The Intersection of DNA Damage Response and Ferroptosis—A Rationale for Combination Therapeutics

Ferroptosis is a novel form of iron-dependent cell death characterized by lipid peroxidation. While the importance and disease relevance of ferroptosis are gaining recognition, much remains unknown about its interaction with other biological processes and pathways. Recently, several studies have ide...

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Main Authors: Po-Han Chen, Watson Hua-Sheng Tseng, Jen-Tsan Chi
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-07-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/9/8/187
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author Po-Han Chen
Watson Hua-Sheng Tseng
Jen-Tsan Chi
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description Ferroptosis is a novel form of iron-dependent cell death characterized by lipid peroxidation. While the importance and disease relevance of ferroptosis are gaining recognition, much remains unknown about its interaction with other biological processes and pathways. Recently, several studies have identified intricate and complicated interplay between ferroptosis, ionizing radiation (IR), ATM (ataxia–telangiectasia mutated)/ATR (ATM and Rad3-related), and tumor suppressor p53, which signifies the participation of the DNA damage response (DDR) in iron-related cell death. DDR is an evolutionarily conserved response triggered by various DNA insults to attenuate proliferation, enable DNA repairs, and dispose of cells with damaged DNA to maintain genome integrity. Deficiency in proper DDR in many genetic disorders or tumors also highlights the importance of this pathway. In this review, we will focus on the biological crosstalk between DDR and ferroptosis, which is mediated mostly via noncanonical mechanisms. For clinical applications, we also discuss the potential of combining ionizing radiation and ferroptosis-inducers for synergistic effects. At last, various ATM/ATR inhibitors under clinical development may protect ferroptosis and treat many ferroptosis-related diseases to prevent cell death, delay disease progression, and improve clinical outcomes.
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spelling doaj.art-598b0bbe814d4f8fa941a6e8574859db2023-11-20T07:44:24ZengMDPI AGBiology2079-77372020-07-019818710.3390/biology9080187The Intersection of DNA Damage Response and Ferroptosis—A Rationale for Combination TherapeuticsPo-Han Chen0Watson Hua-Sheng Tseng1Jen-Tsan Chi2Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC 27710, USADepartment of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC 27710, USADepartment of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC 27710, USAFerroptosis is a novel form of iron-dependent cell death characterized by lipid peroxidation. While the importance and disease relevance of ferroptosis are gaining recognition, much remains unknown about its interaction with other biological processes and pathways. Recently, several studies have identified intricate and complicated interplay between ferroptosis, ionizing radiation (IR), ATM (ataxia–telangiectasia mutated)/ATR (ATM and Rad3-related), and tumor suppressor p53, which signifies the participation of the DNA damage response (DDR) in iron-related cell death. DDR is an evolutionarily conserved response triggered by various DNA insults to attenuate proliferation, enable DNA repairs, and dispose of cells with damaged DNA to maintain genome integrity. Deficiency in proper DDR in many genetic disorders or tumors also highlights the importance of this pathway. In this review, we will focus on the biological crosstalk between DDR and ferroptosis, which is mediated mostly via noncanonical mechanisms. For clinical applications, we also discuss the potential of combining ionizing radiation and ferroptosis-inducers for synergistic effects. At last, various ATM/ATR inhibitors under clinical development may protect ferroptosis and treat many ferroptosis-related diseases to prevent cell death, delay disease progression, and improve clinical outcomes.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/9/8/187ferroptosisDNA damageATMATRp53MDM2
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ferroptosis
DNA damage
ATM
ATR
p53
MDM2
title The Intersection of DNA Damage Response and Ferroptosis—A Rationale for Combination Therapeutics
title_full The Intersection of DNA Damage Response and Ferroptosis—A Rationale for Combination Therapeutics
title_fullStr The Intersection of DNA Damage Response and Ferroptosis—A Rationale for Combination Therapeutics
title_full_unstemmed The Intersection of DNA Damage Response and Ferroptosis—A Rationale for Combination Therapeutics
title_short The Intersection of DNA Damage Response and Ferroptosis—A Rationale for Combination Therapeutics
title_sort intersection of dna damage response and ferroptosis a rationale for combination therapeutics
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DNA damage
ATM
ATR
p53
MDM2
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