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Peng H, He Y, Hu Y, Sheng S, Maitiyasen M, Li J, Liu Y, Hou X, Song H, Yi J. Berbamine promotes ferroptosis of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma by facilitating USP51-mediated GPX4 ubiquitination and degradation. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 179:117309. [PMID: 39151312 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.117309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2024] [Revised: 08/11/2024] [Accepted: 08/13/2024] [Indexed: 08/19/2024] Open
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Esophageal cancer ranks among the most prevalent malignant tumors globally. The prognosis for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma remains poor, with a 5-year survival rate below 20 % due to limited advances in therapy. Ferroptosis, a novel form of iron-dependent lipid peroxidation-driven regulated cell death (RCD), shows significant promise in cancer treatment. Berbamine (BBM), a natural bisbenzylisoquinoline alkaloid derived from Berberis amurensis, exhibits anti-tumor effects against various cancers, yet its impact on esophageal cancer remains to be elucidated. This study aimed to explore the role of BBM in inducing ferroptosis in the treatment of esophageal cancer, focusing on its molecular mechanisms. Gene set enrichment analysis(GSEA) analysis highlighted the potential of BBM as an anti-cancer agent through ferroptosis induction. We found that BBM inhibited growth and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in esophageal cancer cell lines, promoting Fe accumulation, ROS, and malondialdehyde (MDA) production, thereby triggering cell death. These suppressive effects were successfully reversed by Ferrostatin-1 (Fer-1). Mechanistically, BBM decreased deubiquitination enzyme USP51 levels, leading to ubiquitin degradation and glutathione peroxidase 4(GPX4) instability, and it stimulated ferroptosis. The Overexpression of USP51 mitigated the downregulation of GPX4 induced by BBM.BBM significantly inhibited tumor xenograft growth in nude mice. This discovery positions BBM as a promising therapeutic candidate for the treatment of esophageal cancer.
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- Hao Peng
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery,Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery,Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery,Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery,Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery,Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery,Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China.
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery,Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China.
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Li B, Cheng K, Wang T, Peng X, Xu P, Liu G, Xue D, Jiao N, Wang C. Research progress on GPX4 targeted compounds. Eur J Med Chem 2024; 274:116548. [PMID: 38838547 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2024.116548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2024] [Revised: 05/27/2024] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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Blocking the System Xc-_ GSH_GPX4 pathway to induce ferroptosis in tumor cells is a novel strategy for cancer treatment. GPX4 serves as the core of the System Xc-/GSH/GPX4 pathway and is a predominant target for inducing ferroptosis in tumor cells. This article summarizes compounds identified in current research that directly target the GPX4 protein, including inhibitors, activators, small molecule degraders, chimeric degraders, and the application of combination therapies with other drugs, aiming to promote further research on the target and related diseases.
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- Bingru Li
- State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, State/Ministry of Education of China Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Changping Laboratory, Yard 28, Science Park Road, Changping District, Beijing, China; Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education and School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, China; Changping Laboratory, Yard 28, Science Park Road, Changping District, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, China.
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Wang J, Cao H, Xie Y, Xu Z, Li Y, Luo H. Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection induces a novel type of cell death: Ferroptosis. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 177:117030. [PMID: 38917759 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.117030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2024] [Revised: 06/20/2024] [Accepted: 06/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024] Open
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Ferroptosis is a lipid peroxidation-driven and iron-dependent form of programmed cell death, which is involved in a variety of physical processes and multiple diseases. Numerous reports have demonstrated that ferroptosis is closely related to the pathophysiological processes of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis) infection and is characterized by the accumulation of excess lipid peroxides on the cell membrane. In this study, the various functions of ferroptosis, and the therapeutic strategies and diagnostic biomarkers of tuberculosis, were summarized. Notably, this review provides insights into the molecular mechanisms and functions of M. tuberculosis-induced ferroptosis, suggesting potential future therapeutic and diagnostic markers for tuberculosis.
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- Jianjun Wang
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Kunshan Hospital Affiliated to Jiangsu University, Suzhou 215300, PR China
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- Department of Food and Nutrition Safety, Jiangsu Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, PR China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Kunshan Hospital Affiliated to Jiangsu University, Suzhou 215300, PR China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Kunshan Hospital Affiliated to Jiangsu University, Suzhou 215300, PR China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Kunshan Hospital Affiliated to Jiangsu University, Suzhou 215300, PR China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second People's Hospital of Kunshan, Suzhou, China.
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Maremonti F, Tonnus W, Gavali S, Bornstein S, Shah A, Giacca M, Linkermann A. Ferroptosis-based advanced therapies as treatment approaches for metabolic and cardiovascular diseases. Cell Death Differ 2024:10.1038/s41418-024-01350-1. [PMID: 39068204 DOI: 10.1038/s41418-024-01350-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2024] [Revised: 07/10/2024] [Accepted: 07/18/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024] Open
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Ferroptosis has attracted attention throughout the last decade because of its tremendous clinical importance. Here, we review the rapidly growing body of literature on how inhibition of ferroptosis may be harnessed for the treatment of common diseases, and we focus on metabolic and cardiovascular unmet medical needs. We introduce four classes of preclinically established ferroptosis inhibitors (ferrostatins) such as iron chelators, radical trapping agents that function in the cytoplasmic compartment, lipophilic radical trapping antioxidants and ninjurin-1 (NINJ1) specific monoclonal antibodies. In contrast to ferroptosis inducers that cause serious untoward effects such as acute kidney tubular necrosis, the side effect profile of ferrostatins appears to be limited. We also consider ferroptosis as a potential side effect itself when several advanced therapies harnessing small-interfering RNA (siRNA)-based treatment approaches are tested. Importantly, clinical trial design is impeded by the lack of an appropriate biomarker for ferroptosis detection in serum samples or tissue biopsies. However, we discuss favorable clinical scenarios suited for the design of anti-ferroptosis clinical trials to test such first-in-class compounds. We conclude that targeting ferroptosis exhibits outstanding treatment options for metabolic and cardiovascular diseases, but we have only begun to translate this knowledge into clinically relevant applications.
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- Francesca Maremonti
- Division of Nephrology, Medical Clinic III, University Hospital Dresden, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
- Department of Medicine V, University Medical Centre Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany
- Department of Internal Medicine 3, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus at the Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Division of Nephrology, Medical Clinic III, University Hospital Dresden, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
- Department of Internal Medicine 3, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus at the Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Division of Nephrology, Medical Clinic III, University Hospital Dresden, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
- Department of Medicine V, University Medical Centre Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany
- Department of Internal Medicine 3, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus at the Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine 3, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus at the Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
- Diabetes and Nutritional Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
- Center for Regenerative Therapies, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
- Paul Langerhans Institute Dresden of Helmholtz Centre Munich at University Clinic Carl Gustav Carus of TU Dresden Faculty of Medicine, Dresden, Germany
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- King's College London British Heart Foundation Centre, School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Medicine and Sciences, London, UK
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- King's College London British Heart Foundation Centre, School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Medicine and Sciences, London, UK
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- Division of Nephrology, Medical Clinic III, University Hospital Dresden, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany.
- Department of Medicine V, University Medical Centre Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany.
- Department of Internal Medicine 3, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus at the Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany.
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA.
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Luo HY, Jiang C, Dou SX, Wang PY, Li H. Quantum Dot-Based Three-Dimensional Single-Particle Tracking Characterizes the Evolution of Spatiotemporal Heterogeneity in Necrotic Cells. Anal Chem 2024; 96:11682-11689. [PMID: 38979688 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.4c00097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/10/2024]
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Cell death is a fundamental biological process with different modes including apoptosis and necrosis. In contrast to programmed apoptosis, necrosis was previously considered disordered and passive, but it is now being realized to be under regulation by certain biological pathways. However, the intracellular dynamics that coordinates with cellular structure changes during necrosis remains unknown, limiting our understanding of the principles of necrosis. Here, we characterized the spatiotemporal intracellular diffusion dynamics in cells undergoing necrosis, using three-dimensional single-particle tracking of quantum dots. We found temporally increased diffusion rates in necrotic cells and spatially enhanced diffusion heterogeneity in the cell periphery, which could be attributed to the reduced molecular crowding resulting from cell swelling and peripheral blebbing, respectively. Moreover, the three-dimensional intracellular diffusion transits from strong anisotropy to nearly isotropy, suggesting a remodeling of the cytoarchitecture that relieves the axial constraint on intracellular diffusion during necrosis. Our results reveal the remarkable alterations of intracellular diffusion dynamics and biophysical properties in necrosis, providing insight into the well-organized nonequilibrium necrotic cell death from a biophysical perspective.
