The role of Erastin in ferroptosis

Abstract

Ferroptosis is a newly discovered form of cell death in recent years. Its essence is the cell peroxidation death caused by the accumulation of intracellular lipid reactive oxygen species (L-ROS) in a iron-dependent manner. As a highly efficient ferroptosis inducer, Erastin mediates ferroptosis through multiple molecules, such as cystine-glutamate transport receptor, voltage-dependent anion channel and p53. More importantly, Erastin can enhance the sensitivity of cancer cells to chemotherapy and radiotherapy, so it can be used as a new type of anticancer drug. This article reviews the discovery of Erastin, the pathways of ferroptosis, the pathways of Erastin-induced ferroptosis, the anti-tumor characteristics of Erastin, and the latest domestic and international research results. Key words: Cell death; Antineoplastic combined chemotherapy protocols; Erastin; Ferroptosis