The Potential Roles of Ferroptosis in Pathophysiology and Treatment of Musculoskeletal Diseases-Opportunities, Challenges, and Perspectives

Ferroptosis is different from other forms of cell death, such as apoptosis, autophagy, pyroptosis, and cuproptosis, mainly involving iron metabolism and lipid peroxidation. Ferroptosis plays an important role in various disease, such as malignant tumors, neuron-degenerative diseases, and cardiovascular diseases, and has become the focus of current research. Both iron overload and lipid peroxide accumulation contribute to the occurrence, development, and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases, such as osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, osteosarcoma, intervertebral disc degeneration, and spinal cord injury. For a better understanding of the potential roles ferroptosis may play in pathophysiology and treatment of common musculoskeletal disorders, this article briefly reviewed the relationship and possible mechanisms. Through an investigation of ferroptosis' role in musculoskeletal diseases' occurrence, development, and treatment, ferroptosis could offer new opportunities for clinical diagnosis and treatment.

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Ferroptosis, a form of cell death involving iron metabolism and lipid peroxidation, differs from other forms such as apoptosis, autophagy, pyroptosis, and cuproptosis. It plays a crucial role in various diseases including malignant tumors, neurodegenerative diseases, and cardiovascular diseases. Both iron overload and lipid peroxide accumulation contribute to musculoskeletal diseases, providing new opportunities for clinical diagnosis and treatment.