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Horm Metab Res 2024; 56(03): 193-196
DOI: 10.1055/a-2122-5701
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Vitamin D May Play a Vital Role in Alleviating Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus by Modulating the Ferroptosis Signaling Pathway

Qiong-Wen Zhang‡
1   School of Medicine, Taizhou University, Jiaojiang, China
,
Yan Wang  ‡
1   School of Medicine, Taizhou University, Jiaojiang, China
,
Zi-Ying Tong‡
1   School of Medicine, Taizhou University, Jiaojiang, China
,
Cui-Ping Li 
1   School of Medicine, Taizhou University, Jiaojiang, China
,
Lian-Ping He
1   School of Medicine, Taizhou University, Jiaojiang, China
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Abstract

Ferroptosis is an iron-dependent death mode mediated by the aggregation of lipid peroxides and lipid-reactive oxygen species. It is characterized by iron-dependent lipid peroxide accumulation accompanied by oxidoreductase deficiency. Pancreatic beta cell dysfunction and insulin resistance are two major causes of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Iron accumulation and metabolism may play a role in the development of T2DM. The molecular mechanism of β cell apoptosis and iron death in T2DM were reviewed. In addition, we discuss recent insights on the relationship between the trace element iron and apoptosis of β cells in T2DM.

Key words

ferroptosis - type 2 diabetes - iron homeostasis


Publication History

Received: 14 June 2023

Accepted after revision: 04 July 2023

Accepted Manuscript online:
04 July 2023

Article published online:
01 August 2023

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