Journal of Translational Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
21(1)
Published: Nov. 17, 2023
Abstract
Background
Doxorubicin
(DOX)-induced
cardiotoxicity
(DIC)
is
a
major
impediment
to
its
clinical
application.
It
indispensable
explore
alternative
treatment
molecules
or
drugs
for
mitigating
DIC.
WGX50,
an
organic
extract
derived
from
Zanthoxylum
bungeanum
Maxim,
has
anti-inflammatory
and
antioxidant
biological
activity,
however,
function
mechanism
in
DIC
remain
unclear.
Methods
We
established
DOX-induced
models
both
vitro
vivo.
Echocardiography
histological
analyses
were
used
determine
the
severity
of
cardiac
injury
mice.
The
myocardial
damage
markers
cTnT,
CK-MB,
ANP,
BNP,
ferroptosis
associated
indicators
Fe
2+
,
MDA,
GPX4
measured
using
ELISA,
RT-qPCR,
western
blot
assays.
morphology
mitochondria
was
investigated
with
transmission
electron
microscope.
levels
mitochondrial
membrane
potential,
ROS,
lipid
ROS
detected
JC-1,
MitoSOX™,
C11-BODIPY
581/591
probes.
Results
Our
findings
demonstrate
that
WGX50
protects
via
restraining
ferroptosis.
In
vivo,
effectively
relieves
doxorubicin-induced
dysfunction,
injury,
fibrosis,
damage,
redox
imbalance.
vitro,
preserves
by
reducing
level
potential
increasing
ATP
production.
Furthermore,
reduces
iron
accumulation
increases
expression,
regulates
metabolism
inhibit
Conclusion
Taken
together,
pathway,
which
provides
novel
insights
as
promising
drug
candidate
cardioprotection.
Graphic
abstract
Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
7(1)
Published: Nov. 23, 2022
As
an
essential
micronutrient,
copper
is
required
for
a
wide
range
of
physiological
processes
in
virtually
all
cell
types.
Because
the
accumulation
intracellular
can
induce
oxidative
stress
and
perturbing
cellular
function,
homeostasis
tightly
regulated.
Recent
studies
identified
novel
copper-dependent
form
death
called
cuproptosis,
which
distinct
from
other
known
pathways
underlying
death.
Cuproptosis
occurs
via
binding
to
lipoylated
enzymes
tricarboxylic
acid
(TCA)
cycle,
leads
subsequent
protein
aggregation,
proteotoxic
stress,
ultimately
Here,
we
summarize
our
current
knowledge
regarding
metabolism,
copper-related
disease,
characteristics
mechanisms
that
regulate
cuproptosis.
In
addition,
discuss
implications
cuproptosis
pathogenesis
various
disease
conditions,
including
Wilson's
neurodegenerative
diseases,
cancer,
therapeutic
potential
targeting
Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
8(1)
Published: June 8, 2023
Abstract
Aging
is
characterized
by
systemic
chronic
inflammation,
which
accompanied
cellular
senescence,
immunosenescence,
organ
dysfunction,
and
age-related
diseases.
Given
the
multidimensional
complexity
of
aging,
there
an
urgent
need
for
a
systematic
organization
inflammaging
through
dimensionality
reduction.
Factors
secreted
senescent
cells,
known
as
senescence-associated
secretory
phenotype
(SASP),
promote
inflammation
can
induce
senescence
in
normal
cells.
At
same
time,
accelerates
immune
resulting
weakened
function
inability
to
clear
cells
inflammatory
factors,
creates
vicious
cycle
senescence.
Persistently
elevated
levels
organs
such
bone
marrow,
liver,
lungs
cannot
be
eliminated
leading
damage
aging-related
Therefore,
has
been
recognized
endogenous
factor
elimination
could
potential
strategy
anti-aging.
Here
we
discuss
at
molecular,
cellular,
organ,
disease
levels,
review
current
aging
models,
implications
cutting-edge
single
cell
technologies,
well
anti-aging
strategies.
