
Aging is characterized by progressive loss of metabolic and biochemical functions and accumulation of metabolic by-products, including advanced glycation end products (AGEs), which are observed in several pathological conditions. A number of waste macromolecules, including AGEs are taken up from the circulation by endocytosis mainly into liver sinusoidal endothelial cells (LSECs) and Kupffer cells (KCs). However, AGEs still accumulate in different tissues with aging, despite the presence of this clearance mechanism. The aim of the present study was to determine whether the efficiency of LSECs and KCs for disposal of AGEs changes through aging.After intravenous administration of (14)C-AGE-albumin in pre-pubertal, young adult, middle aged and old mice, more than 90% of total recovered (14)C-AGE was liver associated, irrespective of age. LSECs and KCs represented the main site of uptake. A fraction of the (14)C-AGE degradation products ((14)C-AGE-DPs) was stored for months in the lysosomes of these cells after uptake. The overall rate of elimination of (14)C-AGE-DPs from the liver was markedly faster in pre-pubertal than in all post-pubertal age groups. The ability to eliminate (14)C-AGE-DPs decreased to similar extents after puberty in LSECs and KCs. A rapid early removal phase was characteristic for all age groups except the old group, where this phase was absent.Removal of AGE-DPs from the liver scavenger cells is a very slow process that changes with age. The ability of these cells to dispose of AGEs declines after puberty. Decreased AGE removal efficiency early in life may lead to AGE accumulation.
Glycation End Products, Advanced, Male, Aging, VDP::Medisinske Fag: 700::Klinisk medisinske fag: 750::Otorhinolaryngologi: 755, Kupffer Cells, Endocytosis, Mice, Inbred C57BL, Mice, VDP::Medical disciplines: 700::Clinical medical disciplines: 750::Otolaryngology: 755, Liver, Injections, Intravenous, Animals, Carbon Radioisotopes, Endothelium, Vascular, Sexual Maturation, Lysosomes
Glycation End Products, Advanced, Male, Aging, VDP::Medisinske Fag: 700::Klinisk medisinske fag: 750::Otorhinolaryngologi: 755, Kupffer Cells, Endocytosis, Mice, Inbred C57BL, Mice, VDP::Medical disciplines: 700::Clinical medical disciplines: 750::Otolaryngology: 755, Liver, Injections, Intravenous, Animals, Carbon Radioisotopes, Endothelium, Vascular, Sexual Maturation, Lysosomes
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