Human aged astrocytes induce neurotoxicity in response to inflammatory stimuli
Kobayashi, H.; Maeda, K.; Wakui, T.; Kazetani, K.; Nabetani, A.; Shin, E.; Kato, H.; Endoh-Yamagami, S.
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Astrocytes play a critical role in neuroinflammation and the pathogenesis of neurodegenerative diseases. Here we found that human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived astrocytes responded differently to inflammatory triggers compared to rodent astrocytes, showing increased neurotoxicity when exposed to TNF- and IFN-{gamma}. Furthermore, astrocytes with senescent features showed even higher levels of neurotoxicity in the presence of TNF- and IFN-{gamma}, suggesting a potential link between aging and neurodegenerative diseases. It was also demonstrated that LPS-activated neuron/astrocyte/microglia tri-culture produced TNF-, leading to neurotoxicity in the tri-culture when IFN-{gamma} was present. Through compound screening, we identified Janus kinase inhibitors capable of preventing neurotoxicity in astrocytes induced by TNF- and IFN-{gamma}, demonstrating the potential use of neurotoxic astrocytes as a platform for drug screening. These results provide insight into the complex relationship between aging, inflammation, and neurodegenerative diseases, emphasizing the potential of targeting astrocytes as a novel therapeutic approach for addressing neurodegenerative diseases.
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