Chinese Journal of Dermatology ›› 2024, e20220783.doi: 10.35541/cjd.20220783

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Ferroptosis in common skin diseases

Liu Lyuye1, Zhang Junling2   

  1. 1Graduate School, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300000, China; 2Department of Dermatology, Tianjin Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated Hospital, Tianjin 300000, China
  • Received:2022-11-07 Revised:2024-04-23 Online:2024-01-29 Published:2024-08-22
  • Contact: Zhang Junling E-mail:13920301679@126.com

Abstract: 【Abstract】 Ferroptosis is a new type of iron-dependent cell death, which is mainly caused by the decreased bioactivity of glutathione peroxidase 4, lipid peroxidation, and excessive accumulation of reactive oxygen species. It involves many fine and complex regulatory mechanisms, including iron metabolism, lipid metabolism, amino acid metabolism, and oxidation/antioxidant system. In recent years, studies have shown that ferroptosis is involved in the occurrence and development of some common skin diseases. This review summarizes research progress in the role and mechanisms of action of ferroptosis in common skin diseases, aiming to bring new research directions and ideas for the treatment of skin diseases.

Key words: Cell death, Skin diseases, Ferroptosis, Glutathione peroxidase 4, Vitiligo, Psoriasis, Melanoma, Lupus erythematosus, systemic