Female sex hormones exacerbate retinal neurodegeneration
Ashley A. Rowe,
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Mauricio J. Velasquez,
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Jacob W. Aumeier
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et al.
Science Advances,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(15)
Published: April 11, 2025
Neurodegenerative
disorders
such
as
Alzheimer’s
disease
and
macular
degeneration
represent
major
sources
of
human
suffering,
yet
factors
influencing
severity
remain
poorly
understood.
Sex
has
been
implicated
one
modifying
factor.
Here,
we
show
that
female
sex
is
a
risk
factor
for
worsened
outcomes
in
model
retinal
this
susceptibility
caused
by
the
presence
female-specific
hormones.
The
adverse
effect
hormones
was
specific
to
diseased
neurons,
depletion
these
ameliorated
phenotypic
effect,
while
reintroduction
rates
females.
Transcriptional
analysis
retinas
showed
significant
differences
between
genes
involved
pyroptosis,
inflammatory
responses,
endoplasmic
reticulum
stress–induced
apoptosis
males
females
with
degeneration.
These
findings
provide
crucial
insights
into
pathogenesis
neurodegenerative
diseases
how
can
affect
severity.
have
far-reaching
implications
clinical
trial
design
use
hormonal
therapy
certain
disorders.
Language: Английский
Computational recognition of regulator genes and signature for ferroptosis with implications on immunological properties and clinical management of atopic dermatitis
Lei Xu,
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Wenjuan Guo,
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Huirong Hao
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et al.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Sept. 6, 2024
Atopic
dermatitis
(AD)
is
a
common
chronic
of
autoimmune
origin
that
considerably
affects
the
quality
life
patients.
Ferroptosis,
newly
regulated
form
cell
death,
essential
for
inflammation-related
damage-associated
molecular
patterns
(DAMPs).
In
this
study,
we
aimed
to
identify
ferroptosis
regulators
relevant
AD
pathogenesis
and
reveal
mechanisms
by
which
regulates
AD.
Language: Английский
Salidroside alleviates ferroptosis in FAC-induced Age-related macular degeneration models by activating Nrf2/SLC7A11/GPX4 axis
International Immunopharmacology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
142, P. 113041 - 113041
Published: Sept. 12, 2024
Language: Английский
Thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy and ferroptosis: a review of pathological mechanisms and therapeutic strategies
Chao Ma,
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Haoyu Li,
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Shuwen Lu
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et al.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Dec. 6, 2024
Thyroid-associated
ophthalmopathy
(TAO)
is
an
inflammatory
orbital
disease
associated
with
autoimmune
thyroid
disorders.
Owing
to
the
ambiguous
nature
of
pathogenesis,
contemporary
pharmacological
treatment
strategies
predominantly
involve
use
glucocorticoids
and
immunosuppressants.
However,
adverse
effects
these
agents
in
clinical
practice
necessitate
further
investigation
into
disease's
pathogenesis
identification
novel
therapeutic
targets
interventions.
Recent
studies
suggest
that
ferroptosis,
a
form
regulated
cell
death,
may
play
role
TAO
pathogenesis.
This
review
aims
explore
involvement
ferroptosis
evaluate
its
potential
as
target.
Key
topics
include
epidemiology,
manifestations,
pathophysiology
TAO,
along
molecular
mechanisms
ferroptosis.
Evidence
supporting
implications
targeting
this
pathway
are
also
discussed,
alongside
challenges
future
directions
emerging
research
area.
Language: Английский
Unveiling ferroptosis: a new frontier in skin disease research
Ke Wang,
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Yumeng Lin,
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Dan Zhou
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et al.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Oct. 4, 2024
Ferroptosis,
a
form
of
regulated
cell
death
distinct
from
apoptosis,
necrosis,
and
autophagy,
is
increasingly
recognized
for
its
role
in
skin
disease
pathology.
Characterized
by
iron
accumulation
lipid
peroxidation,
ferroptosis
has
been
implicated
the
progression
various
conditions,
including
psoriasis,
photosensitive
dermatitis,
melanoma.
This
review
provides
an
in-depth
analysis
molecular
mechanisms
underlying
compares
cellular
effects
with
other
forms
context
health
disease.
We
systematically
examine
five
specific
diseases,
ichthyosis,
polymorphous
light
eruption
(PMLE),
vitiligo,
melanoma,
detailing
influence
on
pathogenesis
progression.
Moreover,
we
explore
current
clinical
landscape
ferroptosis-targeted
therapies,
discussing
their
potential
managing
treating
diseases.
Our
aim
to
shed
therapeutic
modulating
research
practice.
Language: Английский