Lifespan Extension of Caenorhabditis elegans by Butyricicoccus pullicaecorum and Megasphaera elsdenii with Probiotic Potential

Background: The antidepressant mianserin has been shown to extend the lifespan of Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans), a well-established model organism used in aging research. The extension of lifespan in C. elegans was shown to be dependent on increased expression of the scaffolding protein (ANK3/unc-44). In contrast, antidepressant use in humans is associated with an increased risk of death. The C. elegans in the laboratory are fed Escherichia coli (E. coli), a diet high in protein and low in carbohydrate, whereas a typical human diet is high in carbohydrates. We hypothesized that dietary carbohydrates might mitigate the lifespan-extension effect of mianserin. Objective: To investigate the effect of glucose added to the diet of C. elegans on the lifespan-extension effect of mianserin. Methods: Wild-type Bristol N2 and ANK3/unc-44 inactivating mutants were cultured on agar plates containing nematode growth medium and fed E. coli. Treatment groups included (C) control, (M50) 50 μM mianserin, (G) 73 mM glucose, and (M50G) 50 μM mianserin and 73 mM glucose. Lifespan was determined by monitoring the worms until they died. Statistical analysis was performed using the Kaplan-Meier version of the log-rank test. Results: Mianserin treatment resulted in a 12% increase in lifespan (P<0.05) of wild-type Bristol N2 worms but reduced lifespan by 6% in ANK3/unc-44 mutants, consistent with previous research. The addition of glucose to the diet reduced the lifespan of both strains of worms and abolished the lifespan-extension by mianserin. Conclusion: The addition of glucose to the diet of C. elegans abolishes the lifespan-extension effects of mianserin.

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Pyruvate imbalance mediates metabolic reprogramming and mimics lifespan extension by dietary restriction in Caenorhabditis elegans

Aging Cell ◽

10.1111/j.1474-9726.2010.00640.x ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 39-54 ◽

Cited By ~ 52

Author(s):

Laurent Mouchiroud ◽

Laurent Molin ◽

Prasad Kasturi ◽

Mohamed N. Triba ◽

Marc Emmanuel Dumas ◽

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Keyword(s):

Caenorhabditis Elegans ◽

Dietary Restriction ◽

Metabolic Reprogramming ◽

Lifespan Extension

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Mutations in Nonessential eIF3k and eIF3l Genes Confer Lifespan Extension and Enhanced Resistance to ER Stress in Caenorhabditis elegans

PLoS Genetics ◽

10.1371/journal.pgen.1006326 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 12 (9) ◽

pp. e1006326 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

Douglas J. Cattie ◽

Claire E. Richardson ◽

Kirthi C. Reddy ◽

Elan M. Ness-Cohn ◽

Rita Droste ◽

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Keyword(s):

Caenorhabditis Elegans ◽

Er Stress ◽

Lifespan Extension ◽

Enhanced Resistance

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Acanthopanax sessiliflorus stem confers increased resistance to environmental stresses and lifespan extension in Caenorhabditis elegans

New Biotechnology ◽

10.1016/j.nbt.2014.05.973 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 31 ◽

pp. S203-S204

Author(s):

Sang-Kyu Park ◽

Jin-Kook Park ◽

Chul-Kyu Kim ◽

Sang-Ki Kong ◽

A-Reum Yu ◽

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Keyword(s):

Caenorhabditis Elegans ◽

Environmental Stresses ◽

Lifespan Extension ◽

Acanthopanax Sessiliflorus

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Transgenerational fitness effects of lifespan extension by dietary restriction in Caenorhabditis elegans

Proceedings of The Royal Society B Biological Sciences ◽

10.1098/rspb.2021.0701 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 288 (1950) ◽

Author(s):

Edward R. Ivimey-Cook ◽

Kris Sales ◽

Hanne Carlsson ◽

Simone Immler ◽

Tracey Chapman ◽

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Keyword(s):

