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ArticleFrontiers in public health2026

SIRT1 regulates dermal fibroblast senescence via impaired deacetylase function and mitochondrial dysfunction during skin aging induced by chronic oral cadmium exposure.

Dehui Zhou, Gengsheng Yu, Xiaohui Fu, Qunchao Su, Chu Wang, Yonggang Ma, Hui Zou, Di Ran, Zongping Liu

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Dehui Zhou *College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Gengsheng Yu *College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Xiaohui FuCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Qunchao SuCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Chu WangCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Yonggang MaCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Hui ZouCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Di RanCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Southwest University, Chongqing, China.
Zongping LiuCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China.

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Abstract

Introduction: Skin aging is a complex, multifactorial biological process that can be significantly accelerated by environmental toxicants such as cadmium (Cd), a highly toxic and ubiquitous heavy metal. Although the broad cytotoxic impacts of Cd have been extensively reported, a comprehensive understanding of the precise molecular pathways underlying Cd-induced skin senescence is still lacking. In this study, we investigated the protective role of Sirtuin 1 (SIRT1), a highly conserved nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD Methods: To delineate the influence of SIRT1 on dermal aging, we established an Results: Our results demonstrate that Cd exposure elevates reactive oxygen species (ROS), disrupts mitochondrial integrity, and activates DNA damage responses, collectively driving cellular senescence. SIRT1 was shown to exert protective effects through the deacetylation of key substrates such as P53 and SOD2, thereby restoring redox balance and promoting DNA repair. The elevation of SIRT1 expression markedly mitigated mitochondrial impairments, senescent phenotypes, and apoptotic features triggered by Cd exposure. Conclusion: Our findings position SIRT1 as a crucial regulator of Cd-induced skin aging and suggest that targeting this deacetylase may provide a viable strategy to counteract skin degeneration caused by environmental insults.

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CadmiumCellular SenescenceFibroblastsMitochondriaSirtuin 1Skin AgingAnimalsMaleRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyReactive Oxygen SpeciesCadmiumReactive Oxygen SpeciesSirt1 protein, ratSirtuin 1acetylationcadmiumdermal fibroblastmitochondrial dysfunctionSIRT1skin aging

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PMCPMC12971920

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