Ferroptosis-IN-21

Ferroptosis-IN-21 is an inhibitor of ferroptosis that combats renal ischemia-reperfusion injury by directly scavenging peroxy free radicals to prevent cell death. It demonstrates broad-spectrum, nanomolar-level inhibitory potency against various ferroptosis inducers in renal tubular epithelial cells and effectively suppresses the accumulation of lipid reactive oxygen species (ROS). Additionally, Ferroptosis-IN-21 significantly alleviates renal ischemia-reperfusion injury in mice, as evidenced by improved histological damage and functional impairment, reduced expression of inflammatory cytokines, and decreased levels of lipid peroxidation biomarkers such as 4-hydroxynonenal. Ferroptosis-IN-21 is a potential candidate in research for developing ferroptosis-targeted therapeutics.