Redox Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
75, P. 103211 - 103211
Published: May 30, 2024
Ferroptosis
is
a
pervasive
non-apoptotic
form
of
cell
death
highly
relevant
in
various
degenerative
diseases
and
malignancies.
The
hallmark
ferroptosis
uncontrolled
overwhelming
peroxidation
polyunsaturated
fatty
acids
contained
membrane
phospholipids,
which
eventually
leads
to
rupture
the
plasma
membrane.
unique
that
it
essentially
spontaneous,
uncatalyzed
chemical
process
based
on
perturbed
iron
redox
homeostasis
contributing
process,
but
nonetheless
modulated
by
many
metabolic
nodes
impinge
cells'
susceptibility
ferroptosis.
Among
affecting
sensitivity,
several
have
emerged
as
promising
candidates
for
pharmacological
intervention,
rendering
ferroptosis-related
proteins
attractive
targets
treatment
numerous
currently
incurable
diseases.
Herein,
current
members
Germany-wide
research
consortium
focusing
research,
well
key
external
experts
who
made
seminal
contributions
this
rapidly
growing
exciting
field
gathered
provide
comprehensive,
state-of-the-art
review
Specific
topics
include:
basic
mechanisms,
vivo
relevance,
specialized
methodologies,
tools,
potential
contribution
disease
etiopathology
progression.
We
hope
article
will
not
only
established
scientists
newcomers
with
an
overview
multiple
facets
ferroptosis,
also
encourage
additional
efforts
characterize
further
molecular
pathways
modulating
ultimate
goal
develop
novel
pharmacotherapies
tackle
associated
-
or
caused
Experimental & Molecular Medicine,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
54(2), P. 91 - 102
Published: Feb. 1, 2022
Abstract
High
mobility
group
box
1
(HMGB1)
is
a
nonhistone
nuclear
protein
that
has
multiple
functions
according
to
its
subcellular
location.
In
the
nucleus,
HMGB1
DNA
chaperone
maintains
structure
and
function
of
chromosomes.
cytoplasm,
can
promote
autophagy
by
binding
BECN1
protein.
After
active
secretion
or
passive
release,
extracellular
usually
acts
as
damage-associated
molecular
pattern
(DAMP)
molecule,
regulating
inflammation
immune
responses
through
different
receptors
direct
uptake.
The
release
fine-tuned
variety
factors,
including
posttranslational
modification
(e.g.,
acetylation,
ADP-ribosylation,
phosphorylation,
methylation)
machinery
cell
death
apoptosis,
pyroptosis,
necroptosis,
alkaliptosis,
ferroptosis).
this
minireview,
we
introduce
basic
focus
on
regulatory
mechanism
release.
Understanding
these
topics
may
help
us
develop
new
HMGB1-targeted
drugs
for
various
conditions,
especially
inflammatory
diseases
tissue
damage.
FEBS Journal,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
289(22), P. 7038 - 7050
Published: June 6, 2021
As
a
type
of
lytic
cell
death
driven
by
unrestricted
lipid
peroxidation
and
subsequent
plasma
membrane
damage,
ferroptosis
occurs
develops
because
sophisticated
signals
regulatory
mechanisms.
The
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
used
to
initiate
come
from
variety
sources,
including
iron‐mediated
Fenton
reactions,
mitochondrial
ROS,
membrane‐associated
ROS
the
NOX
protein
family.
Polyunsaturated
fatty
acid‐containing
phospholipids
are
main
substrates
in
ferroptosis,
which
is
positively
regulated
enzymes,
such
as
ACSL4,
LPCAT3,
ALOXs,
or
POR.
Selective
activation
autophagic
degradation
pathways
promotes
increasing
iron
accumulation
cause
peroxidation.
In
contrast,
system
xc
–
‐glutathione–GPX4
axis
plays
central
role
limiting
peroxidation,
although
other
antioxidants
(such
coenzyme
Q10
tetrahydrobiopterin)
can
also
inhibit
ferroptosis.
A
nuclear
mechanism
defense
against
NFE2L2‐dependent
antioxidant
response
transcriptionally
upregulating
expression
cytoprotective
genes.
Additionally,
damage
caused
ferroptotic
stimulus
be
repaired
ESCRT‐III‐dependent
scission
machinery.
this
review,
we
summarize
recent
progress
understanding
signaling
mechanisms
Autophagy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
19(8), P. 2175 - 2195
Published: April 14, 2023
Copper
is
an
essential
trace
element
in
biological
systems,
maintaining
the
activity
of
enzymes
and
function
transcription
factors.
However,
at
high
concentrations,
copper
ions
show
increased
toxicity
by
inducing
regulated
cell
death,
such
as
apoptosis,
paraptosis,
pyroptosis,
ferroptosis,
cuproptosis.
