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Salehiyeh S, Faiz AF, Manzourolhojeh M, Bagheri AM, Lorian K. The functions of hydrogen sulfide on the urogenital system of both males and females: from inception to the present. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2024:10.1007/s00210-024-03086-8. [PMID: 38689070 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-024-03086-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2024] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is known as a chemical gas in nature with both enzymatic and non-enzymatic biosynthesis in different human organs. A couple of studies have demonstrated the function of H2S in regulating the homeostasis of the human body. Additionally, they have shown its synthesis, measurement, chemistry, protective effects, and interaction in various aspects of scientific evidence. Furthermore, many researches have demonstrated the beneficial impacts of H2S on genital organs and systems. According to various studies, it is recognized that H2S-producing enzymes and the endogenous production of H2S are expressed in male and female reproductive systems in different mammalian species. The main goal of this comprehensive review is to assess the potential therapeutic impacts of this gasotransmitter in the male and female urogenital system and find underlying mechanisms of this agent. This narrative review investigated the articles that were published from the 1970s to 2022. The review's primary focus is the impacts of H2S on the male and female urogenital system. Medline, CINAHL, PubMed, and Google scholar databases were searched. Keywords used in this review were "Hydrogen sulfide," "H2S," "urogenital system," and "urogenital tract". Numerous studies have demonstrated the therapeutic and protective effects of sodium hydrosulfide (Na-HS) as an H2S donor on male and female infertility disorders. Furthermore, it has been observed that H2S plays a significant role in improving different diseases such as ameliorating sperm parameters. The specific localization of H2S enzymes in the urogenital system provides an excellent opportunity to comprehend its function and role in various disorders related to this system. It is noteworthy that H2S has been demonstrated to be produced in endocrine organs and exhibit diverse activities. Moreover, it is important to recognize that alterations in H2S biosynthesis are closely linked to endocrine disorders. Therefore, hormones can be pivotal in regulating H2S production, and H2S synthesis pathways may aid in establishing novel therapeutic strategies. H2S possesses pharmacological effects on essential disorders, such as anti-inflammation, anti-apoptosis, and anti-oxidant activities, which render it a valuable therapeutic agent for human urogenital disease. Furthermore, this agent shows promise in ameliorating the detrimental effects of various male and female diseases. Despite the limited clinical research, studies have demonstrated that applying H2S as an anti-oxidant source could ameliorate adverse effects of different conditions in the urogenital system. More clinical studies are required to confirm the role of this component in clinical settings.
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- Sajad Salehiyeh
- Andrology Research Center, Yazd Reproductive Sciences Institute, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
- Research and Clinical Center for Infertility, Yazd Reproductive Sciences Institute, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Department of Paraclinic, School of Medicine, Herat University, Herat, Afghanistan
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Gorgan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Gorgan, Iran
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Shahid Sadoughi university of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Andrology Research Center, Yazd Reproductive Sciences Institute, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran.
- Research and Clinical Center for Infertility, Yazd Reproductive Sciences Institute, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran.
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Zhang Y, Zhao H, Fu X, Wang K, Yang J, Zhang X, Wang H. The role of hydrogen sulfide regulation of pyroptosis in different pathological processes. Eur J Med Chem 2024; 268:116254. [PMID: 38377826 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2024.116254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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Pyroptosis is one kind of programmed cell death in which the cell membrane ruptures and subsequently releases cell contents and pro-inflammatory cytokines including IL-1β and IL-18. Pyroptosis is caused by many types of pathological stimuli, such as hyperglycemia (HG), oxidative stress, and inflammation, and is mediated by gasdermin (GSDM) protein family. Increasing evidence indicates that pyroptosis plays an important role in multiple diseases, such as cancer, kidney diseases, inflammatory diseases, and cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, the regulation of pyroptosis is crucial for the occurrence, development, and treatment of many diseases. Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is a biologically active gasotransmitter following carbon monoxide (CO) and nitrogen oxide (NO) in mammalian tissues. So far, three enzymes, including 3-mercaptopyruvate sulphurtransferase (3-MST), cystathionine γ- Lyase (CSE), and Cystine β-synthesis enzyme (CBS), have been found to catalyze the production of endogenous H2S in mammals. H2S has been reported to have multiple biological functions including anti-inflammation, anti-oxidative stress, anti-apoptosis and so on. Hence, H2S is involved in various physiological and pathological processes. In recent years, many studies have demonstrated that H2S plays a critical role by regulating pyroptosis in various pathological processes, such as ischemia-reperfusion injury, alcoholic liver disease, and diabetes cardiomyopathy. However, the relevant mechanism has not been completely understood. Therefore, elucidating the mechanism by which H2S regulates pyroptosis in diseases will help understand the pathogenesis of multiple diseases and provide important new avenues for the treatment of many diseases. Here, we reviewed the progress of H2S regulation of pyroptosis in different pathological processes, and analyzed the molecular mechanism in detail to provide a theoretical reference for future related research.
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- Yanting Zhang
- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan, 475004, China; School of Clinical Medicine, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan, 475004, China
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- Institute of Chronic Disease Risks Assessment, Henan University, Jinming Avenue, Kaifeng, 475004, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan, 475004, China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan, 475004, China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan, 475004, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan, 475004, China.
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Abdi A, Kadkhodaee M, Seifi B, Kianian F, Lorian K, Shams S, Bakhshi E, Ashabi G, Ranjbaran M. Point-of-care salivary oxidative and renal functional markers to assess kidney function in reperfusion-induced acute kidney injury in male rats. Horm Mol Biol Clin Investig 2023; 44:277-284. [PMID: 36855920 DOI: 10.1515/hmbci-2022-0077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2022] [Accepted: 01/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Saliva is one of the most promising body fluids in the research of new biomarker for various diseases diagnosis. However, serial sampling in this condition is very dangerous and pose iatrogenic anemia with blood loss. This study was done to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of point-of-care salivary tests and identify the validity of salivary markers. METHODS Rats were randomly assigned to four experimental groups: (1) control (2) IR-3 h (3) IR-6 h (4) IR-24 h. Both renal pedicles were occluded for 55 min and then were declamped to allow reperfusion for 3, 6 and 24 h in IR groups. After reperfusion, all rats received pilocarpine 1 mg/kg to collect saliva. Plasma samples were also collected. Renal parameters including Cr, uric acid, and urea, malondialdehyde (MDA) levels, Bax/Bcl2 ratio, nitrite/nitrate ratio, corticosterone levels and oxidant/antioxidant ratio were measured in both plasma and salivary samples. RESULTS There were significant increased level of renal function parameters, MDA levels, Bax/Bcl2 ratio, nitrite/nitrate ratio and corticosterone in both saliva and plasma. The comparison of above parameters in both saliva and plasma showed significant correlation. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrated that concentrations of indices specifically renal functional parameters increase in saliva in the IR-induced kidney injury in male rats and result indicate the potential of saliva as a tool to monitoring AKI. Measurement of salivary parameters may can become reliable diagnostic tests for patients with AKI.
