Natural flavonoid glycosides Chrysosplenosides I & A rejuvenate intestinal stem cell aging via activation of PPARγ signaling

Abstract

The decline in intestinal stem cell (ISC) function is a hallmark of aging, contributing to compromised intestinal regeneration and increased incidence of age-associated diseases. Novel therapeutic agents that can rejuvenate aged ISCs are of paramount importance for extending healthspan. Here, we report on the discovery of Chrysosplenosides I and A (CAs 1 & 2), flavonol glycosides from the Xizang medicinal plant Chrysosplenium axillare Maxim., which exhibit potent anti-aging effects on ISCs. Our research, using Drosophila models, reveals that CAs 1 & 2 treatments not only restrain excessive ISC proliferation, thereby preserving intestinal homeostasis, but also extend the lifespan of aging Drosophila. In aged mouse intestinal organoids, CAs 1 & 2 enhance the growth and budding of intestinal organoids, indicating improved regenerative capacity. Mechanistic investigations show that CAs 1 & 2 exert their effects by activating the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma (PPARγ) and concurrently inhibiting the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) signaling pathways. Our findings position CAs 1 & 2 as promising candidates for ameliorating ISC aging and suggest that targeting PPARγ, in particular, may offer a therapeutic strategy to counteract age-related intestinal dysfunction.

Keywords

intestinal stem cell / aging / chrysosplenoside / Drosophila / PPAR

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