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Chen G, Yu J, Wu L, Ji X, Xu J, Wang C, Ma S, Miao Q, Wang L, Wang C, Lewis SE, Yue Y, Sun Z, Liu Y, Tang B, James TD. Fluorescent small molecule donors. Chem Soc Rev 2024; 53:6345-6398. [PMID: 38742651 PMCID: PMC11181996 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00124e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
Abstract
Small molecule donors (SMDs) play subtle roles in the signaling mechanism and disease treatments. While many excellent SMDs have been developed, dosage control, targeted delivery, spatiotemporal feedback, as well as the efficiency evaluation of small molecules are still key challenges. Accordingly, fluorescent small molecule donors (FSMDs) have emerged to meet these challenges. FSMDs enable controllable release and non-invasive real-time monitoring, providing significant advantages for drug development and clinical diagnosis. Integration of FSMDs with chemotherapeutic, photodynamic or photothermal properties can take full advantage of each mode to enhance therapeutic efficacy. Given the remarkable properties and the thriving development of FSMDs, we believe a review is needed to summarize the design, triggering strategies and tracking mechanisms of FSMDs. With this review, we compiled FSMDs for most small molecules (nitric oxide, carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, sulfur dioxide, reactive oxygen species and formaldehyde), and discuss recent progress concerning their molecular design, structural classification, mechanisms of generation, triggered release, structure-activity relationships, and the fluorescence response mechanism. Firstly, from the large number of fluorescent small molecular donors available, we have organized the common structures for producing different types of small molecules, providing a general strategy for the development of FSMDs. Secondly, we have classified FSMDs in terms of the respective donor types and fluorophore structures. Thirdly, we discuss the mechanisms and factors associated with the controlled release of small molecules and the regulation of the fluorescence responses, from which universal guidelines for optical properties and structure rearrangement were established, mainly involving light-controlled, enzyme-activated, reactive oxygen species-triggered, biothiol-triggered, single-electron reduction, click chemistry, and other triggering mechanisms. Fourthly, representative applications of FSMDs for trackable release, and evaluation monitoring, as well as for visible in vivo treatment are outlined, to illustrate the potential of FSMDs in drug screening and precision medicine. Finally, we discuss the opportunities and remaining challenges for the development of FSMDs for practical and clinical applications, which we anticipate will stimulate the attention of researchers in the diverse fields of chemistry, pharmacology, chemical biology and clinical chemistry. With this review, we hope to impart new understanding thereby enabling the rapid development of the next generation of FSMDs.
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- Guang Chen
- The Youth Innovation Team of Shaanxi Universities, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Chemical Additives for Industry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an, 710021, China.
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- The Youth Innovation Team of Shaanxi Universities, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Chemical Additives for Industry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an, 710021, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, UK.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
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- The Youth Innovation Team of Shaanxi Universities, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Chemical Additives for Industry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an, 710021, China.
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- The Youth Innovation Team of Shaanxi Universities, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Chemical Additives for Industry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an, 710021, China.
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- The Youth Innovation Team of Shaanxi Universities, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Chemical Additives for Industry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an, 710021, China.
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- The Youth Innovation Team of Shaanxi Universities, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Chemical Additives for Industry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an, 710021, China.
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- The Youth Innovation Team of Shaanxi Universities, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Chemical Additives for Industry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an, 710021, China.
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- The Youth Innovation Team of Shaanxi Universities, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Chemical Additives for Industry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an, 710021, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, UK.
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- Department of Chemistry, Delaware State University, Dover, DE, 19901, USA.
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- Institute of Molecular Plus, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic Sciences, Tianjin University, 92 Weijin Road, Tianjin, 300072, China.
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- The Youth Innovation Team of Shaanxi Universities, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Chemical Additives for Industry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an, 710021, China.
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250014, Shandong, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, UK.
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China
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Fosnacht KG, Dorogin J, Jefferis PM, Hettiaratchi MH, Pluth MD. An Expanded Palette of Fluorescent COS/H 2S-Releasing Donors for H 2S Delivery, Detection, and In Vivo Application. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202402353. [PMID: 38578835 PMCID: PMC11147686 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202402353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2024] [Revised: 03/29/2024] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/07/2024]
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Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is an important reactive sulfur species that is involved in many biological functions, and H2S imbalances have been indicated as a potential biomarker for various diseases. Different H2S donors have been developed to deliver H2S directly to biological systems, but few reports include donors with optical responses that allow for tracking of H2S release. Moreover, donor systems that use the same chemistry to deliver H2S across a palette of fluorescent responses remain lacking. Here we report five thiol-activated fluorescence turn-on COS/H2S donors that utilize blue, yellow, orange, red, and near infrared-emitting dyes functionalized with an H2S-releasing sulfenyl thiocarbonate scaffold. Upon treatment with thiols, each donor provides a fluorescence turn-on response (3-310-fold) and high H2S release efficiencies (>60 %). Using combined electrode and fluorescence experiments, we directly correlate the measured H2S release with the fluorescence response. All donors are biocompatible and release H2S in live cell environments. In addition, we demonstrate that the NIR donor allows for imaging H2S release in live rats via subcutaneous injection of the donor loaded into an alginate gel, which to the best of our knowledge is the first in vivo tracking of H2S release from a fluorogenic donor in non-transparent organisms.
