Abstract:Objective: To explore the role and regulation mechanism of leptin in MCM senescence of mouse cardiomyocytes. Methods:The mRNA expression levels of senescence related factors p16 and p21 after leptin stimulation of MCM were examined by qPCR; the protein expressions of p16, p21, PI3K, AKT, p-PI3K and p-AKT were detected by Western Blot; the senescence of MCM was detected by β-galactosidase staining. PI3K inhibitor (LY294002) was pretreated for 2h and then stimulated with leptin , The mRNA level and protein expression of p16 and p21 was detected by qPCR and Western Blot;the mRNA level of senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP) was examined by qPCR; MCM senescence was detected by β-galactosidase staining. Results: Leptin up-regulated the mRNA and protein expressions of p16 and p21.After leptin treatment, the phosphorylation level of PI3K/AKT signal were increased; and β -galactosidase staining illustrated the senescence of MCM. After pretreatment with PI3K inhibitor for 2h, the expression of senescence-related proteins p16 and p21 were down-regulated; the senescence of MCM was alleviated; and the expressions of SASP (IL-1β, TNF-α、IL-6 and MCP-1) mRNA were down-regulated. Conclusion: Leptin regulates the progression of MCM senescence by activating PI3K/AKT signal and promoting SASP (IL-1β, TNF-α、IL-6 and MCP-1) secretion.