Astaxanthin alleviates fine particulate matter (PM<sub>2.5</sub>)-induced lung injury in rats by suppressing ferroptosis and apoptosis
Bowen Yin, Jingyi Ren, Qiqi Cui, Xuanyi Liu, Ziyi Wang, Huanting Pei, Jinshi Zuo, Yadong Zhang, Rui Wen, Xiaoya Sun, Weican Zhang, Yuxia Ma
Abstract
Astaxanthin can attenuate PM 2.5 -induced lung injury (oxidative stress, inflammation, and histopathological injuries) in rats by inhibiting ferroptosis and apoptosis.
Topics & Concepts
AstaxanthinParticulatesApoptosisLungOxidative stressCell biologyChemistryCancer researchBiologyInternal medicineMedicineBiochemistryEcologyCarotenoidAir Quality and Health ImpactsEnergy and Environment ImpactsFerroptosis and cancer prognosis