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- Hong-Yu Luo
- Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics and Laboratory of Soft Matter Physics, Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- School of Physical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics and Laboratory of Soft Matter Physics, Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- School of Physical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics and Laboratory of Soft Matter Physics, Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- School of Physical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics and Laboratory of Soft Matter Physics, Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- School of Physical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Dongguan, Guangdong 523808, China
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- School of Systems Science and Institute of Nonequilibrium Systems, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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Yang B, Zhai F, Li Z, Wang X, Deng X, Cao Z, Liu Y, Wang R, Jiang J, Cheng X. Identification of ferroptosis-related gene signature for tuberculosis diagnosis and therapy efficacy. iScience 2024; 27:110182. [PMID: 38989455 PMCID: PMC11233969 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2024.110182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 06/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024] Open
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Diagnosis of tuberculosis remains a challenge when microbiological tests are negative. Immune cell atlas of patients with tuberculosis and healthy controls were established by single-cell transcriptome. Through integrated analysis of scRNA-seq with microarray and bulk RNA sequencing data, a ferroptosis-related gene signature containing ACSL4, CTSB, and TLR4 genes that were associated with tuberculosis disease was identified. Four gene expression datasets from blood samples of patients with tuberculosis, latent tuberculosis infection, and healthy controls were used to assess the diagnostic value of the gene signature. The areas under the ROC curve for the combined gene signature were 1.000, 0.866, 0.912, and 0.786, respectively, in differentiating active tuberculosis from latent infection. During anti-tuberculosis treatment, the expression of the gene signature decreased significantly in cured patients with tuberculosis. In conclusion, the ferroptosis-related gene signature was associated with tuberculosis treatment efficacy and was a promising biomarker for differentiating active tuberculosis from latent infection.
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- Bingfen Yang
- Beijing Key Laboratory of New Techniques of Tuberculosis Diagnosis and Treatment, Institute of Tuberculosis Research, Senior Department of Tuberculosis, the Eighth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of New Techniques of Tuberculosis Diagnosis and Treatment, Institute of Tuberculosis Research, Senior Department of Tuberculosis, the Eighth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- 4th Division of Tuberculosis, Senior Department of Tuberculosis, the Eighth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Outpatient Department, Senior Department of Tuberculosis, the Eighth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, the Eighth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of New Techniques of Tuberculosis Diagnosis and Treatment, Institute of Tuberculosis Research, Senior Department of Tuberculosis, the Eighth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of New Techniques of Tuberculosis Diagnosis and Treatment, Institute of Tuberculosis Research, Senior Department of Tuberculosis, the Eighth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of New Techniques of Tuberculosis Diagnosis and Treatment, Institute of Tuberculosis Research, Senior Department of Tuberculosis, the Eighth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Research, Beijing Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation and Immune Regulation, Senior Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, the Eighth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of New Techniques of Tuberculosis Diagnosis and Treatment, Institute of Tuberculosis Research, Senior Department of Tuberculosis, the Eighth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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Guo R, Fang X, Shang K, Wen J, Ding K. Induction of ferroptosis: A new strategy for the control of bacterial infections. Microbiol Res 2024; 284:127728. [PMID: 38643523 DOI: 10.1016/j.micres.2024.127728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2024] [Revised: 04/07/2024] [Accepted: 04/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/23/2024]
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The continued rise of drug-resistant bacterial infections heightens a threat of a pandemic of antimicrobial resistance to the global health. The urgency of infection control against antimicrobial-resistant bacteria is evident. Ferroptosis, a newly defined form of iron-dependent cell death characterized by lipid peroxidation, has garnered substantial interest since this programmed cell death was associated with pathophysiological processes of many diseases. Exploring whether ferroptosis could be utilized in infectious diseases holds significant importance for discovering novel antimicrobial approaches. Recent years have witnessed significant progress with respect to elucidating the mechanisms that govern ferroptosis induction and its roles in bacterial pathogenesis and host-pathogen interactions. In this review, we discuss the mechanisms of targeting ferroptosis and/or iron homeostasis for the control of antimicrobial-resistant bacterial infections. These implications may inform and enable effective therapeutic strategies against pathogen infection and provide novel insights into the potential applications of ferroptosis to address the global bacterial resistance crisis.
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- Rongxian Guo
- Laboratory of Functional Microbiology and Animal Health, College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471003, China; School of Public Health and Emergency Management, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- School of Public Health and Emergency Management, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Laboratory of Functional Microbiology and Animal Health, College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471003, China
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- Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drugs Design & Discovery of Ministry of Education, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China.
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- Laboratory of Functional Microbiology and Animal Health, College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471003, China.
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Wang C, Xiang Y, Shao Y, Li C. Ferroptosis resists intracellular Vibrio splendidus AJ01 mediated by ferroportin in sea cucumber Apostichopus japonicus. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2024; 149:109585. [PMID: 38663462 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2024.109585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2024] [Revised: 04/16/2024] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024]
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Ferroptosis, a kind of programmed cell death, is characterized with iron-dependent lipid ROS buildup, which is considered as an important cellular immunity in resisting intracellular bacterial infection in mammalian macrophages. In this process, lipid ROS oxidizes the bacterial biofilm to inhibit intracellular bacteria. However, the function of ferroptosis in invertebrate remains unknown. In this study, the existence of ferroptosis in Apostichopus japonicus coelomocytes was confirmed, and its antibacterial mechanism was investigated. First, our results indicated that the expression of glutathione peroxidase (AjGPX4) was significantly inhibited by 0.21-fold (p < 0.01) after injecting A. japonicus with the ferroptosis inducer RSL3, and the contents of MDA (3.93-fold, p < 0.01), ferrous iron (1.40-fold, p < 0.01), and lipid ROS (3.10-fold, p < 0.01) were all significantly increased under this condition and simultaneously accompanied with mitochondrial contraction and disappearance of cristae, indicating the existence of ferroptosis in the coelomocytes of A. japonicus. Subsequently, the contents of ferrous iron (1.40-fold, p < 0.05), MDA (2.10-fold, p < 0.01), ROS (1.70-fold, p < 0.01), and lipid ROS (2.50-fold, p < 0.01) were all significantly increased, whereas the mitochondrial membrane potential and GSH/GSSG were markedly decreased by 0.68-fold (p < 0.05) and 0.69-fold (p < 0.01) under Vibrio splendidus (AJ01) infection. This process could be reversed by the iron-chelating agent deferoxamine mesylate, which indicated that AJ01 could induce coelomocytic ferroptosis. Moreover, the results demonstrated that the intracellular AJ01 load was clearly decreased to 0.49-fold (p < 0.05) and 0.06-fold (p < 0.01) after treating coelomocytes with RSL3 and ferrous iron, which indicated that enhanced ferroptosis could inhibit bacterial growth. Finally, subcellular localization demonstrated that ferrous iron efflux protein ferroportin (AjFPN) and intracellular AJ01 were co-localized in coelomocytes. After AjFPN interference (0.58-fold, p < 0.01), the signals of ferrous iron and lipid ROS levels in intracellular AJ01 were significantly reduced by 0.38-fold (p < 0.01) and 0.48-fold (p < 0.01), indicating that AjFPN was an important factor in the introduction of ferroptosis into intracellular bacteria. Overall, our findings indicated that ferroptosis could resist intracellular AJ01 infection via AjFPN. These findings provide a novel defense mechanism for aquatic animals against intracellular bacterial infection.
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- Chengyang Wang
- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Ningbo University, Ningbo, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Ningbo University, Ningbo, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Ningbo University, Ningbo, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Ningbo University, Ningbo, PR China; Laboratory for Marine Fisheries Science and Food Production Processes, Qingdao, PR China.
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Bajinka O, Ouedraogo SY, Golubnitschaja O, Li N, Zhan X. Energy metabolism as the hub of advanced non-small cell lung cancer management: a comprehensive view in the framework of predictive, preventive, and personalized medicine. EPMA J 2024; 15:289-319. [PMID: 38841622 PMCID: PMC11147999 DOI: 10.1007/s13167-024-00357-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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Energy metabolism is a hub of governing all processes at cellular and organismal levels such as, on one hand, reparable vs. irreparable cell damage, cell fate (proliferation, survival, apoptosis, malignant transformation etc.), and, on the other hand, carcinogenesis, tumor development, progression and metastazing versus anti-cancer protection and cure. The orchestrator is the mitochondria who produce, store and invest energy, conduct intracellular and systemically relevant signals decisive for internal and environmental stress adaptation, and coordinate corresponding processes at cellular and organismal levels. Consequently, the quality of mitochondrial health and homeostasis is a reliable target for health risk assessment at the stage of reversible damage to the health followed by cost-effective personalized protection against health-to-disease transition as well as for targeted protection against the disease progression (secondary care of cancer patients against growing primary tumors and metastatic disease). The energy reprogramming of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) attracts particular attention as clinically relevant and instrumental for the paradigm change from reactive medical services to predictive, preventive and personalized medicine (3PM). This article provides a detailed overview towards mechanisms and biological pathways involving metabolic reprogramming (MR) with respect to inhibiting the synthesis of biomolecules and blocking common NSCLC metabolic pathways as anti-NSCLC therapeutic strategies. For instance, mitophagy recycles macromolecules to yield mitochondrial substrates for energy homeostasis and nucleotide synthesis. Histone modification and DNA methylation can predict the onset of diseases, and plasma C7 analysis is an efficient medical service potentially resulting in an optimized healthcare economy in corresponding areas. The MEMP scoring provides the guidance for immunotherapy, prognostic assessment, and anti-cancer drug development. Metabolite sensing mechanisms of nutrients and their derivatives are potential MR-related therapy in NSCLC. Moreover, miR-495-3p reprogramming of sphingolipid rheostat by targeting Sphk1, 22/FOXM1 axis regulation, and A2 receptor antagonist are highly promising therapy strategies. TFEB as a biomarker in predicting immune checkpoint blockade and redox-related lncRNA prognostic signature (redox-LPS) are considered reliable predictive approaches. Finally, exemplified in this article metabolic phenotyping is instrumental for innovative population screening, health risk assessment, predictive multi-level diagnostics, targeted prevention, and treatment algorithms tailored to personalized patient profiles-all are essential pillars in the paradigm change from reactive medical services to 3PM approach in overall management of lung cancers. This article highlights the 3PM relevant innovation focused on energy metabolism as the hub to advance NSCLC management benefiting vulnerable subpopulations, affected patients, and healthcare at large. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s13167-024-00357-5.
