Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 27
Published: Dec. 23, 2024
Introduction
Ischemic
stroke
(IS),
a
major
cause
of
mortality
and
disability
worldwide,
remains
significant
healthcare
challenge
due
to
limited
therapeutic
options.
Ferroptosis,
distinct
iron-dependent
form
regulated
cell
death
characterized
by
lipid
peroxidation
oxidative
stress,
has
emerged
as
crucial
mechanism
in
IS
pathophysiology.
This
review
explores
the
role
ferroptosis
its
potential
for
driving
innovative
strategies.
ABSTRACT
Aims
Ferroptosis
plays
a
critical
role
in
stroke
pathophysiology,
yet
its
dynamics
during
recovery
remain
unclear.
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
the
evolution
of
ferroptosis
throughout
post‐stroke
and
evaluate
auricular
transcutaneous
vagus
nerve
stimulation
(atVNS)
as
therapeutic
intervention,
focusing
on
involvement
α7
nicotinic
acetylcholine
receptor
(α7nAChR)‐mediated
mechanisms.
Methods
Using
middle
cerebral
artery
occlusion
(MCAO)
mouse
model,
we
examined
ferroptosis‐related
protein
expression
(GPX4,
ACSL4,
TfR)
iron
levels
across
acute
chronic
phases.
The
effects
atVNS
were
evaluated
through
assessment
markers,
neurogenesis,
angiogenesis,
cognitive
function,
neuroinflammation.
α7nAChR
knockout
mice
used
receptor's
atVNS‐mediated
recovery.
Results
We
observed
sustained
alterations
markers
treatment
reduced
progression
by
modulating
GPX4
ACSL4
expression,
enhanced
neurogenesis
improved
recovery,
These
beneficial
absent
mice,
while
increased
neuronal
wild‐type
mice.
Conclusions
reveals
persistent
demonstrates
that
provides
comprehensive
neuroprotection
α7nAChR‐dependent
findings
establish
promising
noninvasive
approach
for
highlight
signaling
potential
target.
Ferroptosis
is
implicated
in
viral
neuropathogenesis
and
may
underlie
HIV-associated
neurocognitive
impairment
(NCI).
Emerging
data
also
suggest
differences
brain
iron
transport
by
sex.
We
hypothesized
that
circulating
ferritins
inhibit
ferroptosis
associate
with
function
NCI
people
HIV
(PWH)
a
sex-biased
manner.
Serum
ferritin
heavy-chain-1
(Fth-1),
light-chain
(Ftl),
urinary
F2-isoprostanes
(uF2-isoPs,
specific
lipid
peroxidation
marker)
were
quantified
324
PWH
(including
61
women)
serial
global
(NPZ4)
domain-specific
testing.
Biomarker
associations
test
scores
evaluated
multivariable
regression;
correlations
uF2-isoPs
assessed.
Higher
Ftl
Fth-1
associated
less
all
(adjusted
odds
ratios
0.53,
95%
Confidence
Interval
(95%
CI)
0.36-0.79
0.66,
CI
0.45-0.97,
respectively).
In
women,
higher
better
NPZ-4
(Ftl:
adjusted
beta
(β)=0.15,
0.02-0.29;
Ftl-by-sex
βinteraction=0.32,
p=0.047)
scores.
Effects
on
performance
persisted
for
up
to
5
years.
Levels
of
both
correlated
inversely
women
rho=-0.47,
p<0.001).
Circulating
exert
sustained,
neuroprotective
effects
PWH,
possibly
protecting
against
iron-mediated
(ferroptosis).
Larger
studies
are
needed
confirm
the
observed
sex
further
delineate
underlying
mechanisms.
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(9), P. 1042 - 1042
Published: Aug. 28, 2024
Ferroptosis
is
implicated
in
viral
neuropathogenesis
and
may
underlie
HIV-associated
neurocognitive
impairment
(NCI).
Emerging
data
also
suggest
differences
brain
iron
transport
by
sex.
We
hypothesized
that
circulating
ferritins
inhibit
ferroptosis
associate
with
function
NCI
people
HIV
(PWH)
a
sex-biased
manner.
Serum
ferritin
heavy-chain-1
(FTH1),
light-chain
(FTL),
urinary
F2-isoprostanes
(uF2-isoPs,
specific
lipid
peroxidation
marker)
were
quantified
324
PWH
(including
61
women)
serial
global
(NPZ-4)
domain-specific
testing.
Biomarker
associations
test
scores
NCIs
evaluated
multivariable
regression;
correlations
uF2-isoPs
assessed.
Higher
FTL
FTH1
levels
associated
less
all
(adjusted
odds
ratios
0.53,
95%
confidence
interval
(95%
CI)
0.36–0.79
0.66,
CI
0.45–0.97,
respectively).
In
women,
higher
better
NPZ-4
(FTL
adjusted
beta
(β)
=
0.15,
0.02–0.29;
FTL-by-sex
βinteraction
0.32,
p
0.047)
scores.
Effects
on
performance
persisted
for
up
to
5
years.
Levels
of
both
correlated
inversely
women
(FTL:
rho
−0.47,
<
0.001).
Circulating
exert
sustained,
neuroprotective
effects
PWH,
possibly
protecting
against
iron-mediated
(ferroptosis).
Larger
studies
are
needed
confirm
the
observed
sex
further
delineate
underlying
mechanisms.
Translational Pediatrics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(10), P. 1747 - 1759
Published: Oct. 1, 2024
Quercetin
(QCT)
is
a
bioflavonoid
derived
from
vegetables
and
fruits
that
has
anti-inflammatory
anti-ferroptosis
effects
against
various
diseases.
Previous
studies
have
shown
QCT
modulates
the
production
of
cellular
inflammatory
factors
in
asthma
models
delays
development
chronic
airway
inflammation.
However,
regulatory
mechanism
QCT,
traditional
Chinese
medicine,
treatment
not
been
elucidated.
The
aim
present
study
to
investigate
whether
can
inhibit
ferroptosis
via
SIRT1/Nrf2
pathway
play
therapeutic
role
asthma.