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New insights into the role of iron in inflammation and atherosclerosis

Anne Cornelissen1, Liang Guo2, Atsushi Sakamoto2

  • 1CVPath Institute, Gaithersburg, MD, USA; University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Department of Cardiology, Aachen, Germany.

Ebiomedicine
|August 17, 2019
PubMed

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Iron is vital but can cause oxidative damage, impacting cardiovascular diseases. This review explores iron

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Science
  • Immunology
  • Metabolic Research

Background:

  • Iron is essential for life but can induce oxidative damage, contributing to cardiovascular diseases.
  • The precise role of iron in atherosclerosis pathogenesis remains unclear.
  • Macrophages are central to iron handling and atherosclerotic plaque development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current understanding of iron metabolism in relation to inflammation and atherosclerosis.
  • To explore the multifaceted role of iron in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review synthesizing current research on iron metabolism, macrophages, inflammation, and atherosclerosis.

Main Results:

  • Iron's impact on atherosclerosis is complex, involving macrophages and potentially leading to both beneficial and detrimental effects.
  • While iron can accelerate disease via lipid peroxidation, this view may oversimplify its role.

Conclusions:

  • Iron metabolism significantly influences atherosclerosis, interacting with inflammation and macrophage function.
  • Targeting macrophage iron metabolism may offer therapeutic benefits but requires careful consideration of potential negative consequences.
  • A comprehensive understanding of iron's complex role is crucial for developing effective atherosclerosis treatments.

Keywords:
AtherosclerosisHepcidin-ferroportin axisIntraplaque haemorrhageIron metabolismMacrophages

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