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Effects of Natural Products on Enzymes Involved in Ferroptosis: Regulation and Implications

Hua-Li Zuo1,2, Hsi-Yuan Huang1,2, Yang-Chi-Dung Lin1,2

  • 1School of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Shenzhen 518172, China.

Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
|December 9, 2023
PubMed

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Natural products can influence ferroptosis, a cell death process, by affecting key enzymes. Further research into how these natural compounds modulate enzyme activity is crucial for treating related diseases.

Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Cell Biology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Ferroptosis is a regulated cell death marked by iron-dependent lipid peroxidation.
  • Enzymatic and non-enzymatic pathways regulate ferroptosis.
  • Natural products show potential in modulating ferroptosis-related enzymes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the effects of natural products on enzymes involved in ferroptosis.
  • To discuss the therapeutic potential of natural products for ferroptosis-related diseases.
  • To identify research gaps in understanding natural product-enzyme interactions in ferroptosis.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review of studies on natural products and ferroptosis enzymes.
  • Analysis of enzymes targeted by natural products, including GPX4, HO-1, ACSL3, and ACSL4.
  • Evaluation of research focusing on enzyme expression versus enzyme activity modulation.

Main Results:

  • Natural products impact enzymes in glutathione metabolism (e.g., GPX4, HO-1) and lipid metabolism (e.g., ACSL3, ACSL4).
  • Existing research primarily investigates the effect of natural products on enzyme expression.
  • Limited studies explore the influence of natural products on the activity of ferroptosis-related enzymes.

Conclusions:

  • Natural products offer a promising avenue for targeting ferroptosis.
  • There is a significant need to investigate the impact of natural products on enzyme activity for therapeutic development.
  • Further research can unlock the full potential of natural products in managing ferroptosis-related conditions.
Keywords:
enzymeferroptosisglutathione metabolismlipid metabolismnatural productoxidative stress

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