General Information of the Ferroptosis Regulator (ID: REG10275)
Regulator Name NAD-dependent protein deacylase sirtuin-6 (SIRT6)
Synonyms
NAD-dependent protein deacetylase sirtuin-6; SIR2-like protein 6
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Gene Name SIRT6
Gene ID 51548
Regulator Type Protein coding
Uniprot ID Q8N6T7
Sequence
MSVNYAAGLSPYADKGKCGLPEIFDPPEELERKVWELARLVWQSSSVVFHTGAGISTASG
IPDFRGPHGVWTMEERGLAPKFDTTFESARPTQTHMALVQLERVGLLRFLVSQNVDGLHV
RSGFPRDKLAELHGNMFVEECAKCKTQYVRDTVVGTMGLKATGRLCTVAKARGLRACRGE
LRDTILDWEDSLPDRDLALADEASRNADLSITLGTSLQIRPSGNLPLATKRRGGRLVIVN
LQPTKHDRHADLRIHGYVDEVMTRLMKHLGLEIPAWDGPRVLERALPPLPRPPTPKLEPK
EESPTRINGSIPAGPKQEPCAQHNGSEPASPKRERPTSPAPHRPPKRVKAKAVPS

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Family Sirtuin family
Function
NAD-dependent protein deacetylase, deacylase and mono-ADP- ribosyltransferase that plays an essential role in DNA damage repair, telomere maintenance, metabolic homeostasis, inflammation, tumorigenesis and aging. Displays protein- lysine deacetylase or defatty-acylase (demyristoylase and depalmitoylase) activity, depending on the context. Acts as a key histone deacetylase by catalyzing deacetylation of histone H3 at 'Lys-9', 'Lys-18' and 'Lys- 56' (H3K9ac, H3K18ac and H3K56ac, respectively), suppressing target gene expression of several transcription factors, including NF-kappa-B. Acts as an inhibitor of transcription elongation by mediating deacetylation of H3K9ac and H3K56ac, preventing release of NELFE from chromatin and causing transcriptional pausing. Involved in DNA repair by promoting double-strand break (DSB) repair: acts as a DSB sensor by recognizing and binding DSB sites, leading to (1) recruitment of DNA repair proteins, such as SMARCA5/SNF2H, and (2) deacetylation of histone H3K9ac and H3K56ac. SIRT6 participation to DSB repair is probably involved in extension of life span. Also promotes DNA repair by deacetylating non-histone proteins, such as DDB2 and p53/TP53. Specifically deacetylates H3K18ac at pericentric heterochromatin, thereby maintaining pericentric heterochromatin silencing at centromeres and protecting against genomic instability and cellular senescence. Involved in telomere maintenance by catalyzing deacetylation of histone H3 in telomeric chromatin, regulating telomere position effect and telomere movement in response to DNA damage. Required for embryonic stem cell differentiation by mediating histone deacetylation of H3K9ac. Plays a major role in metabolism by regulating processes such as glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, insulin secretion and lipid metabolism. Inhibits glycolysis via histone deacetylase activity and by acting as a corepressor of the transcription factor HIF1A, thereby controlling the expression of multiple glycolytic genes. Has tumor suppressor activity by repressing glycolysis, thereby inhibiting the Warburg effect. Also regulates glycolysis and tumorigenesis by mediating deacetylation and nuclear export of non- histone proteins, such as isoform M2 of PKM (PKM2). Acts as a negative regulator of gluconeogenesis by mediating deacetylation of non-histone proteins, such as FOXO1 and KAT2A/GCN5. Promotes beta-oxidation of fatty acids during fasting by catalyzing deacetylation of NCOA2, inducing coactivation of PPARA. Acts as a regulator of lipid catabolism in brown adipocytes, both by catalyzing deacetylation of histones and non-histone proteins, such as FOXO1. Also acts as a regulator of circadian rhythms, both by regulating expression of clock-controlled genes involved in lipid and carbohydrate metabolism, and by catalyzing deacetylation of PER2. The defatty-acylase activity is specifically involved in regulation of protein secretion. Has high activity toward long-chain fatty acyl groups and mediates protein-lysine demyristoylation and depalmitoylation of target proteins, such as RRAS2 and TNF, thereby regulating their secretion. Also acts as a mono-ADP- ribosyltransferase by mediating mono-ADP-ribosylation of PARP1, TRIM28/KAP1 or SMARCC2/BAF170. Mono-ADP-ribosyltransferase activity is involved in DNA repair, cellular senescence, repression of LINE-1 retrotransposon elements and regulation of transcription.

