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ALDH7A1 protects against ferroptosis by generating membrane NADH and regulating FSP1
Jia-Shu Yang1, Andrew J Morris2, Koki Kamizaki3
1Division of Rheumatology, Inflammation and Immunity, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
Cell
|April 15, 2025
Summary
Aldehyde dehydrogenase 7A1 (ALDH7A1) generates membrane nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, reduced form (NADH) to support ferroptosis suppressor protein 1 (FSP1) activity and reduce lipid peroxidation, offering new insights into cell death regulation.
Area of Science:
- Cell Biology
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
Background:
- Ferroptosis is iron-dependent cell death driven by lipid peroxidation.
- Ferroptosis suppressor protein 1 (FSP1) mitigates ferroptosis by producing antioxidants, requiring nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, reduced form (NADH).
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the source and function of membrane-associated NADH.
- To elucidate the role of aldehyde dehydrogenase 7A1 (ALDH7A1) in ferroptosis regulation and FSP1 activity.
Main Methods:
- Cellular fractionation to isolate membrane-bound NADH.
- Enzyme activity assays for ALDH7A1.
- Biochemical assays to measure lipid peroxidation and antioxidant production.
- Cellular stress assays to induce ferroptosis and observe protein localization.
Main Results:
- Significant levels of NADH were identified on cellular membranes.
- ALDH7A1 was found to generate membrane NADH, supporting FSP1's antioxidant function.
- ALDH7A1 directly reduces lipid peroxidation by consuming reactive aldehydes.
- AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) activation under ferroptotic stress promotes ALDH7A1 membrane localization, stabilizing FSP1.
Conclusions:
- A previously unrecognized pool of membrane NADH is generated by ALDH7A1.
- ALDH7A1 plays a dual role in preventing ferroptosis: supporting FSP1 and detoxifying aldehydes.
- The findings reveal a novel mechanism of FSP1 stabilization and ferroptosis inhibition.
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