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Percio A, Cicchinelli M, Masci D, Summo M, Urbani A, Greco V. Oxidative Cysteine Post Translational Modifications Drive the Redox Code Underlying Neurodegeneration and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Antioxidants (Basel) 2024; 13:883. [PMID: 39199129 PMCID: PMC11351139 DOI: 10.3390/antiox13080883] [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: 06/23/2024] [Revised: 07/17/2024] [Accepted: 07/19/2024] [Indexed: 09/01/2024] Open
Abstract
Redox dysregulation, an imbalance between oxidants and antioxidants, is crucial in the pathogenesis of various neurodegenerative diseases. Within this context, the "redoxome" encompasses the network of redox molecules collaborating to maintain cellular redox balance and signaling. Among these, cysteine-sensitive proteins are fundamental for this homeostasis. Due to their reactive thiol groups, cysteine (Cys) residues are particularly susceptible to oxidative post-translational modifications (PTMs) induced by free radicals (reactive oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur species) which profoundly affect protein functions. Cys-PTMs, forming what is referred to as "cysteinet" in the redox proteome, are essential for redox signaling in both physiological and pathological conditions, including neurodegeneration. Such modifications significantly influence protein misfolding and aggregation, key hallmarks of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and notably, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). This review aims to explore the complex landscape of cysteine PTMs in the cellular redox environment, elucidating their impact on neurodegeneration at protein level. By investigating specific cysteine-sensitive proteins and the regulatory networks involved, particular emphasis is placed on the link between redox dysregulation and ALS, highlighting this pathology as a prime example of a neurodegenerative disease wherein such redox dysregulation is a distinct hallmark.
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- Anna Percio
- Department of Basic Biotechnological Sciences, Intensivological and Perioperative Clinics, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy; (A.P.); (M.C.); (D.M.); (M.S.); (A.U.)
- Department of Laboratory Diagnostic and Infectious Diseases, Unity of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Clinical Molecular Biology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli-IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Basic Biotechnological Sciences, Intensivological and Perioperative Clinics, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy; (A.P.); (M.C.); (D.M.); (M.S.); (A.U.)
- Department of Laboratory Diagnostic and Infectious Diseases, Unity of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Clinical Molecular Biology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli-IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Basic Biotechnological Sciences, Intensivological and Perioperative Clinics, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy; (A.P.); (M.C.); (D.M.); (M.S.); (A.U.)
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- Department of Basic Biotechnological Sciences, Intensivological and Perioperative Clinics, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy; (A.P.); (M.C.); (D.M.); (M.S.); (A.U.)
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- Department of Basic Biotechnological Sciences, Intensivological and Perioperative Clinics, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy; (A.P.); (M.C.); (D.M.); (M.S.); (A.U.)
- Department of Laboratory Diagnostic and Infectious Diseases, Unity of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Clinical Molecular Biology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli-IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Basic Biotechnological Sciences, Intensivological and Perioperative Clinics, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy; (A.P.); (M.C.); (D.M.); (M.S.); (A.U.)
- Department of Laboratory Diagnostic and Infectious Diseases, Unity of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Clinical Molecular Biology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli-IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy
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Ke T, Rajoo A, Tinkov AA, Skalny AV, Tizabi Y, Rocha JBT, Bowman AB, Aschner M. Intestinal microbiota protects against methylmercury-induced neurotoxicity. Biometals 2024; 37:561-576. [PMID: 37973679 DOI: 10.1007/s10534-023-00554-1] [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: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 10/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Methylmercury (MeHg) remains a global public health issue because of its frequent presence in human food sources obtained from the water. The excretion of MeHg in humans occurs slowly with a biological half-time of 32-47 days. Short-term MeHg exposure may cause long-lasting neurotoxicity. The excretion through feces is a major route in the demethylation of MeHg. Accumulating evidence suggests that the intestinal microbiota plays an important role in the demethylation of MeHg, thereby protecting the host from neurotoxic effects. Here, we discuss recent developments on the role of intestinal microbiota in MeHg metabolism, based on in vitro cell culture experiments, experimental animal studies and human investigations. Demethylation by intestinal bacteria is the rate-limiting step in MeHg metabolism and elimination. The identity of bacteria strains responsible for this biotransformation is currently unknown; however, the non-homogenous distribution of intestinal microbiota may lead to different demethylation rates in the intestinal tract. The maintenance of intestinal barrier function by intestinal microbiota may afford protection against MeHg-induced neurotoxicity, which warrant future investigations. We also discuss studies investigating the effects of MeHg exposure on the population structural stability of intestinal microbiota in several host species. Although this is an emerging area in metal toxicity, current research suggests that a change in certain phyla in the intestinal microbiota may indicate MeHg overexposure.
