Abstract
Anti-tuberculosis drug-induced liver injury (ATB-DILI) is a common serious adverse event observed during the clinical treatment of tuberculosis. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying ATB-DILI remain unclear. A recent study has indicated that ferroptosis and lipid peroxidation may be involved in liver injury. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the role of ferroptosis in the molecular mechanisms underlying ATB-DILI. Our results showed that anti-TB drugs induced hepatocyte damage in vivo and in vitro and inhibited BRL-3A cell activity in a dose-dependent manner, accompanied by increased lipid peroxidation and reduced antioxidant levels. Moreover, ACSL4 expression and Fe2+ concentration significantly increased following anti-TB drug treatment. Interestingly, anti-TB drug-induced hepatocyte damage was reversed by ferrostatin-1 (Fer-1, a specific ferroptosis inhibitor). In contrast, treatment with erastin (a ferroptosis inducer) resulted in further elevation of ferroptosis indicators. Additionally, we also found that anti-TB drug treatment inhibited HIF-1α/SLC7A11/GPx4 signaling in vivo and in vitro. Notably, HIF-1α knockdown significantly enhanced anti-TB drug-induced ferroptotic events and the subsequent exacerbation of hepatocyte damage. In conclusion, our findings indicated that ferroptosis plays a crucial role in the development of ATB-DILI. Furthermore, anti-TB drug-induced hepatocyte ferroptosis was shown to be regulated by HIF-1α/SLC7A11/GPx4 signaling. These findings shed new light on the mechanisms underlying ATB-DILI and suggest novel therapeutic strategies for this disease.
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