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- Arash Abdi
- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Research and Clinical Center for infertility, Yazd Reproductive Sciences Institute, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Pediatrics Centre of Excellence, Department of Pathology, Children's Medical Centre, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Pre-Treatment of Transplant Donors with Hydrogen Sulfide to Protect against Warm and Cold Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury in Kidney and Other Transplantable Solid Organs. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24043518. [PMID: 36834928 PMCID: PMC9963309 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24043518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2023] [Revised: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2023] Open
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Ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI), a pathological condition resulting from prolonged cessation and subsequent restoration of blood flow to a tissue, is an inevitable consequence of solid organ transplantation. Current organ preservation strategies, such as static cold storage (SCS), are aimed at reducing IRI. However, prolonged SCS exacerbates IRI. Recent research has examined pre-treatment approaches to more effectively attenuate IRI. Hydrogen sulfide (H2S), the third established member of a family of gaseous signaling molecules, has been shown to target the pathophysiology of IRI and thus appears to be a viable candidate that can overcome the transplant surgeon's enemy. This review discusses pre-treatment of renal grafts and other transplantable organs with H2S to mitigate transplantation-induced IRI in animal models of transplantation. In addition, ethical principles of pre-treatment and potential applications of H2S pre-treatment in the prevention of other IRI-associated conditions are discussed.
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Feng J, Lu X, Li H, Wang S. The roles of hydrogen sulfide in renal physiology and disease states. Ren Fail 2022; 44:1289-1308. [PMID: 35930288 PMCID: PMC9359156 DOI: 10.1080/0886022x.2022.2107936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Hydrogen sulfide (H2S), an endogenous gaseous signaling transmitter, has gained recognition for its physiological effects. In this review, we aim to summarize and discuss existing studies about the roles of H2S in renal functions and renal disease as well as the underlying mechanisms. H2S is mainly produced by four pathways, and the kidneys are major H2S–producing organs. Previous studies have shown that H2S can impact multiple signaling pathways via sulfhydration. In renal physiology, H2S promotes kidney excretion, regulates renin release and increases ATP production as a sensor for oxygen. H2S is also involved in the development of kidney disease. H2S has been implicated in renal ischemia/reperfusion and cisplatin–and sepsis–induced kidney disease. In chronic kidney diseases, especially diabetic nephropathy, hypertensive nephropathy and obstructive kidney disease, H2S attenuates disease progression by regulating oxidative stress, inflammation and the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system. Despite accumulating evidence from experimental studies suggesting the potential roles of H2S donors in the treatment of kidney disease, these results need further clinical translation. Therefore, expanding the understanding of H2S can not only promote our further understanding of renal physiology but also lay a foundation for transforming H2S into a target for specific kidney diseases.
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- Jianan Feng
- Department of Nephrology, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Wang B, Li ZL, Zhang YL, Wen Y, Gao YM, Liu BC. Hypoxia and chronic kidney disease. EBioMedicine 2022; 77:103942. [PMID: 35290825 PMCID: PMC8921539 DOI: 10.1016/j.ebiom.2022.103942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2021] [Revised: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Hypoxia is an inherent pathophysiological characteristic of chronic kidney disease (CKD), which is closely associated with the development of renal inflammation and fibrosis, as well as CKD-related complications such as anaemia, cardiovascular events, and sarcopenia. This review outlined the characteristics of oxygen supply in the kidney, changes in oxygen metabolism and factors leading to hypoxia in CKD. Mechanistically, we discussed how hypoxia contributes to renal injury as well as complications associated with CKD. Furthermore, we also discussed the potential therapeutic approaches that target chronic hypoxia, as well as the challenges in the study of oxygen homeostasis imbalance in CKD.
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- Bin Wang
- Institute of Nephrology, Zhong Da Hospital, Southeast University School of Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Institute of Nephrology, Zhong Da Hospital, Southeast University School of Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Institute of Nephrology, Zhong Da Hospital, Southeast University School of Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Institute of Nephrology, Zhong Da Hospital, Southeast University School of Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Institute of Nephrology, Zhong Da Hospital, Southeast University School of Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Institute of Nephrology, Zhong Da Hospital, Southeast University School of Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
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Lu CL, Liao CH, Wu WB, Zheng CM, Lu KC, Ma MC. Uremic Toxin Indoxyl Sulfate Impairs Hydrogen Sulfide Formation in Renal Tubular Cells. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11020361. [PMID: 35204244 PMCID: PMC8868407 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11020361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2022] [Revised: 02/02/2022] [Accepted: 02/08/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) was the third gasotransmitter to be recognized as a cytoprotectant. A recent study demonstrated that exogenous supplementation of H2S ameliorates functional insufficiency in chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, how the H2S system is impaired by CKD has not been elucidated. The uremic toxin indoxyl sulfate (IS) is known to accumulate in CKD patients and harm the renal tubular cells. This study therefore treated the proximal tubular cells, LLC-PK1, with IS to see how IS affects H2S formation. Our results showed that H2S release from LLC-PK1 cells was markedly attenuated by IS when compared with control cells. The H2S donors NaHS and GYY-4137 significantly attenuated IS-induced tubular damage, indicating that IS impairs H2S formation. Interestingly, IS downregulated the H2S-producing enzymes cystathionine β-synthase (CBS), cystathionine γ-lyase (CSE), and 3-mercaptopyruvate sulfurtransferase (3-MST), and these effects could be reversed by inhibition of the IS receptor, aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR). As transcription factor specificity protein 1 (Sp1) regulates the gene expression of H2S-producing enzymes, we further showed that IS significantly decreased the DNA binding activity of Sp1 but not its protein expression. Blockade of AhR reversed low Sp1 activity caused by IS. Moreover, exogenous H2S supplementation attenuated IS-mediated superoxide formation and depletion of the cellular glutathione content. These results clearly indicate that IS activates AhR, which then attenuates Sp1 function through the regulation of H2S-producing enzyme expression. The attenuation of H2S formation contributes to the low antioxidant defense of glutathione in uremic toxin-mediated oxidative stress, causing tubular cell damage.
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- Chien-Lin Lu
- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City 242062, Taiwan; (C.-L.L.); (C.-H.L.); (W.-B.W.)
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City 243089, Taiwan;
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- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City 242062, Taiwan; (C.-L.L.); (C.-H.L.); (W.-B.W.)
- Divisions of Urology, Department of Surgery, Cardinal Tien Hospital, New Taipei City 231403, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City 242062, Taiwan; (C.-L.L.); (C.-H.L.); (W.-B.W.)
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Taipei Medical University Shuang Ho Hospital, New Taipei City 235041, Taiwan;
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
- Research Center of Urology and Kidney, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City 243089, Taiwan;
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei City 231405, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City 242062, Taiwan; (C.-L.L.); (C.-H.L.); (W.-B.W.)