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- Kaylin G Fosnacht
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Materials Science Institute, Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact, Institute of Molecular Biology, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR, 97403, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Materials Science Institute, Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact, Institute of Molecular Biology, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR, 97403, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Materials Science Institute, Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact, Institute of Molecular Biology, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR, 97403, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Materials Science Institute, Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact, Institute of Molecular Biology, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR, 97403, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Materials Science Institute, Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact, Institute of Molecular Biology, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR, 97403, United States
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Xu C, Zhang Y, Ren M, Liu K, Wu Q, Zhang C, Wang S, Kong F. A fluorescent probe for detecting H 2O 2 and delivering H 2S in lysosomes and its application in maintaining the redox environments. Talanta 2024; 273:125894. [PMID: 38461644 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2024.125894] [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: 01/04/2024] [Revised: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is a reactive oxygen species (ROS) that can be used as a marker for the occurrence of oxidative stress in the organism. Lysosomes serve as intracellular digestive sites, and when the concentration of H2O2 in them is abnormal, lysosomal function is often impaired, leading to the development of diseases. Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) acts as a gaseous signaling molecule that scavenges H2O2 from cells and tissues, thereby maintaining the redox environment of the body. However, most of the reported hydrogen peroxide fluorescent probes so far can only detect H2O2, but cannot maintain the intracellular redox environment. In this paper, an H2O2 fluorescent probe LN-HOD with lysosomal targeting properties was designed and synthesized by combining the H2O2 recognition site with a naphthylamine fluorophore via a thiocarbamate moiety. The probe has the advantages of large Stokes shift (110 nm), high sensitivity and good H2S release capability. The probe LN-HOD can be used to detect H2O2 in cells, zebrafish and plant roots. In addition, LN-HOD detects changes in the concentration of H2O2 in plant roots when Arabidopsis is stressed by cadmium ion (Cd2+). And through its ability to release H2S, it can help to remove excess H2O2 and maintain the redox environment in cells, zebrafish and plant roots. The present work provides new ideas for the detection and assisted removal of H2O2, which contributes to the in-depth study of the cellular microenvironment in organisms.
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- Chen Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, Key Laboratory of Pulp & Paper Science and Technology of Shandong Province, Ministry of Education, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, Key Laboratory of Pulp & Paper Science and Technology of Shandong Province, Ministry of Education, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, Key Laboratory of Pulp & Paper Science and Technology of Shandong Province, Ministry of Education, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, Key Laboratory of Pulp & Paper Science and Technology of Shandong Province, Ministry of Education, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, Key Laboratory of Pulp & Paper Science and Technology of Shandong Province, Ministry of Education, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, PR China
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- Department of Rheumatology, Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan City, Shandong Province, Jinan, 250013, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, Key Laboratory of Pulp & Paper Science and Technology of Shandong Province, Ministry of Education, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, Key Laboratory of Pulp & Paper Science and Technology of Shandong Province, Ministry of Education, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, PR China.
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Misra R, Bhuyan HJ, Dutta A, Bhabak KP. Recent Developments On Activatable Turn-On Fluorogenic Donors of Hydrogen Sulfide (H 2S). ChemMedChem 2024:e202400251. [PMID: 38746978 DOI: 10.1002/cmdc.202400251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2024] [Revised: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is considered the third member of the gasotransmitter family, along with nitric oxide (NO) and carbon monoxide (CO). Besides its role in physiological and pathophysiological conditions, the promising therapeutic potential of this small-molecule makes it advantageous for various pharmaceutical applications. The endogenous production of H2S at a lower concentration is crucial in maintaining redox balance and cellular homeostasis, and the dysregulation leads to various disease states. In the event of H2S deficiency, the exogenous donation of H2S could help maintain the optimal cellular concentration of H2S and cellular homeostasis. Over the last several years, researchers have developed numerous small-molecule non-fluorogenic organosulfur compounds as H2S donors and investigated their pharmacological potentials. However, reports on stimuli-responsive turn-on fluorogenic donors of H2S have appeared recently. Interestingly, the fluorogenic H2S donors offer additional advantages with the non-invasive real-time monitoring of the H2S release utilizing the simultaneous turn-on fluorogenic processes. The review summarizes the recent developments in turn-on fluorogenic donors of H2S and the potential biological applications that have developed over the years.
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- Roopjyoti Misra
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, 781039, Assam, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, 781039, Assam, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, 781039, Assam, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, 781039, Assam, India
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Zhang J, Han T, Sun H, Han Z, Shi X, Gao J, Liu X, Zhang H. A self-immolative near-infrared fluorescent probe for identification of cancer cells and facilitating its apoptosis. Anal Bioanal Chem 2024; 416:1529-1540. [PMID: 38342788 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-024-05180-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2023] [Revised: 12/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/13/2024]
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Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) plays a significant role in the onset and progression of cancer. It has led to increased interest in its potential as a diagnostic tool owing to its overexpression in cancer. However, research into the anti-cancer activity of H2S, particularly its ability to promote apoptosis, is hindered by the lack of effective detection tools. To gain a comprehensive understanding of the targeted efficacy of H2S in promoting cancer cell apoptosis, we designed and synthesized a self-immolative near-infrared fluorescent diagnostic probe, named YH-NO2. The activation of this self-immolative reaction is dependent on the presence of nitroreductase (NTR) overexpressed in tumor cells. The design of YH-NO2 involves releasing fluorophores through the activated self-immolative reaction for detection, while simultaneously releasing H2S-loaded self-immolative spacers to promote cancer cell apoptosis. Consequently, YH-NO2 achieves a seamless integration of recognizing and promoting cancer cell apoptosis through its self-immolative structure. This dual function allows YH-NO2 to recognize NTR activity in cells under varying hypoxia levels and differentiate between normal cells and cancer cells using imaging technology. Notably, YH-NO2 exhibits remarkable stability in cellular environments, providing controlled and selective H2S release, thereby targeting the elimination of cancer cells through the promotion of apoptosis. Furthermore, in vivo experiments have demonstrated that YH-NO2 can accurately identify tumor tissue and effectively reduce its size by utilizing its apoptosis-promoting properties. These findings not only provide further evidence for the anti-cancer activity of H2S but also offer valuable tools for understanding the complex relationship between H2S and cancer.
