Abstract
Ferroptosis is a form of regulated cell death modality associated with disturbed iron-homeostasis and unrestricted lipid peroxidation. Ample evidence has depicted an essential role for ferroptosis as either the cause or consequence for human diseases, denoting the likely therapeutic promises for targeting ferroptosis in the preservation of human health. Ferritinophagy, a selective form of autophagy, contributes to the initiation of ferroptosis through degradation of ferritin, which triggers labile iron overload (IO), lipid peroxidation, membrane damage, and cell death. In this review, we will delineate the role of ferritinophagy in ferroptosis, and its underlying regulatory mechanisms, to unveil the therapeutic value of ferritinophagy as a target in the combat of ferroptosis to manage metabolic diseases.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 444-462 |
Number of pages | 19 |
Journal | Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism |
Volume | 32 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 2021 |
Keywords
- ferritinophagy
- ferroptosis
- iron overload
- lipid peroxidation
- metabolic diseases
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
- Endocrinology