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- Ousman Bajinka
- Medical Science and Technology Innovation Center, Shandong Provincial Key Medical and Health Laboratory of Ovarian Cancer Multiomics, & Shandong Key Laboratory of Radiation Oncology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, 440 Jiyan Road, Jinan, Shandong 250117 People’s Republic of China
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- Medical Science and Technology Innovation Center, Shandong Provincial Key Medical and Health Laboratory of Ovarian Cancer Multiomics, & Shandong Key Laboratory of Radiation Oncology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, 440 Jiyan Road, Jinan, Shandong 250117 People’s Republic of China
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- Predictive, Preventive and Personalised (3P) Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, Venusberg Campus 1, Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-University of Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Medical Science and Technology Innovation Center, Shandong Provincial Key Medical and Health Laboratory of Ovarian Cancer Multiomics, & Shandong Key Laboratory of Radiation Oncology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, 440 Jiyan Road, Jinan, Shandong 250117 People’s Republic of China
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- Medical Science and Technology Innovation Center, Shandong Provincial Key Medical and Health Laboratory of Ovarian Cancer Multiomics, & Shandong Key Laboratory of Radiation Oncology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, 440 Jiyan Road, Jinan, Shandong 250117 People’s Republic of China
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Tang Y, Su S, Yu R, Liao C, Dong Z, Jia C, Yau V, Wu L, Guo W, Zheng J. Unraveling ferroptosis in osteogenic lineages: implications for dysregulated bone remodeling during periodontitis progression. Cell Death Discov 2024; 10:195. [PMID: 38670955 PMCID: PMC11053120 DOI: 10.1038/s41420-024-01969-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2024] [Revised: 04/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Periodontitis is a highly prevalent disease characterized by inflammation and destruction of tooth-supporting tissues that leads to tooth loss in extreme situations. Elucidating the underlying mechanisms of periodontitis pathogenesis and progression will establish the groundwork for developing effective treatment strategies. Recently, evidence concerning the role of ferroptosis in periodontitis progression has emerged. Osteogenic lineage cells are key regulators of bone remodeling. Osteogenic cell death, as observed in experimental periodontitis models, disrupts the balance between bone resorption and bone formation. However, whether the osteogenic lineage undergoes ferroptosis during periodontitis and the corresponding effect on periodontitis progression remain elusive. Here, we investigated cell-specific ferroptosis within the alveolar bone in a murine periodontitis model. Through immunofluorescence double staining and immunohistochemistry, we identified ferroptotic osteocytes and osteoblasts in inflammatory alveolar bone. Next, in vivo administration of erastin or liproxstatin-1 was conducted to either induce or inhibit ferroptosis, respectively. Severe bone resorption and inflammation, accompanied by increased osteoclast formation and impaired osteogenic potential were detected following ferroptosis activation. Subsequently, we carried out in vitro experiments on osteocytes and further verified that ferroptosis enhanced the osteocytic expression of RANKL and IL-6. These findings suggest that ferroptosis occurring within the osteogenic lineage acts as a catalyst in the progression of periodontitis by stimulating osteoclastogenesis through the secretion of inflammatory cytokines and inhibiting osteoblastic function, providing insights into ferroptosis-induced alterations in microenvironment-based intercellular communication. Ferroptosis is a promising target for controlling inflammation and preventing bone resorption in periodontitis.
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- Yiqi Tang
- Hospital of Stomatology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510055, PR China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510055, PR China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510055, PR China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510055, PR China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510055, PR China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510055, PR China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14214, USA
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510055, PR China.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Orthopedics and Traumatology, First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, PR China.
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510055, PR China.
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Zhang F, Xiang Y, Ma Q, Guo E, Zeng X. A deep insight into ferroptosis in lung disease: facts and perspectives. Front Oncol 2024; 14:1354859. [PMID: 38562175 PMCID: PMC10982415 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2024.1354859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
Abstract
In the last decade, ferroptosis has received much attention from the scientific research community. It differs from other modes of cell death at the morphological, biochemical, and genetic levels. Ferroptosis is mainly characterized by non-apoptotic iron-dependent cell death caused by iron-dependent lipid peroxide excess and is accompanied by abnormal iron metabolism and oxidative stress. In recent years, more and more studies have shown that ferroptosis is closely related to the occurrence and development of lung diseases. COPD, asthma, lung injury, lung fibrosis, lung cancer, lung infection and other respiratory diseases have become the third most common chronic diseases worldwide, bringing serious economic and psychological burden to people around the world. However, the exact mechanism by which ferroptosis is involved in the development and progression of lung diseases has not been fully revealed. In this manuscript, we describe the mechanism of ferroptosis, targeting of ferroptosis related signaling pathways and proteins, summarize the relationship between ferroptosis and respiratory diseases, and explore the intervention and targeted therapy of ferroptosis for respiratory diseases.
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- Fan Zhang
- Wuhan University of Science and Technology, School of Medicine, Wuhan, China
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- Wuhan University of Science and Technology, School of Medicine, Wuhan, China
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- Wuhan University of Science and Technology, School of Medicine, Wuhan, China
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- Xiangyang Central Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Hubei University of Arts and Science, Xiangyang, China
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- Xiangyang Central Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Hubei University of Arts and Science, Xiangyang, China
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Ni C, Li D. Ferroptosis and oxidative stress in endometriosis: A systematic review of the literature. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e37421. [PMID: 38489713 PMCID: PMC10939684 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000037421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2023] [Revised: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Endometriosis (EMT) a common gynecological condition in women, an inflammatory disease characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue on organs and tissues in the pelvis, and is mainly associated with chronic pelvic pain and infertility. As the etiology has not been fully elucidated, current treatment is limited to surgery, hormones and painkillers, with more side effects and difficulty in achieving long-term relief. Oxidative stress manifests itself as an overproduction of reactive oxygen species, which has an integral impact in the pathology of female reproductive disorders. In this review, we evaluate the mechanisms of iron overload-induced oxidative stress and ferroptosis in EMT and their pathophysiological implications. METHODS Because the etiology has not been fully elucidated, current treatments are limited to surgery, hormones, and painkillers, which have many side effects and are difficult to achieve long-term relief. RESULTS We interpreted that antioxidants as well as ferroptosis inducers show promising results in the treatment of EMT, but their application in this population needs to be further investigated. CONCLUSION In combination with the interpretation of previous studies, it was shown that iron overload is present in the peritoneal fluid, endometriotic lesions, peritoneum and macrophages in the abdominal cavity. However, the programmed cellular ferroptosis associated with iron overload is resisted by endometriotic foci, which is critical to the pathophysiology of EMT with local iron overload and inflammation.
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- Chenghong Ni
- Department of Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hangzhou Women’s Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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Tao J, Tu C, Xu Z, Bai Y, Chen B, Yang S, Huang X, Zhang L, Liu L, Lin L, Qin Z. The infection of Aeromonas hydrophila activated Multiple programmed cell death pathways in red blood cells of Clarias fuscus. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2024; 145:109315. [PMID: 38134975 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2023.109315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2023] [Revised: 12/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/17/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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In contrast to mammalian red blood cells (RBCs), Osteichthyes RBCs contain a nucleus and organelles, suggesting the involvement of more intricate mechanisms, particularly in the context of ferroptosis. In this study, we utilized RBCs from Clarias fuscus (referred to as Cf-RBCs) as a model system. We conducted RNA-seq analysis to quantify gene expression levels in Cf-RBCs after exposure to both Aeromonas hydrophila and lipopolysaccharides. Our analysis unveiled 1326 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in Cf-RBCs following 4 h of incubation with A. hydrophila, comprising 715 and 611 genes with upregulated and downregulated expression, respectively. These DEGs were further categorized into functional clusters: 292 related to cellular processes, 241 involved in environmental information processing, 272 associated with genetic information processing, and 399 linked to organismal systems. Additionally, notable changes were observed in genes associated with the autophagy pathway at 4 h, and alterations in the ferroptosis pathway were observed at 8 h following A. hydrophila incubation. To validate these findings, we assessed the expression of cytokines (DMT1, TFR1, LC3, and GSS). All selected genes were significantly upregulated after exposure to A. hydrophila. Using flow cytometry, we evaluated the extent of ferroptosis, and the group incubated with A. hydrophila for 8 h exhibited higher levels of lipid peroxidation compared with the 4-h incubation group, even under baseline conditions. An evaluation of the glutathione redox system through GSSG/GSH ratios indicated an increased ratio in Cf-RBCs after exposure to A. hydrophila. In summary, our data suggest that A. hydrophila may induce ferroptosis in Cf-RBCs, potentially by triggering the cystine/glutamate antiporter system (system XC-), while Cf-RBCs counteract ferroptosis through the regulation of the glutathione redox system. These findings contribute to our understanding of the iron overload mechanism in Osteichthyes RBCs, provide insights into the management of bacterial diseases in Clarias fuscus, and offer potential strategies to mitigate economic losses in aquaculture.