- Correspondence:
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Peleli M, Zampas P, Papapetropoulos A. Hydrogen Sulfide and the Kidney: Physiological Roles, Contribution to Pathophysiology, and Therapeutic Potential. Antioxid Redox Signal 2022; 36:220-243. [PMID: 34978847 DOI: 10.1089/ars.2021.0014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Significance: Hydrogen sulfide (H2S), the third member of the gasotransmitter family, has a broad spectrum of biological activities, including antioxidant and cytoprotective actions, as well as vasodilatory, anti-inflammatory and antifibrotic effects. New, significant aspects of H2S biology in the kidney continue to emerge, underscoring the importance of this signaling molecule in kidney homeostasis, function, and disease. Recent Advances: H2S signals via three main mechanisms, by maintaining redox balance through its antioxidant actions, by post-translational modifications of cellular proteins (S-sulfhydration), and by binding to protein metal centers. Important renal functions such as glomerular filtration, renin release, or sodium reabsorption have been shown to be regulated by H2S, using either exogenous donors or by the endogenous-producing systems. Critical Issues: Lower H2S levels are observed in many renal pathologies, including renal ischemia-reperfusion injury and obstructive, diabetic, or hypertensive nephropathy. Unraveling the molecular targets through which H2S exerts its beneficial effects would be of great importance not only for understanding basic renal physiology, but also for identifying new pharmacological interventions for renal disease. Future Directions: Additional studies are needed to better understand the role of H2S in the kidney. Mapping the expression pattern of H2S-producing and -degrading enzymes in renal cells and generation of cell-specific knockout mice based on this information will be invaluable in the effort to unravel additional roles for H2S in kidney (patho)physiology. With this knowledge, novel targeted more effective therapeutic strategies for renal disease can be designed. Antioxid. Redox Signal. 36, 220-243.
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- Maria Peleli
- Clinical, Experimental Surgery and Translational Research Center, Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens, Athens, Greece.,Laboratory of Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Clinical, Experimental Surgery and Translational Research Center, Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens, Athens, Greece.,Laboratory of Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Clinical, Experimental Surgery and Translational Research Center, Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens, Athens, Greece.,Laboratory of Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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Ni J, Jiang L, Shen G, Xia Z, Zhang L, Xu J, Feng Q, Qu H, Xu F, Li X. Hydrogen sulfide reduces pyroptosis and alleviates ischemia-reperfusion-induced acute kidney injury by inhibiting NLRP3 inflammasome. Life Sci 2021; 284:119466. [PMID: 33811893 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2021.119466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2020] [Revised: 03/17/2021] [Accepted: 03/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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AIMS Ischemia-reperfusion (I/R)-induced acute kidney injury (AKI) shows high mortality. Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is essential for regulating kidney function. This study explored the role and mechanism of H2S in I/R-induced AKI. MATERIALS AND METHODS I/R-induced mouse model and hypoxia/reoxygenation (H/R)-induced HK2 cell model of AKI were established and treated with NaHS (H2S donor), MCC950 (NLRP3 inhibitor) or DL-Propargylglycine (PAG, CSE inhibitor). Serum creatinine (Cr) and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) were measured to evaluate kidney function. The pathological changes of kidney tissues were detected. H2S level and H2S synthetase activity in kidney tissues were detected. Pyroptosis was assessed by pyroptotic cell numbers and pyroptosis-related protein levels determination. HK-2 cell viability and apoptosis were measured. NLRP3 protein level was detected. The role of NLRP3/Caspase-1 was verified in vivo and in vitro after MCC950 or PAG intervention. KEY FINDINGS I/R-induced mice showed elevated levels of serum Cr and BUN, and obvious pathological changes, including severe tubular dilatation, tubular cell swelling, tubular epithelial cell abscission, tubular cell necrosis and inflammatory cell infiltration. H2S level and H2S synthetase activity were decreased. Increasing the level of H2S by NaHS improved the pathological changes of kidney tissues and limited the number of pyroptotic cells. In vitro, NaHS could reverse H/R-induced cell injury. H2S suppressed cell pyroptosis and kidney injury via inhibiting the NLRP3/Caspase-1 axis. SIGNIFICANCE We highlighted that H2S prevented cell pyroptosis via suppressing the NLRP3/Caspase-1 axis, thereby inhibiting I/R-induced AKI. These findings may confer novel insights for the clinical management of I/R-induced AKI.
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- Jindi Ni
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 201199, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 201199, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 201199, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 201199, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 201199, China
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- General Practice, Shanghai Meilong Community Health Service Center, Shanghai 201199, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 201199, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 201199, China.
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 201199, China.
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Niu Y, Du C, Cui C, Zhang H, Deng Y, Cai J, Chen Z, Geng B. Norswertianolin Promotes Cystathionine γ-Lyase Activity and Attenuates Renal Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury and Hypertension. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:677212. [PMID: 34335249 PMCID: PMC8317460 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.677212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2021] [Accepted: 06/21/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Cystathionine gamma-lyase (CSE)/hydrogen sulfide (H2S) plays a protective role in cardiovascular diseases including hypertension and ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury. This study was aimed to screen natural small molecule compounds that activate CSE activity and then evaluate its effect(s) on kidney I/R injury and hypertension. Applying computer molecular docking technology, we screened the natural small molecule compound norswertianolin (NW)-specific binding to CSE. Using the microscale thermophoresis technology, we confirmed that the Leu68 site was the essential hydrogen bond site of NW binding to CSE. NW supplementation significantly increased CSE expression and its activity for H2S generation both in vivo and in vitro. In the model of acute and long-term kidney I/R injury, NW pretreatment dramatically attenuated kidney damage, associated with decreasing blood urea nitrogen (BUN), serum creatinine (Cr) level, reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, and cleaved caspase 3 expression. In spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHRs), NW treatment also lowered blood pressure, the media/lumen ratio of the femoral artery, and the mRNA level of inflammatory cytokines. In conclusion, NW acts as a novel small molecular chemical compound CSE agonist, directly binding to CSE, heightening CSE generation–H2S activity, and then alleviating kidney I/R injury and hypertension. NW has a potential therapeutic merit for cardiovascular diseases.
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- Yaping Niu
- Hypertension Center, Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Hypoxia Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Hypertension Center, Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Hypertension Center, Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Hypertension Center, Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Hypertension Center, Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Hypertension Center, Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Hypertension Center, Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Beijing, China.,Institute of Hypoxia Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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Zhu J, Ligi S, Yang G. An evolutionary perspective on the interplays between hydrogen sulfide and oxygen in cellular functions. Arch Biochem Biophys 2021; 707:108920. [PMID: 34019852 DOI: 10.1016/j.abb.2021.108920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2021] [Revised: 05/09/2021] [Accepted: 05/11/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The physiological effects of the endogenously generated hydrogen sulfide (H2S) have been extensively studied in recent years. This review summarized the role of H2S in the origin of life and H2S metabolism in organisms from bacteria to vertebrates, examined the relationship between H2S and oxygen from an evolutionary perspective and emphasized the oxygen-dependent manner of H2S signaling in various physiological and pathological processes. H2S and oxygen are inextricably linked in various cellular functions. H2S is involved in aerobic respiration and stimulates oxidative phosphorylation and ATP production within the cell. Besides, H2S has protective effects on ischemia and reperfusion injury in several organs by acting as an oxygen sensor. Also, emerging evidence suggests the role of H2S is in an oxygen-dependent manner. All these findings indicate the subtle relationship between H2S and oxygen and further explain why H2S, a toxic molecule thriving in an anoxia environment several billion years ago, still affects homeostasis today despite the very low content in the body.
