Iron overload increases the sensitivity of endometriosis stromal cells to ferroptosis via a PRC2-independent function of EZH2

Yong Luo, Luo Y, Liping Li, Li L, Qiwen Hu, Hu Q, Ziyu Zhang, Zhang Z, Liu F, Faying Liu, Yongbao Peng, Peng Y, Zou Y, Yang Zou, Lina Chen, Chen L
The international journal of biochemistry & cell biology · 2024 · vol. 169 , pp. 106553 · doi:10.1016/j.biocel.2024.106553 · PMID:38417568 · W4392202320
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Iron overload increases endometriosis stromal cell sensitivity to ferroptosis by downregulating EZH2 through a PRC2-independent mechanism.

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Given the high concentration of iron in the micro-environment of ovarian endometriosis, it is plausible to hypothesize that ectopic endometrial cells may be more susceptible to undergoing ferroptosis. Manipulation of ferroptosis has been explored as a potential therapeutic strategy to treat related diseases. In this study, we examined the impact on ectopic endometrial stromal cells (EESCs) of iron overload and an inducer of ferroptosis. We found that the iron concentration in the ovarian endometriosis was much higher than control samples. Treatment of cultured EESCs with ferric ammonium citrate (FAC) increase the sensitivity to undergo ferroptosis. By analyzing the RNA-seq results, it was discovered that zeste 2 polycomb repressive complex 2 subunit (EZH2) was significantly downregulated in ferroptosis induced EESCs. Moreover, overexpression of EZH2 effectively prevented the induction of ferroptosis. In addition, the activity or expression of EZH2 is directly and specifically inhibited by the methyltransferase inhibitor GSK343, which raises the sensitivity of stromal cells to ferroptosis. Taken together, our findings revealed that EZH2 act as a suppressor in the induced cell ferroptosis through a PRC2-independent methyltransferase mechanism. Therefore, blocking EZH2 expression and inducing ferroptosis may be effective treatment approaches for ovarian endometriosis.

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Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis

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