When less is more: novel mechanisms of iron conservation
2013
Bayeva, Marina | Chang, Hsiang-Chun | Wu, Rongxue | Ardehali, Hossein
Disorders of iron homeostasis are very common, yet the molecular mechanisms of iron regulation remain understudied. Over 20 years have passed since the first characterization of iron-regulatory proteins (IRP) as mediators of cellular iron-deficiency response in mammals through iron acquisition. However, little is known about other mechanisms necessary for adaptation to low-iron states. In this review, we present recent evidence that establishes the existence of a new iron-regulatory pathway aimed at iron conservation and optimization of iron use through suppression of nonessential iron-consuming processes. Moreover, we discuss the possible links between iron homeostasis and energy metabolism uncovered by studies of iron-deficiency response.
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