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Dong H, Ma YP, Cui MM, Qiu ZH, He MT, Zhang BG. Recent advances in potential therapeutic targets of ferroptosis‑associated pathways for the treatment of stroke (Review). Mol Med Rep 2024; 30:128. [PMID: 38785160 PMCID: PMC11134507 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2024.13252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/01/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Stroke is a severe neurological disease that is associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality, and the underlying pathological processes are complex. Ferroptosis fulfills a significant role in the progression and treatment of stroke. It is well established that ferroptosis is a type of programmed cell death that is distinct from other forms or types of cell death. The process of ferroptosis involves multiple signaling pathways and regulatory mechanisms that interact with mechanisms inherent to stroke development. Inducers and inhibitors of ferroptosis have been shown to exert a role in the onset of this cell death process. Furthermore, it has been shown that interfering with ferroptosis affects the occurrence of stroke, indicating that targeting ferroptosis may offer a promising therapeutic approach for treating patients of stroke. Hence, the present review aimed to summarize the latest progress that has been made in terms of using therapeutic interventions for ferroptosis as treatment targets in cases of stroke. It provides an overview of the relevant pathways and molecular mechanisms that have been investigated in recent years, highlighting the roles of inducers and inhibitors of ferroptosis in stroke. Additionally, the intervention potential of various types of Traditional Chinese Medicine is also summarized. In conclusion, the present review provides a comprehensive overview of the potential therapeutic targets afforded by ferroptosis‑associated pathways in stroke, offering new insights into how ferroptosis may be exploited in the treatment of stroke.
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- Hao Dong
- Department of Diagnostic Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Shandong Second Medical University, Weifang, Shandong 261042, P.R. China
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- Department of Diagnostic Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Shandong Second Medical University, Weifang, Shandong 261042, P.R. China
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- Department of Diagnostic Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Shandong Second Medical University, Weifang, Shandong 261042, P.R. China
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- Department of Diagnostic Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Shandong Second Medical University, Weifang, Shandong 261042, P.R. China
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- Department of Diagnostic Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Shandong Second Medical University, Weifang, Shandong 261042, P.R. China
- Department of Pathology, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong Second Medical University, Weifang, Shandong 261041, P.R. China
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- Department of Diagnostic Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Shandong Second Medical University, Weifang, Shandong 261042, P.R. China
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Teng Y, Cui H, Xu D, Tang H, Gu Y, Tang Y, Tao X, Huang Y, Fan Y. Specific Knockdown of the NDUFS4 Gene Reveals Important Roles of Ferroptosis in UVB-induced Photoaging. Inflammation 2024:10.1007/s10753-024-02057-8. [PMID: 38796804 DOI: 10.1007/s10753-024-02057-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2024] [Revised: 05/10/2024] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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Ultraviolet (UV) irradiation significantly contributes to photoaging. Ferroptosis, an iron-dependent cell death mode recently identified, plays a key role in UVB-induced skin photoaging. This study examines the functions and regulatory mechanisms of ferroptosis in this regard. Characterized by increased intracellular iron and reactive oxygen species (ROS), ferroptosis is associated with mitochondrial function and structure. Through RNA sequencing, we identified NADH: ubiquinone oxidoreductase subunit S4 (NDUFS4), a gene implicated in UVB-mediated photoaging, and explored its role in ferroptosis by NDUFS4 knockdown. In vitro, inhibiting NDUFS4 reduced ferroptosis, decreased ROS and matrix metallopeptidase 1 levels, and increased collagen type I alpha 1 chain, glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4), ferritin heavy chain 1, and solute carrier family 7 member 11 levels, suggesting a reinforced ferroptosis protective mechanism. Additionally, NDUFS4 regulates ferroptosis via the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathway, with its knockdown reducing p38 and ERK phosphorylation and elevating GPX4 levels, enhancing ferroptosis resistance. Animal experiments supported these findings, demonstrating that Ferrostatin-1, a ferroptosis inhibitor, significantly mitigated UVB-induced skin photoaging and related protein expression. This study uncovers NDUFS4's novel role in regulating ferroptosis and provides new insights into ferroptosis-mediated UVB-induced skin photoaging.
