Redox Balance in Cancer in the Context of Tumor Prevention and Treatment

Malignant neoplasms constitute a substantial health concern for the human population, currently ranking as the second leading cause of mortality worldwide. In 2022, approximately 10 million deaths were attributable to cancer, and projections estimate that this number will rise to 35 million in 2050....

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Main Authors: Paweł Sutkowy, Przemysław Czeleń
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-05-01
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description Malignant neoplasms constitute a substantial health concern for the human population, currently ranking as the second leading cause of mortality worldwide. In 2022, approximately 10 million deaths were attributable to cancer, and projections estimate that this number will rise to 35 million in 2050. Consequently, the development of effective cancer treatments and prevention strategies remains a primary focus of medical research. In this context, the impacts on the redox balance are being considered. The objective of this study was to present the current knowledge on oxidation and reduction processes in cancer. This review discloses the intricate and multifaceted interplay of oxidoreductive systems during carcinogenesis, which engenders discordant findings in the domain of tumor prevention and treatment. This study also examines the controversies surrounding the use of antioxidants, including their impact on other therapeutic interventions. The review offers a comprehensive overview of the existing knowledge on the subject, concluding that personalized and precise anticancer therapies targeting the redox processes can serve as both effective diagnostic and therapeutic tools.
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spelling doaj-art-710396f140c647cb94a1f10e1e20ffb32025-08-20T03:14:42ZengMDPI AGBiomedicines2227-90592025-05-01135114910.3390/biomedicines13051149Redox Balance in Cancer in the Context of Tumor Prevention and TreatmentPaweł Sutkowy0Przemysław Czeleń1Department of Medical Biology and Biochemistry, Ludwik Rydygier Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Karlowicza 24, 85-092 Bydgoszcz, PolandDepartment of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Collegium Medicum, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Kurpinskiego 5, 85-096 Bydgoszcz, PolandMalignant neoplasms constitute a substantial health concern for the human population, currently ranking as the second leading cause of mortality worldwide. In 2022, approximately 10 million deaths were attributable to cancer, and projections estimate that this number will rise to 35 million in 2050. Consequently, the development of effective cancer treatments and prevention strategies remains a primary focus of medical research. In this context, the impacts on the redox balance are being considered. The objective of this study was to present the current knowledge on oxidation and reduction processes in cancer. This review discloses the intricate and multifaceted interplay of oxidoreductive systems during carcinogenesis, which engenders discordant findings in the domain of tumor prevention and treatment. This study also examines the controversies surrounding the use of antioxidants, including their impact on other therapeutic interventions. The review offers a comprehensive overview of the existing knowledge on the subject, concluding that personalized and precise anticancer therapies targeting the redox processes can serve as both effective diagnostic and therapeutic tools.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/13/5/1149oxidantsantioxidantscancerpreventiondiagnosistreatment
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Redox Balance in Cancer in the Context of Tumor Prevention and Treatment
Biomedicines
oxidants
antioxidants
cancer
prevention
diagnosis
treatment
title Redox Balance in Cancer in the Context of Tumor Prevention and Treatment
title_full Redox Balance in Cancer in the Context of Tumor Prevention and Treatment
title_fullStr Redox Balance in Cancer in the Context of Tumor Prevention and Treatment
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title_short Redox Balance in Cancer in the Context of Tumor Prevention and Treatment
title_sort redox balance in cancer in the context of tumor prevention and treatment
topic oxidants
antioxidants
cancer
prevention
diagnosis
treatment
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