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- Jinlong Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry and College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
- Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry and College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry and College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry and College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry and College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- GanSu Analysis and Research Center, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry and College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry and College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China.
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Martelli A, d'Emmanuele di Villa Bianca R, Cirino G, Sorrentino R, Calderone V, Bucci M. Hydrogen sulfide and sulfaceutic or sulfanutraceutic agents: Classification, differences and relevance in preclinical and clinical studies. Pharmacol Res 2023; 196:106947. [PMID: 37797660 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2023.106947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 10/01/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
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Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) has been extensively studied as a signal molecule in the body for the past 30 years. Researchers have conducted studies using both natural and synthetic sources of H2S, known as H2S donors, which have different characteristics in terms of how they release H2S. These donors can be inorganic salts or have various organic structures. In recent years, certain types of sulfur compounds found naturally in foods have been characterized as H2S donors and explored for their potential health benefits. These compounds are referred to as "sulfanutraceuticals," a term that combines "nutrition" and "pharmaceutical". It is used to describe products derived from food sources that offer additional health advantages. By introducing the terms "sulfaceuticals" and "sulfanutraceuticals," we categorize sulfur-containing substances based on their origin and their use in both preclinical and clinical research, as well as in dietary supplements.
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- A Martelli
- Department of Pharmacy, University of Pisa, Via Bonanno 6, 56126 Pisa, Italy; Interdepartmental Research Center "Nutrafood: Nutraceutica e Alimentazione per la Salute", University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy; Interdepartmental Research Center "Biology and Pathology of Ageing", University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Via Domenico Montesano 49, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Via Domenico Montesano 49, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnologies, School of Medicine, University of Naples, Federico II, Via Pansini, 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Pisa, Via Bonanno 6, 56126 Pisa, Italy; Interdepartmental Research Center "Nutrafood: Nutraceutica e Alimentazione per la Salute", University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy; Interdepartmental Research Center "Biology and Pathology of Ageing", University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy.
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Via Domenico Montesano 49, 80131 Naples, Italy
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Sun H, Xu Q, Xu C, Zhang Y, Ai J, Ren M, Wang S, Kong F. A highly sensitive and low toxicity cellulose-based fluorescent polymer for H 2S detection in cells, zebrafish and food samples. ANALYTICAL METHODS : ADVANCING METHODS AND APPLICATIONS 2023; 15:3156-3160. [PMID: 37345553 DOI: 10.1039/d3ay00580a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/23/2023]
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A cellulose based polymer probe (HC-HS) was prepared for the detection of H2S. HC-HS can be applied to fluorescence imaging of H2S in living cells and zebrafish, and HC-HS was made into test strips to detect H2S produced in the process of food corruption.
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- Hui Sun
- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, Key Laboratory of Pulp & Paper Science and Technology of Shandong Province, Ministry of Education, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, Key Laboratory of Pulp & Paper Science and Technology of Shandong Province, Ministry of Education, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, Key Laboratory of Pulp & Paper Science and Technology of Shandong Province, Ministry of Education, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, Key Laboratory of Pulp & Paper Science and Technology of Shandong Province, Ministry of Education, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, Key Laboratory of Pulp & Paper Science and Technology of Shandong Province, Ministry of Education, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, Key Laboratory of Pulp & Paper Science and Technology of Shandong Province, Ministry of Education, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, Key Laboratory of Pulp & Paper Science and Technology of Shandong Province, Ministry of Education, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, Key Laboratory of Pulp & Paper Science and Technology of Shandong Province, Ministry of Education, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, China.
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H2S Donors with Cytoprotective Effects in Models of MI/R Injury and Chemotherapy-Induced Cardiotoxicity. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:antiox12030650. [PMID: 36978898 PMCID: PMC10045576 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12030650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2023] [Revised: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
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Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is an endogenous signaling molecule that greatly influences several important (patho)physiological processes related to cardiovascular health and disease, including vasodilation, angiogenesis, inflammation, and cellular redox homeostasis. Consequently, H2S supplementation is an emerging area of interest, especially for the treatment of cardiovascular-related diseases. To fully unlock the medicinal properties of hydrogen sulfide, however, the development and refinement of H2S releasing compounds (or donors) are required to augment its bioavailability and to better mimic its natural enzymatic production. Categorizing donors by the biological stimulus that triggers their H2S release, this review highlights the fundamental chemistry and releasing mechanisms of a range of H2S donors that have exhibited promising protective effects in models of myocardial ischemia-reperfusion (MI/R) injury and cancer chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity, specifically. Thus, in addition to serving as important investigative tools that further advance our knowledge and understanding of H2S chemical biology, the compounds highlighted in this review have the potential to serve as vital therapeutic agents for the treatment (or prevention) of various cardiomyopathies.
