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Cellular permeability was evaluated by transepithelial electrical resistance (TEER) measurement.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results and Discussion<\/jats:title><jats:p>The expression of CB<jats:sub>1<\/jats:sub> was decreased in the small intestine of aged rats compared to that of young rats. Senescent cells showed reduced TEER values and decreased expression of ZO-1, indicating increased intestinal permeability, which is tightly regulated by the CB<jats:sub>1<\/jats:sub> signaling. <jats:italic>In silico<\/jats:italic> miRNA analysis suggested that ZO-1 was a direct target gene of miR-191-5p. Increased expression of miR-191-5p by HU was restored by CB<jats:sub>1<\/jats:sub> agonist ACEA co-treatment. Moreover, NF-\u03baB p65 activation was associated with CB<jats:sub>1<\/jats:sub>-related miR-191-5p signaling. In conclusion, aging-induced CB<jats:sub>1<\/jats:sub> reduction leads to increased intestinal permeability and decreased ZO-1 expression via upregulation of miR-191-5p and NF-\u03baB p65 activation. 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