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- Jiechun Zhu
- Department of Biology, Laurentian University, Sudbury, Canada; Cardiovascular and Metabolic Research Unit, Laurentian University, Sudbury, Canada
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- Cardiovascular and Metabolic Research Unit, Laurentian University, Sudbury, Canada; Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Laurentian University, Sudbury, Canada
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- Department of Biology, Laurentian University, Sudbury, Canada; Cardiovascular and Metabolic Research Unit, Laurentian University, Sudbury, Canada; Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Laurentian University, Sudbury, Canada.
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Scammahorn JJ, Nguyen ITN, Bos EM, Van Goor H, Joles JA. Fighting Oxidative Stress with Sulfur: Hydrogen Sulfide in the Renal and Cardiovascular Systems. Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 10:373. [PMID: 33801446 PMCID: PMC7998720 DOI: 10.3390/antiox10030373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2021] [Revised: 02/24/2021] [Accepted: 02/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is an essential gaseous signaling molecule. Research on its role in physiological and pathophysiological processes has greatly expanded. Endogenous enzymatic production through the transsulfuration and cysteine catabolism pathways can occur in the kidneys and blood vessels. Furthermore, non-enzymatic pathways are present throughout the body. In the renal and cardiovascular system, H2S plays an important role in maintaining the redox status at safe levels by promoting scavenging of reactive oxygen species (ROS). H2S also modifies cysteine residues on key signaling molecules such as keap1/Nrf2, NFκB, and HIF-1α, thereby promoting anti-oxidant mechanisms. Depletion of H2S is implicated in many age-related and cardiorenal diseases, all having oxidative stress as a major contributor. Current research suggests potential for H2S-based therapies, however, therapeutic interventions have been limited to studies in animal models. Beyond H2S use as direct treatment, it could improve procedures such as transplantation, stem cell therapy, and the safety and efficacy of drugs including NSAIDs and ACE inhibitors. All in all, H2S is a prime subject for further research with potential for clinical use.
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- Joshua J. Scammahorn
- Department of Nephrology & Hypertension, University Medical Center Utrecht, 3508 GA Utrecht, The Netherlands; (J.J.S.); (I.T.N.N.); (J.A.J.)
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- Department of Nephrology & Hypertension, University Medical Center Utrecht, 3508 GA Utrecht, The Netherlands; (J.J.S.); (I.T.N.N.); (J.A.J.)
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Erasmus Medical Center Rotterdam, 3015 CN Rotterdam, The Netherlands;
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- Department of Pathology and Medical Biology, University Medical Center Groningen and University of Groningen, 9713 GZ Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Nephrology & Hypertension, University Medical Center Utrecht, 3508 GA Utrecht, The Netherlands; (J.J.S.); (I.T.N.N.); (J.A.J.)
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Xia H, Li Z, Sharp TE, Polhemus DJ, Carnal J, Moles KH, Tao YX, Elrod J, Pfeilschifter J, Beck KF, Lefer DJ. Endothelial Cell Cystathionine γ-Lyase Expression Level Modulates Exercise Capacity, Vascular Function, and Myocardial Ischemia Reperfusion Injury. J Am Heart Assoc 2020; 9:e017544. [PMID: 32990120 PMCID: PMC7792404 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.120.017544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Background Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is an important endogenous physiological signaling molecule and exerts protective properties in the cardiovascular system. Cystathionine γ‐lyase (CSE), 1 of 3 H2S producing enzyme, is predominantly localized in the vascular endothelium. However, the regulation of CSE in vascular endothelium remains incompletely understood. Methods and Results We generated inducible endothelial cell‐specific CSE overexpressed transgenic mice (EC‐CSE Tg) and endothelial cell‐specific CSE knockout mice (EC‐CSE KO), and investigated vascular function in isolated thoracic aorta, treadmill exercise capacity, and myocardial injury following ischemia‐reperfusion in these mice. Overexpression of CSE in endothelial cells resulted in increased circulating and myocardial H2S and NO, augmented endothelial‐dependent vasorelaxation response in thoracic aorta, improved exercise capacity, and reduced myocardial‐reperfusion injury. In contrast, genetic deletion of CSE in endothelial cells led to decreased circulating H2S and cardiac NO production, impaired endothelial dependent vasorelaxation response and reduced exercise capacity. However, myocardial‐reperfusion injury was not affected by genetic deletion of endothelial cell CSE. Conclusions CSE‐derived H2S production in endothelial cells is critical in maintaining endothelial function, exercise capacity, and protecting against myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury. Our data suggest that the endothelial NO synthase—NO pathway is likely involved in the beneficial effects of overexpression of CSE in the endothelium.
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- Huijing Xia
- Cardiovascular Center of Excellence Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans LA
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- Cardiovascular Center of Excellence Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans LA
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- Cardiovascular Center of Excellence Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans LA
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- Cardiovascular Center of Excellence Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans LA
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- Cardiovascular Center of Excellence Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans LA
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- Cardiovascular Center of Excellence Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans LA
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- Department of Anatomy, Physiology, and Pharmacology College of Veterinary Medicine Auburn University Auburn AL
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- Center for Translational Medicine Lewis Katz School of Medicine Temple University Philadelphia PA
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- Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology Goethe University Frankfurt am Main Germany
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- Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology Goethe University Frankfurt am Main Germany
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- Cardiovascular Center of Excellence Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans LA
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Chikamori M, Kimura H, Inagi R, Zhou J, Nangaku M, Fujii T. Intracellular calcium response of primary cilia of tubular cells to modulated shear stress under oxidative stress. BIOMICROFLUIDICS 2020; 14:044102. [PMID: 32665806 PMCID: PMC7334031 DOI: 10.1063/5.0010737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2020] [Accepted: 06/15/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Primary cilia of tubular cells are sensory organelles. Bending of the primary cilia with shear stress from urinary flow results in the elevation of intracellular calcium levels and activation of signaling pathways that maintain kidney function. Elongation of primary cilia is reported to occur due to oxidative stress, which is a major cause of ischemia-reperfusion injury and is accompanied by decreased kidney function. However, in the context of diminished kidney function, this elongation is yet to be investigated. In this study, we developed a new microfluidic device to monitor changes in the intracellular calcium levels while modulating shear stress on the cilia under different degrees of oxidative stress. The microfluidic device was designed to expose even shear stress in the observed area while supplying drugs in four different stepwise concentrations. The results showed that primary cilia were elongated by hydrogen peroxide, which induces oxidative stress. It was also observed that the elongated primary cilia were more sensitive to shear stress than those with normal morphology. This microfluidic device could, thus, be useful in the analysis of the morphology of the primary cilia, under low perfusion conditions.
