FGF21 inhibits ferroptosis caused by mitochondrial damage to promote the repair of peripheral nerve injury

Introduction Ferroptosis is a new type of cell death characterized by lipid peroxidation and iron dependency, representing an emerging disease regulation mechanism. The limited understanding of ferroptosis in peripheral nerve injury (PNI) complicates the management of such injuries. Mitochondrial dy...

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Main Authors: Yao Yan, Xinyu Ran, Zihan Zhou, Yuting Gu, Rendu Wang, Chuanqi Qiu, Yinuo Sun, Jifeng Wang, Jian Xiao, Yingfeng Lu, Jian Wang
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author Yao Yan
Yao Yan
Yao Yan
Xinyu Ran
Xinyu Ran
Zihan Zhou
Zihan Zhou
Yuting Gu
Yuting Gu
Yuting Gu
Rendu Wang
Rendu Wang
Chuanqi Qiu
Chuanqi Qiu
Yinuo Sun
Yinuo Sun
Jifeng Wang
Jifeng Wang
Jian Xiao
Jian Xiao
Jian Xiao
Yingfeng Lu
Yingfeng Lu
Jian Wang
Jian Wang
Jian Wang
author_facet Yao Yan
Yao Yan
Yao Yan
Xinyu Ran
Xinyu Ran
Zihan Zhou
Zihan Zhou
Yuting Gu
Yuting Gu
Yuting Gu
Rendu Wang
Rendu Wang
Chuanqi Qiu
Chuanqi Qiu
Yinuo Sun
Yinuo Sun
Jifeng Wang
Jifeng Wang
Jian Xiao
Jian Xiao
Jian Xiao
Yingfeng Lu
Yingfeng Lu
Jian Wang
Jian Wang
Jian Wang
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description Introduction Ferroptosis is a new type of cell death characterized by lipid peroxidation and iron dependency, representing an emerging disease regulation mechanism. The limited understanding of ferroptosis in peripheral nerve injury (PNI) complicates the management of such injuries. Mitochondrial dysfunction, which contributes to ferroptosis, further exacerbates the challenges of peripheral nerve repairMethodsIn this study, we established an in vitro model of Schwann cells model treated with TBHP and an in vivo sciatic nerve crush injury model in rats. These models were used to investigate the effects of fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) on PNI, both in vitro and in vivo, and to explore the potential mechanisms linking injury-induced ferroptosis and mitochondrial dysfunction.Results Our findings reveal that PNI triggers abnormal accumulation of lipid reactive oxygen species (ROS) and inactivates mitochondrial respiratory chain complex III, leading to mitochondrial dysfunction. This dysfunction catalyzes the oxidation of excessive polyunsaturated fatty acids, resulting in antioxidant imbalance and loss of ferroptosis suppressor protein 1 (FSP1), which drives lipid peroxidation. Additionally, irregular iron metabolism, defective mitophagy, and other factors contribute to the induction of ferroptosis. Importantly, we found that FGF21 attenuates the abnormal accumulation of lipid ROS, restores mitochondrial function, and suppresses ferroptosis, thus promoting PNI repair. Notably, glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4), a downstream target of nuclear factor E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), and the ERK/Nrf2 pathway are involved in the regulation of ferroptosis by FGF21.ConclusionFGF21 promotes peripheral nerve repair by inhibiting ferroptosis caused by mitochondrial dysfunction. Therefore, targeting mitochondria and ferroptosis represents a promising therapeutic strategy for effective PNI repair.
