The effects of iron deficiency (ID) during infancy extend beyond the hematologic compartment and include short- and long-term adverse effects on many tissues including the brain. However, sensitive biomarkers of iron-dependent brain health are lacking in humans. To determine whether serum and cer...
Ferroptosis is an iron-dependent form of cell death driven by lipid peroxidation. Here, we identify spermine—a polyamine derived from spermidine—as an endogenous iron chelator that directly suppresses ferroptosis. Integrating metabolomics, stable isotope tracing, and biophysical studies of the in...