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...
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...
Intestinal inflammation and the related gut microbiome dysbiosis are becoming prevalent worldwide. Overgrowth of Enterobacteriaceae exacerbates intestinal inflammation and gut microbiome dysbiosis. Enterobacteriaceae secrets siderophore to acquire iron and survive in the iron-limited gut. Therefo...