Caenorhabditis Elegans ◽

Dietary Restriction ◽

Mortality Risk ◽

Lifespan Extension ◽

Dietary Interventions ◽

Negative Effects ◽

Trade Offs ◽

Wide Range ◽

Broad Variety

Dietary restriction (DR) increases lifespan in a broad variety of organisms and improves health in humans. However, long-term transgenerational consequences of dietary interventions are poorly understood. Here, we investigated the effect of DR by temporary fasting (TF) on mortality risk, age-specific reproduction and fitness across three generations of descendants in Caenorhabditis elegans . We show that while TF robustly reduces mortality risk and improves late-life reproduction of the individuals subject to TF (P 0 ), it has a wide range of both positive and negative effects on their descendants (F 1 –F 3 ). Remarkably, great-grandparental exposure to TF in early life reduces fitness and increases mortality risk of F 3 descendants to such an extent that TF no longer promotes a lifespan extension. These findings reveal that transgenerational trade-offs accompany the instant benefits of DR, underscoring the need to consider fitness of future generations in pursuit of healthy ageing.

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Piceatannol, a Natural Stilbene, Extends the Lifespan of Caenorhabditis elegans Under Fasting Through Inhibition of Lipolysis

Current Developments in Nutrition ◽

10.1093/cdn/nzaa040_038 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽

pp. 38-38

Author(s):

Jang Miran ◽

Zhang Yuan ◽

Bai Juan ◽

Jun-Bae An ◽

Park Yeonhwa ◽

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Keyword(s):

Lipid Metabolism ◽

Caenorhabditis Elegans ◽

Negative Energy ◽

Hormone Sensitive Lipase ◽

Pcr Analysis ◽

Lifespan Extension ◽

Mrna Levels ◽

Free Glycerol ◽

C Elegans ◽

Glycerol Level

Abstract Objectives Lipolysis is the catabolic process that hydrolyzes triglyceride (TG) to free fatty acids (FFAs) and glycerol under negative energy balance such as fasting. In adipocytes, adipose TG lipase (ATGL), hormone-sensitive lipase (HSL), and monoglyceride lipase play key roles in a series of TG hydrolysis reactions in mammals. However, overly activated adipose lipolysis is believed to contribute to link between obesity and systemic inflammation and oxidative stress. We previously demonstrated that piceatannol (PIC), a natural resveratrol analogue, inhibits adipogenesis in cultured adipocytes and lipogenesis in Caenorhabditis elegans. Furthermore, we showed that PIC extends the lifespan of C. elegans via the insulin/IGF-1 signaling. However, the effects of PIC on lipid metabolism during fasting state is unknown. Methods We conducted Oil-Red-O assay, Enzyme assay (TG and Free glycerol contents), PCR analysis and lifespan assay. Results In this study, we demonstrated that PIC-treated C. elegans exhibited suppressed lipolysis under fasting as judged by increased lipid accumulation and TG levels with decreased free glycerol level. Consistent with these findings, PIC treatment resulted in decreased mRNA levels of genes involved lipolysis such as atgl-1, hosl-1 and aak-2 in fasted C. elegans. Also, PIC treatment augmented fasting-induced lifespan of C. elegans by an increased daf-16 gene expression. However, such effect was abolished when atgl-1, aak-2, and daf-16 mutants were treated with PIC. In addition, we also found that autophagy is required for PIC-induced lifespan in C. elegans during fasting since autophagy inhibitor treatments and autophagy gene deficient worms resulted in blunting the lifespan extension effect of PIC. Conclusions Collectively, our results indicate that PIC contributes to lifespan extension in C. elegans during fasting possibly through regulating lipolysis- and/or autophagy-dependent lipid metabolism. Funding Sources 1. The National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) grant funded by the Korea government (MSIP) (2019R1A2C1086146) and (2019R1A6A3A03033878) 2. The Rural Development Administration of the Republic of Korea.

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