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Ferroptosis as a potential therapeutic target for obesity-related metabolic diseases

Chao-Dong Huang1, Tao Luo2, Hua Zhang3,4

  • 1College of Pharmacy, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China.

Frontiers in Pharmacology
|July 21, 2025
PubMed

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Ferroptosis, a cell death process, is increasingly linked to obesity-related metabolic diseases like type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease. Understanding ferroptosis mechanisms may reveal new therapeutic targets for these conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Cell Biology
  • Metabolic Disorders

Background:

  • Obesity is a global health crisis, driving metabolic disorders such as type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance (IR), hyperlipidemia, hypertension, polycystic ovary syndrome, and metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD).
  • Ferroptosis, a form of programmed cell death, is characterized by iron-dependent lipid peroxidation and is implicated in various pathologies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively review the role and molecular mechanisms of ferroptosis in obesity-related chronic metabolic diseases.
  • To identify potential therapeutic targets and future research directions for ferroptosis in managing these conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing research on ferroptosis and obesity-related metabolic diseases.
  • Analysis of the pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment strategies related to ferroptosis.

Main Results:

  • Ferroptosis plays a significant role in the development of obesity-related chronic metabolic diseases.
  • Key modulators of ferroptosis include iron, reactive oxygen species, and unsaturated fatty acids.

Conclusions:

  • Clarifying ferroptosis mechanisms offers potential therapeutic avenues for obesity-related metabolic disorders.
  • Further research is needed to develop precise intervention strategies targeting ferroptosis for improved patient outcomes.
Keywords:
ferroptosisobesity-related metabolic diseasesoccurrence and regulation of ferroptosispharmacotherapy strategypotential therapeutic targets

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