Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
172, P. 116270 - 116270
Published: Feb. 15, 2024
Iron
homeostasisis
is
integral
to
normal
physiological
and
biochemical
processes
of
lungs.
The
maintenance
iron
homeostasis
involves
the
process
intake,
storage
output,
dependening
on
iron-regulated
protein/iron
response
element
system
operate
tightly
metabolism-related
genes,
including
TFR1,
DMT1,
Fth,
FPN.
Dysregulation
can
lead
overload,
which
increases
virulence
microbial
colonisers
occurrence
oxidative
stress,
causing
alveolar
epithelial
cells
undergo
necrosis
apoptosis,
form
extracellular
matrix.
Accumulated
drive
iron-dependent
ferroptosis
exacerbated
pulmonary
fibrosis.
Notably,
chelator
deferoxamine
lipophilic
antioxidant
ferritin-1
have
been
shown
attenuate
inhibit
lipid
peroxidation
in
paper
summarises
regulatory
mechanisms
dysregulated
metabolism
development
Targeting
may
be
a
potential
therapeutic
strategy
for
prevention
treatment
Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
173, P. 116282 - 116282
Published: Feb. 23, 2024
Pulmonary
fibrosis
is
a
chronic
and
progressive
lung
disease
characterized
by
the
accumulation
of
scar
tissue
in
lungs,
which
leads
to
impaired
function
reduced
quality
life.
The
prognosis
for
idiopathic
pulmonary
(IPF),
most
common
form
fibrosis,
generally
poor.
median
survival
patients
with
IPF
estimated
be
around
3–5
years
from
time
diagnosis.
Currently,
there
are
two
approved
drugs
(Pirfenidone
Nintedanib)
treatment
IPF.
However,
Pirfenidone
Nintedanib
not
able
reverse
or
cure
fibrosis.
There
need
new
pharmacological
interventions
that
can
slow
halt
progression
This
review
aims
provide
an
updated
overview
current
future
drug
summarize
possible
targets
potential
anti-pulmonary
drugs,
providing
theoretical
support
further
clinical
combination
therapy
development
drugs.
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
277, P. 116357 - 116357
Published: April 26, 2024
Polystyrene
microplastics
(PS-MPs)
are
new
types
of
environmental
pollutant
that
have
garnered
significant
attention
in
recent
years
since
they
were
found
to
cause
damage
the
human
respiratory
system
when
inhaled.
The
pulmonary
fibrosis
is
one
serious
consequences
PS-MPs
inhalation.
However,
impact
and
underlying
mechanisms
on
not
clear.
In
this
study,
we
studied
potential
lung
toxicity
PS-MPs-developed
by
long-term
intranasal
inhalation
PS-MPs.
results
showed
after
exposing
PS-MPs,
lungs
model
mouse
had
different
levels
fibrosis.
Meanwhile,
resulted
a
markedly
decrease
glutathione
(GSH),
an
increase
malondialdehyde
(MDA),
iron
overload
tissue
mice
alveolar
epithelial
cells
(AECs).
These
findings
suggested
occurrence
PS-MP-induced
ferroptosis.
Inhibitor
ferroptosis
(Fer-1)
alleviated
PS-MPs-induced
Mechanically,
triggered
cell
promoted
development
via
activating
cGAS/STING
signaling
pathway.
Inhibition
with
G150/H151
attenuated
exposure.
Together,
these
data
provided
novel
mechanistic
insights
therapeutic
paradigm.
Bone Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: Nov. 2, 2023
Hand
osteoarthritis
is
a
common
heterogeneous
joint
disorder
with
unclear
molecular
mechanisms
and
no
disease-modifying
drugs.
In
this
study,
we
performed
single-cell
RNA
sequencing
analysis
to
compare
the
cellular
composition
subpopulation-specific
gene
expression
between
cartilage
macroscopically
confirmed
(n
=
5)
without
from
interphalangeal
joints
of
five
donors.
Of
105
142
cells,
identified
13
subpopulations,
including
novel
subpopulation
inflammation-modulating
potential
annotated
as
inflammatory
chondrocytes.
Fibrocartilage
chondrocytes
exhibited
extensive
alteration
patterns
in
osteoarthritic
compared
nonosteoarthritic
cartilage.
Both
fibrocartilage
showed
trend
toward
increased
numbers
these
two
subpopulations
cartilage,
ferroptosis
pathway
was
enriched,
iron
overload-related
genes,
e.g.,
FTH1,
elevated.
To
verify
findings,
conducted
Mendelian
randomization
study
using
UK
Biobank
population-based
cross-sectional
data
collected
Xiangya
Osteoarthritis
Study.
Genetic
predisposition
higher
FTH1
mRNA
significantly
risk
hand
(odds
ratio
1.07,
95%
confidence
interval:
1.02-1.11)
among
participants
332
668)
Biobank.
High
levels
serum
ferritin
(encoded
by
FTH1),
biomarker
body
overload,
were
associated
high
prevalence
1
241)
Study
(P-for-trend
0.037).
conclusion,
our
findings
indicate
that
are
key
may
be
osteoarthritis,
providing
new
insights
into
pathophysiology
therapeutic
targets
osteoarthritis.
Transplantation,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
107(10), P. 2190 - 2202
Published: May 19, 2023
Background.
Primary
graft
dysfunction,
which
is
directly
related
to
cold
ischemia–reperfusion
(CI/R)
injury,
a
major
obstacle
in
lung
transplantation
(LTx).
Ferroptosis,
novel
mode
of
cell
death
elicited
by
iron-dependent
lipid
peroxidation,
has
been
implicated
ischemic
events.
