Differential expression of Toll-like receptor 2 and 4 on peritoneal leukocyte populations from long-lived and non-selected old female mice

Biogerontology. 2010 Aug;11(4):475-82. doi: 10.1007/s10522-010-9270-y. Epub 2010 Mar 20.

Abstract

The aim of the present study was to determine Toll-like receptor (TLR)-2 and TLR-4 membrane expression on the major peritoneal leukocyte populations throughout the aging process, including subjects that had achieved exceptional longevity. ICR (CD1) female mice of different ages: adult (44 +/- 4 weeks), old (69 +/- 4), very old (92 +/- 4) and extreme long-lived (125 +/- 4), were used. Peritoneal leukocytes were collected, and percentages of CD11b, CD11c, CD3CD4, CD3CD8 and CD19 cells present in the samples were analysed, as well as the expression of TLR-2 and TLR-4 on them, by flow cytometry. The results showed increased TLR expression on CD11b+ cells from animals at very old ages and especially in the extreme long-lived. Old subjects showed lower percentage of CD11c+ cells, but no age-related changes were found in the TLR expression on these cells. TLRs on CD3CD4+ and CD3CD8+ cells from very old animals were increased as compared to the adults, whereas long-lived subjects showed preserved levels. However, TLR expression on CD19+ cells was higher in long-lived individuals with respect to subjects at all the other younger ages. These data suggest that differential age-related changes in the expression of TLR-2 and TLR-4 on leukocyte populations from long-lived and non-selected younger old mice could contribute to a different age-related immune remodelling in long-lived subjects, which could allow better preservation of their immune responses.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Age Factors
  • Aging / immunology*
  • Animals
  • Antigens, CD / metabolism
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Leukocytes / cytology
  • Leukocytes / immunology*
  • Life Expectancy
  • Longevity / immunology*
  • Mice
  • Peritoneum / cytology
  • Toll-Like Receptor 2 / metabolism*
  • Toll-Like Receptor 4 / metabolism*

Substances

  • Antigens, CD
  • Toll-Like Receptor 2
  • Toll-Like Receptor 4