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- Masatomo Chikamori
- Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo 153-8505, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology and Endocrinology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
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- Center for Polycystic Kidney Disease Research and Renal Division, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, USA
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- Department of Nephrology and Endocrinology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
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- Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo 153-8505, Japan
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Zhang JJ, Deng JT, Shen HQ, Jiang LL, He QW, Zhan J, Zhang ZZ, Wang YL. Pyruvate Protects Against Intestinal Injury by Inhibiting the JAK/STAT Signaling Pathway in Rats With Hemorrhagic Shock. J Surg Res 2019; 248:98-108. [PMID: 31877436 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2019.11.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2019] [Revised: 10/23/2019] [Accepted: 11/02/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to investigate the role of Janus kinase/signal transducers and activators of transcription (JAK/STAT) signaling pathway in protection by peritoneal resuscitation (PR) using pyruvate-peritoneal dialysis solution (PY-PDS) against intestinal injury from hemorrhagic shock (HS) in rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS Sixty-four rats were assigned to eight groups: group SHAM; group intravenous resuscitation (VR); groups NS, LA, and PY in which the rats were subjected to HS and PR with normal saline (NS), lactate-peritoneal dialysis solution (LA-PDS), and PY-PDS, respectively, combined with VR; and groups DMSO, RPM, and AG490 in which the rats were subjected to HS and VR with pretreatment of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), rapamycin (RPM), and tyrphostin B42 (AG490). RESULTS At 2 h after HS and resuscitation, the levels of diamine oxidase, 15-F2t-isoprostane, thromboxane B2, and endothelin-1, in the blood and the intestinal mucosal apoptotic index and caspase-3 were lower in groups PY, RPM, and AG490 than in groups VR, NS, LA, and DMSO. Group PY showed lower levels of malondialdehyde and myeloperoxidase and a higher level of superoxide dismutase than groups VR, NS, and LA. Phosphorylated JAK2 and phosphorylated STAT3 levels were lower in groups PY, RPM, AG490, and LA than in groups VR, NS, and DMSO. CONCLUSIONS The protection mechanism of PR with PY-PDS combined with VR was related to the inhibition of the JAK/STAT signaling pathway during HS and resuscitation. The process might include suppression of oxidative stress, reduction of neutrophil infiltration, regulation of microcirculation, and inhibition of apoptosis.
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- Jing-Jing Zhang
- Department of Anesthesiology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China.
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Lorian K, Kadkhodaee M, Kianian F, Abdi A, Ranjbaran M, Ashabi G, Seifi B. Long-term NaHS administration reduces oxidative stress and apoptosis in a rat model of left-side varicocele. Andrologia 2019; 52:e13496. [PMID: 31793716 DOI: 10.1111/and.13496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2019] [Revised: 10/15/2019] [Accepted: 10/29/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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The main aim of this study was to assay the testicular H2 S levels in the varicocele rat model and then to investigate the protective effects of NaHS on morphometric changes, sperm parameters, oxidative stress and apoptosis markers in rat's testis. D,L-propargylglycine (PAG) was administrated to show the effects of cystathionine γ-lyase enzyme (CSE) inhibition in the varicocele. Rats were assigned to four groups: (a) Sham, (b) varicocele, (c) varicocele + PAG and (d) varicocele + NaHS. Animals in varicocele + NaHS group received 30 µmol/L NaHS in drinking water for 56 days. In the varicocele + PAG group, animals received PAG 19 mg/kg twice a week. Morphometric assessment, oxidative stress markers, testicular H2 S levels, sperm parameters, TUNEL assay and expression of Bax/Bcl2 were evaluated at the end of experiment. Testicular H2 S levels were significantly decreased in varicocele group. NaHS significantly improved sperm parameters, morphometric characteristics and oxidative stress compared to varicocele group. Oxidative stress status deteriorated in the PAG group compared to the varicocele group. This study showed that a low testicular H2 S level might play a critical role in male infertility. Thus, NaHS administration may be a promising treatment strategy for male infertility in varicocele. In addition, CSE may not be the only important enzyme in testicular H2 S production.
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- Keivan Lorian
- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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The Effect of Hydrogen Sulfide on Different Parameters of Human Plasma in the Presence or Absence of Exogenous Reactive Oxygen Species. Antioxidants (Basel) 2019; 8:antiox8120610. [PMID: 31816883 PMCID: PMC6943528 DOI: 10.3390/antiox8120610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2019] [Revised: 11/28/2019] [Accepted: 11/29/2019] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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The main aim of the study is to examine the effect of sodium hydrosulfide (NaHS), an H2S donor, on the oxidative stress in human plasma in vitro. It also examined the effects of very high concentrations of exogenous hydrogen sulfide on the hemostatic parameters (coagulation and fibrinolytic activity) of human plasma. Plasma was incubated for 5-30 min with different concentrations of NaHS from 0.01 to 10 mM. Following this, lipid peroxidation was measured as a thiobarbituric acid reactive substance (TBARS) concentration and the oxidation of amino acid residues in proteins was measured by determining the amounts of thiol groups and carbonyl groups. Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and the hydroxyl radical generating oxidation system (Fe/H2O2) were used as oxidative stress inducers. Hemostatic factors, such as the maximum velocity of clot formation, fibrin lysis half-time, the activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT), thrombin time (TT), and international normalized ratio (INR), were estimated. Changes in lipid peroxidation, carbonyl group formation, and thiol group oxidation were detected at high concentrations of H2S (0.1-10 mM), and these results indicate that NaHS (as the precursor of H2S) may have pro-oxidative effects in human plasma in vitro. Moreover, considering the data presented in this study, we suggest that the oxidative stress stimulated by NaHS (at high concentrations: 1-10 mM) is not involved in changes of the hemostatic activity of plasma.
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Yuan Y, Zhu L, Li L, Liu J, Chen Y, Cheng J, Peng T, Lu Y. S-Sulfhydration of SIRT3 by Hydrogen Sulfide Attenuates Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Cisplatin-Induced Acute Kidney Injury. Antioxid Redox Signal 2019; 31:1302-1319. [PMID: 31218880 DOI: 10.1089/ars.2019.7728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Aims: Clinical use of cisplatin (Cisp), one of the most widely used, common, and effective chemotherapeutic agents, is limited by its side effects, particularly tubular injury-associated nephrotoxicity. Previous studies suggest that hydrogen sulfide (H2S) alleviates Cisp-induced acute kidney injury (AKI). However, the underlying mechanism remains largely unclear. Results: A single intraperitoneal injection of Cisp is employed to induce AKI, and the mice exhibit severe kidney dysfunction and histological damage at day 4 after Cisp injection. Here, we reported that H2S alleviated Cisp-caused renal toxicity via SIRT3 activation and subsequent improvement of mitochondrial ATP production. Using a biotin-switch assay, we showed that H2S increased S-sulfhydration of SIRT3 and induced deacetylation of its target proteins (OPA1, ATP synthase β, and superoxide dismutase 2). These effects of H2S were associated with a reduction of mitochondrial fragmentation, an increase in ATP generation, and less oxidative injury. Notably, the S-sulfhydration of SIRT3 induced by H2S was abrogated when Cys256, Cys259, Cys280, and Cys283 residues on SIRT3 (two zinc finger domains) were mutated. Innovation and Conclusion: Our data suggest that H2S attenuates Cisp-induced AKI by preventing mitochondrial dysfunction via SIRT3 sulfhydrylation. Antioxid. Redox Signal. 31, 1302-1319.
