Reactive Oxygen Species

Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) are highly reactive molecules containing oxygen. They are produced naturally in our cells as a by-product of metabolism. ROS play an essential role in our biology by regulating cell metabolism, signaling pathways and gene expression. ROS are also involved in the body’s defense system and in the aging process. Thus, ROS are important for maintaining health, but their overproduction has been linked to various diseases such as cancer, coronary heart disease, and neurodegenerative diseases. This makes ROS an important research topic, as researchers aim to improve our understanding of its role in disease and how we can control its production.