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Zhu J, Miao C, Wang X. An ICT-PET Dual-Controlled Strategy for Improving Molecular Probe Sensitivity: Application to Photoactivatable Fluorescence Imaging and H2S Detection. J Photochem Photobiol A Chem 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2023.114659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
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New Schiff bases based on isatin and (thio)/carbohydrazone: preparation, experimental–theoretical spectroscopic characterization, and DFT approach to antioxidant characteristics. RESEARCH ON CHEMICAL INTERMEDIATES 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11164-022-04908-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Gilbert AK, Pluth MD. Subcellular Delivery of Hydrogen Sulfide Using Small Molecule Donors Impacts Organelle Stress. J Am Chem Soc 2022; 144:17651-17660. [PMID: 36121306 PMCID: PMC9896967 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.2c07225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is an endogenously produced gaseous signaling molecule with important roles in regulating organelle function and stress. Because of its high reactivity, targeted delivery of H2S using small molecule H2S donors has garnered significant interest to minimize off-target effects. Although mitochondrially targeted H2S donors, such as AP39, have been reported previously and exhibit significantly higher potency than nontargeted donors, the expansion of targeted H2S delivery to other subcellular organelles remains largely absent. To fill this key unmet need, we report a library of organelle-targeted H2S donors that localize H2S delivery to specific subcellular organelles, including the Golgi apparatus, lysosome, endoplasmic reticulum, and mitochondria. We measured H2S production in vitro from each donor, confirmed the localization of H2S delivery using organelle-specific H2S responsive fluorescent probes, and demonstrated enhanced potency of these targeted H2S donors in providing protection against organelle-specific stress. We anticipate this class of targeted H2S donors will enable future studies of subcellular roles of H2S and the pathways by which H2S alleviates subcellular organelle stress.
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Smith HM, Pluth MD. Thiol-Activated 1,2,4-Thiadiazolidin-3,5-diones Release Hydrogen Sulfide through a Carbonyl-Sulfide-Dependent Pathway. J Org Chem 2022; 87:12441-12446. [PMID: 36070356 PMCID: PMC9893878 DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.2c01220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Recent efforts have expanded the development of small molecule donors that release the important biological signaling molecule hydrogen sulfide (H2S). Previous work on 1,2,4-thiadiazolidin-3,5-diones (TDZNs) reported that these compounds release H2S directly, albeit inefficiently. However, TDZNs showed promising efficacy in H2S-mediated relaxation in ex vivo aortic ring relaxation models. Here, we show that TDZNs release carbonyl sulfide (COS) efficiently, which can be converted to H2S by the enzyme carbonic anhydrase (CA) rather than releasing H2S directly as previously reported.
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- Haley M. Smith
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Materials Science Institute, Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact, Institute of Molecular Biology, University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon 97403, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Materials Science Institute, Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact, Institute of Molecular Biology, University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon 97403, United States
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Zhang J, Mu S, Wang W, Sun H, Li S, Shi X, Liu Y, Liu X, Zhang H. Design strategy for an analyte-compensated fluorescent probe to reduce its toxicity. Chem Commun (Camb) 2022; 58:9136-9139. [PMID: 35881542 DOI: 10.1039/d2cc02789e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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During biological detection, the toxicity caused by probes to living organisms is neglected. In this study, an analyte-compensated fluorescent probe (NP-SN3) was constructed for the detection of H2S. Through experiments with HepG2 cells and zebrafish embryos and larvae, the NP-SN3 probe showed no significant difference in imaging performance compared with the traditional probe (NP-N3) but exhibited lower detection-induced toxicity in the imaging of liver fibrosis in activated HSC-T6 cells. During the development of zebrafish embryos and continuous administration in rats, NP-SN3 showed a lower death rate, higher hatchability and lower malformation in zebrafish embryos and milder pathological symptoms in stained rat tissues.
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- Jinlong Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Metals Chemistry and Resources Utilization of Gansu Province and College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Metals Chemistry and Resources Utilization of Gansu Province and College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Metals Chemistry and Resources Utilization of Gansu Province and College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Metals Chemistry and Resources Utilization of Gansu Province and College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Metals Chemistry and Resources Utilization of Gansu Province and College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Metals Chemistry and Resources Utilization of Gansu Province and College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Metals Chemistry and Resources Utilization of Gansu Province and College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Metals Chemistry and Resources Utilization of Gansu Province and College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China.
