These effects are attributed to the upregulation of the pro-survival pathway PI3K/Akt [136, 137]
Keeping Hormones in Check The protection that glutathione offers to our cells extends to those involved in hormonal regulation
limitations in microplastic-contaminated soils
Acknowledgements This work was supported by Fundao para a Cincia e a TecnologiaFCT, European Union, QREN, FEDER, and COMPETE for funding the UnIC (UIDB/IC/00051/2020 and UIDP/00051/2020), RISEHealth Research Network-From the Lab to the Community (LA/P/0053/2020), and the research project 2022.04344.PTDC (SEXDIFEND
Since Fe 2+ catalyzes Fenton reaction, and also is an essential component of ROS-producing enzymes such as LOXs and NADPH oxidase, iron affects lipid peroxidation and cellular sensitivity to ferroptosis