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Author Spotlight: Tracing the Ferroptotic Signatures and Cell Death Dynamics in Medulloblastoma for Advanced Therapeutics
Published on: March 15, 2024
Ferroptosis of Immune Cells in Infection, Inflammation and Tumor Progression
Hanxiao Xu1, Yanjun Lu1, Qingwei Zeng1
1Division of Gastric Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210008, China.
Abstract:
Ferroptosis has been described as a unique form of programmed cell death. Its mechanism mainly involves iron metabolism disorders, lipid peroxidation and impaired antioxidant defense systems. The role of ferroptosis in infection, inflammation and tumor development has gained widespread attention. In particular, ferroptosis in immune cells significantly affects immune responses during disease progression. This review aims to summarize the advanced research progress of ferroptosis in different types of immune cells. It also discusses potential therapeutic targets and strategies to regulate ferroptosis, which may offer novel interventions for diseases, especially cancer.
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