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A novel fluorescent probe for real-time imaging of thionitrous acid under inflammatory and oxidative conditions. Redox Biol 2022; 54:102372. [PMID: 35728302 PMCID: PMC9214870 DOI: 10.1016/j.redox.2022.102372] [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: 04/30/2022] [Revised: 06/07/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Thionitrous acid (HSNO), a crosstalk intermediate of two crucial gasotransmitters nitric oxide and hydrogen sulfide, plays a critical role in redox regulation of cellular signaling and functions. However, real-time and facile detection of HSNO with high selectivity and sensitivity remains highly challenging. Herein we report a novel fluorescent probe (SNP-1) for HSNO detection. SNP-1 has a simple molecular structure, but showing strong fluorescence, a low detection limit, a broad linear detection range (from nanomolar to micromolar concentrations), ultrasensitivity, and high selectivity for HSNO in both aqueous media and cells. Benefiting from these unique features, SNP-1 could effectively visualize changes of HSNO levels in mouse models of acute ulcerative colitis and renal ischemia/reperfusion injury. Moreover, the good correlation between colonic HSNO levels and disease activity index demonstrated that HSNO is a promising new diagnostic agent for acute ulcerative colitis. Therefore, SNP-1 can serve as a useful fluorescent probe for precision detection of HSNO in various biological systems, thereby facilitating mechanistic studies, therapeutic assessment, and high-content drug screening for corresponding diseases. HSNO was the preferred intermediate to study crosstalk between H2S and NO. HSNO displayed translational potential for diagnosis and assessment of diseases. SNP-1 displayed excellent fluorescence performance for HSNO detection. SNP-1 could effectively image HSNO in cells and mouse models.
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Liu Q, Ji G, Chu Y, Hao T, Qian M, Zhao Q. Enzyme-responsive hybrid prodrug of nitric oxide and hydrogen sulfide for heart failure therapy. Chem Commun (Camb) 2022; 58:7396-7399. [PMID: 35686984 DOI: 10.1039/d2cc02267b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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A hybrid prodrug was synthesized to realize the combined delivery of nitric oxide and hydrogen sulfide. The NO-H2S donor can release nitric oxide and hydrogen sulfide step by step in response to the endogenous enzymes β-galactosidase and carbonic anhydrase, providing potent therapeutic efficacy for heart failure post- myocardial infarction.
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- Qi Liu
- State key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials (Ministry of Education), Frontiers Science Center for Cell Responses, College of Life Sciences, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China.
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- State key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials (Ministry of Education), Frontiers Science Center for Cell Responses, College of Life Sciences, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China.
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- State key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials (Ministry of Education), Frontiers Science Center for Cell Responses, College of Life Sciences, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China.
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- State key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials (Ministry of Education), Frontiers Science Center for Cell Responses, College of Life Sciences, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China.
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- State key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials (Ministry of Education), Frontiers Science Center for Cell Responses, College of Life Sciences, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China.
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- State key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials (Ministry of Education), Frontiers Science Center for Cell Responses, College of Life Sciences, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China.
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A water-soluble near-infrared fluorescent probe for monitoring change of hydrogen sulfide during cell damage and repair process. Anal Chim Acta 2022; 1195:339457. [DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2022.339457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2021] [Revised: 01/04/2022] [Accepted: 01/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Ding H, Chang J, He F, Gai S, Yang P. Hydrogen Sulfide: An Emerging Precision Strategy for Gas Therapy. Adv Healthc Mater 2022; 11:e2101984. [PMID: 34788499 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202101984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2021] [Revised: 11/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Advances in nanotechnology have enabled the rapid development of stimuli-responsive therapeutic nanomaterials for precision gas therapy. Hydrogen sulfide (H2 S) is a significant gaseous signaling molecule with intrinsic biochemical properties, which exerts its various physiological effects under both normal and pathological conditions. Various nanomaterials with H2 S-responsive properties, as new-generation therapeutic agents, are explored to guide therapeutic behaviors in biological milieu. The cross disciplinary of H2 S is an emerging scientific hotspot that studies the chemical properties, biological mechanisms, and therapeutic effects of H2 S. This review summarizes the state-of-art research on H2 S-related nanomedicines. In particular, recent advances in H2 S therapeutics for cancer, such as H2 S-mediated gas therapy and H2 S-related synergistic therapies (combined with chemotherapy, photodynamic therapy, photothermal therapy, and chemodynamic therapy) are highlighted. Versatile imaging techniques for real-time monitoring H2 S during biological diagnosis are reviewed. Finally, the biosafety issues, current challenges, and potential possibilities in the evolution of H2 S-based therapy that facilitate clinical translation to patients are discussed.
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- He Ding
- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology Ministry of Education College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering Harbin Engineering University Harbin 150001 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology Ministry of Education College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering Harbin Engineering University Harbin 150001 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology Ministry of Education College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering Harbin Engineering University Harbin 150001 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology Ministry of Education College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering Harbin Engineering University Harbin 150001 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology Ministry of Education College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering Harbin Engineering University Harbin 150001 P. R. China
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Bhabak KP, Mahato SK, Bhattacherjee D, Barman P. Thioredoxin Reductase-triggered Fluorogenic Donor of Hydrogen Sulfide: A Model Study with Symmetrical Organopolysulfide Probe with Turn-on Near-Infrared Fluorescence Emission. J Mater Chem B 2022; 10:2183-2193. [DOI: 10.1039/d1tb02425f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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We describe herein the rational development of organopolysulfide-based fluorogenic donor of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) DCI-PS, which can be activated by the antioxidant selenoenzyme thioredoxin reductase (TrxR) with concomitant release of...
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Xu S, Deng X, Ji S, Chen L, Zhao T, Luo F, Qiu B, Lin Z, Guo L. An algorithm-assisted automated identification and enumeration system for sensitive hydrogen sulfide sensing under dark field microscopy. Analyst 2022; 147:1492-1498. [DOI: 10.1039/d2an00149g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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A sensitive H2S sensing strategy has been developed based on the automated identification and enumeration algorithm.