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HGNC ID
HGNC:14934
KEGG ID hsa:51548
Full List of the Ferroptosis Target of This Regulator and Corresponding Disease/Drug Response(s)
SIRT6 can regulate the following target(s), and cause disease/drug response(s). You can browse detail information of target(s) or disease/drug response(s).
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Phospholipid hydroperoxide glutathione peroxidase (GPX4) [Suppressor]
In total 2 item(s) under this target
Experiment 1 Reporting the Ferroptosis Target of This Regulator [1]
Target for Ferroptosis Suppressor
Responsed Disease Cataract ICD-11: 9B10
Responsed Drug Melatonin Investigative
Pathway Response Fatty acid metabolism hsa01212
Ferroptosis hsa04216
Cell Process Cell ferroptosis
Cell autophagy
In Vitro Model
B-3 cells Normal Homo sapiens CVCL_6367
In Vivo Model
Six-week-old albino Sprague Dawley (SD) male rats were provided by the Experimental Animal Centre of the Second Affiliated Hospitalof Harbin Medical University. Fifteen minutes before exposure, the rats were anaesthetized by intraperitoneal injection of a mixture of 90 mg/kg ketamine and 15 mg/kg xylazine. Then, tropicamide phenylephrine was dropped in both eyes; at the same time, the rats that received drug treatment were injected subconjunctivally (5 ul/eye) with 500 mM Fer-1, 200 mM MT or the same dose of DMSO used to dissolve the drug using a 28-gauge needle and a Hamilton microinjector. After another 5 min, a single eye of every experimental group rat was exposed to UVB (312 nm) 5 W/m2 for 30 min. Every time, UVB exposure was synchronized with the drug injection, and the frequency was every other day until it was stopped 9 weeks later.

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Response regulation Melatonin inhibited ferroptosis through the SIRT6/p-Nrf2/GPX4 and SIRT6/COA4/FTH1 pathways to neutralize lipid peroxidation toxicity, which protected cells against ferroptotic stress in vitro and delayed cataract formation caused by UVB exposure in rats.
Experiment 2 Reporting the Ferroptosis Target of This Regulator [3]
Target for Ferroptosis Suppressor
Responsed Disease Gastric cancer ICD-11: 2B72
Pathway Response Fatty acid metabolism hsa01212
Ferroptosis hsa04216
Pathways in cancer hsa05200
Cell Process Cell ferroptosis
In Vitro Model
NCI-N87 cells Gastric tubular adenocarcinoma Homo sapiens CVCL_1603
HGC-27 cells Gastric carcinoma Homo sapiens CVCL_1279
Response regulation SIRT6 inhibition led to the inactivation of the Keap1/Nrf2 signalling pathway and downregulation of GPX4. The overexpression of GPX4 or activation of Keap1/Nrf2 reverses the effects of the downregulation of SIRT6 on sorafenib-induced ferroptosis. Thus, targeting the SIRT6/Keap1/Nrf2/GPX4 signalling pathway may be a potential strategy for overcoming sorafenib resistance in gastric cancer.
Nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NFE2L2) [Suppressor; Marker]
In total 1 item(s) under this target
Experiment 1 Reporting the Ferroptosis Target of This Regulator [2]
Target for Ferroptosis Marker/Suppressor
Responsed Disease Lung cancer ICD-11: 2C25
Responsed Drug Isoorientin Investigative
Pathway Response Fatty acid metabolism hsa01212
Ferroptosis hsa04216
Cell Process Cell ferroptosis
Cell proliferation
In Vitro Model
A-549 cells Lung adenocarcinoma Homo sapiens CVCL_0023
In Vivo Model
The A549/DDP tumor cells were subcutaneously injected (2 x 106 cells/mL) into BALB/c-nu mice under aseptic conditions. 6 days later, the average diameter of the tumor reaches 0.5 cm, and the mice were randomly divided into the 1 mg/kg DDP group and the 1 mg/kg DDP + 25mg/kg IO group. Six mice from each group were intraperitoneally administered medications every 2 days for a total of 10 doses each.

