[PDF][PDF] Aging induces an Nlrp3 inflammasome-dependent expansion of adipose B cells that impairs metabolic homeostasis

CD Camell, P Günther, A Lee, EL Goldberg, O Spadaro… - Cell metabolism, 2019 - cell.com
CD Camell, P Günther, A Lee, EL Goldberg, O Spadaro, YH Youm, A Bartke, GB Hubbard…
Cell metabolism, 2019cell.com
During aging, visceral adiposity is often associated with alterations in adipose tissue (AT)
leukocytes, inflammation, and metabolic dysfunction. However, the contribution of AT B cells
in immunometabolism during aging is unexplored. Here, we show that aging is associated
with an expansion of a unique population of resident non-senescent aged adipose B cells
(AABs) found in fat-associated lymphoid clusters (FALCs). AABs are transcriptionally distinct
from splenic age-associated B cells (ABCs) and show greater expansion in female mice …
Summary
During aging, visceral adiposity is often associated with alterations in adipose tissue (AT) leukocytes, inflammation, and metabolic dysfunction. However, the contribution of AT B cells in immunometabolism during aging is unexplored. Here, we show that aging is associated with an expansion of a unique population of resident non-senescent aged adipose B cells (AABs) found in fat-associated lymphoid clusters (FALCs). AABs are transcriptionally distinct from splenic age-associated B cells (ABCs) and show greater expansion in female mice. Functionally, whole-body B cell depletion restores proper lipolysis and core body temperature maintenance during cold stress. Mechanistically, the age-induced FALC formation, AAB, and splenic ABC expansion is dependent on the Nlrp3 inflammasome. Furthermore, AABs express IL-1R, and inhibition of IL-1 signaling reduces their proliferation and increases lipolysis in aging. These data reveal that inhibiting Nlrp3-dependent B cell accumulation can be targeted to reverse metabolic impairment in aging AT.
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