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- Junjie Tao
- Guangdong Provincial Water Environment and Aquatic Products Security Engineering Technology Research Center, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Aquatic Animal Diseases and Waterfowl Breeding, College of Animal Sciences and Technology, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, 510222, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Water Environment and Aquatic Products Security Engineering Technology Research Center, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Aquatic Animal Diseases and Waterfowl Breeding, College of Animal Sciences and Technology, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, 510222, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Water Environment and Aquatic Products Security Engineering Technology Research Center, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Aquatic Animal Diseases and Waterfowl Breeding, College of Animal Sciences and Technology, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, 510222, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Water Environment and Aquatic Products Security Engineering Technology Research Center, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Aquatic Animal Diseases and Waterfowl Breeding, College of Animal Sciences and Technology, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, 510222, China
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- Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science in South China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Animal Breeding and Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Water Environment and Aquatic Products Security Engineering Technology Research Center, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Aquatic Animal Diseases and Waterfowl Breeding, College of Animal Sciences and Technology, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, 510222, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Water Environment and Aquatic Products Security Engineering Technology Research Center, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Aquatic Animal Diseases and Waterfowl Breeding, College of Animal Sciences and Technology, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, 510222, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Water Environment and Aquatic Products Security Engineering Technology Research Center, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Aquatic Animal Diseases and Waterfowl Breeding, College of Animal Sciences and Technology, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, 510222, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Water Environment and Aquatic Products Security Engineering Technology Research Center, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Aquatic Animal Diseases and Waterfowl Breeding, College of Animal Sciences and Technology, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, 510222, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Water Environment and Aquatic Products Security Engineering Technology Research Center, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Aquatic Animal Diseases and Waterfowl Breeding, College of Animal Sciences and Technology, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, 510222, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Water Environment and Aquatic Products Security Engineering Technology Research Center, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Aquatic Animal Diseases and Waterfowl Breeding, College of Animal Sciences and Technology, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, 510222, China.
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Zhao L, Fan K, Sun X, Li W, Qin F, Shi L, Gao F, Zheng C. Host-directed therapy against mycobacterium tuberculosis infections with diabetes mellitus. Front Immunol 2024; 14:1305325. [PMID: 38259491 PMCID: PMC10800548 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1305325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by the bacterial pathogen Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) and is one of the principal reasons for mortality and morbidity worldwide. Currently, recommended anti-tuberculosis drugs include isoniazid, rifampicin, ethambutol, and pyrazinamide. TB treatment is lengthy and inflicted with severe side-effects, including reduced patient compliance with treatment and promotion of drug-resistant strains. TB is also prone to other concomitant diseases such as diabetes and HIV. These drug-resistant and complex co-morbid characteristics increase the complexity of treating MTB. Host-directed therapy (HDT), which effectively eliminates MTB and minimizes inflammatory tissue damage, primarily by targeting the immune system, is currently an attractive complementary approach. The drugs used for HDT are repositioned drugs in actual clinical practice with relative safety and efficacy assurance. HDT is a potentially effective therapeutic intervention for the treatment of MTB and diabetic MTB, and can compensate for the shortcomings of current TB therapies, including the reduction of drug resistance and modulation of immune response. Here, we summarize the state-of-the-art roles and mechanisms of HDT in immune modulation and treatment of MTB, with a special focus on the role of HDT in diabetic MTB, to emphasize the potential of HDT in controlling MTB infection.
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- Li Zhao
- Department of Tuberculosis III, Wuhan Pulmonary Hospital, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Tuberculosis III, Wuhan Pulmonary Hospital, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Tuberculosis III, Wuhan Pulmonary Hospital, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Tuberculosis III, Wuhan Pulmonary Hospital, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Tuberculosis III, Wuhan Pulmonary Hospital, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Tuberculosis III, Wuhan Pulmonary Hospital, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Tuberculosis III, Wuhan Pulmonary Hospital, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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Amaral EP, Namasivayam S, Queiroz ATL, Fukutani E, Hilligan KL, Aberman K, Fisher L, Bomfim CCB, Kauffman K, Buchanan J, Santuo L, Gazzinelli-Guimaraes PH, Costa DL, Teixeira MA, Barreto-Duarte B, Rocha CG, Santana MF, Cordeiro-Santos M, Barber DL, Wilkinson RJ, Kramnik I, Igarashi K, Scriba T, Mayer-Barber KD, Andrade BB, Sher A. BACH1 promotes tissue necrosis and Mycobacterium tuberculosis susceptibility. Nat Microbiol 2024; 9:120-135. [PMID: 38066332 PMCID: PMC10769877 DOI: 10.1038/s41564-023-01523-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/07/2024]
Abstract
Oxidative stress triggers ferroptosis, a form of cellular necrosis characterized by iron-dependent lipid peroxidation, and has been implicated in Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) pathogenesis. We investigated whether Bach1, a transcription factor that represses multiple antioxidant genes, regulates host resistance to Mtb. We found that BACH1 expression is associated clinically with active pulmonary tuberculosis. Bach1 deletion in Mtb-infected mice increased glutathione levels and Gpx4 expression that inhibit lipid peroxidation. Bach1-/- macrophages exhibited increased resistance to Mtb-induced cell death, while Mtb-infected Bach1-deficient mice displayed reduced bacterial loads, pulmonary necrosis and lipid peroxidation concurrent with increased survival. Single-cell RNA-seq analysis of lungs from Mtb-infected Bach1-/- mice revealed an enrichment of genes associated with ferroptosis suppression. Bach1 depletion in Mtb-infected B6.Sst1S mice that display human-like necrotic lung pathology also markedly reduced necrosis and increased host resistance. These findings identify Bach1 as a key regulator of cellular and tissue necrosis and host resistance in Mtb infection.
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- Eduardo P Amaral
- Immunobiology Section, Laboratory of Parasitic Diseases, NIAID, NIH, Bethesda, MD, USA.
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- Laboratório de Inflamação e Biomarcadores, Instituto Gonçalo Moniz, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ), Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Inflamação e Biomarcadores, Instituto Gonçalo Moniz, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ), Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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- Immunobiology Section, Laboratory of Parasitic Diseases, NIAID, NIH, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Immunobiology Section, Laboratory of Parasitic Diseases, NIAID, NIH, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Immunobiology Section, Laboratory of Parasitic Diseases, NIAID, NIH, Bethesda, MD, USA
- Immunology and Microbial Pathogenesis Program, Weill Cornell Medicine Graduate School of Medical Sciences, New York, NY, USA
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- Immunobiology Section, Laboratory of Parasitic Diseases, NIAID, NIH, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- T lymphocyte Biology Section, Laboratory of Parasitic Diseases, National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Disease, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- T lymphocyte Biology Section, Laboratory of Parasitic Diseases, National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Disease, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- T lymphocyte Biology Section, Laboratory of Parasitic Diseases, National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Disease, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Helminth Immunology Section, Laboratory of Parasitic Diseases, National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Disease, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Immunobiology Section, Laboratory of Parasitic Diseases, NIAID, NIH, Bethesda, MD, USA
- Departmento de Bioquímica e Imunologia, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Imunologia Básica e Aplicada, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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- Multinational Organization Network Sponsoring Translational and Epidemiological Research (MONSTER) Initiative, Salvador, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Inflamação e Biomarcadores, Instituto Gonçalo Moniz, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ), Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
- Multinational Organization Network Sponsoring Translational and Epidemiological Research (MONSTER) Initiative, Salvador, Brazil
- Curso de Medicina, Universidade Salvador (UNIFACS), Laureate Universities, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine of the Federal University of Bahia, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
- Center for Biotechnology and Cell Therapy, D'Or Institute for Research and Education (IDOR), Sao Rafael Hospital, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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- Departmento de Ensino e Pesquisa, Fundação Centro de Controle de Oncologia do Estado do Amazonas-FCECON, Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil
- Fundação Medicina Tropical Doutor Heitor Vieira Dourado, Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Medicina Tropical, Universidade do Estado do Amazonas, Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil
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- Fundação Medicina Tropical Doutor Heitor Vieira Dourado, Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Medicina Tropical, Universidade do Estado do Amazonas, Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil
- Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Nilton Lins, Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil
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- T lymphocyte Biology Section, Laboratory of Parasitic Diseases, National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Disease, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Wellcome Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Africa, Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
- The Francis Crick Institute, London, UK
- Department of Infectious Disease, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- South African Tuberculosis Vaccine Initiative, Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine and Division of Immunology, Department of Pathology, University of Cape Town, Observatory, South Africa
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- Inflammation and Innate Immunity Unit, Laboratory of Clinical Immunology and Microbiology, NIAID, NIH, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Laboratório de Inflamação e Biomarcadores, Instituto Gonçalo Moniz, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ), Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
- Multinational Organization Network Sponsoring Translational and Epidemiological Research (MONSTER) Initiative, Salvador, Brazil
- Curso de Medicina, Universidade Salvador (UNIFACS), Laureate Universities, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine of the Federal University of Bahia, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
- Curso de Medicina, Escola Bahiana de Medicina e Saúde Pública, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
- Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
- Curso de Medicina, Universidade Faculdade de Tecnologia e Ciências (UniFTC), Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Immunobiology Section, Laboratory of Parasitic Diseases, NIAID, NIH, Bethesda, MD, USA.
