Reactive oxygen species as inducers and inhibitors of cancer

Wahyu Widowati, Ahmad Faried, Rachmawati Noverina, Wireni Ayuningtyas, Dedy Kurniawan, Dwi Davidson Rihibiha, Rizal Rizal, Teresa Liliana Wargasetia, M. Aris Widodo

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Abstract

Reactive oxygen species or ROS is formed in vivo and many of them are considered as strong oxidizing agents, and it's capable in destruction DNA and other biomolecules. Elevated ROS production generates development of malignancy. Moreover, the 'normal' rates of ROS generation may play a role in the increased risk of cancer development. Indeed, the knockout of various antioxidant defense enzymes raises oxidative damage levels and promotes age-related cancer development in animals. Many recent studies have been focusing on direct oxidative damage to DNA by certain ROS, such as hydroxyl radical (OH*).

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationReactive Oxygen Species (ROS)
Subtitle of host publicationMechanisms and Role in Health and Disease
PublisherNova Science Publishers, Inc.
Pages177-206
Number of pages30
ISBN (Electronic)9781536131673
ISBN (Print)9781536131666
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2018

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