ArticleJournal of advanced research2026
Exploring the role of β2-microglobulin in the relationship between physical activity and DNAm-predicted PhenoAge: Evidence from a population-based and mice single-cell RNA-sequencing study.
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Abstract
introductionPhysical activity (PA) is recognized as a cornerstone of healthy aging, yet the molecular mechanisms linking PA to biological aging remain poorly understood. β2-microglobulin (β2M), an inflammatory and aging biomarker, has emerged as a potential mediator of these effects. DNA methylation (DNAm)-based biological aging indicators, such as PhenoAge, provide a means to assess the relationship between PA, β2M, and aging at the molecular level.
objectivesThis study aimed to investigate whether β2M mediates the association between PA and DNAm-predicted PhenoAge. Additionally, this study sought to explore the underlying molecular mechanisms using single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) in mice.
methodsThis study analyzed data from 936 participants in the U.S. population, assessing associations between PA, β2M levels, and PhenoAge using weighted multivariable regression and mediation models. β2M levels and PhenoAge were measured in blood samples and calculated using validated DNA methylation algorithms. To investigate molecular mechanisms, scRNA-seq was performed on peripheral blood samples from exercise and control mice.
resultsIn fully adjusted models, higher PA levels were significantly associated with lower PhenoAge (β = -0.014, p = 0.034) and β2M levels (β = -0.006, p = 0.032). Mediation analysis revealed that β2M mediated 37.67 % of the association between PA and PhenoAge (p = 0.042). Stratified analyses showed stronger effects in males and individuals with higher body mass index (BMI). In mice, scRNA-seq analysis demonstrated that exercise modulated β2M expression and enhanced immune, inflammatory, mitochondrial, and circadian pathways, particularly in B cells and myeloid cells.
conclusionThis study provides evidence that β2M mediates the beneficial effects of PA on biological aging. PA promotes healthy aging through molecular and cellular mechanisms, particularly benefiting individuals with higher baseline inflammation or metabolic dysfunction. These insights advance our understanding of the interplay between PA, β2M, and aging, offering directions for interventions to promote longevity and healthspan.
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