PRDX6 contributes to selenocysteine metabolism and ferroptosis resistance
Selenium is crucial for cell function and ferroptosis prevention. Chen et al. discovered that peroxiredoxin 6 (PRDX6) binds directly to selenide and promotes its efficient use, enhancing selenoprotein translation. This discovery offers further possibilities for therapeutic exploitation, as higher PRDX6 expression correlates with the aggressive nature of certain neuroblastoma subtypes.