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  • Cell Biology
  • Physiology

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  • Reactive oxygen species (ROS) cause macromolecular damage.
  • Oxidative stress was defined as an oxidant-antioxidant imbalance.
  • Cells dynamically resist and adapt to oxidants.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To redefine oxidative stress based on evolving research.
  • To incorporate redox signaling and cellular adaptation into the definition.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and conceptual synthesis.
  • Analysis of decades of research on cellular redox responses.

Main Results:

  • Identification of redox-sensitive pathways utilizing ROS as messengers.
  • Recognition of cellular dynamic adaptation mechanisms.
  • Evolving understanding of oxidative stress beyond simple imbalance.

Conclusions:

  • Oxidative stress involves disrupted redox signaling and adaptation.
  • A revised definition reflects the complexity of cellular redox homeostasis.
  • Redox signaling is a key factor in cellular response to oxidative challenges.