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- Yujia Yuan
- Key Laboratory of Transplant Engineering and Immunology, NHFPC, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,Regenerative Medicine Research Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Transplant Engineering and Immunology, NHFPC, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,Regenerative Medicine Research Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Transplant Engineering and Immunology, NHFPC, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,Regenerative Medicine Research Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Transplant Engineering and Immunology, NHFPC, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,Regenerative Medicine Research Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,Center for Metabolic and Vascular Biology, School for Nutrition and Health Promotion, College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, Scottsdale, Arizona
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- Key Laboratory of Transplant Engineering and Immunology, NHFPC, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,Regenerative Medicine Research Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Transplant Engineering and Immunology, NHFPC, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,Regenerative Medicine Research Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Critical Illness Research, Lawson Health Research Institute, London Health Sciences Centre, London, Canada.,Departments of Medicine and Pathology, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada
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- Key Laboratory of Transplant Engineering and Immunology, NHFPC, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,Regenerative Medicine Research Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Shirazi MK, Azarnezhad A, Abazari MF, Poorebrahim M, Ghoraeian P, Sanadgol N, Bokharaie H, Heydari S, Abbasi A, Kabiri S, Aleagha MN, Enderami SE, Dashtaki AS, Askari H. The role of nitric oxide signaling in renoprotective effects of hydrogen sulfide against chronic kidney disease in rats: Involvement of oxidative stress, autophagy and apoptosis. J Cell Physiol 2018; 234:11411-11423. [PMID: 30478901 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.27797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2018] [Accepted: 11/01/2018] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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The interplay between H2 S and nitric oxide (NO) is thought to contribute to renal functions. The current study was designed to assess the role of NO in mediating the renoprotective effects of hydrogen sulfide in the 5/6 nephrectomy (5/6 Nx) animal model. Forty rats were randomly assigned to 5 experimental groups: (a) Sham; (b) 5/6 Nx; (c) 5/6Nx+sodium hydrosulfide-a donor of H 2 S, (5/6Nx+sodium hydrosulfide [NaHS]); (d) 5/6Nx+NaHS+ L-NAME (a nonspecific nitric oxide synthase [NOS] inhibitor); (e) 5/6Nx+NaHS+aminoguanidine (a selective inhibitor of inducible NOS [iNOS]). Twelve weeks after 5/6 Nx, we assessed the expressions of iNOS and endothelial NOS (eNOS), oxidative/antioxidant status, renal fibrosis, urine N-acetyl-b-glucosaminidase (NAG) activity as the markers of kidney injury and various markers of apoptosis, inflammation, remodeling, and autophagy. NaHS treatment protected the animals against chronic kidney injury as depicted by improved oxidative/antioxidant status, reduced apoptosis, and autophagy and attenuated messenger RNA (mRNA) expression of genes associated with inflammation, remodeling, and NAG activity. Eight weeks Nω-nitro-l-arginine methyl ester ( L-NAME) administration reduced the protective effects of hydrogen sulfide. In contrast, aminoguanidine augmented the beneficial effects of hydrogen sulfide. Our finding revealed some fascinating interactions between NO and H 2 S in the kidney. Moreover, the study suggests that NO, in an isoform-dependent manner, can exert renoprotective effects in 5/6 Nx model of CKD.
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Kurdistan niversity of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran
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- Department of Genetics, Tehran Medical Sciences Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Genetics, Tehran Medical Sciences Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Zabol, Zabol, Iran
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- Department of Genetics, Islamic Azad University, Tehran Medical Branch, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of genetic, Biology Research Center, Zanjan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Zanjan, Iran
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- Department of Biology, East Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Genetics, Tehran Medical Sciences Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Advanced Medical Sciences and Technologies, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Cardiac Surgery and Transplantation Research Center, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Cui J, Zou JH, Liu L, Shi Y, Qiao WL, Yan CD. Effect of H 2S on gastric ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats. Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2018; 26:1448-1454. [DOI: 10.11569/wcjd.v26.i24.1448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM To assess the effect of H2S on oxidative stress in gastric mucosal injury induced by gastric ischemia-reperfusion (GI-R) in rats.
METHODS GI-R was induced in rats by clamping the celiac artery for 30 min followed by 1 h reperfusion. Based on this, the rats were intraperitoneally pre-injected with different concentrations of NaHS for 14 d. Image J software and HE staining were employed to analyze the gastric mucosal damage area and deep damage, respectively. Oxidative stress indexes of the gastric mucosa were detected using commercial kits and Western blot.
RESULTS The effects of different concentrations of NaHS on gastric mucosal injury induced by GI-R were different. Pretreatment with 10 μmol/L NaHS significantly reduced the area and depth of gastric mucosal injury induced by GI-R, with no effect on plasma H2S. Compared with the GI-R group, pretreatment with NaHS significantly decreased the levels of malondialdehyde and H2O2 as well as the expression of XOD, gp91phox, and p67phox, but increased the level of reduced glutathione and the activity of SOD.
CONCLUSION Exogenous H2S can protect the gastric mucosa by reducing oxidative stress induced by GI-R.
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- Jie Cui
- Department of Physiology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, Jiangsu Province, China,National Demonstration Center for Experiment Basic Medical Science Education (Xuzhou Medical University), Xuzhou 221004, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Physiology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, Jiangsu Province, China,Northeast International Hospital, Shenyang 110000, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Physiology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Physiology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, Jiangsu Province, China,National Demonstration Center for Experiment Basic Medical Science Education (Xuzhou Medical University), Xuzhou 221004, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Physiology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, Jiangsu Province, China,National Demonstration Center for Experiment Basic Medical Science Education (Xuzhou Medical University), Xuzhou 221004, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Physiology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, Jiangsu Province, China,National Demonstration Center for Experiment Basic Medical Science Education (Xuzhou Medical University), Xuzhou 221004, Jiangsu Province, China
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Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is a novel signaling molecule most recently found to be of fundamental importance in cellular function as a regulator of apoptosis, inflammation, and perfusion. Mechanisms of endogenous H2S signaling are poorly understood; however, signal transmission is thought to occur via persulfidation at reactive cysteine residues on proteins. Although much has been discovered about how H2S is synthesized in the body, less is known about how it is metabolized. Recent studies have discovered a multitude of different targets for H2S therapy, including those related to protein modification, intracellular signaling, and ion channel depolarization. The most difficult part of studying hydrogen sulfide has been finding a way to accurately and reproducibly measure it. The purpose of this review is to: elaborate on the biosynthesis and catabolism of H2S in the human body, review current knowledge of the mechanisms of action of this gas in relation to ischemic injury, define strategies for physiological measurement of H2S in biological systems, and review potential novel therapies that use H2S for treatment.
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Hydrogen Sulfide Attenuates LPS-Induced Acute Kidney Injury by Inhibiting Inflammation and Oxidative Stress. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2018; 2018:6717212. [PMID: 29636853 PMCID: PMC5831990 DOI: 10.1155/2018/6717212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2017] [Revised: 11/21/2017] [Accepted: 12/04/2017] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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In order to investigate the protective mechanism of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) in sepsis-associated acute kidney injury (SA-AKI), ten AKI patients and ten healthy controls were enrolled. In AKI patients, levels of creatinine (Cre), urea nitrogen (BUN), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity as well as concentrations of malondialdehyde (MDA) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) were significantly increased compared with those of controls. However, plasma level of H2S decreased and was linearly correlated with levels of Cre and BUN. After that, an AKI mouse model by intraperitoneal lipopolysaccharide (LPS) injection was constructed for in vivo study. In AKI mice, H2S levels decreased with the decline of 3-MST activity and expression; similar changes were observed in other indicators mentioned above. However, the protein expressions of TLR4, NLRP3, and caspase-1 in mice kidney tissues were significantly increased 6 h after LPS injection. NaHS could improve renal function and kidney histopathological changes, attenuate LPS-induced inflammation and oxidative stress, and inhibit expressions of TLR4, NLRP3, and caspase-1. Our study demonstrated that endogenous H2S is involved in the pathogenesis of SA-AKI, and exogenous H2S exerts protective effects against LPS-induced AKI by inhibiting inflammation and oxidative stress via the TLR4/NLRP3 signaling pathway.
