What is the Impact of Enzymatic Antioxidant Systems?
Enzymatic antioxidant systems, including superoxide dismutase and catalase, protect cells from oxidative stress by neutralizing reactive oxygen species (ROS). In cancer, the balance between ROS production and antioxidant defense is often disrupted. While moderate levels of ROS can promote tumorigenesis by causing DNA damage, excessive ROS can induce cell death. Thus, targeting the redox balance in cancer cells is a promising therapeutic approach.
