The CISD2 gene, which is an evolutionarily conserved novel gene, encodes a transmembrane protein primarily associated with the mitochondrial outer membrane. Significantly, the CISD2 gene is located within the candidate region on chromosome 4q where a genetic component for human longevity has been mapped. Previously, we have shown that Cisd2 deficiency shortens lifespan resulting in premature aging in mice. Additionally, an age-dependent decrease in Cisd2 expression has been detected during normal aging. In this study, we demonstrate that a persistent level of Cisd2 achieved by transgenic expression in mice extends their median and maximum lifespan without any apparent deleterious side effects. Cisd2 also ameliorates age-associated degeneration of the skin, skeletal muscles and neurons. Moreover, Cisd2 protects mitochondria from age-associated damage and functional decline as well as attenuating the age-associated reduction in whole-body energy metabolism. These results suggest that Cisd2 is a fundamentally important regulator of lifespan and provide an experimental basis for exploring the candidacy of CISD2 in human longevity.
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Front Pharmacol
November 2024
Department of Pharmacy, The Affiliated Hospital of Putian University, Putian, Fujian Province, China.
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Methods: The potential role of CISD2 as a predictive marker in DLBCL patients treated with the R-CHOP regimen was investigated through bioinformatics analysis and clinical cohort studies.
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Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China.
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Department of Ultrasound, Xi'an Children's Hospital, No. 69 Xijuyuan Xiang, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710003, China. Electronic address:
CDGSH iron‑sulfur domain 2 (CISD2) is recognized as a ferroptosis-related gene that has potential as a target for cancer treatment. However, it is still uncertain whether targeting CISD2 can modulate ferroptosis in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) cells and exhibit cancer-suppressing effects. The present study thoroughly investigated the role of CISD2 in DLBCL.
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Department of Biotechnology, University of Central Punjab Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan.
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October 2024
Universidade Estadual de Campinas Faculdade de Ciências Médicas e Hospital de Clínicas Departamento de Pediatria CampinasSP Brasil Departamento de Pediatria, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas e Hospital de Clínicas, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas, SP, Brasil.
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