GDF15 contributes to radiation-induced senescence through the ROS-mediated p16 pathway in human endothelial cells

Feb 25, 2016Oncotarget

GDF15 helps cause radiation-related aging in human blood vessel cells through a stress-related p16 pathway

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Abstract

GDF15 levels were increased during cellular senescence induced by ionizing radiation in human aortic endothelial cells.

  • Downregulation of GDF15 in human aortic endothelial cells partially prevented cellular senescence triggered by ionizing radiation.
  • Recovery of cell proliferation and reduced senescence-associated β-galactosidase staining were observed with GDF15 downregulation.
  • Upregulation of GDF15 induced cellular senescence, evidenced by G0/G1 cell cycle arrest and increased senescence-associated β-galactosidase staining.
  • GDF15-induced cellular senescence occurred in cells with p16 knockdown but not in those with p53 knockdown.
  • GDF15 expression in endothelial cells generated reactive oxygen species, activating signaling pathways associated with cellular senescence.

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