Journal of Zhejiang University (Medical Sciences),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 1, 2024
It
has
been
confirmed
that
exposure
to
various
metal
pollutants
can
induce
neurotoxicity,
which
is
closely
associated
with
the
occurrence
and
development
of
neurological
disorders.
Ferroptosis
a
form
cell
death
in
response
pollutant
it
related
oxidative
stress,
iron
metabolism
lipid
peroxidation.
Recent
studies
have
revealed
ferroptosis
plays
significant
role
neurotoxicity
induced
by
metals
such
as
lead,
cadmium,
manganese,
nickel,
antimony.
Lead
triggers
through
disorder
inflammation.
Cadmium
ion
metabolism,
stress
signaling
pathways
IRE1/JNK/FTH1.
Manganese
promote
mitochondrial
dysfunction,
stress.
Nickel
influencing
function,
disrupting
homeostasis
facilitating
peroxidation
central
nervous
system.
Antimony
glutathione
depletion
activating
autophagy,
resulting
excessive
intracellular
deposition
ultimately
causing
ferroptosis.
This
article
reviews
effects
on
ferroptosis-related
indicators
discusses
specific
mechanisms
each
may
provide
references
identify
targets
preventing
develop
treatment
strategies
Environmental Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
58(5), P. 2166 - 2184
Published: Jan. 26, 2024
Environmental
pollutants
have
been
recognized
for
their
ability
to
induce
various
adverse
outcomes
in
both
the
environment
and
human
health,
including
inflammation,
apoptosis,
necrosis,
pyroptosis,
autophagy.
Understanding
these
biological
mechanisms
has
played
a
crucial
role
risk
assessment
management
efforts.
However,
recent
identification
of
ferroptosis
as
form
programmed
cell
death
emerged
critical
mechanism
underlying
pollutant-induced
toxicity.
Numerous
studies
demonstrated
that
fine
particulates,
heavy
metals,
organic
substances
can
trigger
ferroptosis,
which
is
closely
intertwined
with
lipid,
iron,
amino
acid
metabolism.
Given
growing
evidence
linking
severe
diseases
such
heart
failure,
chronic
obstructive
pulmonary
disease,
liver
injury,
Parkinson's
Alzheimer's
cancer,
it
imperative
investigate
ferroptosis.
In
this
review,
we
comprehensively
analyze
pathways
intricate
signaling
molecules
elucidate
integration
into
driving
braking
axes.
Furthermore,
discuss
potential
hazards
associated
organs
four
representative
animal
models.
Finally,
provide
an
outlook
on
future
research
directions
strategies
aimed
at
preventing
By
enhancing
our
understanding
novel
developing
effective
preventive
measures,
mitigate
effects
environmental
safeguard
health.
Cell Division,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(1)
Published: Aug. 3, 2024
Cell
death
is
one
of
the
most
important
mechanisms
maintaining
homeostasis
in
our
body.
Ferroptosis
and
pyroptosis
are
forms
necrosis-like
cell
death.
These
modalities
play
key
roles
pathophysiology
cancer,
cardiovascular,
neurological
diseases,
other
pathologies.
Transition
metals
abundant
group
elements
all
living
organisms.
This
paper
presents
a
summary
ferroptosis
pathways
their
connection
to
significant
transition
metals,
namely
zinc
(Zn),
copper
(Cu),
molybdenum
(Mo),
lead
(Pb),
cobalt
(Co),
iron
(Fe),
cadmium
(Cd),
nickel
(Ni),
mercury
(Hg),
uranium
(U),
platinum
(Pt),
crucial
element,
selenium
(Se).
Authors
aim
summarize
up-to-date
knowledge
this
topic.In
review,
there
categorized
highlighted
common
patterns
alterations
by
metals.
Special
attention
given
since
collected
data
support
its
dual
nature
action
both
pyroptosis.