Since
preventing
alleviating
diseases
improving
overall
quality
life
are
ultimate
goals
research,
our
highlights
critical
features
mechanisms
along
with
latest
developments
future
directions
providing
theoretical
foundation
novel
practical
Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
8(1)
Published: Sept. 21, 2023
Abstract
Ferroptosis
is
an
iron-dependent
form
of
regulated
cell
death
with
distinct
characteristics,
including
altered
iron
homeostasis,
reduced
defense
against
oxidative
stress,
and
abnormal
lipid
peroxidation.
Recent
studies
have
provided
compelling
evidence
supporting
the
notion
that
ferroptosis
plays
a
key
pathogenic
role
in
many
diseases
such
as
various
cancer
types,
neurodegenerative
disease,
involving
tissue
and/or
organ
injury,
inflammatory
infectious
diseases.
Although
precise
regulatory
networks
underlie
are
largely
unknown,
particularly
respect
to
initiation
progression
diseases,
recognized
bona
fide
target
for
further
development
treatment
prevention
strategies.
Over
past
decade,
considerable
progress
has
been
made
developing
pharmacological
agonists
antagonists
these
ferroptosis-related
conditions.
Here,
we
provide
detailed
overview
our
current
knowledge
regarding
ferroptosis,
its
pathological
roles,
regulation
during
disease
progression.
Focusing
on
use
chemical
tools
preclinical
studies,
also
summarize
recent
advances
targeting
across
growing
spectrum
ferroptosis-associated
Finally,
discuss
new
challenges
opportunities
potential
strategy
treating
Circulation,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
147(19), P. 1444 - 1460
Published: March 29, 2023
Myocardial
ischemia-reperfusion
(I/R)
injury
causes
cardiac
dysfunction
to
myocardial
cell
loss
and
fibrosis.
Prevention
of
death
is
important
protect
function
after
I/R
injury.
The
process
reperfusion
can
lead
multiple
types
cardiomyocyte
death,
including
necrosis,
apoptosis,
autophagy,
ferroptosis.
However,
the
time
point
at
which
various
modes
occur
mechanisms
underlying
ferroptosis
regulation
in
cardiomyocytes
are
still
unclear.Using
a
left
anterior
descending
coronary
artery
ligation
mouse
model,
we
sought
investigate
To
discover
key
molecules
involved
ferroptosis,
performed
metabolomics
study.
Loss/gain-of-function
approaches
were
used
understand
role
15-lipoxygenase
(Alox15)
peroxisome
proliferator-activated
receptor
gamma
coactivator
1-alpha
(Pgc1α)
injury.We
found
that
apoptosis
necrosis
occurred
early
phase
injury,
was
predominant
form
during
prolonged
reperfusion.
Metabolomic
profiling
eicosanoids
revealed
Alox15
metabolites
accumulated
ferroptotic
cardiomyocytes.
We
demonstrated
expression
specifically
increased
injured
area
ventricle
below
suture
colocalized
with
Furthermore,
myocardial-specific
knockout
mice
alleviated
restored
function.
15-Hydroperoxyeicosatetraenoic
acid
(15-HpETE),
an
intermediate
metabolite
derived
from
arachidonic
by
Alox15,
identified
as
trigger
for
explored
mechanism
its
effects
15-HpETE
promoted
binding
Pgc1α
ubiquitin
ligase
ring
finger
protein
34,
leading
ubiquitin-dependent
degradation.
Consequently,
attenuated
mitochondrial
biogenesis
abnormal
morphology
observed.
ML351,
specific
inhibitor
level
Pgc1α,
inhibited
protected
myocardium,
caused
recovery.Together,
our
results
established
Alox15/15-HpETE-mediated
plays
Cells,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
11(17), P. 2726 - 2726
Published: Sept. 1, 2022
Ferroptosis
has
recently
been
demonstrated
to
be
a
novel
regulated
non-apoptotic
cell
death
characterized
by
iron-dependence
and
the
accumulation
of
lipid
peroxidation
that
results
in
membrane
damage.
Excessive
iron
induces
ferroptosis
promoting
generation
both
soluble
ROS
via
an
iron-dependent
Fenton
reaction
lipoxygenase
(LOX)
enzyme
activity.