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- Yan Teng
- Center for Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Dermatology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Affiliated People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- Center for Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Dermatology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Affiliated People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- Center for Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Dermatology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Affiliated People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- Graduate School of Clinical Medicine, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, China
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- Department of Dermatology, the First People's Hospital of Aksu Prefectu, Aksu, XinJiang, China
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- Center for Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Dermatology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Affiliated People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- Center for Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Dermatology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Affiliated People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- Center for Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Dermatology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Affiliated People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- Center for Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Dermatology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Affiliated People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, 310014, China.
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Zhang Z, Yang Z, Wang S, Wang X, Mao J. Decoding ferroptosis: Revealing the hidden assassin behind cardiovascular diseases. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 176:116761. [PMID: 38788596 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.116761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2024] [Revised: 05/09/2024] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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The discovery of regulatory cell death processes has driven innovation in cardiovascular disease (CVD) therapeutic strategies. Over the past decade, ferroptosis, an iron-dependent form of regulated cell death driven by excessive lipid peroxidation, has been shown to drive the development of multiple CVDs. This review provides insights into the evolution of the concept of ferroptosis, the similarities and differences with traditional modes of programmed cell death (e.g., apoptosis, autophagy, and necrosis), as well as the core regulatory mechanisms of ferroptosis (including cystine/glutamate transporter blockade, imbalance of iron metabolism, and lipid peroxidation). In addition, it provides not only a detailed review of the role of ferroptosis and its therapeutic potential in widely studied CVDs such as coronary atherosclerotic heart disease, myocardial infarction, myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury, heart failure, cardiomyopathy, and aortic aneurysm but also an overview of the phenomenon and therapeutic perspectives of ferroptosis in lesser-addressed CVDs such as cardiac valvulopathy, pulmonary hypertension, and sickle cell disease. This article aims to integrate this knowledge to provide a comprehensive view of ferroptosis in a wide range of CVDs and to drive innovation and progress in therapeutic strategies in this field.
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- Zeyu Zhang
- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin 300381, China; Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin 300381, China; Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin 300381, China
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin 300381, China.
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin 300381, China.
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Kim BH, Chao W, Hadas E, Borjabad A, Potash MJ, Volsky DJ. EcoHIV Infection of Primary Murine Brain Cell Cultures to Model HIV Replication and Neuropathogenesis. Viruses 2024; 16:693. [PMID: 38793575 PMCID: PMC11125688 DOI: 10.3390/v16050693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2024] [Revised: 04/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND EcoHIV is a chimeric HIV that replicates in mice in CD4+ T cells, macrophages, and microglia (but not in neurons), causing lasting neurocognitive impairment resembling neurocognitive disease in people living with HIV. The present study was designed to develop EcoHIV-susceptible primary mouse brain cultures to investigate the indirect effects of HIV infection on neuronal integrity. RESULTS We used two EcoHIV clones encoding EGFP and mouse bone marrow-derived macrophages (BMM), mixed mouse brain cells, or enriched mouse glial cells from two wild-type mouse strains to test EcoHIV replication efficiency, the identity of productively infected cells, and neuronal apoptosis and integrity. EcoHIV replicated efficiently in BMM. In mixed brain cell cultures, EcoHIV targeted microglia but did not cause neuronal apoptosis. Instead, the productive infection of the microglia activated them and impaired synaptophysin expression, dendritic density, and axonal structure in the neurons. EcoHIV replication in the microglia and neuronal structural changes during infection were prevented by culture with an antiretroviral. CONCLUSIONS In murine brain cell cultures, EcoHIV replication in the microglia is largely responsible for the aspects of neuronal dysfunction relevant to cognitive disease in infected mice and people living with HIV. These cultures provide a tool for further study of HIV neuropathogenesis and its control.
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- Boe-Hyun Kim
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA; (B.-H.K.); (W.C.); (E.H.); (A.B.); (M.J.P.)
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA; (B.-H.K.); (W.C.); (E.H.); (A.B.); (M.J.P.)
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA; (B.-H.K.); (W.C.); (E.H.); (A.B.); (M.J.P.)
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA; (B.-H.K.); (W.C.); (E.H.); (A.B.); (M.J.P.)
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA; (B.-H.K.); (W.C.); (E.H.); (A.B.); (M.J.P.)
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA; (B.-H.K.); (W.C.); (E.H.); (A.B.); (M.J.P.)
