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ReviewApoptosis : an international journal on programmed cell death2025

The role of the NcRNA/ferroptosis axis in lung cancer: molecular mechanisms and potential therapeutic targets.

Mina Alimohammadi, Samaneh Kahkesh, William C Cho, Najma Farahani, Mahdi Farhadi Khoozani, Ahmadreza Zare, Amirreza Nejadheidari, Marzieh Ramezani Farani, Afsaneh Kheirmand Parizi, Fereshteh Asgharzadeh and 4 more

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Mina Alimohammadi *Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Samaneh Kahkesh *Faculty of Science, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran.
William C ChoDepartment of Clinical Oncology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
Najma FarahaniFarhikhtegan Medical Convergence Sciences Research Center, Farhikhtegan Hospital,TMs.C., Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
Mahdi Farhadi KhoozaniDepartment of Cell and Molecular Sciences, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran.
Ahmadreza ZareDepartment of Science, college of Biology and Genetics, Zarghan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Zarghan, Iran.
Amirreza NejadheidariStudent Research Committee, Afzalipour Faculty of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences Kerman, Kerman, Iran.
Marzieh Ramezani FaraniNanoBio High-Tech Materials Research Center, Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, Inha University, Incheon, 22212, Republic of Korea.
Afsaneh Kheirmand PariziMetabolic Syndrome Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Fereshteh AsgharzadehApplied Biomedical Research Center, Basic Sciences Research Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Seyedeh Mahdieh KhoshnazarGastroenterology and Hepatology Research Center, Institute of Basic and Clinical Physiology Sciences, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran. m.khoshnazar@kmu.ac.ir.
Mehrdad HashemiFarhikhtegan Medical Convergence Sciences Research Center, Farhikhtegan Hospital,TMs.C., Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran. mhashemi@iautmu.ac.ir.
Afshin TaheriazamFarhikhtegan Medical Convergence Sciences Research Center, Farhikhtegan Hospital,TMs.C., Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran. a.taheriazam@iautmu.ac.ir.
Kiavash HushmandiNephrology and Urology Research Center, Clinical Sciences Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. houshmandi.kia7@ut.ac.ir.

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Abstract

Lung cancer, the second most diagnosed malignancy globally, remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths due to its aggressive nature and limited treatment success. Ferroptosis, a unique form of regulated cell death, is characterized by iron-dependent lipid peroxidation and oxidative stress, distinct from apoptosis and necrosis. It plays a dual role in cancer by promoting cell death while being suppressed in tumor progression. This suppression allows cancer cells, including lung cancer cells, to evade destruction, contributing to the disease's malignancy. However, ferroptosis-inducing agents have shown promise in targeting cancer cells resistant to conventional therapies, positioning ferroptosis as a therapeutic avenue in oncology. Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) emerge as pivotal regulators in this axis. These molecules, including microRNAs (miRNAs), long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), and circular RNAs (circRNAs), modulate ferroptosis-related pathways by targeting key regulators like GPX4, SLC7A11, and ACSL4. For instance, miRNAs can downregulate SLC7A11, enhancing sensitivity to ferroptosis, while lncRNAs can stabilize or suppress pathways that prevent lipid peroxidation. CircRNAs, acting as molecular sponges, influence ferroptosis by modulating miRNA activity. The deregulation of these ncRNAs in lung cancer underscores their significance in the disease's pathogenesis and progression. Understanding the ncRNA-ferroptosis axis offers a novel perspective in addressing this challenge. Therapeutic strategies targeting this axis aim to selectively induce ferroptosis in tumor cells while sparing normal cells, enhancing treatment specificity and efficacy. Furthermore, combining ncRNA-based therapeutics with ferroptosis inducers provides a promising framework for overcoming drug resistance and improving outcomes. This review highlights comprehensive insight into the molecular mechanisms and therapeutic potential of the ncRNA-ferroptosis axis that could pave the way for more effective lung cancer treatments.

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FerroptosisLung NeoplasmsRNA, UntranslatedAnimalsGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansMicroRNAsRNA, CircularRNA, Long NoncodingMicroRNAsRNA, CircularRNA, Long NoncodingRNA, UntranslatedCircular RNAs (circRNAs)FerroptosisLong non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs)Lung cancerMicroRNAs (miRNAs)Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs)

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