ROS in Cancer: What are Reactive Oxygen Species? Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) is a phrase used to describe a number of reactive molecules and free radicals derived from molecular oxygen. These include singlet oxygen, superoxide radicals, peroxides, and hydroxyl radicals. The production of oxygen-based radicals is the bane of all aerobic species. ROS is produced […]
What is Oxidative Stress? Oxidative stress is a condition that results when reactive oxygen species (ROS) overwhelm the cells' ability to neutralize them. Under normal circumstances, the body's antioxidant defenses quickly mop up ROS, natural byproducts of metabolism. However, these molecules can accumulate and damage cellular structures, including DNA. Oxidative stress can cause a wide […]
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