# Phospholipids with two polyunsaturated fatty acyl tails promote ferroptosis

*PRI Rank #2 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #2 |
| 18m citations | 167 |
| Journal | Cell |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.cell.2024.01.030 |
| Corresponding authors | Brent R. Stockwell |
| Institution | Columbia University, United States |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/cancer-related-molecular-mechanisms-research/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1016/j.cell.2024.01.030](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cell.2024.01.030)

## Topics

Ferroptosis · phospholipids · polyunsaturated fatty acyl tails · Lipid peroxidation · PUFA-containing phospholipids · Cell death · Oxidative stress · membrane lipid composition · acyl-CoA synthetase long-chain family member 4 · ACSL4 · arachidonic acid · lipid remodeling

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