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Ferritinophagy: A new idea for liver diseases regulated by ferroptosis

Zi-Bing Qian1, Jun-Feng Li2, Wan-Yuan Xiong1

  • 1The First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China.

Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Diseases International : HBPD INT
|October 30, 2023
PubMed
Abstract

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Ferritinophagy, a form of cell death, is a promising therapeutic target for liver diseases involving ferroptosis. Understanding its regulation is key to developing new treatments for these conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Cellular biology
  • Molecular mechanisms of cell death
  • Hepatology

Background:

  • Regulatory cell death discoveries offer therapeutic breakthroughs.
  • Multiple cell death pathways (necrosis, apoptosis, pyroptosis, autophagy, ferroptosis) are implicated in liver disease pathogenesis.
  • Understanding the interplay of diverse cell death mechanisms is crucial for liver disease research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the fundamental characteristics of ferritinophagy and ferroptosis.
  • To elucidate the regulatory relationship between ferritinophagy and ferroptosis.
  • To identify key targets and therapeutic strategies for ferroptosis in various liver diseases.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature search of PubMed up to November 2022.
  • Keywords included 'ferritinophagy,' 'ferroptosis,' and 'liver disease.'
  • Supplementary terms like 'signal path,' 'inducer,' and 'inhibitor' were used to refine the search.

Main Results:

  • Summary of basic characteristics of ferritinophagy and ferroptosis.
  • Detailed explanation of how ferritinophagy regulates ferroptosis.
  • Review of critical targets and treatment strategies for ferroptosis in liver diseases.

Conclusions:

  • Ferritinophagy emerges as a significant potential therapeutic target.
  • This approach is particularly relevant for ferroptosis-related liver diseases.
Keywords:
FerritinophagyFerroptosisLiver disease

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