Olivia Pérez Pérez

Ms. Olivia Pérez Pérez


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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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Ines Vieira Da SilvaInes Vieira Da Silva
Ines Vieira Da Silva
Monika MlinarićMonika Mlinarić
Monika Mlinarić
ALAna Rita Lourenço
Ana Rita Lourenço
OPOlivia Pérez Pérez
Olivia Pérez Pérez
Ana Cipak GasparovicAna Cipak Gasparovic
Ana Cipak Gasparovic
Graça SoveralGraça Soveral
Graça Soveral
Peroxiporins are a specialized subset of aquaporins, which are integral membrane proteins primarily known for facilitating water transport across cell membranes. In addition to the classical water transport function, peroxiporins have the unique capability to transport hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), a reactive oxygen species involved in various cellular signaling pathways and regulation of oxidative stress responses. The regulation of H2O2 levels is crucial for maintaining cellular homeostasis, and peroxiporins play a significant role in this process by modulating its intracellular and extracellular concentrations. This ability to facilitate the passage of H2O2 positions peroxiporins as key players in redox biology and cellular signaling, with implications for understanding and treating various diseases linked to oxidative stress and inflammation. This review provides updated information on the physiological roles of peroxiporins and their implications in disease, emphasizing their potential as novel biomarkers and drug targets in conditions where they are dysregulated, such as inflammation and cancer.