut microbiota. The findings show that UC-MSCs treatment significantly delayed thymus and spleen atrophy and reduced the number of senescence-associated β-galactosidase (SA-β-gal) positive cells. At the molecular level, UC-MSCs treatment downregulated the expression of aging-related genes, including p16, p53, p21, and RB. It also boosted antioxidant enzyme activity, increasing the levels of catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), while decreasing serum malondialdehyde (MDA) levels by activating the Nrf2/HO-1 pathway. Additionally, UC-MSCs treatment restored the balance of the gut microbiota. These results demonstrate that UC-MSCs significantly improve the structural and functional integrity of immune organs and enhance the composition of the gut microbiome, offering a potential strategy for delaying immune senescence.

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AgingGalactoseMesenchymal Stem CellsMesenchymal Stem Cell TransplantationSpleenThymus GlandUmbilical CordAnimalsGastrointestinal MicrobiomeHumansMaleMiceGalactoseAgingGut microbiotaHuman umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cellsNrf2/HO-1Thymus and spleen

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PMCPMC11923087

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