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Recommendations for robust and reproducible research on ferroptosis

Eikan Mishima, Toshitaka Nakamura, Sebastian Doll, Bettina Proneth, Maria Fedorova, Derek A. Pratt, José Pedro Friedmann Angeli, Scott J. Dixon, Adam Wahida, Marcus Conrad

Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology · 2025

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Summary

This Nature Reviews article, authored by leading ferroptosis researchers, consolidates consensus recommendations for robust and reproducible methodology in ferroptosis research. The work provides a comprehensive framework addressing inconsistencies in experimental design and reporting that have historically hindered reproducibility and cross-study validation in this rapidly evolving field of regulated cell death. As a methodological guide, the paper aims to establish quality standards that will improve research reliability and accelerate scientific progress.

UK applicability

These recommendations are applicable to UK-based cell biology and biomedical research institutions conducting ferroptosis studies, supporting alignment with reproducibility standards expected by UK funding bodies (UKRI, Wellcome Trust) and improving the quality of published research from UK laboratories.

Key measures

Recommended protocols for ferroptosis detection, cell death assays, iron quantification, lipid peroxidation measurement, and genetic/pharmacological intervention validation

Outcomes reported

The study establishes consensus recommendations for experimental design, measurement protocols, and reporting standards in ferroptosis research. It addresses methodological inconsistencies that have impeded cross-study comparison and validation of ferroptosis findings.

Theme
Measurement & metrics
Subject
Measurement methods & nutrient profiling
Study type
Narrative Review
Study design
Narrative review
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
Status
Published
Geography
International
System type
Laboratory / in vitro
DOI
10.1038/s41580-025-00843-2
Catalogue ID
SNmoi53kcb-vy6fem

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