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Coornaert I, Breynaert A, Hermans N, De Meyer GRY, Martinet W. GPX4 overexpression does not alter atherosclerotic plaque development in ApoE knock-out mice. VASCULAR BIOLOGY (BRISTOL, ENGLAND) 2024; 6:e230020. [PMID: 38717303 PMCID: PMC11227057 DOI: 10.1530/vb-23-0020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 06/04/2024]
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Ferroptosis is a type of regulated necrosis that is associated with iron-dependent accumulation of lipid hydroperoxides. Given that iron deposition and lipid peroxidation initiate ferroptosis in atherosclerosis and contribute to further plaque development, we hypothesized that inhibition of ferroptosis could be of value in the treatment of atherosclerosis. Glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4) is the only enzyme known capable of reducing lipid hydroperoxides. Previous studies have demonstrated that inactivation of GPX4 results in ferroptosis, while overexpression of GPX4 confers resistance to ferroptosis. In the present study, we examined the impact of GPX4 overexpression on the development of atherosclerotic plaques. GPX4-overexpressing mice (GPX4Tg/+) were crossbred with ApoE-/- mice and fed a western-type diet for 16 weeks. Atherosclerotic plaques of GPX4Tg/+ ApoE-/- mice showed increased GPX4 expression and a reduced amount of lipid hydroperoxides. However, plaque size and composition were not different as compared to control animals. Similarly, GPX4-overexpressing vascular smooth muscle cells and bone marrow-derived macrophages were not protected against lipid peroxidation and cell death triggered by the ferroptosis inducers erastin and 1S,3R-RSL3. We concluded that GPX4 overexpression reduces lipid peroxidation in plaques of ApoE-/- mice, yet GPX4 overexpression is not sufficiently powerful to change plaque size or composition.
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- Isabelle Coornaert
- Laboratory of Physiopharmacology, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
- Infla-Med Centre of Excellence, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- NatuRAPT Research Group, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Physiopharmacology, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
- Infla-Med Centre of Excellence, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Physiopharmacology, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
- Infla-Med Centre of Excellence, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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Hu Y, He B, Cao Q, Li Y, Tang Y, Cao T, Peng B, Zhou X, Liu S. Crosstalk of ferroptosis and oxidative stress in infectious diseases. Front Mol Biosci 2023; 10:1315935. [PMID: 38131014 PMCID: PMC10733455 DOI: 10.3389/fmolb.2023.1315935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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Ferroptosis is a type of programmed cell death that pathogens can leverage to enhance their replication, transmission, and pathogenicity. Hosts typically combat pathogenic infections by utilizing oxidative stress as a defense mechanism. Nonetheless, some pathogens can trigger considerable oxidative stress while infecting, inducing an intense inflammatory response in the host's immune system and activating cell death. The process of ferroptosis is closely linked to oxidative stress, with their interaction exerting a substantial impact on the outcome of infectious diseases. This article presents an overview of the interrelated mechanisms of both Ferroptosis and oxidative stress in infectious diseases, identifying potential targets for treating such diseases in the context of their interaction.
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Institution of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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Qiao O, Wang X, Wang Y, Li N, Gong Y. Ferroptosis in acute kidney injury following crush syndrome: A novel target for treatment. J Adv Res 2023; 54:211-222. [PMID: 36702249 PMCID: PMC10703611 DOI: 10.1016/j.jare.2023.01.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2022] [Revised: 12/29/2022] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Crush syndrome (CS) is a kind of traumatic and ischemic injury that seriously threatens life after prolonged compression. It is characterized by systemic inflammatory reaction, myoglobinuria, hyperkalemia and acute kidney injury (AKI). Especially AKI, it is the leading cause of death from CS. There are various cell death forms in AKI, among which ferroptosis is a typical form of cell death. However, the role of ferroptosis has not been fully revealed in CS-AKI. AIM OF REVIEW This review aimed to summarize the evidence of ferroptosis in CS-AKI and its related molecular mechanism, discuss the therapeutic significance of ferroptosis in CS-AKI, and open up new ideas for the treatment of CS-AKI. KEY SCIENTIFIC CONCEPTS OF REVIEW One of the main pathological manifestations of CS-AKI is renal tubular epithelial cell dysfunction and cell death, which has been attributed to massive deposition of myoglobin. Large amounts of myoglobin released from damaged muscle deposited in the renal tubules, impeding the normal renal tubules function and directly damaging the tubules with oxidative stress and elevated iron levels. Lipid peroxidation damage and iron overload are the distinguishing features of ferroptosis. Moreover, high levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines and damage-associated molecule pattern molecules (HMGB1, double-strand DNA, and macrophage extracellular trap) in renal tissue have been shown to promote ferroptosis. However, how ferroptosis occurs in CS-AKI and whether it can be a therapeutic target remains unclear. In our current work, we systematically reviewed the occurrence and underlying mechanism of ferroptosis in CS-AKI.
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- Ou Qiao
- Institute of Disaster and Emergency Medicine, Medical College, Tianjin University, No. 92 Weijin Road, Nankai District, Tianjin 300072, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Disaster Medicine Technology, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Institute of Disaster and Emergency Medicine, Medical College, Tianjin University, No. 92 Weijin Road, Nankai District, Tianjin 300072, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Disaster Medicine Technology, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Institute of Disaster and Emergency Medicine, Medical College, Tianjin University, No. 92 Weijin Road, Nankai District, Tianjin 300072, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Disaster Medicine Technology, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Institute of Disaster and Emergency Medicine, Medical College, Tianjin University, No. 92 Weijin Road, Nankai District, Tianjin 300072, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Disaster Medicine Technology, Tianjin 300072, China.
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- Institute of Disaster and Emergency Medicine, Medical College, Tianjin University, No. 92 Weijin Road, Nankai District, Tianjin 300072, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Disaster Medicine Technology, Tianjin 300072, China.
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Wen W, Xu Y, Qian W, Huang L, Gong J, Li Y, Zhu W, Guo Z. PUFAs add fuel to Crohn's disease-associated AIEC-induced enteritis by exacerbating intestinal epithelial lipid peroxidation. Gut Microbes 2023; 15:2265578. [PMID: 37800577 PMCID: PMC10561586 DOI: 10.1080/19490976.2023.2265578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023] Open
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Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) have been shown to exacerbate Crohn's disease (CD) by promoting lipid peroxidation (LPO) of intestinal epithelial cells (IECs). Dysbiosis of the gut microbiota may play a crucial role in this process. CD patients often exhibit an increased abundance of Escherichia coli (E. coli) in the gut, and the colonization of adherent-invasive E. coli (AIEC) is implicated in the initiation of intestinal inflammation in CD. However, the impact of AIEC on LPO remains unclear. In this study, we observed that AIEC colonization in the terminal ileum of CD patients was associated with decreased levels of glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4) and ferritin heavy chain (FTH) in the intestinal epithelium, along with elevated levels of 4-Hydroxynonenal (4-HNE). In vitro experiments demonstrated that AIEC infection reduced the levels of GPX4 and FTH, increased LPO, and induced ferroptosis in IECs. Furthermore, arachidonic acid (AA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) supplementation in AIEC-infected IECs significantly aggravated LPO and ferroptosis. However, overexpression of GPX4 rescued AIEC-induced LPO and ferroptosis in IECs. Our results further confirmed that AIEC with AA supplementation, associated with excessive LPO and cell death in IECs, worsened colitis in the DSS mouse model and induced enteritis in the antibiotic cocktail pre-treatment mouse model in vivo. Moreover, treatment with ferrostatin-1, a ferroptosis inhibitor, alleviated AIEC with AA supplementation-induced enteritis in mice, accompanied by reduced LPO and cell death in IECs. Our findings suggest that AIEC, in combination with PUFA supplementation, can induce and exacerbate intestinal inflammation, primarily through increased LPO and ferroptosis in IECs.