- Department of Neuroscience, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA
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Tang J, Chen Q, Xiang L, Tu T, Zhang Y, Ou C. TRIM28 Fosters Microglia Ferroptosis via Autophagy Modulation to Enhance Neuropathic Pain and Neuroinflammation. Mol Neurobiol 2024:10.1007/s12035-024-04133-4. [PMID: 38647647 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-024-04133-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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This study explores the molecular underpinnings of neuropathic pain (NPP) and neuroinflammation, focusing on the role of TRIM28 in the regulation of autophagy and microglia ferroptosis. Leveraging transcriptomic data associated with NPP, we identified TRIM28 as a critical regulator of ferroptosis. Through comprehensive analysis, including Gene Ontology enrichment and protein-protein interaction network assessments, we unveiled GSK3B as a downstream target of TRIM28. Experimental validation confirmed the capacity of TRIM28 to suppress GSK3B expression and attenuate autophagic processes in microglia. We probed the consequences of autophagy and ferroptosis on microglia physiology, iron homeostasis, oxidative stress, and the release of proinflammatory cytokines. In a murine model, we validated the pivotal role of TRIM28 in NPP and neuroinflammation. Our analysis identified 20 ferroptosis regulatory factors associated with NPP, with TRIM28 emerging as a central orchestrator. Experimental evidence affirmed that TRIM28 governs microglial iron homeostasis and cell fate by downregulating GSK3B expression and modulating autophagy. Notably, autophagy was found to influence oxidative stress and proinflammatory cytokine release through the iron metabolism pathway, ultimately fueling neuroinflammation. In vivo experiments provided conclusive evidence of TRIM28-mediated pathways contributing to heightened pain sensitivity in neuroinflammatory states. The effect of TRIM28 on autophagy and microglia ferroptosis drives NPP and neuroinflammation. These findings offer promising avenues for identifying novel therapeutic targets to manage NPP and neuroinflammation.
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- Jian Tang
- Department of Anesthesiology, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, No. 25 Taiping Street, Luzhou, Sichuan, 646000, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, No. 25 Taiping Street, Luzhou, Sichuan, 646000, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, No. 25 Taiping Street, Luzhou, Sichuan, 646000, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, No. 25 Taiping Street, Luzhou, Sichuan, 646000, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, No. 25 Taiping Street, Luzhou, Sichuan, 646000, China.
- Central Nervous System Drug Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, 646000, China.
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- Department of Pain Management, The Affiliated Hospital, Southwest Medical University, No.25 Taiping Street, Luzhou, Sichuan, 646000, China.
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Xiang Z, Zhang P, Jia C, Xu R, Cao D, Xu Z, Lu T, Liu J, Wang X, Qiu C, Fu W, Li W, Cheng L, Yang Q, Feng S, Wang L, Zhao Y, Liu X. Piezo1 channel exaggerates ferroptosis of nucleus pulposus cells by mediating mechanical stress-induced iron influx. Bone Res 2024; 12:20. [PMID: 38553442 PMCID: PMC10980708 DOI: 10.1038/s41413-024-00317-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Revised: 12/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024] Open
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To date, several molecules have been found to facilitate iron influx, while the types of iron influx channels remain to be elucidated. Here, Piezo1 channel was identified as a key iron transporter in response to mechanical stress. Piezo1-mediated iron overload disturbed iron metabolism and exaggerated ferroptosis in nucleus pulposus cells (NPCs). Importantly, Piezo1-induced iron influx was independent of the transferrin receptor (TFRC), a well-recognized iron gatekeeper. Furthermore, pharmacological inactivation of Piezo1 profoundly reduced iron accumulation, alleviated mitochondrial ROS, and suppressed ferroptotic alterations in stimulation of mechanical stress. Moreover, conditional knockout of Piezo1 (Col2a1-CreERT Piezo1flox/flox) attenuated the mechanical injury-induced intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD). Notably, the protective effect of Piezo1 deficiency in IVDD was dampened in Piezo1/Gpx4 conditional double knockout (cDKO) mice (Col2a1-CreERT Piezo1flox/flox/Gpx4flox/flox). These findings suggest that Piezo1 is a potential determinant of iron influx, indicating that the Piezo1-iron-ferroptosis axis might shed light on the treatment of mechanical stress-induced diseases.
