Iron Homeostasis in Chronic Diseases
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Micronutrients and Human Health".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 November 2025 | Viewed by 1014
Special Issue Editor
Interests: iron metabolism; diabetes; inflammation
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Dear Colleagues,
Iron, an essential mineral, is involved in critical physiological processes, making iron homeostasis crucial for overall health. Both iron overload and deficiency can lead to a wide range of disease pathogenesis. Recent research has highlighted the importance of iron dysregulation in chronic inflammatory conditions, cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative disorders, and cancer. We are pleased to invite the submission of original research, comprehensive reviews, and clinical insights to this Special Issue that shed light on the mechanisms by which altered iron homeostasis impacts the progression of chronic diseases, therapeutic outcomes, and potential treatment strategies. This Special Issue seeks to advance our understanding of the pivotal role that iron plays in chronic disease mechanisms and pave the way for the elucidation of novel diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
Dr. Jaya Gnana-Prakasam
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- iron homeostasis
- oxidative stress
- chronic diseases
- inflammation
- ferroptosis
- ferritinophagy
- iron chelators
- neurodegeneration
- cardiovascular
- cancer
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