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Sekijima M, Sahara H, Miki K, Villani V, Ariyoshi Y, Iwanaga T, Tomita Y, Yamada K. Hydrogen sulfide prevents renal ischemia-reperfusion injury in CLAWN miniature swine. J Surg Res 2017; 219:165-172. [PMID: 29078877 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2017.05.123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2017] [Revised: 05/17/2017] [Accepted: 05/25/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) has recently been reported to demonstrate both antiinflammatory and cytoprotective effects; however, its efficacy has not been well documented in large animal models. In this study, we examined whether the administration of H2S offers cytoprotective effects on renal ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) in a preclinical miniature swine model. METHODS Major histocompatibility complex-inbred, CLAWN miniature swine (n = 9) underwent a right nephrectomy, followed by induction of a 120-min period of warm ischemia via placement of clamps on the left renal artery and vein. Group 1 (n = 3) underwent renal ischemia without H2S administration. Groups 2 (n = 3) and 3 (n = 3) received Na2S (prodrug of H2S) 10 min before reperfusion of the ischemic kidneys followed by a 30-min of Na2S postreperfusion intravenously (group 2) or selective administration of Na2S via the left renal artery (group 3). IRI was assessed by kidney biopsies, levels of inflammatory cytokines in sera and kidney tissue. RESULTS Animals in group 1 had significantly higher serum creatinine levels compared with animals in groups 2 and 3 (P < 0.01). Histology showed severe tubular damage with TUNEL-positive cells in group 1 on postoperative day 2 compared with mild damage in group 2 and minimal damage in group 3. Furthermore, levels of inflammatory cytokines in both serum (interleukin-6 [IL-6], tumor necrosis factor-α, and high-mobility group box 1) and renal tissue (IL-1 and IL-6) in group 3 were markedly lower than in group 2, suggesting beneficial effects of selective Na2S administration. CONCLUSIONS Na2S administration, especially via an organ selective approach, appears to potentially offer cytoprotective and antiinflammatory effects following renal IRI.
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- Mitsuhiro Sekijima
- Division of Organ Replacement and Xenotransplantation Surgery, Center for Advanced Biomedical Science and Swine Research, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Division of Organ Replacement and Xenotransplantation Surgery, Center for Advanced Biomedical Science and Swine Research, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Division of Organ Replacement and Xenotransplantation Surgery, Center for Advanced Biomedical Science and Swine Research, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan; The 3rd Department of the Surgery, Kidney Center, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Transplantation Biology Research Center Laboratory, Center for Transplantation Sciences, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of Organ Replacement and Xenotransplantation Surgery, Center for Advanced Biomedical Science and Swine Research, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Division of Organ Replacement and Xenotransplantation Surgery, Center for Advanced Biomedical Science and Swine Research, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Division of Organ Replacement and Xenotransplantation Surgery, Center for Advanced Biomedical Science and Swine Research, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Division of Organ Replacement and Xenotransplantation Surgery, Center for Advanced Biomedical Science and Swine Research, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan.
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Yu Q, Wang B, Zhao T, Zhang X, Tao L, Shi J, Sun X, Ding Q. NaHS Protects against the Impairments Induced by Oxygen-Glucose Deprivation in Different Ages of Primary Hippocampal Neurons. Front Cell Neurosci 2017; 11:67. [PMID: 28326019 PMCID: PMC5339257 DOI: 10.3389/fncel.2017.00067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2017] [Accepted: 02/24/2017] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Brain ischemia leads to poor oxygen supply, and is one of the leading causes of brain damage and/or death. Neuroprotective agents are thus in great need for treatment purpose. Using both young and aged primary cultured hippocampal neurons as in vitro models, we investigated the effect of sodium hydrosulfide (NaHS), an exogenous donor of hydrogen sulfide, on oxygen-glucose deprivation (OGD) damaged neurons that mimick focal cerebral ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) induced brain injury. NaHS treatment (250 μM) protected both young and aged hippocampal neurons, as indicated by restoring number of primary dendrites by 43.9 and 68.7%, number of dendritic end tips by 59.8 and 101.1%, neurite length by 36.8 and 66.7%, and spine density by 38.0 and 58.5% in the OGD-damaged young and aged neurons, respectively. NaHS treatment inhibited growth-associated protein 43 downregulation, oxidative stress in both young and aged hippocampal neurons following OGD damage. Further studies revealed that NaHS treatment could restore ERK1/2 activation, which was inhibited by OGD-induced protein phosphatase 2 (PP2A) upregulation. Our results demonstrated that NaHS has potent protective effects against neuron injury induced by OGD in both young and aged hippocampal neurons.
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- Qian Yu
- Department of Anesthesiology, Tangdu Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University Xi'an, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Tangdu Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University Xi'an, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tangdu Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University Xi'an, China
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- Division of Scientific Research, Tangdu Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University Xi'an, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Tangdu Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University Xi'an, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Guizhou Provincial People's Hospital Guiyang, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Tangdu Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University Xi'an, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Tangdu Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University Xi'an, China
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SIGNIFICANCE Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) has only recently gained recognition for its physiological effects. It is synthesized widely in the mammalian tissues and regulates several biologic processes ranging from development, angiogenesis, neurotransmission to protein synthesis. Recent Advances: The aim of this review is to critically evaluate the evidence for a role for H2S in kidney function and disease. CRITICAL ISSUES H2S regulates fundamental kidney physiologic processes such as glomerular filtration and sodium reabsorption. In kidney disease states H2S appears to play a complex role in a context-dependent manner. In some disease states such as ischemia-reperfusion and diabetic kidney disease it can serve as an agent that ameliorates kidney injury. In other diseases such as cis-platinum-induced kidney disease it may mediate kidney injury although more investigation is needed. Recent studies have revealed that the actions of nitric oxide and H2S may be integrated in kidney cells. FUTURE DIRECTIONS Further studies are needed to understand the full impact of H2S on kidney physiology. As it is endowed with the properties of regulating blood flow, oxidative stress, and inflammation, H2S should be investigated for its role in inflammatory and toxic diseases of the kidney. Such in-depth exploration may identify specific kidney diseases in which H2S may constitute a unique target for therapeutic intervention. Antioxid. Redox Signal. 25, 720-731.
