This invention relates to the field of
biomedical technology, providing the application of TrxR1 as a target in the prevention and treatment of PLTX
toxicity damage. Experimental studies of this invention show that PLTX specifically targets TrxR1, inhibiting or weakening its
biological activity. Simultaneously, through the
cystine / GSH / GPx4 axis, it leads to a decrease in downstream GSH (reduced
glutathione) synthesis, a reduction in
glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4) activity, and promotes the accumulation of
intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS), Fe... 2+ Elevated levels of PLTX further accelerate
lipid peroxidation (LPO), leading to the production of complex compounds such as
malondialdehyde (MDA) that mediate
ferroptosis. Overexpression of TrxR1, however, can inhibit
ferroptosis and reverse PLTX-induced damage. This invention clarifies for the first time the specific molecular damage mechanism of PLTX, contributing to the development of treatment strategies targeting the toxins themselves at both the cellular and molecular levels, and unlocking their potential clinical application value.