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Response regulation Isoorientin (IO) can promote ferroptosis and reverse drug resistance in lung cancer through the SIRT6/Nrf2/GPX4 signaling pathway, thus offering a theoretical basis for its potential clinical application.
Ferritin heavy chain (FTH1) [Suppressor; Marker]
In total 1 item(s) under this target
Experiment 1 Reporting the Ferroptosis Target of This Regulator [1]
Target for Ferroptosis Marker/Suppressor
Responsed Disease Cataract ICD-11: 9B10
Responsed Drug Melatonin Investigative
Pathway Response Fatty acid metabolism hsa01212
Ferroptosis hsa04216
Cell Process Cell ferroptosis
Cell autophagy
In Vitro Model
B-3 cells Normal Homo sapiens CVCL_6367
In Vivo Model
Six-week-old albino Sprague Dawley (SD) male rats were provided by the Experimental Animal Centre of the Second Affiliated Hospitalof Harbin Medical University. Fifteen minutes before exposure, the rats were anaesthetized by intraperitoneal injection of a mixture of 90 mg/kg ketamine and 15 mg/kg xylazine. Then, tropicamide phenylephrine was dropped in both eyes; at the same time, the rats that received drug treatment were injected subconjunctivally (5 ul/eye) with 500 mM Fer-1, 200 mM MT or the same dose of DMSO used to dissolve the drug using a 28-gauge needle and a Hamilton microinjector. After another 5 min, a single eye of every experimental group rat was exposed to UVB (312 nm) 5 W/m2 for 30 min. Every time, UVB exposure was synchronized with the drug injection, and the frequency was every other day until it was stopped 9 weeks later.

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Response regulation Melatonin inhibited ferroptosis through the SIRT6/p-Nrf2/GPX4 and SIRT6/COA4/FTH1 pathways to neutralize lipid peroxidation toxicity, which protected cells against ferroptotic stress in vitro and delayed cataract formation caused by UVB exposure in rats.
Nuclear receptor coactivator 4 (NCOA4) [Driver]
In total 1 item(s) under this target
Experiment 1 Reporting the Ferroptosis Target of This Regulator [4]
Target for Ferroptosis Driver
Responsed Disease Thyroid cancer ICD-11: 2D10
Pathway Response Fatty acid metabolism hsa01212
Ferroptosis hsa04216
Autophagy hsa04140
Cell Process Cell ferroptosis
Cell autophagy
In Vitro Model
CAL62 cells Thyroid gland anaplastic carcinoma Homo sapiens CVCL_1112
BHT101 cells Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma Homo sapiens CVCL_1085
In Vivo Model
Six-week-old male BALB/c-nu mice were provided by Beijing Vital River Laboratory Animal Technology Co. Ltd. All mice were randomly divided into 6 equal groups (CAL62-NC-Blank, CAL62-NC-sulfasalazine, CAL62-NC-sulfasalazine + CQ; CAL62-SIRT6-Blank, CAL62-SIRT6-sulfasalazine, CAL62-SIRT6-sulfasalazine + CQ). CAL62-NC or CAL62-SIRT6 cells (5 x 106) suspended in 100 ul PBS were injected subcutaneously into the axilla of each nude mouse. After 5 days, the mice were treated with different reagents: solvent (100 ul 0.1 M NaOH and 100 ul saline), sulfasalazine (200 mg/kg, i.p., dissolved in 100 ul 0.1 M NaOH), CQ (50 mg/kg, i.p., dissolved in 100 ul saline).