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- Weiwei Wen
- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Southeast University, Nanjing, China
- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Southeast University, Nanjing, China
- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Southeast University, Nanjing, China
- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Southeast University, Nanjing, China
- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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Sharma AK, El Andaloussi A, Ismail N. Evasion of host antioxidative response via disruption of NRF2 signaling in fatal Ehrlichia-induced liver injury. PLoS Pathog 2023; 19:e1011791. [PMID: 37956169 PMCID: PMC10681308 DOI: 10.1371/journal.ppat.1011791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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Ehrlichia is Gram negative obligate intracellular bacterium that cause human monocytotropic ehrlichiosis (HME). HME is characterized by acute liver damage and inflammation that may progress to fatal toxic shock. We previously showed that fatal ehrlichiosis is due to deleterious activation of inflammasome pathways, which causes excessive inflammation and liver injury. Mammalian cells have developed mechanisms to control oxidative stress via regulation of nuclear factor erythroid 2 related 2 (NRF2) signaling. However, the contribution of NRF2 signaling to Ehrlichia-induced inflammasome activation and liver damage remains elusive. In this study, we investigated the contribution of NRF2 signaling in hepatocytes (HCs) to the pathogenesis of Ehrlichia-induced liver injury following infection with virulent Ixodes ovatus Ehrlichia (IOE, AKA E. japonica). Employing murine model of fatal ehrlichiosis, we found that virulent IOE inhibited NRF2 signaling in liver tissue of infected mice and in HCs as evidenced by downregulation of NRF2 expression, and downstream target GPX4, as well as decreased NRF2 nuclear translocation, a key step in NRF2 activation. This was associated with activation of non-canonical inflammasomes pathway marked by activation of caspase 11, accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), mitochondrial dysfunction, and endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress. Mechanistically, treatment of IOE-infected HCs with the antioxidant 3H-1,2-Dithiole-3-Thione (D3T), that induces NRF2 activation, attenuated oxidative stress and caspase 11 activation, as well as restored cell viability. Importantly, treatment of IOE-infected mice with D3T resulted in attenuated liver pathology, decreased inflammation, enhanced bacterial clearance, prolonged survival, and resistance to fatal ehrlichiosis. Our study reveals, for the first time, that targeting anti-oxidative signaling pathway is a key approach in the treatment of severe and potential Ehrlichia-induced acute liver injury and sepsis.
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- Aditya Kumar Sharma
- Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
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- Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
- BioImmune Solutions Inc., 605–1355, Le Corbusier, Laval, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
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Zheng Y, Li L, Chen H, Zheng Y, Tan X, Zhang G, Jiang R, Yu H, Lin S, Wei Y, Wang Y, Zhang R, Liu Z, Wu J. Luteolin exhibits synergistic therapeutic efficacy with erastin to induce ferroptosis in colon cancer cells through the HIC1-mediated inhibition of GPX4 expression. Free Radic Biol Med 2023; 208:530-544. [PMID: 37717793 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2023.09.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Revised: 09/02/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023]
Abstract
Colon cancer continues to be a prevalent gastrointestinal malignancy with a bleak prognosis. The induction of ferroptosis, a new form of regulated cell death, has emerged as a potentially effective strategy for the treatment of colon cancer. However, numerous colon cancer cells display resistance to ferroptosis induced by erastin, a well-established ferroptosis inducer. Finding drugs that can enhance the susceptibility of colon cancer cells to erastin is of utmost importance. This study aimed to examine the synergistic therapeutic impact of combining erastin with a bioactive flavonoid compound luteolin on the ferroptosis-mediated suppression of colon cancer. Human colon cancer HCT116 and SW480 cells were used for the in vitro studies and a xenograft of colon cancer model in BALB/c nude mice was established for the in vivo experiments. The results showed that combinative treatment of luteolin and erastin effectively inhibited the viability and proliferation of colon cancer cells. Luteolin and erastin cotreatment synergistically induced ferroptosis, concomitant with a reduction in glutathione and an elevation in lipid peroxides. In vivo, combinative treatment of luteolin and erastin exhibited a pronounced therapeutic effect on xenografts of colon cancer, characterized by a significant induction of ferroptosis. Mechanistically, luteolin in combination with erastin synergistically reduced the expression of glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4), an antioxidase overexpressed in colon cancer cells. Furthermore, luteolin and erastin cotreatment significantly upregulated the expression of hypermethylated in cancer 1 gene (HIC1), a transcriptional repressor also recognized as a tumor suppressor. HIC1 overexpression notably augmented the suppression of GPX4 expression and facilitated ferroptotic cell death. In contrast, HIC1 silencing attenuated the inhibition of GPX4 expression and eliminated the ferroptosis. Conclusively, these results clearly demonstrated that luteolin acts synergistically with erastin and renders colon cancer cells vulnerable to ferroptosis through the HIC1-mediated inhibition of GPX4 expression, which may act as a promising therapeutic strategy.
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- Yinli Zheng
- Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, 510060, PR China; Department of Pathology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, 510060, PR China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Translational Cancer Research of Chinese Medicines, Joint International Research Laboratory of Translational Cancer Research of Chinese Medicines, International Institute for Translational Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510006, PR China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Translational Cancer Research of Chinese Medicines, Joint International Research Laboratory of Translational Cancer Research of Chinese Medicines, International Institute for Translational Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510006, PR China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Translational Cancer Research of Chinese Medicines, Joint International Research Laboratory of Translational Cancer Research of Chinese Medicines, International Institute for Translational Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510006, PR China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Translational Cancer Research of Chinese Medicines, Joint International Research Laboratory of Translational Cancer Research of Chinese Medicines, International Institute for Translational Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510006, PR China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Translational Cancer Research of Chinese Medicines, Joint International Research Laboratory of Translational Cancer Research of Chinese Medicines, International Institute for Translational Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510006, PR China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Translational Cancer Research of Chinese Medicines, Joint International Research Laboratory of Translational Cancer Research of Chinese Medicines, International Institute for Translational Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510006, PR China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Translational Cancer Research of Chinese Medicines, Joint International Research Laboratory of Translational Cancer Research of Chinese Medicines, International Institute for Translational Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510006, PR China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Translational Cancer Research of Chinese Medicines, Joint International Research Laboratory of Translational Cancer Research of Chinese Medicines, International Institute for Translational Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510006, PR China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Translational Cancer Research of Chinese Medicines, Joint International Research Laboratory of Translational Cancer Research of Chinese Medicines, International Institute for Translational Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510006, PR China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Translational Cancer Research of Chinese Medicines, Joint International Research Laboratory of Translational Cancer Research of Chinese Medicines, International Institute for Translational Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510006, PR China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Translational Cancer Research of Chinese Medicines, Joint International Research Laboratory of Translational Cancer Research of Chinese Medicines, International Institute for Translational Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510006, PR China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Translational Cancer Research of Chinese Medicines, Joint International Research Laboratory of Translational Cancer Research of Chinese Medicines, International Institute for Translational Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510006, PR China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Translational Cancer Research of Chinese Medicines, Joint International Research Laboratory of Translational Cancer Research of Chinese Medicines, International Institute for Translational Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510006, PR China.
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Wang Z, Xia Y, Wang Y, Zhu R, Li H, Liu Y, Shen N. The E3 ligase TRIM26 suppresses ferroptosis through catalyzing K63-linked ubiquitination of GPX4 in glioma. Cell Death Dis 2023; 14:695. [PMID: 37872147 PMCID: PMC10593845 DOI: 10.1038/s41419-023-06222-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Revised: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023]
Abstract
The selenium-containing enzyme GPX4 moonlights as a central regulator of ferroptosis, an iron-dependent, nonapoptotic form of regulated cell death caused by lipid peroxidation. Yet, little is known about the mechanisms underlying the regulation of its post-transcriptional modifications. Here, we identify the tripartite motif-containing protein TRIM26 as an E3 ubiquitin ligase of GPX4. TRIM26 directly interacts with GPX4 through its Ring domain and catalyzes the ubiquitination of GPX4 at K107 and K117, which promotes the switch in polyubiquitination of GPX4 from K48 to K63, thus enhancing GPX4 protein stability. Moreover, PLK1-mediated S127 phosphorylation of TRIM26 enhances the interaction between TRIM26 and GPX4. Inhibition of TRIM26 phosphorylation causes a reduction in GPX4 K63-linked polyubiquitination and diminishes GPX4 protein levels in tumor cells. Further investigation revealed that TRIM26 is overexpressed in glioma cells. TRIM26 silencing dramatically impedes ferroptosis resistance and tumorigenesis in glioma in vivo and in vitro. Clinically, TRIM26 expression shows a direct correlation with GPX4 and PLK1 levels in glioma samples and is associated with poor outcome in patients with glioma. Collectively, these findings define the role of GPX4 K63-linked polyubiquitination in ferroptosis and suggest a potential strategy for glioma treatment.
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- Zhangjie Wang
- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Hematology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China
- Department of Hematology, The Affiliated Taizhou People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Taizhou School of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Taizhou, 225300, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, 215004, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310000, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Hematology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China.
