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What is oxidative stress in cells?

Posted April 2, 2020


Answer

Oxidative stress is the strain caused by overproduction of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which are produced as by-products during oxidative phosphorylation. Oxidative stress can result in cell and tissue damage. As a result, it is linked to aging and diseases such are atherosclerosis and pulmonary fibrosis.

Additional resources

ROS Brite™ 570 *Optimized for Detecting Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS)*

Cell Meter™ Fluorimetric Intracellular Total ROS Activity Assay Kit*Red Fluorescence*

Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS)