铁质
化学
生物化学
铁
新陈代谢
脂质过氧化
血红素
氧化还原
辅因子
抗氧化剂
生物
细胞生物学
酶
无机化学
有机化学
标识
DOI:10.1007/978-3-030-62026-4_3
摘要
Iron is an ancient, essential and versatile transition metal found in almost all living organisms on Earth. This fundamental trace element is used in the synthesis of heme and iron-sulfur (Fe-S) containing proteins and other vital cofactors that are involved in respiration, redox reactions, catalysis, DNA synthesis and transcription. At the same time, the ability of iron to cycle between its oxidized, ferric (Fe3+) and its reduced, ferrous (Fe2+) state contributes to the production of free radicals that can damage biomolecules, including proteins, lipids and DNA. In particular, the regulated non-apoptotic cell death ferroptosis is driven by Fe2+-dependent lipid peroxidation that can be prevented by iron chelation or genetic inhibition of cellular iron uptake. Therefore, iron homeostasis must be tightly regulated to avoid iron toxicity. This review provides an overview of the origin and chemistry of iron that makes it suitable for a variety of biological functions and addresses how organisms evolved various strategies, including their scavenging and antioxidant machinery, to manage redox-associated drawbacks. Finally, key mechanisms of iron metabolism are highlighted in human diseases and model organisms, underlining the perils of dysfunctional iron handlings.
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