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Feng S, Tang D, Wang Y, Li X, Bao H, Tang C, Dong X, Li X, Yang Q, Yan Y, Yin Z, Shang T, Zheng K, Huang X, Wei Z, Wang K, Qi S. The mechanism of ferroptosis and its related diseases. MOLECULAR BIOMEDICINE 2023; 4:33. [PMID: 37840106 PMCID: PMC10577123 DOI: 10.1186/s43556-023-00142-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023] Open
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Ferroptosis, a regulated form of cellular death characterized by the iron-mediated accumulation of lipid peroxides, provides a novel avenue for delving into the intersection of cellular metabolism, oxidative stress, and disease pathology. We have witnessed a mounting fascination with ferroptosis, attributed to its pivotal roles across diverse physiological and pathological conditions including developmental processes, metabolic dynamics, oncogenic pathways, neurodegenerative cascades, and traumatic tissue injuries. By unraveling the intricate underpinnings of the molecular machinery, pivotal contributors, intricate signaling conduits, and regulatory networks governing ferroptosis, researchers aim to bridge the gap between the intricacies of this unique mode of cellular death and its multifaceted implications for health and disease. In light of the rapidly advancing landscape of ferroptosis research, we present a comprehensive review aiming at the extensive implications of ferroptosis in the origins and progress of human diseases. This review concludes with a careful analysis of potential treatment approaches carefully designed to either inhibit or promote ferroptosis. Additionally, we have succinctly summarized the potential therapeutic targets and compounds that hold promise in targeting ferroptosis within various diseases. This pivotal facet underscores the burgeoning possibilities for manipulating ferroptosis as a therapeutic strategy. In summary, this review enriched the insights of both investigators and practitioners, while fostering an elevated comprehension of ferroptosis and its latent translational utilities. By revealing the basic processes and investigating treatment possibilities, this review provides a crucial resource for scientists and medical practitioners, aiding in a deep understanding of ferroptosis and its effects in various disease situations.
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- Shijian Feng
- Department of Urology and Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology and Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology and Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology and Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology and Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology and Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology and Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology and Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology and Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology and Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology and Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology and Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology and Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology and Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Chengdu Jinjiang Jiaxiang Foreign Languages High School, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology and Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Urology and Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China.
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Ellzey LM, Patrick KL, Watson RO. Mitochondrial reactive oxygen species: double agents in Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. Curr Opin Immunol 2023; 84:102366. [PMID: 37453340 DOI: 10.1016/j.coi.2023.102366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
Abstract
In addition to housing the major energy-producing pathways in cells, mitochondria are active players in innate immune responses. One critical way mitochondria fulfill this role is by releasing damage-associated molecular patterns (mtDAMPs) that are recognized by innate sensors to activate pathways including, but not limited to, cytokine expression, selective autophagy, and cell death. Mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (mtROS) is a multifunctional mtDAMP linked to pro- and antimicrobial immune outcomes. Formed as a by-product of energy generation, mtROS links mitochondrial metabolism with downstream innate immune responses. As a result, altered cellular metabolism can change mtROS levels and impact downstream antimicrobial responses in a variety of ways. MtROS has emerged as a particularly important mediator of pathogenesis during infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), an intracellular bacterial pathogen that continues to pose a significant threat to global public health. Here, we will summarize how Mtb modulates mtROS levels in infected macrophages and how mtROS dictates Mtb infection outcomes by controlling inflammation, lipid peroxidation, and cell death. We propose that mtROS may serve as a biomarker to predict tuberculosis patient outcomes and/or a target for host-directed therapeutics.
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- Lily M Ellzey
- Interdiscplinary Graduate Program in Genetics and Genomics, Texas A&M University, United States; Department of Microbial Pathogenesis and Immunology, Texas A&M University School of Medicine, United States
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- Department of Microbial Pathogenesis and Immunology, Texas A&M University School of Medicine, United States
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- Department of Microbial Pathogenesis and Immunology, Texas A&M University School of Medicine, United States.
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Lai X, Wu A, Bing Y, Liu Y, Luo J, Yan H, Zheng P, Yu J, Chen D. Retinoic acid protects against lipopolysaccharide-induced ferroptotic liver injury and iron disorders by regulating Nrf2/HO-1 and RARβ signaling. Free Radic Biol Med 2023; 205:202-213. [PMID: 37302616 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2023.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Revised: 06/02/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Acute liver injury (ALI) can progress to severe liver diseases, making its prevention and treatment a focus of research. Retinoic acid (RA) has been shown to have anti-oxidative and iron-regulatory effects on organs. In this study, we investigated the effect of RA on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced ALI in both in vivo and in vitro experiments. We found that RA significantly reduced LPS-induced serum iron and red blood cell-associated disorders, as well as decreased serum ALT and AST levels. RA also reversed the accumulation of non-heme iron and labile iron in LPS-induced mice and hepatocytes by increasing the expression of FTL/H and Fpn. Furthermore, RA inhibited tissue reactive oxygen species (ROS) and malondialdehyde (MDA) production and improved the expression of Nrf2/HO-1/GPX4 in mice and Nrf2 signaling in hepatocytes. In vitro experiments employing RAR agonists and antagonists have revealed that retinoic acid (RA) can effectively inhibit cell ferroptosis induced by lipopolysaccharide (LPS), erastin, and RSL3. The mechanism underlying this inhibition may involve the activation of retinoic acid receptors beta (RARβ) and gamma (RARγ). Knocking down the RARβ gene in Hepatocytes cells significantly diminished the RA's protective effect, indicating that the anti-ferroptotic role of RA was partially mediated by RARβ signaling. Overall, our study demonstrated that RA inhibited ferroptosis-induced liver damage by regulating Nrf2/HO-1/GPX4 and RARβ signaling.
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- Xin Lai
- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China; Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China; Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China; Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China; Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China; Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China; Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China; Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China.
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Ramon-Luing LA, Palacios Y, Ruiz A, Téllez-Navarrete NA, Chavez-Galan L. Virulence Factors of Mycobacterium tuberculosis as Modulators of Cell Death Mechanisms. Pathogens 2023; 12:839. [PMID: 37375529 DOI: 10.3390/pathogens12060839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2023] [Revised: 05/29/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) modulates diverse cell death pathways to escape the host immune responses and favor its dissemination, a complex process of interest in pathogenesis-related studies. The main virulence factors of Mtb that alter cell death pathways are classified according to their origin as either non-protein (for instance, lipomannan) or protein (such as the PE family and ESX secretion system). The 38 kDa lipoprotein, ESAT-6 (early antigen-secreted protein 6 kDa), and another secreted protein, tuberculosis necrotizing toxin (TNT), induces necroptosis, thereby allowing mycobacteria to survive inside the cell. The inhibition of pyroptosis by blocking inflammasome activation by Zmp1 and PknF is another pathway that aids the intracellular replication of Mtb. Autophagy inhibition is another mechanism that allows Mtb to escape the immune response. The enhanced intracellular survival (Eis) protein, other proteins, such as ESX-1, SecA2, SapM, PE6, and certain microRNAs, also facilitate Mtb host immune escape process. In summary, Mtb affects the microenvironment of cell death to avoid an effective immune response and facilitate its spread. A thorough study of these pathways would help identify therapeutic targets to prevent the survival of mycobacteria in the host.
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- Lucero A Ramon-Luing
- Laboratory of Integrative Immunology, Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias "Ismael Cosío Villegas", Mexico City 14080, Mexico
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- Escuela Militar de Graduados de Sanidad, Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional, Mexico City 11200, Mexico
- Department of Biological Systems, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Campus Xochimilco, Mexico City 04960, Mexico
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- Laboratory of Integrative Immunology, Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias "Ismael Cosío Villegas", Mexico City 14080, Mexico
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- Department of Healthcare Coordination, Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias "Ismael Cosío Villegas", Mexico City 14080, Mexico
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- Laboratory of Integrative Immunology, Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias "Ismael Cosío Villegas", Mexico City 14080, Mexico
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Abnousian A, Vasquez J, Sasaninia K, Kelley M, Venketaraman V. Glutathione Modulates Efficacious Changes in the Immune Response against Tuberculosis. Biomedicines 2023; 11:biomedicines11051340. [PMID: 37239011 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11051340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2023] [Revised: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 04/30/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
Abstract
Glutathione (GSH) is an antioxidant in human cells that is utilized to prevent damage occurred by reactive oxygen species, free radicals, peroxides, lipid peroxides, and heavy metals. Due to its immunological role in tuberculosis (TB), GSH is hypothesized to play an important part in the immune response against M. tb infection. In fact, one of the hallmark structures of TB is granuloma formation, which involves many types of immune cells. T cells, specifically, are a major component and are involved in the release of cytokines and activation of macrophages. GSH also serves an important function in macrophages, natural killer cells, and T cells in modulating their activation, their metabolism, proper cytokine release, proper redox activity, and free radical levels. For patients with increased susceptibility, such as those with HIV and type 2 diabetes, the demand for higher GSH levels is increased. GSH acts as an important immunomodulatory antioxidant by stabilizing redox activity, shifting of cytokine profile toward Th1 type response, and enhancing T lymphocytes. This review compiles reports showing the benefits of GSH in improving the immune responses against M. tb infection and the use of GSH as an adjunctive therapy for TB.
