The Hair Loss Encyclopedia
highly reactive molecules produced during mitochondrial energy production
Mitochondrial Reactive Oxygen Species (mtROS) are highly reactive molecules produced as byproducts during the process of energy production in the mitochondria, the cell's powerhouses. While they play roles in cell signaling and homeostasis, excessive mtROS can cause oxidative stress, damaging cellular components like DNA, proteins, and lipids, which is linked to aging and various diseases.