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- Shaohua Xu
- Jiangxi Engineering Research Centre for Translational Cancer Technology, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330004, China
- Jiaxing Key Laboratory of Molecular Recognition and Sensing; College of Biological, Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing 314001, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330004, China
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- Fujian Key Lab for Intelligent Processing and Wireless Transmission of Media Information, College of Physics and Information Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350116, China
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- Jiaxing Key Laboratory of Molecular Recognition and Sensing; College of Biological, Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing 314001, China
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- Fujian Key Lab for Intelligent Processing and Wireless Transmission of Media Information, College of Physics and Information Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350116, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Analysis and Detection for Food Safety, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350116, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Analysis and Detection for Food Safety, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350116, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Analysis and Detection for Food Safety, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350116, China
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- Jiaxing Key Laboratory of Molecular Recognition and Sensing; College of Biological, Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing 314001, China
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Analysis and Detection for Food Safety, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350116, China
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Li L, Lin Z, Cheng Y, Tang Y, Zhang Z. A cysteine-triggered fluorogenic donor base on native chemical ligation for tracking H 2S delivery in vivo. Analyst 2021; 146:7374-7378. [PMID: 34816826 DOI: 10.1039/d1an01809d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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A hydrogen sulfide (H2S) donor is a fundamental molecular tool used as an exogenous source in biological studies and therapies. However, finding a controllable and visual fluorescent H2S donor is difficult. We report a new H2S donor, HSD560, the H2S release of which is triggered by cysteine. Importantly, the H2S generation is accompanied with enhanced green fluorescence, which could be utilized to track H2S release in cells using microscopy. H2S release from HSD560 undergoes a non-enzymatic native chemical ligation (NCL) process, which provides an accurate match with activated fluorescence and localization of H2S in zebrafish.
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- Li Li
- Guangxi Scientific Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530200, China.
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- Guangxi Scientific Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530200, China.
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- Guangxi Scientific Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530200, China.
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- Guangxi Scientific Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530200, China.
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- Guangxi Scientific Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530200, China.
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A ROS-responsive, self-immolative and self-reporting hydrogen sulfide donor with multiple biological activities for the treatment of myocardial infarction. Bioact Mater 2021; 9:168-182. [PMID: 34820564 PMCID: PMC8586025 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2021.07.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2021] [Revised: 06/22/2021] [Accepted: 07/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Myocardial infarction (MI), as one of the leading causes of global death, urgently needs effective therapies. Recently, hydrogen sulfide (H2S) has been regarded as a promising therapeutic agent for MI, while its spatiotemporally controlled delivery remains a major issue limiting clinical translation. To address this limitation, we designed and synthesized a novel H2S donor (HSD-R) that can produce H2S and emit fluorescence in response to reactive oxygen species (ROS) highly expressed at diseased sites. HSD-R can specifically target mitochondria and provide red fluorescence to visualize and quantify H2S release in vitro and in vivo. Therapeutically, HSD-R significantly promoted the reconstruction of cardiac structure and function in a rat MI model. Mechanistically, myocardial protection is achieved by reducing cardiomyocyte apoptosis, attenuating local inflammation, and promoting angiogenesis. Furthermore, inhibition of typical pro-apoptotic genes (Bid, Apaf-1, and p53) played an important role in the anti-apoptotic effect of HSD-R to achieve cardioprotection, which were identified as new therapeutic targets of H2S against myocardial ischemia injury. This ROS-responsive, self-immolative, and fluorescent H2S donor can serve as a new theranostic agent for MI and other ischemic diseases. A reactive oxygen species-responsive and self-reporting H2S donor (HSD-R) is developed for controlled H2S delivery. HSD-R shows desirable fluorescence for imaging H2S release upon triggering by reactive oxygen species. HSD-R displays significant cardioprotective effects in rats. HSD-R exhibits multiple biological activities including anti-apoptotic, anti-inflammatory, and pro-angiogenic effects. Anti-apoptotic activity of HSD-R is due to inhibiting the expression of several pro-apoptotic factors.
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Yao Y, Zhang Y, Li L, Huang Y, Yang X, Peng Z, Wang K, Liu J. Photothermally Activated Coacervate Model Protocells as Signal Transducers Endow Mammalian Cells with Light Sensitivity. Adv Biol (Weinh) 2021; 5:e2100695. [PMID: 34160910 DOI: 10.1002/adbi.202100695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2021] [Revised: 06/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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The development of a novel photothermally activated coacervate model protocell is reported as a signal transducer to endow mammalian cells with light sensitivity. In this system, near-infrared light irradiation triggers H2 S release in coacervate model protocells, leading to modulation of the behavior of living cells. The functional coacervate model protocells are prepared by loading metal-alloyed plasmonic nanoparticles and an H2 S donor into the liquid coacervate microdroplets. Upon light irradiation, the H2 S signal messenger is released through the photothermal effect of plasmonic nanoparticles and photothermal mediated pyrolysis of the H2 S donor. The H2 S signal is delivered to the mammalian cell community to trigger depletion of reactive oxygen species, reduce the activity of lactate dehydrogenase and improve cell viability. This study provides a new approach to the implementation of chemical signaling in artificial cell colonies and protocell/living cell consortia. The photothermal protocell system offers a powerful platform for light modulation of the behavior of mammalian cells and shows great promise for biomedical applications.
