Targeting ferroptosis in acute kidney injury

Abstract Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a major public health problem with high incidence and mortality. As a form of programmed cell death (PCD), ferroptosis could be considered as a process of iron accumulation and enhanced lipid peroxidation. Recently, the fundamental roles of ferroptosis in AKI ha...

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Main Authors: Lihua Ni, Cheng Yuan, Xiaoyan Wu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2022-02-01
Series:Cell Death and Disease
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41419-022-04628-9
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Summary:Abstract Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a major public health problem with high incidence and mortality. As a form of programmed cell death (PCD), ferroptosis could be considered as a process of iron accumulation and enhanced lipid peroxidation. Recently, the fundamental roles of ferroptosis in AKI have attracted much attention. The network mechanism of ferroptosis in AKI and its roles in the AKI to chronic kidney disease (CKD) transition is complicated and multifactorial. Strategies targeting ferroptosis show great potential. Here, we review the research progress on ferroptosis and its participation in AKI. We hope that this work will provide clues for further studies of ferroptosis in AKI.
ISSN:2041-4889