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Ferroptosis: Newly Emerged Regulator for Human Disease

Dandan Xiao1, Lin Ye1,2, Tianqi Jiang1

  • 1Department of Clinical Laboratory Shandong Provincial Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital Affiliated to Qingdao University Jinan China.

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|August 21, 2026
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Ferroptosis, an iron-driven cell death, is crucial in diseases like cancer and neurodegeneration. Understanding its mechanisms offers new therapeutic strategies for precision medicine.

Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Cell Biology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Ferroptosis is a distinct form of programmed cell death driven by iron accumulation and lipid peroxidation.
  • It plays a significant role in various physiological and pathological processes, including cancer and neurodegenerative diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in ferroptosis research.
  • To outline the molecular mechanisms regulating ferroptosis and its connection to core metabolic pathways.
  • To discuss the role and therapeutic potential of ferroptosis in major diseases.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent studies on ferroptosis.
  • Analysis of molecular mechanisms underlying ferroptosis.
  • Discussion of ferroptosis's role in cancer, cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative disorders, and acute organ injury.

Main Results:

  • Ferroptosis is regulated by specific metabolic pathways and is implicated in diverse pathologies.
  • Targeting ferroptosis shows promise for treating diseases like cancer and acute organ injury.
  • Current diagnostic and therapeutic strategies targeting ferroptosis have been summarized.

Conclusions:

  • Ferroptosis is a key cellular mechanism with broad implications in human health and disease.
  • Further research is needed to address gaps in mechanistic understanding, biomarker development, and clinical translation.
  • Targeting ferroptosis holds significant potential for future precision medicine interventions.
Keywords:
acute organ injurycancercardiovascular diseasesferroptosismolecular regulationneurodegenerative disorders

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