Farnesoid X receptor deficiency accelerates aging and systemic functional decline in male mice

Apr 1, 2026Biogerontology

Lack of a key liver receptor speeds up aging and body decline in male mice

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Abstract

FXR knockout mice have significantly shorter lifespan and healthspan than wild-type mice.

  • Loss of FXR is associated with increased neurodegeneration and impaired motor function.
  • Multi-organ deterioration and metabolic imbalance are observed in FXR-deficient mice.
  • Transcriptomic profiling indicates dysregulation of aging-related pathways due to FXR deficiency.
  • Key signaling pathways, such as p53 and PI3K-Akt, are suppressed in the absence of FXR.
  • Aberrant activation of bile acid and lipid metabolism occurs with FXR knockout.

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