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Animal models of kidney iron overload and ferroptosis: a review of the literature

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In recent years, it has been identified that excess iron contributes to the development of various pathologies and their complications. Kidney diseases do not escape the toxic effects of iron, and ferroptosis is identified as a pathophysiological mechanism that could be a therapeutic target to avoid damage or progression of kidney disease. Ferroptosis is cell death associated with iron-dependent oxidative stress. To study the effects of iron overload (IOL) in the kidney, numerous animal models have been developed. The methodological differences between these models should reflect the IOL-generating mechanisms associated with human IOL diseases. A careful choice of animal model should be considered for translational purposes.

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MRS and YC: designed the study, AGOM, OMC, EMZ, JABB and II: carried out the data collection. MRS, YC, MH and XT: analyzed the data. AGOM, OMC, EMZ, JABB and II: made the tables. MRS, YC, MH, and XT: drafted and revised the article. All authors are agreeing with and have approved this version of the manuscript.

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Correspondence to Miguel Huerta.

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Ríos-Silva, M., Cárdenas, Y., Ortega-Macías, A.G. et al. Animal models of kidney iron overload and ferroptosis: a review of the literature. Biometals 36, 1173–1187 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10534-023-00518-5

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