This
study
aimed
investigate
the
role
ferroptosis
LTx-CI/R
injury
and
effectiveness
liproxstatin-1
(Lip-1),
inhibitor,
alleviating
injury.
Methods.
LTx-CI/R-induced
signal
pathway
alterations,
tissue
death,
inflammatory
responses,
ferroptotic
features
were
examined
human
biopsies,
bronchial
epithelial
(BEAS-2B)
cells,
mouse
model
(24-h
CI/4-h
R).
The
therapeutic
efficacy
Lip-1
was
explored
validated
both
vitro
vivo.
Results.
In
tissues,
activated
ferroptosis-related
signaling
pathway,
increased
iron
content
peroxidation
accumulation,
altered
key
protein
(GPX4,
COX2,
Nrf2,
SLC7A11)
expression
mitochondrial
morphology.
BEAS-2B
hallmarks
significantly
evidenced
at
setting
CI
CI/R
compared
with
control,
effect
adding
only
during
much
better
than
that
reperfusion
Cell
Counting
Kit-8.
Furthermore,
administration
markedly
relieved
mice,
as
indicated
significant
improvement
pathological
changes,
pulmonary
function,
inflammation,
ferroptosis.
Conclusions.
revealed
existence
pathophysiology
Using
inhibit
could
ameliorate
suggesting
might
be
proposed
new
strategy
for
organ
preservation.
Cell Biology and Toxicology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
40(1)
Published: Feb. 2, 2024
Abstract
Background
Stroke
is
a
major
medical
problem,
and
novel
therapeutic
targets
are
urgently
needed.
This
study
investigates
the
protective
role
potential
mechanisms
of
N6-methyladenosine
(m6A)
RNA
methyltransferase
METTL3
against
cerebral
injury
resulting
from
insufficient
blood
flow.
Methods
In
this
study,
we
constructed
mouse
MCAO
models
HT-22
cell
OGD/R
to
mimic
ischemic
stroke-induced
brain
neuronal
damage.
We
generated
NEDD4L
knockout
overexpression
validated
effects
using
infarct
volume,
edema,
neurologic
scoring.
performed
qRT-PCR,
western
blotting,
co-immunoprecipitation
assess
influence
on
ferroptosis
markers
TFRC
expression.
verified
effect
ubiquitination
by
detecting
half-life
ubiquitination.
Finally,
impact
mRNA
stability
outcomes
in
both
vitro
vivo
experimental
models.
Result
find
expression
downregulated
Overexpressing
inhibits
iron
carrier
protein
upregulating
E3
ubiquitin
ligase
NEDD4L,
thereby
alleviating
oxidative
damage
protect
injury.
Mechanistic
studies
show
can
methylate
stabilize
mRNA,
enhancing
As
downstream
effector,
ubiquitinates
degrades
TFRC,
reducing
accumulation
ferroptosis.
Conclusion
summary,
uncover
METTL3-NEDD4L-TFRC
axis
critical
for
inhibiting
post-ischemic
Enhancing
pathway
may
serve
as
an
effective
strategy
stroke
therapy.
lays
theoretical
foundation
developing
m6A-related
therapies
International Journal of Nanomedicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 19, P. 2091 - 2112
Published: March 1, 2024
Abstract:
Currently,
cancer
remains
one
of
the
most
significant
threats
to
human
health.
Treatment
cancers
challenging,
despite
implementation
diverse
therapies
in
clinical
practice.
In
recent
years,
research
on
mechanism
ferroptosis
has
presented
novel
perspectives
for
treatment.
Ferroptosis
is
a
regulated
cell
death
process
caused
by
lipid
peroxidation
membrane
unsaturated
fatty
acids
catalyzed
iron
ions.
The
rapid
development
bio-nanotechnology
generated
considerable
interest
exploiting
iron-induced
as
new
therapeutic
target
against
cancer.
This
article
provides
comprehensive
overview
advancements
at
intersection
and
bionanotechnology.
this
respect,
its
relation
are
summarized.
Furthermore,
feasibility
nano-drug
delivery
system
based
treatment
introduced
analyzed.
Secondly,
strategies
inducing
using
nanodrug
technology
discussed,
including
promoting
Fenton
reactions,
inhibiting
glutathione
peroxidase
4,
reducing
low
levels,
Xc
−
.
Additionally,
explores
potential
combined
involving
Finally,
application
prospects
challenges
nanoagents
discussed.
Keywords:
cancers,
ferroptosis,
system,
Phytomedicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
130, P. 155738 - 155738
Published: June 1, 2024
Respiratory
diseases
pose
a
grave
threat
to
human
life.
Therefore,
understanding
their
pathogenesis
and
therapeutic
strategy
is
important.
Ferroptosis
novel
type
of
iron-dependent
programmed
cell
death,
distinct
from
apoptosis,
necroptosis,
autophagy,
characterised
by
iron,
reactive
oxygen
species,
lipid
peroxide
accumulation,
as
well
glutathione
(GSH)
depletion
GSH
peroxidase
4
(GPX4)
inactivation.
A
close
association
between
ferroptosis
the
onset
progression
respiratory
diseases,
including
chronic
obstructive
pulmonary
disease,
acute
lung
injury,
bronchial
asthma,
fibrosis,
cancer,
has
been
reported.
Recent
studies
have
shown
that
traditional
Chinese
medicine
(TCM)
compounds
exhibit
unique
advantages
in
treatment
owing
natural
properties
potential
efficacy.
These
can
effectively
regulate
modulating
several
key
signalling
pathways
such
system
Xc