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Author Spotlight: Tracing the Ferroptotic Signatures and Cell Death Dynamics in Medulloblastoma for Advanced Therapeutics
Published on: March 15, 2024
The multifaceted role of ferroptosis in kidney diseases
Yuxuan Lin1, Wenqi Xu1, Yunfeng Hou1
1Department of Food Nutrition and Safety, Dalian Medical University, No. 9W. Lushun South Road, Dalian, 116044, China.
Abstract:
Ferroptosis, a form of cell death caused by the excessive accumulation of iron-dependent lipid peroxides. Studies over the last decade have identified multiple pathways that affect the sensitivity of cells to ferroptosis. Renal diseases, the tenth leading cause of death in the world, has been affecting the life of people for a long time. Numerous studies have shown that ferroptosis is inextricably linked to damage to kidney cells. Here, we review the pathophysiological features of the kidney, the basic pathways of ferroptosis, and the mechanisms of ferroptosis-induced kidney injury. It is proposed a promising outlook for the treatment of renal diseases by influencing ferroptosis.
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