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September 23, 2025Open Access

Beyond Antioxidants: How Redox Pathways Shape Cellular Signaling and Disease Outcomes

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Redox pathways significantly influence cellular signaling dynamics and disease outcomes, including cancer.
Key redox enzymes like catalase and superoxide dismutases interact with various signaling pathways in cells.
Investigations into ROS-mediated activation and enzyme regulation highlight the importance of redox balance.
Understanding redox interactions can lead to novel therapeutic opportunities for pathophysiological conditions.

Abstract

Cellular redox pathways are critical regulators of various biological processes, including the intricate modulation of intracellular signaling pathways. This review explores how major redox enzymes—such as catalase, superoxide dismutases, glutathione peroxidases, thioredoxins, and peroxiredoxins—interact with key cellular signaling pathways, including receptor tyrosine kinase, mTORC1/AMPK, Wnt/β-catenin, TGF-β/SMAD, NF-κB, Hedgehog, Notch, and GPCR signaling. By investigating mechanisms such as ROS-mediated activation, cysteine oxidation, spatial enzyme localization, and phosphatase regulation, we demonstrate the extensive influence of redox balance on cellular signaling dynamics. Understanding these redox-dependent interactions provides insights into pathophysiological conditions ranging from cancer to fibrosis, offering novel therapeutic opportunities.

Beyond Antioxidants: How Redox Pathways Shape Cellular Signaling and Disease Outcomes

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