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- Yu Yao
- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory for Bio-Nanotechnology and Molecular Engineering of Hunan Province, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory for Bio-Nanotechnology and Molecular Engineering of Hunan Province, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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- Guangxi Scientific Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, 530000, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory for Bio-Nanotechnology and Molecular Engineering of Hunan Province, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory for Bio-Nanotechnology and Molecular Engineering of Hunan Province, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory for Bio-Nanotechnology and Molecular Engineering of Hunan Province, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory for Bio-Nanotechnology and Molecular Engineering of Hunan Province, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory for Bio-Nanotechnology and Molecular Engineering of Hunan Province, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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Pluth M. Moving Past Quinone-Methides: Recent Advances toward Minimizing Electrophilic Byproducts from COS/H2S Donors. Curr Top Med Chem 2021; 21:2882-2889. [PMID: 34161211 DOI: 10.2174/1568026621666210622130002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2021] [Revised: 05/18/2021] [Accepted: 05/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is an important biomolecule that plays key signaling and protective roles in different physiological processes. With the goals of advancing both the available research tools and the associated therapeutic potential of H2S, researchers have developed different methods to deliver H2S on-demand in different biological contexts. A recent approach to develop such donors has been to design compounds that release carbonyl sulfide (COS), which is quickly converted to H2S in biological systems by the ubiquitous enzyme carbonic anhydrase (CA). Although highly diversifiable, many approaches using this general platform release quinone methides or related electrophiles after donor activation. Many such electrophiles are likely scavenged by water, but recent efforts have also expanded alternative approaches that minimize the formation of electrophilic byproducts generated after COS release. This mini-review focuses specifically on recent examples of COS-based H2S donors that do not generate quinone methide byproducts after donor activation.
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- Michael Pluth
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Materials Science Institute, Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact, Institute of Molecular Biology. University of Oregon. Eugene, OR, United States
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Zhu C, Suarez SI, Lukesh JC. Illuminating and alleviating cellular oxidative stress with an ROS-activated, H2S-donating theranostic. Tetrahedron Lett 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tetlet.2021.152944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Zhao X, Ning L, Zhou X, Song Z, Zhang J, Guan F, Yang XF. An Activatable Near-Infrared Fluorescence Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Donor for Imaging H2S Release and Inhibiting Inflammation in Cells. Anal Chem 2021; 93:4894-4901. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.0c05081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Xinyue Zhao
- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Key Lab of Modern Separation Science in Shaanxi Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi’an, Shaanxi 710127, P. R. China
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- Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Papermaking Technology and Specialty Paper Development, College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi’an 710021, P. R. China
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- Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Biotechnology, Joint International Research Laboratory of Glycobiology and Medicinal Chemistry, College of Life Science, Northwest University, Xi’an, Shaanxi 710127, P. R. China
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- Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Biotechnology, Joint International Research Laboratory of Glycobiology and Medicinal Chemistry, College of Life Science, Northwest University, Xi’an, Shaanxi 710127, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Key Lab of Modern Separation Science in Shaanxi Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi’an, Shaanxi 710127, P. R. China
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- Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Biotechnology, Joint International Research Laboratory of Glycobiology and Medicinal Chemistry, College of Life Science, Northwest University, Xi’an, Shaanxi 710127, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Key Lab of Modern Separation Science in Shaanxi Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi’an, Shaanxi 710127, P. R. China
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Zhang ZH, Li S, Yan Y, Qu J, Wang JY. A novel fast-responsive fluorescent probe based on 1,3,5-triazine for endogenous H2S detection with large Stokes shift and its application in cell imaging. NEW J CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d1nj01319j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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A novel fast-responsive fluorescent probe TzAr-H2S based on 1,3,5-triazine was constructed to monitor endogenous H2S. The probe TzAr-H2S can quickly (only 20 s) detect H2S with good selectivity, large Stokes shift (100 nm) and low cytotoxicity.
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- Zhi-Hao Zhang
- School of Light Industry and Engineering
- Qi Lu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences)
- Jinan
- P. R. China
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- College of Food and Bioengineering
- Henan Key Laboratory of Cold Chain Food Quality and Safety Control
- Zhengzhou University of Light Industry
- Zhengzhou
- P. R. China
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- College of Food and Bioengineering
- Henan Key Laboratory of Cold Chain Food Quality and Safety Control
- Zhengzhou University of Light Industry
- Zhengzhou
- P. R. China
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- School of Light Industry and Engineering
- Qi Lu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences)
- Jinan
- P. R. China
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- School of Light Industry and Engineering
- Qi Lu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences)
- Jinan
- P. R. China
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Zhang D, Guo S, Li L, Shang K. H 2O 2/HOCl-based fluorescent probes for dynamically monitoring pathophysiological processes. Analyst 2020; 145:7477-7487. [PMID: 33063081 DOI: 10.1039/d0an01313g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Serving as representative reactive oxygen species (ROS), H2O2 and HOCl play crucial roles in biological metabolism and intercellular oxidation-reduction dynamic equilibrium. The overexpression of H2O2/HOCl may cause a variety of diseases, such as acute and chronic inflammation, cancer and neurodegenerative disorders. A major question in H2O2/HOCl-based pathological diagnosis is knowing how H2O2/HOCl concentrations can be accurately regulated to initiate a diagnosis and subsequently guarantee therapeutic effects in the course of medical advances. Fluorescent probes, with their great spatial and temporal resolutions, have been used in diverse pathophysiological processes and developed rapidly in the last five years. We summarise in this review the optical properties of H2O2/HOCl-responsive fluorescent probes and focus on effective distribution and dynamic monitoring by using pathophysiological models.