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spelling doaj-art-ac4636f726834d7dbb308db92682ffdb2025-08-20T02:05:07ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Pharmacology1663-98122024-09-011510.3389/fphar.2024.13586461358646FGF21 inhibits ferroptosis caused by mitochondrial damage to promote the repair of peripheral nerve injuryYao Yan0Yao Yan1Yao Yan2Xinyu Ran3Xinyu Ran4Zihan Zhou5Zihan Zhou6Yuting Gu7Yuting Gu8Yuting Gu9Rendu Wang10Rendu Wang11Chuanqi Qiu12Chuanqi Qiu13Yinuo Sun14Yinuo Sun15Jifeng Wang16Jifeng Wang17Jian Xiao18Jian Xiao19Jian Xiao20Yingfeng Lu21Yingfeng Lu22Jian Wang23Jian Wang24Jian Wang25Department of Wound Repair, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaCixi Biomedical Research Institute, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaWenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaDepartment of Wound Repair, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaWenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaDepartment of Wound Repair, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaWenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaDepartment of Wound Repair, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaCixi Biomedical Research Institute, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaWenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaDepartment of Wound Repair, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaWenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaDepartment of Wound Repair, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaWenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaDepartment of Wound Repair, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaWenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaDepartment of Wound Repair, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaWenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaDepartment of Wound Repair, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaCixi Biomedical Research Institute, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaWenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaDepartment of Wound Repair, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaWenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaDepartment of Wound Repair, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaCixi Biomedical Research Institute, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaWenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaIntroduction Ferroptosis is a new type of cell death characterized by lipid peroxidation and iron dependency, representing an emerging disease regulation mechanism. The limited understanding of ferroptosis in peripheral nerve injury (PNI) complicates the management of such injuries. Mitochondrial dysfunction, which contributes to ferroptosis, further exacerbates the challenges of peripheral nerve repairMethodsIn this study, we established an in vitro model of Schwann cells model treated with TBHP and an in vivo sciatic nerve crush injury model in rats. These models were used to investigate the effects of fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) on PNI, both in vitro and in vivo, and to explore the potential mechanisms linking injury-induced ferroptosis and mitochondrial dysfunction.Results Our findings reveal that PNI triggers abnormal accumulation of lipid reactive oxygen species (ROS) and inactivates mitochondrial respiratory chain complex III, leading to mitochondrial dysfunction. This dysfunction catalyzes the oxidation of excessive polyunsaturated fatty acids, resulting in antioxidant imbalance and loss of ferroptosis suppressor protein 1 (FSP1), which drives lipid peroxidation. Additionally, irregular iron metabolism, defective mitophagy, and other factors contribute to the induction of ferroptosis. Importantly, we found that FGF21 attenuates the abnormal accumulation of lipid ROS, restores mitochondrial function, and suppresses ferroptosis, thus promoting PNI repair. Notably, glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4), a downstream target of nuclear factor E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), and the ERK/Nrf2 pathway are involved in the regulation of ferroptosis by FGF21.ConclusionFGF21 promotes peripheral nerve repair by inhibiting ferroptosis caused by mitochondrial dysfunction. Therefore, targeting mitochondria and ferroptosis represents a promising therapeutic strategy for effective PNI repair.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphar.2024.1358646/fullperipheral nerve injuryferroptosismitochondriafibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21)schwann cellROS
spellingShingle Yao Yan
Yao Yan
Yao Yan
Xinyu Ran
Xinyu Ran
Zihan Zhou
Zihan Zhou
Yuting Gu
Yuting Gu
Yuting Gu
Rendu Wang
Rendu Wang
Chuanqi Qiu
Chuanqi Qiu
Yinuo Sun
Yinuo Sun
Jifeng Wang
Jifeng Wang
Jian Xiao
Jian Xiao
Jian Xiao
Yingfeng Lu
Yingfeng Lu
Jian Wang
Jian Wang
Jian Wang
FGF21 inhibits ferroptosis caused by mitochondrial damage to promote the repair of peripheral nerve injury
Frontiers in Pharmacology
peripheral nerve injury
ferroptosis
mitochondria
fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21)
schwann cell
ROS
title FGF21 inhibits ferroptosis caused by mitochondrial damage to promote the repair of peripheral nerve injury
title_full FGF21 inhibits ferroptosis caused by mitochondrial damage to promote the repair of peripheral nerve injury
title_fullStr FGF21 inhibits ferroptosis caused by mitochondrial damage to promote the repair of peripheral nerve injury
title_full_unstemmed FGF21 inhibits ferroptosis caused by mitochondrial damage to promote the repair of peripheral nerve injury
title_short FGF21 inhibits ferroptosis caused by mitochondrial damage to promote the repair of peripheral nerve injury
title_sort fgf21 inhibits ferroptosis caused by mitochondrial damage to promote the repair of peripheral nerve injury
topic peripheral nerve injury
ferroptosis
mitochondria
fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21)
schwann cell
ROS
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphar.2024.1358646/full
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