Table 2.
Class | Class Characteristics | Impact on Ferroptosis | Compound Examples | Suitable for In Vivo Use |
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Class 1 | Inhibition of system Xc− | Prevention of cystine import, GSH depletion, loss of GPX4 activity | Erastin, sulfasalazine, sorafenib | Sorafenib, sulfasalazine |
Class 2 | Direct inhibition of GPX4 | Covalent interaction with GPX4 and inhibition of the enzyme | RSL3, RSL5 | No |
Class 3 | Depletion of GPX4 protein and CoQ10 | Depletion of GPX4 and CoQ10 | FIN56 | Unknown |
Class 4 | Induction of lipid peroxidation | Oxidation of iron drives lipid peroxidation and indirect inactivation of GPX4 | FINO2 | Unknown |