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- Dan Zhang
- Shaanxi Province Key Laboratory of Catalytic Foundation and Application, College of Chemistry and Environment Science, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong 723001, China.
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Wang Y, Dillon KM, Li Z, Winckler EW, Matson JB. Alleviating Cellular Oxidative Stress through Treatment with Superoxide-Triggered Persulfide Prodrugs. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2020; 59:16698-16704. [PMID: 32592216 PMCID: PMC7719095 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202006656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Overproduction of superoxide anion (O2.- ), the primary cellular reactive oxygen species (ROS), is implicated in various human diseases. To reduce cellular oxidative stress caused by overproduction of superoxide, we developed a compound that reacts with O2.- to release a persulfide (RSSH), a type of reactive sulfur species related to the gasotransmitter hydrogen sulfide (H2 S). Termed SOPD-NAC, this persulfide donor reacts specifically with O2.- , decomposing to generate N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) persulfide. To enhance persulfide delivery to cells, we conjugated the SOPD motif to a short, self-assembling peptide (Bz-CFFE-NH2 ) to make a superoxide-responsive, persulfide-donating peptide (SOPD-Pep). Both SOPD-NAC and SOPD-Pep delivered persulfides/H2 S to H9C2 cardiomyocytes and lowered ROS levels as confirmed by quantitative in vitro fluorescence imaging studies. Additional in vitro studies on RAW 264.7 macrophages showed that SOPD-Pep mitigated toxicity induced by phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA) more effectively than SOPD-NAC and several control compounds, including common H2 S donors.
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- Department of of Chemistry, Virginia Tech Center for Drug Discovery, and Macromolecules Innovation Institute, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061, United States
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- Department of of Chemistry, Virginia Tech Center for Drug Discovery, and Macromolecules Innovation Institute, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061, United States
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- Department of of Chemistry, Virginia Tech Center for Drug Discovery, and Macromolecules Innovation Institute, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061, United States
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Wang Y, Dillon KM, Li Z, Winckler EW, Matson JB. Alleviating Cellular Oxidative Stress through Treatment with Superoxide‐Triggered Persulfide Prodrugs. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202006656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Yin Wang
- Department of of ChemistryVirginia Tech Center for Drug DiscoveryMacromolecules Innovation InstituteVirginia Tech Blacksburg VA 24061 USA
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- Department of of ChemistryVirginia Tech Center for Drug DiscoveryMacromolecules Innovation InstituteVirginia Tech Blacksburg VA 24061 USA
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- Department of of ChemistryVirginia Tech Center for Drug DiscoveryMacromolecules Innovation InstituteVirginia Tech Blacksburg VA 24061 USA
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- Department of of ChemistryVirginia Tech Center for Drug DiscoveryMacromolecules Innovation InstituteVirginia Tech Blacksburg VA 24061 USA
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- Department of of ChemistryVirginia Tech Center for Drug DiscoveryMacromolecules Innovation InstituteVirginia Tech Blacksburg VA 24061 USA
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Wang Y, Xu B, Sun R, Xu YJ, Ge JF. The application of nitrogen heterocycles in mitochondrial-targeting fluorescent markers with neutral skeletons. J Mater Chem B 2020; 8:7466-7474. [DOI: 10.1039/d0tb01377c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
Abstract
Neutral fluorescent markers containing nitrogen heterocycles as targeting groups were designed and prepared to screen out structural units for targeting mitochondria.
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- Yue Wang
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
- Soochow University
- Suzhou 215123
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School of Radiation Medicine and Protection and Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions
- Soochow University
- Suzhou 215123
- China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
- Soochow University
- Suzhou 215123
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School of Radiation Medicine and Protection and Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions
- Soochow University
- Suzhou 215123
- China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
- Soochow University
- Suzhou 215123
- China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Medical Optics
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Liu J, Liu X, Lu S, Zhang L, Feng L, Zhong S, Zhang N, Bing T, Shangguan D. Ratiometric detection and imaging of hydrogen sulfide in mitochondria based on a cyanine/naphthalimide hybrid fluorescent probe. Analyst 2020; 145:6549-6555. [DOI: 10.1039/d0an01314e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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A novel fluorescent probe (L1) for ratiometric detection and imaging of H2S in mitochondria was developed by combining a H2S-sensitive naphthalimide fluorophore and a mitochondria targeting cyanine fluorophore.
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- Jing Liu
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences
- Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Living Biosystems
- CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences
- Institute of Chemistry
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences
- Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Living Biosystems
- CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences
- Institute of Chemistry
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences
- Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Living Biosystems
- CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences
- Institute of Chemistry
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences
- Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Living Biosystems
- CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences
- Institute of Chemistry
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences
- Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Living Biosystems
- CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences
- Institute of Chemistry
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences
- Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Living Biosystems
- CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences
- Institute of Chemistry
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences
- Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Living Biosystems
- CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences
- Institute of Chemistry
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences
- Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Living Biosystems
- CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences
- Institute of Chemistry
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences
- Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Living Biosystems
- CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences
- Institute of Chemistry
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
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