| Literature DB >> 29282291 |
Hyewon Kong1, Navdeep S Chandel2.
Abstract
Reactive oxygen species (ROS) mediate redox signaling necessary for numerous cellular functions. Yet, high levels of ROS in cells and tissues can cause damage and cell death. Therefore, regulation of redox homeostasis is essential for ROS-dependent signaling that does not incur cellular damage. Cells achieve this optimal balance by coordinating ROS production and elimination. In this Minireview, we discuss the mechanisms by which proliferating cancer and T cells maintain a carefully controlled redox balance. Greater insight into such redox biology may enable precisely targeted manipulation of ROS for effective medical therapies against cancer or immunological disorders.Entities:
Keywords: T-cell; cancer; reactive oxygen species (ROS); redox regulation; redox signaling
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Year: 2017 PMID: 29282291 PMCID: PMC5961053 DOI: 10.1074/jbc.TM117.000257
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Biol Chem ISSN: 0021-9258 Impact factor: 5.157