reviewPharmacology & TherapeuticsMar 7, 2023HYBRID OA

Molecular mechanisms of ferroptosis and their involvement in brain diseases

Universidade do Porto · Cooperativa de Ensino Superior Politécnico e Universitário · +1 more institution

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Abstract

Ferroptosis is a type of regulated cell death characterized by intracellular accumulation of iron and reactive oxygen species, inhibition of system Xc-, glutathione depletion, nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate oxidation and lipid peroxidation. Since its discovery and characterization in 2012, many efforts have been made to reveal the underlying mechanisms, modulating compounds, and its involvement in disease pathways. Ferroptosis inducers include erastin, sorafenib, sulfasalazine and glutamate, which, by inhibiting system Xc-, prevent the import of cysteine into the cells. RSL3, statins, Ml162 and Ml210 induce ferroptosis by inhibiting glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4), which is responsible for…

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Keywords
  • GPX4
  • Lipid peroxidation
  • Chemistry
  • Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate
  • Reactive oxygen species
  • Programmed cell death
  • Cancer research
  • Pharmacology
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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