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Blocking FSP1 triggers ferroptosis, curbing lung tumors in mice

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Researchers at NYU Langone Health report that inhibiting the protein FSP1 induces ferroptosis and markedly slows lung adenocarcinoma in mouse models. The study, published online in Nature on November 5, 2025, found tumor growth reductions of up to 80% in preclinical tests, according to the institution.

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