Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are a double-edged sword in the context of oncoviruses. The effects of ROS on cells depend on the cellular environment, the stage of the disease, and the specific molecular pathways involved. In general, ROS levels in oncovirus-infected cells are usually increased and produce two distinct outcomes on cancer progression and metastasis through multiple mechanisms. Therefore, identifying the relationship between ROS and tumor viruses at the molecular level is essential for cancer prevention and treatment.
Recent Advances:
ROS play an important role in oncoviral infection and disease progression. The excessive accumulation of ROS induces ferroptosis, which has an important role in tumor therapy and the immune microenvironment, thus providing a theoretical basis for the development of new anticancer treatment strategies.
Critical Issues:
This review summarizes the complex relationship between ROS and oncoviral infection, with the aim of providing a deeper understanding of tumor pathogenesis and new therapeutic strategies.
Future Directions:
The relationship between ROS induced by oncoviral infection and host metabolic pathways, including lipids, lipoproteins, amino acids, and polyamines. Understanding how metabolism is reprogrammed in cancer cells may elucidate the impact of these processes on viral infection and tumor progression and help develop effective treatment strategies. Antioxid. Redox Signal. 43, 528–546.
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