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Response regulation SIRT6-driven sensitivity to ferroptosis via NCOA4-dependent autophagy and proposed ferroptosis inducers as promising therapeutic agents for anaplastic thyroid cancer patients. The clinically used ferroptosis inducer sulfasalazine showed promising therapeutic effects on SIRT6-upregulated thyroid cancer cells in vivo.
Unspecific Target [Unspecific Target]
In total 1 item(s) under this target
Experiment 1 Reporting the Ferroptosis Target of This Regulator [5]
Responsed Disease Pancreatic cancer ICD-11: 2C10
Pathway Response Ferroptosis hsa04216
NF-kappa B signaling pathway hsa04064
Gluconeogenesis hsa00010
Cell Process Cell ferroptosis
Cell proliferation
In Vitro Model
SW1990 cells Pancreatic adenocarcinoma Homo sapiens CVCL_1723
BxPC-3 cells Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma Homo sapiens CVCL_0186
PANC-1 cells Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma Homo sapiens CVCL_0480
PC-2 cells Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma Homo sapiens CVCL_S970
HPDE cells Normal Homo sapiens CVCL_4376
In Vivo Model
A total of 20 SPF BALB/C nude mice were randomly divided into two groups [SIRT6 group (n = 10) and vector group (n = 10)]. PANC-1 cells (1 x 106) in 200 ul phosphate-buffered saline were subcutaneously inoculated in nude mice of each group. The tumor volume was recorded every 7 days.

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Response regulation SIRT6 promoted ferroptosis and inhibited glycolysis through inactivating the NF-B signaling pathway in pancreatic cancer (PC). These findings suggested that SIRT6 may become a therapeutic target for PC.
Lung cancer [ICD-11: 2C25]
In total 1 item(s) under this disease
Experiment 1 Reporting the Ferroptosis-centered Disease Response [2]
Target Regulator NAD-dependent protein deacylase sirtuin-6 (SIRT6) Protein coding
Responsed Drug Isoorientin Investigative
Pathway Response Fatty acid metabolism hsa01212
Ferroptosis hsa04216
Cell Process Cell ferroptosis
Cell proliferation
In Vitro Model
A-549 cells Lung adenocarcinoma Homo sapiens CVCL_0023
In Vivo Model
The A549/DDP tumor cells were subcutaneously injected (2 x 106 cells/mL) into BALB/c-nu mice under aseptic conditions. 6 days later, the average diameter of the tumor reaches 0.5 cm, and the mice were randomly divided into the 1 mg/kg DDP group and the 1 mg/kg DDP + 25mg/kg IO group. Six mice from each group were intraperitoneally administered medications every 2 days for a total of 10 doses each.

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Response regulation Isoorientin (IO) can promote ferroptosis and reverse drug resistance in lung cancer through the SIRT6/Nrf2/GPX4 signaling pathway, thus offering a theoretical basis for its potential clinical application.
Cataract [ICD-11: 9B10]
In total 2 item(s) under this disease
Experiment 1 Reporting the Ferroptosis-centered Disease Response [1]
Target Regulator NAD-dependent protein deacylase sirtuin-6 (SIRT6) Protein coding
Responsed Drug Melatonin Investigative
Pathway Response Fatty acid metabolism hsa01212
Ferroptosis hsa04216
Cell Process Cell ferroptosis
Cell autophagy
In Vitro Model
B-3 cells Normal Homo sapiens CVCL_6367
In Vivo Model
Six-week-old albino Sprague Dawley (SD) male rats were provided by the Experimental Animal Centre of the Second Affiliated Hospitalof Harbin Medical University. Fifteen minutes before exposure, the rats were anaesthetized by intraperitoneal injection of a mixture of 90 mg/kg ketamine and 15 mg/kg xylazine. Then, tropicamide phenylephrine was dropped in both eyes; at the same time, the rats that received drug treatment were injected subconjunctivally (5 ul/eye) with 500 mM Fer-1, 200 mM MT or the same dose of DMSO used to dissolve the drug using a 28-gauge needle and a Hamilton microinjector. After another 5 min, a single eye of every experimental group rat was exposed to UVB (312 nm) 5 W/m2 for 30 min. Every time, UVB exposure was synchronized with the drug injection, and the frequency was every other day until it was stopped 9 weeks later.