Cytosolic
glutathione
peroxidase
4
(cGPX4)
pairing
with
suppressor
protein
1
(FSP1)
mitochondrial
(mGPX4)
dihydroorotate
dehydrogenase
(DHODH)
serve
as
two
separate
defense
systems
detoxify
cytoplasmic
well
membrane,
thereby
defending
against
cells
under
normal
conditions.
However,
disruption
these
may
cause
ferroptosis.
Emerging
evidence
revealed
plays
essential
role
development
diverse
cardiovascular
diseases
(CVDs),
such
hemochromatosis-associated
cardiomyopathy,
doxorubicin-induced
cardiotoxicity,
ischemia/reperfusion
(I/R)
injury,
heart
failure
(HF),
atherosclerosis,
COVID-19–related
arrhythmias.
Iron
chelators,
antioxidants,
inhibitors,
genetic
manipulations
alleviate
aforementioned
CVDs
blocking
pathways.
In
conclusion,
critical
pathogenesis
various
suppression
cardiac
is
expected
become
potential
therapeutic
option.
Here,
we
provide
comprehensive
review
on
molecular
mechanisms
involved
its
implications
disease.
Bone Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: March 1, 2023
Abstract
Ferroptosis,
a
unique
type
of
cell
death,
is
characterized
by
iron-dependent
accumulation
and
lipid
peroxidation.
It
closely
related
to
multiple
biological
processes,
including
iron
metabolism,
polyunsaturated
fatty
acid
the
biosynthesis
compounds
with
antioxidant
activities,
glutathione.
In
past
10
years,
increasing
evidence
has
indicated
potentially
strong
relationship
between
ferroptosis
onset
progression
age-related
orthopedic
diseases,
such
as
osteoporosis
osteoarthritis.
Therefore,
in-depth
knowledge
regulatory
mechanisms
in
diseases
may
help
improve
disease
treatment
prevention.
This
review
provides
an
overview
recent
research
on
its
influences
bone
cartilage
homeostasis.
begins
brief
systemic
metabolism
ferroptosis,
particularly
potential
ferroptosis.
presents
discussion
role
promotion
loss
degradation
inhibition
osteogenesis.
Finally,
it
focuses
future
targeting
treat
intention
inspiring
further
clinical
development
therapeutic
strategies.
Cell Death and Disease,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(2)
Published: Feb. 16, 2023
Abstract
The
glutathione
(GSH)
system
is
considered
to
be
one
of
the
most
powerful
endogenous
antioxidant
systems
in
cardiovascular
due
its
key
contribution
detoxifying
xenobiotics
and
scavenging
overreactive
oxygen
species
(ROS).
Numerous
investigations
have
suggested
that
disruption
GSH
a
critical
element
pathogenesis
myocardial
injury.
Meanwhile,
newly
proposed
type
cell
death,
ferroptosis,
has
been
demonstrated
closely
related
system,
which
affects
process
outcome
Moreover,
facing
various
pathological
challenges,
mammalian
heart,
possesses
high
levels
mitochondria
weak
capacity,
susceptible
oxidant
production
oxidative
damage.
Therefore,
targeted
enhancement
along
with
prevention
ferroptosis
myocardium
promising
therapeutic
strategy.
In
this
review,
we
first
systematically
describe
physiological
functions
anabolism
as
well
effects
on
cardiac
Then,
discuss
relationship
between
comprehensive
summary
activation
strategies
presented,
where
mainly
identify
several
herbal
monomers,
may
provide
valuable
guidelines
for
exploration
new
approaches.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(13)
Published: March 23, 2023
Intervertebral
disc
degeneration
(IVDD)-induced
lower
back
pain
(LBP)
is
a
common
problem
worldwide.
The
underlying
mechanism
partially
accredited
to
ferroptosis,
based
on
sequencing
analyses
of
IVDD
patients
from
the
gene
expression
omnibus
(GEO)
databases.
In
this
study,
it
shown
that
polydopamine
nanoparticles
(PDA
NPs)
inhibit
oxidative
stress-induced
ferroptosis
in
nucleus
pulposus
(NP)
cells
vitro.
PDA
NPs
scavenge
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS),
chelate
Fe