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- Ziqian Xiang
- Department of Orthopaedics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
- University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Qingdao, 226000, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
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- Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, China
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- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Cangzhou Central Hospital, Cangzhou, 061011, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
- University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Qingdao, 226000, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
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- Department of Pathology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 30021, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
- The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China.
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Zhao X, Zhou Y, Zhang Y, Zhang Y. Ferritin: Significance in viral infections. Rev Med Virol 2024; 34:e2531. [PMID: 38502012 DOI: 10.1002/rmv.2531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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As an indispensable trace element, iron is essential for many biological processes. Increasing evidence has shown that virus infection can perturb iron metabolism and play a role in the occurrence and development of viral infection-related diseases. Ferritin plays a crucial role in maintaining the body's iron homoeostasis. It is an important protein to stabilise the iron balance in cells. Ferritin is a 24-mer hollow iron storage protein composed of two subunits: ferritin heavy chain and ferritin light chain. It was reported that ferritin is not only an intra-cellular iron storage protein, but also a pathogenic mediator that enhances the inflammatory process and stimulates the further inflammatory pathway, which is a key member of the vicious pathogenic cycle to perpetuate. Ferritin exerts immuno-suppressive and pro-inflammatory functions during viral infection. In this review, we describe in detail the basic information of ferritin in the first section, including its structural features, the regulation of ferritin. In the second part, we focus on the role of ferritin in viral infection-related diseases and the molecular mechanisms by which viral infection regulates ferritin. The last section briefly outlines the potential of ferritin in antiviral therapy. Given the importance of iron and viral infection, understanding the role of ferritin during viral infection helps us understand the relationship between iron metabolic dysfunction and viral infection, which provides a new direction for the development of antiviral therapeutic drugs.
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- Xia Zhao
- Department of Pathogenic Biology, School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Zibo Central Hospital, Zibo, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Zibo Central Hospital, Zibo, China
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- Department of Pathogenic Biology, School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Zibo Central Hospital, Zibo, China
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Ding L. Ferroptosis in viral infection: a potential therapeutic target. Future Microbiol 2024. [PMID: 38411103 DOI: 10.2217/fmb-2023-0186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/28/2024] Open
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Ferroptosis, known as a type of programmed cell death that is iron dependent, is characterized by intracellular iron accumulation, glutathione depletion, glutathione peroxidase inactivation and lipid peroxidation. More and more research in recent years has demonstrated the tight connection between viral infections and ferroptosis. This article reviews the potential role and mechanism of ferroptosis in viral infection, and these findings will help in the prevention and treatment of the virus.
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- Liqiong Ding
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Science & Technology, Xianning, China
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Li Z, Zhao B, Zhang Y, Fan W, Xue Q, Chen X, Wang J, Qi X. Mitochondria-mediated ferroptosis contributes to the inflammatory responses of bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) in vitro. J Virol 2024; 98:e0188023. [PMID: 38226812 PMCID: PMC10878082 DOI: 10.1128/jvi.01880-23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2024] Open
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Bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) belongs to the family Flaviviridae and includes two biotypes in cell culture: cytopathic (CP) or non-cytopathic (NCP) effects. Ferroptosis is a non-apoptotic form of programmed cell death that contributes to inflammatory diseases. However, whether BVDV induces ferroptosis and the role of ferroptosis in viral infection remain unclear. Here, we provide evidence that both CP and NCP BVDV can induce ferroptosis in Madin-Darby bovine kidney cells at similar rate. Mechanistically, biotypes of BVDV infection downregulate cytoplasmic and mitochondrial GPX4 via Nrf2-GPX4 pathway, thereby resulting in lethal lipid peroxidation and promoting ferroptosis. In parallel, BVDV can degrade ferritin heavy chain and mitochondrial ferritin via NCOA4-mediated ferritinophagy to promote the accumulation of Fe2+ and initiate ferroptosis. Importantly, CP BVDV-induced ferroptosis is tightly associated with serious damage of mitochondria and hyperactivation of inflammatory responses. In contrast, mild or unapparent damage of mitochondria and slight inflammatory responses were detected in NCP BVDV-infected cells. More importantly, different mitophagy pathways in response to mitochondria damage by both biotypes of BVDV are involved in inflammatory responses. Overall, this study is the first to show that mitochondria may play key roles in mediating ferroptosis and inflammatory responses induced by biotypes of BVDV in vitro.IMPORTANCEBovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) threatens a wide range of domestic and wild cattle population worldwide. BVDV causes great economic loss in cattle industry through its immunosuppression and persistent infection. Despite extensive research, the mechanism underlying the pathogenesis of BVDV remains elusive. Our data provide the first direct evidence that mitochondria-mediated ferroptosis and mitophagy are involved in inflammatory responses in both biotypes of BVDV-infected cells. Importantly, we demonstrate that the different degrees of injury of mitochondria and inflammatory responses may attribute to different mitophagy pathways induced by biotypes of BVDV. Overall, our findings uncover the interaction between BVDV infection and mitochondria-mediated ferroptosis, which shed novel light on the physiological impacts of ferroptosis on the pathogenesis of BVDV infection, and provide a promising therapeutic strategy to treat this important infectious disease with a worldwide distribution.
