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Ferroptosis

A radical way to avoid cell death

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Ferroptosis is a mechanism of cell death that has possible roles in numerous diseases. Two new studies have identified hydropersulfides as potent inhibitors of O2-dependent membrane damage and destruction, and as potential regulators of ferroptosis.

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Fig. 1: Mechanism of ferroptosis.

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