Imidazole Ketone Erastin (IKE) is a potent xCT transporter inhibitor. It affects glutathione metabolism and ferroptosis signaling by depleting GSH and elevating lipid peroxidation, effectively promoting ferroptotic cell death in cancer cells.
Comprehensive IC50 Values for Imidazole Ketone Erastin (IKE) Across Cell-free Enzyme Inhibitory Profiles and Cell-based Functional Assays.
Imidazole Ketone Erastin (IKE) is a potent xCT transporter inhibitor. It affects glutathione metabolism and ferroptosis signaling by depleting GSH and elevating lipid peroxidation, effectively promoting ferroptotic cell death in cancer cells.