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ReviewBiomedicines2025

Targeting Ferroptosis in Rare Neurological Disorders Including Pediatric Conditions: Innovations and Therapeutic Challenges.

Ahmed D Alatawi, Krishnaraju Venkatesan, Khalid Asseri, Premalatha Paulsamy, Saleh F Alqifari, Rehab Ahmed, Mathar Mohideen Nagoor Thangam, Nizar Sirag, Absar A Qureshi, Hala Ahmed Elsayes and 4 more

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Review in Biomedicines, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

6 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

14 authors.

Ahmed D AlatawiDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Jouf University, Sakaka 72388, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0001-6459-9700
Krishnaraju VenkatesanDepartment of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 62521, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0003-2853-5907
Khalid AsseriDepartment of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 62521, Saudi Arabia.
Premalatha PaulsamyCollege of Nursing, Mahalah Branch for Girls, King Khalid University, Abha 62521, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0001-5117-480X
Saleh F AlqifariDepartment of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tabuk, Tabuk 71491, Saudi Arabia.
Rehab AhmedDepartment of Natural Products and Alternative Medicine, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tabuk, Tabuk 71491, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0003-2476-469X
Mathar Mohideen Nagoor ThangamDepartment of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, University of Tabuk, Tabuk 71491, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-9822-8446
Nizar SiragDepartment of Natural Products and Alternative Medicine, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tabuk, Tabuk 71491, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-5453-6332
Absar A QureshiDepartment of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 62521, Saudi Arabia.
Hala Ahmed ElsayesDepartment of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0001-6382-0004
Zeinab Faried BahgatDepartment of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt.
Nesren S M BahnsawyDepartment of Pediatric Nursing, College of Nursing, King Saud Bin Abdul Aziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS), King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh 11481, Saudi Arabia.
Kousalya PrabaharDepartment of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tabuk, Tabuk 71491, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0001-8224-4276
Basma Mahmoud Abd Elhamid DawoodDepartment of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt.

Funding

KING KHALID UNIVERSITY RGP2 /365/45
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Ferroptosis, characterized by iron dependency and lipid peroxidation, has emerged as a key mechanism underlying neurodegeneration in rare neurological disorders. These conditions, often marked by significant therapeutic gaps and high unmet medical needs, present unique challenges for intervention development. This review examines the involvement of ferroptosis in rare neurological disease pathogenesis, focusing on its role in oxidative damage and neuronal dysfunction. We explore recent pharmacological advancements, including iron chelators, lipid peroxidation blockers, and antioxidant-based strategies, designed to target ferroptosis. While these approaches show promise, challenges such as disease heterogeneity, limited diagnostic tools, and small patient cohorts hinder progress. Furthermore, we discuss the translational and regulatory barriers to implementing ferroptosis-based therapies in clinical practice. By addressing these obstacles and fostering innovative solutions, this review underscores the potential of ferroptosis-targeting strategies to revolutionize treatment paradigms for rare neurological disorders.

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ferroptosisiron metabolismlipid peroxidationrare neurological disorders

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PMID40002678
PMCPMC11853599

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