What are Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) and Their Role in Cancer?
ROS are chemically reactive molecules containing oxygen, such as superoxide and hydrogen peroxide. While low levels of ROS are essential for normal cell signaling, high levels can cause cellular damage. In cancer, ROS play a dual role; they can promote cancer progression by inducing DNA mutations and supporting tumor growth, but they can also trigger cell death pathways. Managing ROS levels is a complex aspect of cancer cell survival and proliferation.