All
findings
presented
together
with
brief
description
major
biochemical
involving
mentioned
visualized
attached
comprehensive
figures.This
work
concludes
that
majority
disruptions
studied
metals'
impacts
fate,
influencing
survival
cells
complex
system
altered
pathways.
Therefore,
opens
up
space
for
further
research.
Poultry Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
103(5), P. 103653 - 103653
Published: March 13, 2024
Cadmium
(Cd)
and
high
molybdenum
(Mo)
are
injurious
to
the
body.
Previous
research
has
substantiated
that
Cd
Mo
exposure
caused
testicular
injury
of
ducks,
but
concrete
mechanism
is
not
fully
clarified.
To
further
survey
toxicity
co-exposure
in
testis,
40
healthy
8-day-old
Shaoxing
ducks
(Anas
platyrhyncha)
were
stochasticly
distributed
four
groups
raised
with
basic
diet
embracing
(4
mg/kg
Cd)
or
(100
Mo)
both.
At
16th
week,
testis
tissues
gathered.
The
characteristic
ultrastructural
changes
related
apoptosis
ferroptosis
observed
both
groups.
Besides,
repressed
nuclear
factor
erythroid
2-related
2(Nrf2)
pathway
via
decreasing
Nrf2,
Heme
oxygenase-1
(HO-1),
NAD(P)H
quinone
oxidoreductase
1
(NQO1),
Glutamate-cysteine
ligase
catalytic
subunit
(GCLC)
modifier
(GCLM)
mRNA
expression
Nrf2
protein
expression,
then
stimulated
by
elevating
Bcl-2
antagonist/killer-1
(Bak-1),
Bcl-2-associated
X-protein
(Bax),
Cytochrome
complex
(Cyt-C),
caspase-3
cleaved-caspase-3
rate,
as
well
reducing
B-cell
lymphoma-2
(Bcl-2)
ratio
Bax,
triggered
upregulating
Acyl-CoA
Synthetase
Long
Chain
Family
Member
4
(ACSL4),
transferrin
receptor
(TFR1)
Prostaglandin-Endoperoxide
Synthase
2
(PTGS2)
levels,
downregulating
ferritin
heavy
chain
(FTH1),
light
(FTL1),
ferroportin
(FPN1),
solute
carrier
family
7
member
11
(SCL7A11)
glutathione
peroxidase
(GPX4)
levels.
most
obvious
these
indexes
co-treated
group.
Altogether,
results
announced
evoked
inhibiting
exacerbated
variations.
Journal of Biological Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
299(12), P. 105463 - 105463
Published: Nov. 15, 2023
Ferroptosis,
characterized
by
iron-dependent
cell
death,
has
recently
emerged
as
a
critical
defense
mechanism
against
microbial
infections.
The
present
study
aims
to
investigate
the
involvement
of
exosomes
in
induction
ferroptosis
and
inhibition
bacterial
infection
crustaceans.
Our
findings
provide
compelling
evidence
for
pivotal
role
immune
response
crustaceans,
wherein
they
facilitate
intracellular
iron
accumulation
activate
ferroptotic
pathways.
Using
RNA-seq
bioinformatic
analysis,
we
demonstrate
that
cytochrome
P450
(CYP)
can
effectively
trigger
ferroptosis.
Moreover,
conducting
an
analysis
exosome
cargo
proteins,
have
identified
participation
six-transmembrane
epithelial
antigen
prostate
4
regulation
hemocyte
sensitivity.
Subsequent
functional
investigations
unveil
enhances
cellular
Fe
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
289, P. 117656 - 117656
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
The
increasing
utilization
of
antimony
(Sb)
in
manufacturing
industries
has
led
to
the
emergence
Sb
contamination
environment
as
a
significant
public
health
concern.
To
elucidate
toxicity
and
its
mechanism
action,
this
study
aimed
investigate
adverse
effects
on
cosmopolitan
insect,
housefly
(Musca
domestica),
under
whole
life
cycle
(from
embryonic
adult
stage)
exposure
through
examination
suite
parameters,
including
biological,
physiological,
behavioral,
molecular
endpoints.