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Response regulation Melatonin inhibited ferroptosis through the SIRT6/p-Nrf2/GPX4 and SIRT6/COA4/FTH1 pathways to neutralize lipid peroxidation toxicity, which protected cells against ferroptotic stress in vitro and delayed cataract formation caused by UVB exposure in rats.
Experiment 2 Reporting the Ferroptosis-centered Disease Response [1]
Target Regulator NAD-dependent protein deacylase sirtuin-6 (SIRT6) Protein coding
Responsed Drug Melatonin Investigative
Pathway Response Fatty acid metabolism hsa01212
Ferroptosis hsa04216
Cell Process Cell ferroptosis
Cell autophagy
In Vitro Model
B-3 cells Normal Homo sapiens CVCL_6367
In Vivo Model
Six-week-old albino Sprague Dawley (SD) male rats were provided by the Experimental Animal Centre of the Second Affiliated Hospitalof Harbin Medical University. Fifteen minutes before exposure, the rats were anaesthetized by intraperitoneal injection of a mixture of 90 mg/kg ketamine and 15 mg/kg xylazine. Then, tropicamide phenylephrine was dropped in both eyes; at the same time, the rats that received drug treatment were injected subconjunctivally (5 ul/eye) with 500 mM Fer-1, 200 mM MT or the same dose of DMSO used to dissolve the drug using a 28-gauge needle and a Hamilton microinjector. After another 5 min, a single eye of every experimental group rat was exposed to UVB (312 nm) 5 W/m2 for 30 min. Every time, UVB exposure was synchronized with the drug injection, and the frequency was every other day until it was stopped 9 weeks later.

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Response regulation Melatonin inhibited ferroptosis through the SIRT6/p-Nrf2/GPX4 and SIRT6/COA4/FTH1 pathways to neutralize lipid peroxidation toxicity, which protected cells against ferroptotic stress in vitro and delayed cataract formation caused by UVB exposure in rats.
Gastric cancer [ICD-11: 2B72]
In total 1 item(s) under this disease
Experiment 1 Reporting the Ferroptosis-centered Disease Response [3]
Target Regulator NAD-dependent protein deacylase sirtuin-6 (SIRT6) Protein coding
Pathway Response Fatty acid metabolism hsa01212
Ferroptosis hsa04216
Pathways in cancer hsa05200
Cell Process Cell ferroptosis
In Vitro Model
NCI-N87 cells Gastric tubular adenocarcinoma Homo sapiens CVCL_1603
HGC-27 cells Gastric carcinoma Homo sapiens CVCL_1279
Response regulation SIRT6 inhibition led to the inactivation of the Keap1/Nrf2 signalling pathway and downregulation of GPX4. The overexpression of GPX4 or activation of Keap1/Nrf2 reverses the effects of the downregulation of SIRT6 on sorafenib-induced ferroptosis. Thus, targeting the SIRT6/Keap1/Nrf2/GPX4 signalling pathway may be a potential strategy for overcoming sorafenib resistance in gastric cancer.
Thyroid cancer [ICD-11: 2D10]
In total 1 item(s) under this disease
Experiment 1 Reporting the Ferroptosis-centered Disease Response [4]
Target Regulator NAD-dependent protein deacylase sirtuin-6 (SIRT6) Protein coding
Pathway Response Fatty acid metabolism hsa01212
Ferroptosis hsa04216
Autophagy hsa04140
Cell Process Cell ferroptosis
Cell autophagy
In Vitro Model
CAL62 cells Thyroid gland anaplastic carcinoma Homo sapiens CVCL_1112
BHT101 cells Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma Homo sapiens CVCL_1085
In Vivo Model
Six-week-old male BALB/c-nu mice were provided by Beijing Vital River Laboratory Animal Technology Co. Ltd. All mice were randomly divided into 6 equal groups (CAL62-NC-Blank, CAL62-NC-sulfasalazine, CAL62-NC-sulfasalazine + CQ; CAL62-SIRT6-Blank, CAL62-SIRT6-sulfasalazine, CAL62-SIRT6-sulfasalazine + CQ). CAL62-NC or CAL62-SIRT6 cells (5 x 106) suspended in 100 ul PBS were injected subcutaneously into the axilla of each nude mouse. After 5 days, the mice were treated with different reagents: solvent (100 ul 0.1 M NaOH and 100 ul saline), sulfasalazine (200 mg/kg, i.p., dissolved in 100 ul 0.1 M NaOH), CQ (50 mg/kg, i.p., dissolved in 100 ul saline).