Furthermore,
can
trigger
macroautophagy/autophagy,
a
lysosome-dependent
degradation
pathway
that
plays
dual
role
regulating
survival
or
death
fate
cells
under
various
stress
conditions.
Pathologically,
impaired
metabolism
due
to
environmental
genetic
causes
implicated
variety
human
diseases,
rare
Wilson
disease
common
cancers.
Therapeutically,
copper-based
compounds
are
potential
chemotherapeutic
agents
be
used
alone
combination
with
other
drugs
approaches
treat
cancer.
Here,
we
review
progress
made
understanding
metabolic
processes
their
impact
on
regulation
autophagy.
This
knowledge
may
help
design
future
clinical
tools
improve
cancer
diagnosis
treatment.
Autophagy,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
17(12), P. 4266 - 4285
Published: April 12, 2021
Zinc
oxide
nanoparticles
(ZnONPs)
hold
great
promise
for
biomedical
applications.
Previous
studies
have
revealed
that
ZnONPs
exposure
can
induce
toxicity
in
endothelial
cells,
but
the
underlying
mechanisms
not
been
fully
elucidated.
In
this
study,
we
report
ferroptosis
of
both
HUVECs
and
EA.hy926
as
evidenced
by
elevation
intracellular
iron
levels,
lipid
peroxidation
cell
death
a
dose-
time-dependent
manner.
addition,
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
scavenger
ferrostatin-1
chelator
deferiprone
attenuated
ZnONPs-induced
death.
Intriguingly,
found
is
macroautophagy/autophagy-dependent,
because
inhibition
autophagy
with
pharmacological
inhibitor
or
ATG5
gene
knockout
profoundly
mitigated
ferroptosis.
We
further
demonstrated
NCOA4
(nuclear
receptor
coactivator
4)-mediated
ferritinophagy
(autophagic
degradation
major
storage
protein
ferritin)
was
required
induced
ZnONPs,
showing
knockdown
reduce
level
peroxidation,
subsequently
alleviate
Furthermore,
showed
ROS
originating
from
mitochondria
(mtROS)
probably
activated
AMPK-ULK1
axis
to
trigger
ferritinophagy.
Most
importantly,
pulmonary
caused
vascular
inflammation
mice,
supplementation
significantly
reversed
injury
exposure.
Overall,
our
study
indicates
novel
mechanism
cytotoxicity,
NCOA4-mediated
ferroptotic
Cell Death and Disease,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
12(11)
Published: Oct. 29, 2021
Abstract
Ferroptosis
is
a
form
of
regulated
cell
death
that
emerges
to
be
relevant
for
therapy-resistant
and
dedifferentiating
cancers.
Although
several
lines
evidence
suggest
ferroptosis
type
autophagy-dependent
death,
the
underlying
molecular
mechanisms
remain
unclear.
Fin56,
3
inducer,
triggers
by
promoting
glutathione
peroxidase
4
(GPX4)
protein
degradation
via
not
fully
understood
pathway.
Here,
we
determined
Fin56
induces
autophagy
in
bladder
cancer
cells
Fin56-triggered
mechanistically
depends
on
autophagic
machinery.
Furthermore,
found
inhibition
at
different
stages
attenuates
Fin56-induced
oxidative
stress
GPX4
degradation.
Moreover,
investigated
effects
combination
with
Torin
2,
potent
mTOR
inhibitor
used
activate
autophagy,
viability.
We
synergizes
2
cytotoxicity
against
cells.
Collectively,
our
findings
only
support
concept
but
imply
combined
application
inducers
inhibitors
promising
approach
improve
therapeutic
options
treatment
cancer.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
16(6), P. 9228 - 9239
Published: May 27, 2022
Carbon
quantum
dots
(CQDs)
offer
huge
potential
due
to
their
enzymatic
properties
as
compared
natural
enzymes.
Thus,
discovery
of
CQDs-based
nanozymes
with
low
toxicity
from
resources,
especially
daily
food,
implies
a
promising
direction
for
exploring
treatment
strategies
human
diseases.
Here,
we
report
biocompatible
nanozyme
prepared
chlorogenic
acid
(ChA),
major
bioactive
product
coffee.
We
found
that
ChA
CQDs
exhibited
obvious
GSH
oxidase-like
activities
and
subsequently
promoted
cancer
cell
ferroptosis
by
perturbation
GPX4-catalyzed
lipid
repair
systems.
In
vivo,
dramatically
suppressed
the
tumor
growth
in
HepG2-tumor-bearing
mice
negligible
side
toxicity.
Particularly,
hepatoma
H22-bearing
mice,
recruited
massive
tumor-infiltrating
immune
cells
including
T
cells,
NK
macrophages,
thereby
converting
"cold"
"hot"
tumors
activating
systemic
antitumor
responses.
Taken
together,
our
study
suggests
product-derived
coffee
can
serve
biologically
safe
anticancer
therapeutics
may
aid
development
nanotechnology-based
immunotherapeutic.