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The Role of Mitochondrial ROS in Neoplastic Transformations, Progression and Therapeutic Targeting

Bharath Kumar Velmurugan1, Shu Hui Lin2,3,4, Chih-Yang Huang5,6,7,8,9,10

  • 1Maitocon Laboratory, Tirupur, Tamil Nadu, India.

Oncology Research
|August 22, 2026
PubMed

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Mitochondria-derived reactive oxygen species (mtROS) are key regulators in cancer development and progression. Targeting mitochondrial redox signaling offers a promising strategy for improving cancer treatment outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Cell Biology
  • Cancer Research
  • Mitochondrial Biology

Background:

  • Mitochondria regulate cellular metabolism, survival, and cancer progression.
  • Mitochondria-derived reactive oxygen species (mtROS) mediate signaling in tumor initiation, proliferation, and metastasis.
  • Mitochondrial metabolism supports cancer cell adaptation and modulates immune responses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the sources, regulation, and roles of mtROS in cancer.
  • To discuss mitochondrial calcium dynamics, metabolic adaptations, and therapy resistance.
  • To explore mitochondrial-targeted strategies for cancer treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of mitochondrial roles in cancer.
  • Analysis of mtROS signaling pathways and their impact.
  • Summary of current and emerging therapeutic strategies.

Main Results:

  • mtROS influence tumor initiation, proliferation, metastasis, and resistance.
  • Mitochondrial metabolism is crucial for cancer cell adaptation and immune evasion.
  • mtROS exhibit a dual role, promoting progression or inducing cell death.

Conclusions:

  • Mitochondrial redox signaling is a critical factor in cancer.
  • Targeting mitochondria offers a promising therapeutic avenue.
  • Exploiting mtROS signaling can improve cancer treatment outcomes.
Keywords:
Cancerelectron transport chainmitochondriaoncometabolitesreactive oxygen species

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