Ferroptosis is a form of regulated cell death that is being investigated as a possible treatment for cancer. The mechanism of ferroptosis involves a buildup of lipid peroxides formed by the reaction of iron with hydrogen peroxide. The accumulation of the lipid peroxides will lead to damage to the cell membrane leading to eventual cell death.
In Chi Lab there are many projects that are ongoing but my project will focus on understanding the mechanisms behind an observation that had not been seen before. My project will involve different treatments and analyzing different expressions with the usage of RT-PCR test (Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction).
If there are positive results we will be able to provide an explanation for the found observation and it could be useful towards further cancer therapy.
