New pathways in neurodegenerative disease pathogenesis: oxidative stress and ferroptosis

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Fund programs: High-Level Clinical Specialty Construction Science and Technology Project for Public Hospitals in Capital Region of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (No. 2024SGGZ071); Science and Technology Program of The Joint Fund of Scientific Research for The Public Hospitals (No. 2024GLLH0321); Talent Development Project of the Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University (No. XH202405); Scientific Research Project of the Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University (No. 2023NYFYPY006); Natural Science Foundation Project of Inner Mongolia (No. 2023QN03047); Scientific Research Project in Higher Education Institutions of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (No.NJZZ23017);National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 31960154)

Authors:Wang Yurong; Yuan Jianlong; Liu Bingchun

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DOI:专辑:医药卫生科技

〔Abstract〕 Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD), and Huntington's disease (HD) are increasingly becoming major challenges to global public health. The pathogenesis of these diseases is highly complex, with oxidative damage and ferroptosis emerging as potential core factors. Oxidative damage primarily results from the accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) within cells, a process that impairs cellular function and viability. Ferroptosis, an iron-dependent form of programmed cell death, plays a crucial role in neuronal injury and apoptosis. Multiple studies indicate a significant interaction between oxidative damage and ferroptosis. This interplay not only accelerates the progression of neurodegenerative diseases but also offers new directions for potential therapeutic targets. This review systematically analyzes the mechanisms of oxidative damage and ferroptosis in various neurodegenerative diseases, evaluates current research frontiers, and explores feasible therapeutic strategies, aiming to provide new insights and perspectives for in-depth research in this field.