journal article·2025-12Open access

Enhanced Selenium Supplement Extends Lifespan and Delays Multi‐Organs Aging by Regulating the Sik1 Pathway Through Maintaining Calcium Homeostasis

Yang Yu, Jintao Song, Mengjiao Guo, RuZe Ma, Mingyang Du, Zhe Xun, Xu Liu, RongXia Xu, Xiaochun Xie, Peilin Qi, Yujie Chen, Dan Shao, Chao Yang, Liang Wang, Xiaoyu Song, Difei Wang

Advanced Science· Volume 12· Issue 47

Abstract

Abstract Selenium supplementation has potential in treating aging‐related disorders like neurodegenerative and cardiovascular diseases, but its use is limited by poor bioavailability, a narrow therapeutic window, and unclear mechanisms. To overcome this, redox‐dual‐responsive diselenide‐bridged mesoporous silica nanoparticles (SeMSNs) are developed. SeMSNs effectively reduce oxidative stress and downregulate senescence markers (p16, p21), suppressing senescence in both naturally aged primary mouse embryonic fibroblasts (MEFs) and H 2 O 2 ‐induced HEK‐293T cells. They show prolonged antioxidant effects ( p < 0.05) and lower cytotoxicity ( p < 0.01) than commercial selenomethionine. In aged mice, SeMSNs extend lifespan, reduce frailty, and improve age‐related conditions, including muscle atrophy, renal dysfunction, cognitive decline, and hepatic steatosis, while restoring metabolic balance. They outperform conventional organically‐bridged mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) and disulfide‐bridged MSNs (SMSNs) ( p < 0.01). Mechanistically, SeMSNs upregulate selenoproteins (GPx1, SelK), suppress endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress‐mediated calcium release, maintain calcium homeostasis, and inhibit NFATc2‐driven Sik1 transcription, reducing p21/p16. Clinical data confirm an inverse correlation between selenium levels and aging biomarkers ( p < 0.0001). SeMSNs also restore adipogenic differentiation in human adipose progenitor cells via calcium‐NFATc2‐Sik1 signaling. These results demonstrate the superiority of SeMSNs over traditional selenium forms, providing a nanotherapeutic strategy to combat multi‐organ aging and promote healthy longevity.
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OpenAlex topics: Selenium in Biological Systems · Genetics, Aging, and Longevity in Model Organisms · Curcumin's Biomedical Applications

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Affiliations

Health Sciences Institute China Medical University Shenyang Liaoning 110122 China

College of Basic Medical Science Key Laboratory of Medical Cell Biology Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Liaoning Province China Medical University Shenyang Liaoning 110122 China

Department of Gerontology Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University Shenyang Liaoning 110004 China

National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction South China University of Technology Guangzhou Guangdong 510006 China

Department of Orthopedics Center for Orthopedic Surgery The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University Guangzhou 510630 China

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China · Overseas Expertise Introduction Project for Discipline Innovation

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