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Abstract

Recent evidence suggests that oxidative stress contributes significantly to the regulation of hematopoietic cell homeostasis. In particular, red blood cells and hematopoietic stem cells are highly sensitive to deregulated accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Unchecked ROS accumulation often leads to hemolysis, that is, to destruction and shortened life span of red blood cells. In addition, the process of erythroid cell formation is sensitive to ROS accumulation. Similarly, ROS buildup in hematopoietic stem cells compromises their function as a result of potential damage to their DNA leading to loss of quiescence and alterations of hematopoietic stem cell cycling. These abnormalities may lead to accelerated aging of hematopoietic stem cells or to hematopoietic malignancies.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1923-1940
Number of pages18
JournalAntioxidants and Redox Signaling
Volume10
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Nov 2008

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