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 language | English |
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Title of host publication | Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) |
Subtitle of host publication | Mechanisms and Role in Health and Disease |
Publisher | Nova Science Publishers, Inc. |
Pages | 177-206 |
Number of pages | 30 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781536131673 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781536131666 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2018 |