A
range
concentrations,
moderate
(0.07
mM),
heavy
(0.7
extreme
(7
70
were
conducted
study.
results
indicated
that
houseflies
could
maintain
their
when
exposed
0.07
mM
Sb.
(0.7-70
mM)
resulted
effects,
developmental
retardation,
locomotor
inhibition,
gut
damage,
oxidative
stress,
mitochondrial
dysfunction
houseflies.
Significantly,
demonstrated
reproductive
houseflies,
evidenced
by
reduced
capacity,
DNA
ovarian
abnormalities.
disturbance
hormonal
synthesis
MAPK
pathway
induced
treatment
may
contribute
toxicity.
These
comprehensive
toxicological
data
provide
insight
into
prediction
assessment
ecological
risk
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
291, P. 117870 - 117870
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Cadmium
(Cd),
a
widespread
and
serious
environmental
pollutant,
has
recently
garnered
increasing
scientific
scrutiny
due
to
its
profound
adverse
effects.
Although
the
evidence
for
Cd-induced
reproductive
toxicity
is
well
established,
it
remains
elusive
on
intricate
dose-response
relationship
underlying
molecular
mechanisms,
especially
transgenerational
in
animals.
Here,
we
employed
fruit
fly
(Drosophila
melanogaster)
as
model
organism
examine
performance
across
five
generations
by
parental
exposure
varying
concentrations
of
Cd
(5,
50,
500
μM).
Firstly,
our
observations
number
eggs
laid,
pupae
formed,
adult
flies
emerged
directly
exposed
generation
(F0)
confirmed
dose-dependent
decline
fecundity.
Transcriptome
analysis
revealed
that,
oxidative
stress
ion
transport
disruption
F0
could
underlie
synaptic
dysfunction
impaired
follicle
cell
development,
impacting
behavior
oocyte
fertility.
Employing
analysis,
Wnt
signaling
pathway
mTOR
were
identified
early
responses
toxicity.
Secondly,
sustained
detrimental
effects
observed
at
least
two
three
after
removal.
At
epigenetic
level,
perturb
fecundity
modulating
Dnmt2
expression,
pivotal
regulator
methylation
processes.
Moreover,
despite
phenotypic
recovery
F4,
persistent
changes
indicate
enduring
toxicity,
highlighting
need
vigilance
against
contamination
long-term
Collectively,
findings
enhance
understanding
effects,
highlight
further
improve
assessment
multigenerational
consequences
contamination.
Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(2), P. 102464 - 102464
Published: March 1, 2025
Ticks
(Haemaphysalis
longicornis)
transmit
pathogens
to
their
hosts
through
salivary
glands
during
blood-feeding.
The
of
adult
parthenogenetic
H.
longicornis
undergo
degeneration
post-engorgement.
Clarifying
the
molecular
mechanisms
underlying
gland
is
conducive
identifying
novel
targets
for
preventing
and
controlling
these
widespread
vectors.
In
this
study,
we
investigated
elucidate
relationship
between
ferroptosis,
iron-dependent
cell
death,
ferritin
1
(HlFer1)
post-attachment
Fluorescence
microscopy,
revealed
increased
iron
accumulation,
reactive
oxygen
species,
lipid
peroxidation,
decreased
mitochondrial
cristae
in
granular
acini
results
a
qPCR
analysis
indicated
that
HlFer1,
glutathione
peroxidase
4
(GPX4),
transferrin
(TRF),
high
mobility
group
protein
B1
(HMGB1)
expression
elevated
vitro
culture
showed
erastin
promotes
while
ferrostatin-1
blocks
process.
RNA
interference
(RNAi)
targeting
HlFer1
promoted
ferroptosis
acini.
conclusion,
demonstrated
HlFer1-induced
key
mechanism
longicornis.
Our
findings
are
important
developing
preventive
measures
against
as
disease
vector.