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- Zhijun Li
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, China
- Key Laboratory of Ruminant Disease Prevention and Control (West), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Xi'an, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, China
- Shaanxi Animal Disease Control Center, Xi'an, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, China
- Key Laboratory of Ruminant Disease Prevention and Control (West), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Xi'an, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, China
- Key Laboratory of Ruminant Disease Prevention and Control (West), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Xi'an, China
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- China Institute of Veterinary Drug Control, Beijing, China
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- Animal Disease Prevention and Control, Healthy Breeding Engineering Technology Research Center, Mianyang Normal University, Mianyang, Sichuan, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, China
- Key Laboratory of Ruminant Disease Prevention and Control (West), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Xi'an, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, China
- Key Laboratory of Ruminant Disease Prevention and Control (West), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Xi'an, China
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Jin S, Liu PS, Zheng D, Xie X. The interplay of miRNAs and ferroptosis in diseases related to iron overload. Apoptosis 2024; 29:45-65. [PMID: 37758940 DOI: 10.1007/s10495-023-01890-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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Ferroptosis has been conceptualized as a novel cell death modality distinct from apoptosis, necroptosis, pyroptosis and autophagic cell death. The sensitivity of cellular ferroptosis is regulated at multiple layers, including polyunsaturated fatty acid metabolism, glutathione-GPX4 axis, iron homeostasis, mitochondria and other parallel pathways. In addition, microRNAs (miRNAs) have been implicated in modulating ferroptosis susceptibility through targeting different players involved in the execution or avoidance of ferroptosis. A growing body of evidence pinpoints the deregulation of miRNA-regulated ferroptosis as a critical factor in the development and progression of various pathophysiological conditions related to iron overload. The revelation of mechanisms of miRNA-dependent ferroptosis provides novel insights into the etiology of diseases and offers opportunities for therapeutic intervention. In this review, we discuss the interplay of emerging miRNA regulators and ferroptosis players under different pathological conditions, such as cancers, ischemia/reperfusion, neurodegenerative diseases, acute kidney injury and cardiomyopathy. We emphasize on the relevance of miRNA-regulated ferroptosis to disease progression and the targetability for therapeutic interventions.
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- Shikai Jin
- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang, China
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- Institute of Cellular and System Medicine, National Health Research Institutes, Zhunan Town, Miaoli County, Taiwan, ROC
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- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang, China.
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- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang, China.
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Huang R, Wu J, Ma Y, Kang K. Molecular Mechanisms of Ferroptosis and Its Role in Viral Pathogenesis. Viruses 2023; 15:2373. [PMID: 38140616 PMCID: PMC10747891 DOI: 10.3390/v15122373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Revised: 11/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
Abstract
Ferroptosis is a novelty form of regulated cell death, and it is mainly characterized by iron accumulation and lipid peroxidation in the cells. Its underlying mechanism is related to the amino acid, iron, and lipid metabolisms. During viral infection, pathogenic microorganisms have evolved to interfere with ferroptosis, and ferroptosis is often manipulated by viruses to regulate host cell servicing for viral reproduction. Therefore, this review provides a comprehensive overview of the mechanisms underlying ferroptosis, elucidates the intricate signaling pathways involved, and explores the pivotal role of ferroptosis in the pathogenesis of viral infections. By enhancing our understanding of ferroptosis, novel therapeutic strategies can be devised to effectively prevent and treat diseases associated with this process. Furthermore, unraveling the developmental mechanisms through which viral infections exploit ferroptosis will facilitate development of innovative antiviral agents.
