Sodium pyruvate exerts protective effects against cigarette smoke extract-induced ferroptosis in alveolar and bronchial epithelial cells through the GPX4/Nrf2 axis
Abstract Background Ferroptosis in alveolar and bronchial epithelial cells is one of the main mechanisms underlying the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Sodium pyruvate (NaPyr) is a natural antioxidant in the body, exhibiting anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities....
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-08-01
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Series: | Journal of Inflammation |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12950-023-00347-w |