2025 · Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences · Springer · added 2026-04-21
Ferroptosis is a regulated form of cell death characterized by iron-dependent lipid peroxidation. It plays a crucial role in various pathological conditions, including neurodegenerative diseases, canc Show more
Ferroptosis is a regulated form of cell death characterized by iron-dependent lipid peroxidation. It plays a crucial role in various pathological conditions, including neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, ischemia–reperfusion injury, and organ failure. This review systematically explores the key mechanisms underlying ferroptosis, including polyunsaturated fatty acidcontaining phospholipid (PUFA-PL) peroxidation, iron metabolism, and mitochondrial dysfunction. Additionally, we summarize major endogenous ferroptosis defense systems, including the SLC7A11-glutathione (GSH)-glutathione peroxidase Show less