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- Denis Feliers
- 1 Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center , San Antonio, Texas
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- 1 Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center , San Antonio, Texas.,2 South Texas Veterans Healthcare System , San Antonio, Texas
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- 1 Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center , San Antonio, Texas.,2 South Texas Veterans Healthcare System , San Antonio, Texas
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Cao X, Bian JS. The Role of Hydrogen Sulfide in Renal System. Front Pharmacol 2016; 7:385. [PMID: 27803669 PMCID: PMC5067532 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2016.00385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2016] [Accepted: 10/03/2016] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Hydrogen sulfide has gained recognition as the third gaseous signaling molecule after nitric oxide and carbon monoxide. This review surveys the emerging role of H2S in mammalian renal system, with emphasis on both renal physiology and diseases. H2S is produced redundantly by four pathways in kidney, indicating the abundance of this gaseous molecule in the organ. In physiological conditions, H2S was found to regulate the excretory function of the kidney possibly by the inhibitory effect on sodium transporters on renal tubular cells. Likewise, it also influences the release of renin from juxtaglomerular cells and thereby modulates blood pressure. A possible role of H2S as an oxygen sensor has also been discussed, especially at renal medulla. Alternation of H2S level has been implicated in various pathological conditions such as renal ischemia/reperfusion, obstructive nephropathy, diabetic nephropathy, and hypertensive nephropathy. Moreover, H2S donors exhibit broad beneficial effects in renal diseases although a few conflicts need to be resolved. Further research reveals that multiple mechanisms are underlying the protective effects of H2S, including anti-inflammation, anti-oxidation, and anti-apoptosis. In the review, several research directions are also proposed including the role of mitochondrial H2S in renal diseases, H2S delivery to kidney by targeting D-amino acid oxidase/3-mercaptopyruvate sulfurtransferase (DAO/3-MST) pathway, effect of drug-like H2S donors in kidney diseases and understanding the molecular mechanism of H2S. The completion of the studies in these directions will not only improves our understanding of renal H2S functions but may also be critical to translate H2S to be a new therapy for renal diseases.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of SingaporeSingapore, Singapore
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Hydrogen sulfide (H2S), like other gasotransmitters such as nitric oxide (NO•) and carbon monoxide (CO), acts as a signaling molecule in various biological systems. It may also regulate the oxidative stress observed in several diseases sometimes associated with changes of H2S concentration. This chapter describes the "double face" of hydrogen sulfide as both an antioxidant and a prooxidant in biological systems. One proposed mechanism by which H2S exerts its antioxidative effects is its ability to modulate the concentration of glutathione, which is a very important physiological antioxidant. This chapter discusses the interactions of H2S with various reactive oxygen species and reactive nitrogen species, including the superoxide radical anion [Formula: see text] , hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), and peroxynitrite anion (ONOO-), which is produced in a rapid reaction between [Formula: see text] and NO•.
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- Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland.
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Role of Cystathionine Gamma-Lyase in Immediate Renal Impairment and Inflammatory Response in Acute Ischemic Kidney Injury. Sci Rep 2016; 6:27517. [PMID: 27273292 PMCID: PMC4897642 DOI: 10.1038/srep27517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2015] [Accepted: 05/20/2016] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is known to act protectively during renal ischemia/reperfusion injury (IRI). However, the role of the endogenous H2S in acute kidney injury (AKI) is largely unclear. Here, we analyzed the role of cystathionine gamma-lyase (CTH) in acute renal IRI using CTH-deficient (Cth−/−) mice whose renal H2S levels were approximately 50% of control (wild-type) mice. Although levels of serum creatinine and renal expression of AKI marker proteins were equivalent between Cth−/− and control mice, histological analysis revealed that IRI caused less renal tubular damage in Cth−/− mice. Flow cytometric analysis revealed that renal population of infiltrated granulocytes/macrophages was equivalent in these mice. However, renal expression levels of certain inflammatory cytokines/adhesion molecules believed to play a role in IRI were found to be lower after IRI only in Cth−/− mice. Our results indicate that the systemic CTH loss does not deteriorate but rather ameliorates the immediate AKI outcome probably due to reduced inflammatory responses in the kidney. The renal expression of CTH and other H2S-producing enzymes was markedly suppressed after IRI, which could be an integrated adaptive response for renal cell protection.
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Hydrogen Sulfide Inhibits High-Salt Diet-Induced Renal Oxidative Stress and Kidney Injury in Dahl Rats. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2015; 2016:2807490. [PMID: 26823949 PMCID: PMC4707377 DOI: 10.1155/2016/2807490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2015] [Revised: 11/04/2015] [Accepted: 11/05/2015] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Background. The study was designed to investigate if H2S could inhibit high-salt diet-induced renal excessive oxidative stress and kidney injury in Dahl rats. Methods. Male salt-sensitive Dahl and SD rats were used. Blood pressure (BP), serum creatinine, urea, creatinine clearance rate, and 24-hour urine protein were measured. Renal ultra- and microstructures were observed. Collagen-I and -III contents the oxidants and antioxidants levels in renal tissue were detected. Keap1/Nrf2 association and Keap1 s-sulfhydration were detected. Results. After 8 weeks of high-salt diet, BP was significantly increased, renal function and structure were impaired, and collagen deposition was abundant in renal tissues with increased renal MPO activity, H2O2, MDA, GSSG, and •OH contents, reduced renal T-AOC and GSH contents, CAT, GSH-PX and SOD activity, and SOD expressions in Dahl rats. Furthermore, endogenous H2S in renal tissues was decreased in Dahl rats. H2S donor, however, decreased BP, improved renal function and structure, and inhibited collagen excessive deposition in kidney, in association with increased antioxidative activity and reduced oxidative stress in renal tissues. H2S activated Nrf2 by inducing Keap1 s-sulfhydration and subsequent Keap1/Nrf2 disassociation. Conclusions. H2S protected against high-salt diet-induced renal injury associated with enhanced antioxidant capacity and inhibited renal oxidative stress.
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Singh SB, Lin HC. Hydrogen Sulfide in Physiology and Diseases of the Digestive Tract. Microorganisms 2015; 3:866-89. [PMID: 27682122 PMCID: PMC5023273 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms3040866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 153] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2015] [Revised: 10/19/2015] [Accepted: 11/04/2015] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is a Janus-faced molecule. On one hand, several toxic functions have been attributed to H2S and exposure to high levels of this gas is extremely hazardous to health. On the other hand, H2S delivery based clinical therapies are being developed to combat inflammation, visceral pain, oxidative stress related tissue injury, thrombosis and cancer. Since its discovery, H2S has been found to have pleiotropic effects on physiology and health. H2S is a gasotransmitter that exerts its effect on different systems, such as gastrointestinal, neuronal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and hepatic systems. In the gastrointestinal tract, in addition to H2S production by mammalian cystathionine-β-synthase (CBS), cystathionine-γ-lyase (CSE), H2S is also generated by the metabolic activity of resident gut microbes, mainly by colonic Sulfate-Reducing Bacteria (SRB) via a dissimilatory sulfate reduction (DSR) pathway. In the gut, H2S regulates functions such as inflammation, ischemia/ reperfusion injury and motility. H2S derived from gut microbes has been found to be associated with gastrointestinal disorders such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease and irritable bowel syndrome. This underscores the importance of gut microbes and their production of H2S on host physiology and pathophysiology.
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- Sudha B Singh
- Section of Gastroenterology, Medicine Service, New Mexico VA Health Care System, Albuquerque, NM 87108, USA.
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131, USA.
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- Section of Gastroenterology, Medicine Service, New Mexico VA Health Care System, Albuquerque, NM 87108, USA.
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