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- Riwei Huang
- College of Coastal Agricultural Sciences, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China; (R.H.); (J.W.); (Y.M.)
- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- College of Coastal Agricultural Sciences, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China; (R.H.); (J.W.); (Y.M.)
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- College of Coastal Agricultural Sciences, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China; (R.H.); (J.W.); (Y.M.)
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- College of Coastal Agricultural Sciences, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China; (R.H.); (J.W.); (Y.M.)
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Feng S, Tang D, Wang Y, Li X, Bao H, Tang C, Dong X, Li X, Yang Q, Yan Y, Yin Z, Shang T, Zheng K, Huang X, Wei Z, Wang K, Qi S. The mechanism of ferroptosis and its related diseases. MOLECULAR BIOMEDICINE 2023; 4:33. [PMID: 37840106 PMCID: PMC10577123 DOI: 10.1186/s43556-023-00142-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023] Open
Abstract
Ferroptosis, a regulated form of cellular death characterized by the iron-mediated accumulation of lipid peroxides, provides a novel avenue for delving into the intersection of cellular metabolism, oxidative stress, and disease pathology. We have witnessed a mounting fascination with ferroptosis, attributed to its pivotal roles across diverse physiological and pathological conditions including developmental processes, metabolic dynamics, oncogenic pathways, neurodegenerative cascades, and traumatic tissue injuries. By unraveling the intricate underpinnings of the molecular machinery, pivotal contributors, intricate signaling conduits, and regulatory networks governing ferroptosis, researchers aim to bridge the gap between the intricacies of this unique mode of cellular death and its multifaceted implications for health and disease. In light of the rapidly advancing landscape of ferroptosis research, we present a comprehensive review aiming at the extensive implications of ferroptosis in the origins and progress of human diseases. This review concludes with a careful analysis of potential treatment approaches carefully designed to either inhibit or promote ferroptosis. Additionally, we have succinctly summarized the potential therapeutic targets and compounds that hold promise in targeting ferroptosis within various diseases. This pivotal facet underscores the burgeoning possibilities for manipulating ferroptosis as a therapeutic strategy. In summary, this review enriched the insights of both investigators and practitioners, while fostering an elevated comprehension of ferroptosis and its latent translational utilities. By revealing the basic processes and investigating treatment possibilities, this review provides a crucial resource for scientists and medical practitioners, aiding in a deep understanding of ferroptosis and its effects in various disease situations.
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- Shijian Feng
- Department of Urology and Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology and Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology and Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology and Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology and Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology and Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology and Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology and Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology and Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology and Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology and Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology and Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology and Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology and Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Chengdu Jinjiang Jiaxiang Foreign Languages High School, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology and Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Urology and Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China.
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Zheng X, Zhang C. The Regulation of Ferroptosis by Noncoding RNAs. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:13336. [PMID: 37686142 PMCID: PMC10488123 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241713336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
Abstract
As a novel form of regulated cell death, ferroptosis is characterized by intracellular iron and lipid peroxide accumulation, which is different from other regulated cell death forms morphologically, biochemically, and immunologically. Ferroptosis is regulated by iron metabolism, lipid metabolism, and antioxidant defense systems as well as various transcription factors and related signal pathways. Emerging evidence has highlighted that ferroptosis is associated with many physiological and pathological processes, including cancer, neurodegeneration diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and ischemia/reperfusion injury. Noncoding RNAs are a group of functional RNA molecules that are not translated into proteins, which can regulate gene expression in various manners. An increasing number of studies have shown that noncoding RNAs, especially miRNAs, lncRNAs, and circRNAs, can interfere with the progression of ferroptosis by modulating ferroptosis-related genes or proteins directly or indirectly. In this review, we summarize the basic mechanisms and regulations of ferroptosis and focus on the recent studies on the mechanism for different types of ncRNAs to regulate ferroptosis in different physiological and pathological conditions, which will deepen our understanding of ferroptosis regulation by noncoding RNAs and provide new insights into employing noncoding RNAs in ferroptosis-associated therapeutic strategies.
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- College of Biological Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, China;
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