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Response regulation SIRT6-driven sensitivity to ferroptosis via NCOA4-dependent autophagy and proposed ferroptosis inducers as promising therapeutic agents for anaplastic thyroid cancer patients. The clinically used ferroptosis inducer sulfasalazine showed promising therapeutic effects on SIRT6-upregulated thyroid cancer cells in vivo.
Pancreatic cancer [ICD-11: 2C10]
In total 1 item(s) under this disease
Experiment 1 Reporting the Ferroptosis-centered Disease Response [5]
Target Regulator NAD-dependent protein deacylase sirtuin-6 (SIRT6) Protein coding
Pathway Response Ferroptosis hsa04216
NF-kappa B signaling pathway hsa04064
Gluconeogenesis hsa00010
Cell Process Cell ferroptosis
Cell proliferation
In Vitro Model
SW1990 cells Pancreatic adenocarcinoma Homo sapiens CVCL_1723
BxPC-3 cells Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma Homo sapiens CVCL_0186
PANC-1 cells Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma Homo sapiens CVCL_0480
PC-2 cells Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma Homo sapiens CVCL_S970
HPDE cells Normal Homo sapiens CVCL_4376
In Vivo Model
A total of 20 SPF BALB/C nude mice were randomly divided into two groups [SIRT6 group (n = 10) and vector group (n = 10)]. PANC-1 cells (1 x 106) in 200 ul phosphate-buffered saline were subcutaneously inoculated in nude mice of each group. The tumor volume was recorded every 7 days.

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Response regulation SIRT6 promoted ferroptosis and inhibited glycolysis through inactivating the NF-B signaling pathway in pancreatic cancer (PC). These findings suggested that SIRT6 may become a therapeutic target for PC.
Isoorientin [Investigative]
In total 1 item(s) under this drug
Experiment 1 Reporting the Ferroptosis-centered Drug Response [2]
Drug for Ferroptosis Inducer
Response Target Nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NFE2L2) Suppressor; Marker
Responsed Disease Lung cancer ICD-11: 2C25
Pathway Response Fatty acid metabolism hsa01212
Ferroptosis hsa04216
Cell Process Cell ferroptosis
Cell proliferation
In Vitro Model
A-549 cells Lung adenocarcinoma Homo sapiens CVCL_0023
In Vivo Model
The A549/DDP tumor cells were subcutaneously injected (2 x 106 cells/mL) into BALB/c-nu mice under aseptic conditions. 6 days later, the average diameter of the tumor reaches 0.5 cm, and the mice were randomly divided into the 1 mg/kg DDP group and the 1 mg/kg DDP + 25mg/kg IO group. Six mice from each group were intraperitoneally administered medications every 2 days for a total of 10 doses each.

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Response regulation Isoorientin (IO) can promote ferroptosis and reverse drug resistance in lung cancer through the SIRT6/Nrf2/GPX4 signaling pathway, thus offering a theoretical basis for its potential clinical application.
Melatonin [Investigative]
In total 2 item(s) under this drug
Experiment 1 Reporting the Ferroptosis-centered Drug Response [1]
Drug for Ferroptosis Suppressor
Response Target Phospholipid hydroperoxide glutathione peroxidase (GPX4) Suppressor
Responsed Disease Cataract ICD-11: 9B10
Pathway Response Fatty acid metabolism hsa01212
Ferroptosis hsa04216
Cell Process Cell ferroptosis
Cell autophagy
In Vitro Model
B-3 cells Normal Homo sapiens CVCL_6367
In Vivo Model
Six-week-old albino Sprague Dawley (SD) male rats were provided by the Experimental Animal Centre of the Second Affiliated Hospitalof Harbin Medical University. Fifteen minutes before exposure, the rats were anaesthetized by intraperitoneal injection of a mixture of 90 mg/kg ketamine and 15 mg/kg xylazine. Then, tropicamide phenylephrine was dropped in both eyes; at the same time, the rats that received drug treatment were injected subconjunctivally (5 ul/eye) with 500 mM Fer-1, 200 mM MT or the same dose of DMSO used to dissolve the drug using a 28-gauge needle and a Hamilton microinjector. After another 5 min, a single eye of every experimental group rat was exposed to UVB (312 nm) 5 W/m2 for 30 min. Every time, UVB exposure was synchronized with the drug injection, and the frequency was every other day until it was stopped 9 weeks later.

