Official websites use .gov
A
.gov website belongs to an official
government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock (
) or https:// means you've safely
connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive
information only on official, secure websites.
Effect of ROS on cancer cells. A homeostatic balance of reactive oxygen species (ROS) is necessary for cancer cells to survive and thrive. A lack of ROS will hinder proliferation and tumorigenesis, while an excessive amount of ROS will trigger apoptosis.