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- Arbi Abnousian
- College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA 91766, USA
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- College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA 91766, USA
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- College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA 91766, USA
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- Graduate College of Biomedical Sciences, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA 91768, USA
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- College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA 91766, USA
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Liu L, Yu Z, Ma Q, Yu J, Gong Z, Deng G, Wu X. LncRNA NR_003508 Suppresses Mycobacterium tuberculosis-Induced Programmed Necrosis via Sponging miR-346-3p to Regulate RIPK1. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24098016. [PMID: 37175724 PMCID: PMC10179217 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24098016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2023] [Revised: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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Emerging evidence suggests that long non-coding RNAs (LncRNAs) are involved in Mtb-induced programmed necrosis. Among these LncRNAs, LncRNA NR_003508 is associated with LPS-induced acute respiratory distress syndrome. However, whether LncRNA NR_003508 contributes to Mtb-induced programmed necrosis remains undocumented. Firstly, the expression of LncRNA NR_003508 was determined using RT-qPCR and FISH. The protein expression of RIPK1, p-RIPK1, RIPK3, p-RIPK3, MLKL, and p-MLKL was measured by Western blot in RAW264.7 and mouse lung tissues. Furthermore, luciferase reporter assays and bioinformatics were used to predict specific miRNA (miR-346-3p) and mRNA (RIPK1) regulated by LncRNA NR_003508. In addition, RT-qPCR was used to detect the RIPK1 expression in TB patients and healthy peripheral blood. The flow cytometry assay was performed to detect cell necrosis rates. Here we show that BCG infection-induced cell necrosis and increased LncRNA NR_003508 expression. si-NR_003508 inhibited BCG/H37Rv-induced programmed necrosis in vitro or in vivo. Functionally, LncRNA NR_003508 has been verified as a ceRNA for absorbing miR-346-3p, which targets RIPK1. Moreover, RIPK1 expression was elevated in the peripheral blood of TB patients compared with healthy people. Knockdown of LncRNA NR_003508 or miR-346-3p overexpression suppresses cell necrosis rate and ROS accumulation in RAW264.7 cells. In conclusion, LncRNA NR_003508 functions as a positive regulator of Mtb-induced programmed necrosis via sponging miR-346-3p to regulate RIPK1. Our findings may provide a promising therapeutic target for tuberculosis.
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- Li Liu
- Key Lab of Ministry of Education for Protection and Utilization of Special Biological Resources in Western China, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China
- School of Life Science, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China
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- Key Lab of Ministry of Education for Protection and Utilization of Special Biological Resources in Western China, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China
- School of Life Science, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China
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- Key Lab of Ministry of Education for Protection and Utilization of Special Biological Resources in Western China, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China
- School of Life Science, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China
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- Key Lab of Ministry of Education for Protection and Utilization of Special Biological Resources in Western China, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China
- School of Life Science, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China
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- Key Lab of Ministry of Education for Protection and Utilization of Special Biological Resources in Western China, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China
- School of Life Science, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China
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- Key Lab of Ministry of Education for Protection and Utilization of Special Biological Resources in Western China, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China
- School of Life Science, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China
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- Key Lab of Ministry of Education for Protection and Utilization of Special Biological Resources in Western China, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China
- School of Life Science, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China
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Zhou Z, Li J, Zhang X. Natural Flavonoids and Ferroptosis: Potential Therapeutic Opportunities for Human Diseases. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023. [PMID: 37027486 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.2c08128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Flavonoids are a class of bioactive phytochemicals containing a core 2-phenylchromone skeleton and are widely found in fruits, vegetables, and herbs. Such natural compounds have gained significant attention due to their various health benefits. Ferroptosis is a recently discovered unique iron-dependent mode of cell death. Unlike traditional regulated cell death (RCD), ferroptosis is associated with excessive lipid peroxidation on cellular membranes. Accumulating evidence suggests that this form of RCD is involved in a variety of physiological and pathological processes. Notably, multiple flavonoids have been shown to be effective in preventing and treating diverse human diseases by regulating ferroptosis. In this review, we introduce the key molecular mechanisms of ferroptosis, including iron metabolism, lipid metabolism, and several major antioxidant systems. Additionally, we summarize the promising flavonoids targeting ferroptosis, which provides novel ideas for the management of diseases such as cancer, acute liver injury, neurodegenerative diseases, and ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury.
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- Zheng Zhou
- Department of Chinese Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450000, China
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- Department of Emergency, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450000, China
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- Department of Chinese Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450000, China
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Mu J, Lei L, Zheng Y, Liu J, Li J, Li D, Wang G, Liu Y. Oxidative Stress Induced by Selenium Deficiency Contributes to Inflammation, Apoptosis and Necroptosis in the Lungs of Calves. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:antiox12040796. [PMID: 37107171 PMCID: PMC10135166 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12040796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Revised: 03/19/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Selenium is an essential trace element for health that can only be obtained through food. However, the pathological processes of selenium deficiency in cattle have received little attention. This study investigated the effects of selenium deficiency on oxidative stress, apoptosis, inflammation, and necroptosis in the lungs of weaning calves compared with healthy calves as controls. The lung selenium content and the expression of 11 selenoproteins mRNA in selenium-deficient calves were substantially reduced compared with the controls. Pathological results showed engorged alveolar capillaries, thickened alveolar septa, and diffuse interstitial inflammation throughout the alveolar septa. The levels of GSH and T-AOC, as well as the CAT, SOD, and TrxR activities, were significantly decreased compared with healthy calves. MDA and H2O2 were significantly elevated. Meanwhile, the apoptosis activation in the Se-D group was validated. Next, in the Se-D group, several pro-inflammatory cytokines showed higher expression. Further research revealed that the lungs in the Se-D group experienced inflammation via hyperactive NF-κB and MAPK pathways. The high level of expression of c-FLIP, MLKL, RIPK1, and RIPK3 indicated that necroptosis also causes lung damage during selenium deficiency.
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- Jing Mu
- Key Laboratory of Comparative Medicine, Department of Veterinary Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Comparative Medicine, Department of Veterinary Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Life Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150038, China
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- Key Laboratory of Comparative Medicine, Department of Veterinary Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Comparative Medicine, Department of Veterinary Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast BT7 1NN, UK
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- Key Laboratory of Comparative Medicine, Department of Veterinary Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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Bo H, Moure UAE, Yang Y, Pan J, Li L, Wang M, Ke X, Cui H. Mycobacterium tuberculosis-macrophage interaction: Molecular updates. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2023; 13:1062963. [PMID: 36936766 PMCID: PMC10020944 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2023.1062963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2022] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), the causative agent of Tuberculosis (TB), remains a pathogen of great interest on a global scale. This airborne pathogen affects the lungs, where it interacts with macrophages. Acidic pH, oxidative and nitrosative stressors, and food restrictions make the macrophage's internal milieu unfriendly to foreign bodies. Mtb subverts the host immune system and causes infection due to its genetic arsenal and secreted effector proteins. In vivo and in vitro research have examined Mtb-host macrophage interaction. This interaction is a crucial stage in Mtb infection because lung macrophages are the first immune cells Mtb encounters in the host. This review summarizes Mtb effectors that interact with macrophages. It also examines how macrophages control and eliminate Mtb and how Mtb manipulates macrophage defense mechanisms for its own survival. Understanding these mechanisms is crucial for TB prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
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- Haotian Bo
- State Key Laboratory of Silkworm Genome Biology, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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- The Ninth People's Hospital of Chongqing, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest University, Chongqing, China
- Cancer Center, Medical Research Institute, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silkworm Genome Biology, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silkworm Genome Biology, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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- Cancer Center, Medical Research Institute, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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- Cancer Center, Medical Research Institute, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silkworm Genome Biology, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
- Cancer Center, Medical Research Institute, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
- *Correspondence: Hongjuan Cui, ; Xiaoxue Ke,
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- State Key Laboratory of Silkworm Genome Biology, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
- Cancer Center, Medical Research Institute, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
- Jinfeng Laboratory, Chongqing, China
- *Correspondence: Hongjuan Cui, ; Xiaoxue Ke,
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Li Y, Guo Z, Xu T, Zhang Y, Zeng L, Huang X, Liu Q. Extracellular vesicles, a novel model linking bacteria to ferroptosis in the future? Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2022; 106:7377-7386. [PMID: 36216901 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-022-12228-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2022] [Revised: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Ferroptosis is a recently discovered modulated cell death mechanism caused by the accumulation of iron-dependent lipid peroxides to toxic levels and plays an important role in tumor immunology and neurology. Recent studies have shown that ferroptosis may play a crucial role in bacterial infection pathogenesis, which may be useful in anti-infection therapies. However, how bacteria enter cells to induce ferroptosis after invading the host immune system remains largely unknown. In addition, the current studies only focus on the relationship between a single bacterial species or genus and host cell ferroptosis, and there is no systematic summary of its regulatory mechanism. Therefore, our review firstly sums up the role of ferroptosis in bacterial infection and its regulatory mechanism, and innovatively speculates on the function and potential mechanism of extracellular vesicles (EVs) in bacterial-induced ferroptosis, in order to provide possible novel directions and ideas for future anti-infection research. KEY POINTS: • Ferroptosis presents a novel mechanism for bacterial host interaction • EVs provide the potential mechanism for bacterial-induced ferroptosis • The relationship of EVs with ferroptosis provides possible directions for future treatment of bacterial infection.
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- Yi Li
- Department of Medical Microbiology, School of Medicine, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China.,The First Clinical Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 30006, China
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, School of Medicine, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China.,The First Clinical Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 30006, China
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, School of Medicine, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, School of Medicine, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, School of Medicine, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China.,The First Clinical Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 30006, China
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, School of Medicine, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China.
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, School of Medicine, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China.
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