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Response regulation Melatonin inhibited ferroptosis through the SIRT6/p-Nrf2/GPX4 and SIRT6/COA4/FTH1 pathways to neutralize lipid peroxidation toxicity, which protected cells against ferroptotic stress in vitro and delayed cataract formation caused by UVB exposure in rats.
Experiment 2 Reporting the Ferroptosis-centered Drug Response [1]
Drug for Ferroptosis Suppressor
Response Target Ferritin heavy chain (FTH1) Suppressor; Marker
Responsed Disease Cataract ICD-11: 9B10
Pathway Response Fatty acid metabolism hsa01212
Ferroptosis hsa04216
Cell Process Cell ferroptosis
Cell autophagy
In Vitro Model
B-3 cells Normal Homo sapiens CVCL_6367
In Vivo Model
Six-week-old albino Sprague Dawley (SD) male rats were provided by the Experimental Animal Centre of the Second Affiliated Hospitalof Harbin Medical University. Fifteen minutes before exposure, the rats were anaesthetized by intraperitoneal injection of a mixture of 90 mg/kg ketamine and 15 mg/kg xylazine. Then, tropicamide phenylephrine was dropped in both eyes; at the same time, the rats that received drug treatment were injected subconjunctivally (5 ul/eye) with 500 mM Fer-1, 200 mM MT or the same dose of DMSO used to dissolve the drug using a 28-gauge needle and a Hamilton microinjector. After another 5 min, a single eye of every experimental group rat was exposed to UVB (312 nm) 5 W/m2 for 30 min. Every time, UVB exposure was synchronized with the drug injection, and the frequency was every other day until it was stopped 9 weeks later.

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Response regulation Melatonin inhibited ferroptosis through the SIRT6/p-Nrf2/GPX4 and SIRT6/COA4/FTH1 pathways to neutralize lipid peroxidation toxicity, which protected cells against ferroptotic stress in vitro and delayed cataract formation caused by UVB exposure in rats.
References
Ref 1 Melatonin inhibits ferroptosis and delays age-related cataract by regulating SIRT6/p-Nrf2/GPX4 and SIRT6/NCOA4/FTH1 pathways. Biomed Pharmacother. 2023 Jan;157:114048. doi: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.114048. Epub 2022 Dec 1.
Ref 2 Isoorientin reverses lung cancer drug resistance by promoting ferroptosis via the SIRT6/Nrf2/GPX4 signaling pathway. Eur J Pharmacol. 2023 Sep 5;954:175853. doi: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2023.175853. Epub 2023 Jun 16.
Ref 3 SIRT6 silencing overcomes resistance to sorafenib by promoting ferroptosis in gastric cancer. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2021 Nov 5;577:158-164. doi: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2021.08.080. Epub 2021 Aug 30.
Ref 4 SIRT6 drives sensitivity to ferroptosis in anaplastic thyroid cancer through NCOA4-dependent autophagy. Am J Cancer Res. 2023 Feb 15;13(2):464-474. eCollection 2023.
Ref 5 SIRT6 promotes ferroptosis and attenuates glycolysis in pancreatic cancer through regulation of the NF-B pathway. Exp Ther Med. 2022 Jun 8;24(2):502. doi: 10.3892/etm.2022.11430. eCollection 2022 Aug.