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- Tao Ke
- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, 19716, USA
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- Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute, Florida Atlantic University, Jupiter, FL, 33458, USA
- Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL, 33431, USA
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- IM Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russia, 119991
- Yaroslavl State University, Yaroslavl, Russia, 150003
- Institute of Cellular and Intracellular Symbiosis, Russian Academy of Sciences, Orenburg, Russia, 460000
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- IM Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russia, 119991
- Department of Medical Elementology, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), Moscow, Russia, 117198
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- Department of Pharmacology, Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, DC, 20059, USA
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- Departamento de Bioquímica e Biologia Molecular, Centro de Ciências Naturais e Exatas, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, 97105900, RS, Brazil
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- School of Health Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907-2051, USA
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- Department of Molecular Pharmacology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1300 Morris Park Avenue Forchheimer Building, Room 209, Bronx, NY, 10461, USA.
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Xu BX, Hu TY, Du JB, Xie T, Xu YW, Jin X, Xu ST, Jin HW, Wang G, Wang J, Zhen L. In pursuit of feedback activation: New insights into redox-responsive hydropersulfide prodrug combating oxidative stress. Redox Biol 2024; 72:103130. [PMID: 38522110 PMCID: PMC10973683 DOI: 10.1016/j.redox.2024.103130] [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: 02/23/2024] [Revised: 03/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024] Open
Abstract
Redox-responsive hydropersulfide prodrugs are designed to enable a more controllable and efficient hydropersulfide (RSSH) supply and to thoroughly explore their biological and therapeutic applications in oxidative damage. To obtain novel activation patterns triggered by redox signaling, we focused on NAD(P)H: quinone acceptor oxidoreductase 1 (NQO1), a canonical antioxidant enzyme, and designed NQO1-activated RSSH prodrugs. We also performed a head-to-head comparison of two mainstream structural scaffolds with solid quantitative analysis of prodrugs, RSSH, and metabolic by-products by LC-MS/MS, confirming that the perthiocarbamate scaffold was more effective in intracellular prodrug uptake and RSSH production. The prodrug was highly potent in oxidative stress management against cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity. Strikingly, this prodrug possessed potential feedback activation properties by which the delivered RSSH can further escalate the prodrug activation via NQO1 upregulation. Our strategy pushed RSSH prodrugs one step further in the pursuit of efficient release in biological matrices and improved druggability against oxidative stress.
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- Bi-Xin Xu
- Key Laboratory of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tongjia Xiang, Nanjing, 210009, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tongjia Xiang, Nanjing, 210009, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tongjia Xiang, Nanjing, 210009, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tongjia Xiang, Nanjing, 210009, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tongjia Xiang, Nanjing, 210009, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tongjia Xiang, Nanjing, 210009, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tongjia Xiang, Nanjing, 210009, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tongjia Xiang, Nanjing, 210009, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tongjia Xiang, Nanjing, 210009, Jiangsu, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tongjia Xiang, Nanjing, 210009, Jiangsu, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tongjia Xiang, Nanjing, 210009, Jiangsu, China.
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Wei X, Mi L, Dong S, Yang H, Xu S. Construction of a coumarin-based fluorescent probe for accurately visualizing hydrogen sulfide in live cells and zebrafish. RSC Adv 2024; 14:16327-16331. [PMID: 38769960 PMCID: PMC11104009 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra00668b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024] Open
Abstract
Hydrogen sulfide (H2S), an important gas signaling molecule, is a regulator of many physiological processes, and its abnormal levels are closely related to the onset and progression of disease. It is vital to develop methods for specific tracking of H2S in clinical diagnosis and treatment. In this study, we designed an ultrasensitive and highly stable coumarin-based fluorescent probe Cou-H2S. Through the H2S-initiated tandem reaction, Cou-H2S successfully achieved highly selective and super-fast detection of H2S. Cou-H2S was successfully applied to the monitoring of endogenous and exogenous H2S at the cellular level and verified the validity of the detection of H2S in the LPS-induced zebrafish model. Therefore, Cou-H2S might provide new insights into the study of H2S-related diseases.
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- Xiao Wei
- Department of Anesthesiology, Zhujiang Hospital of Southern Medical University Guangzhou 510282 China
- Central South University Xiangya School of Medicine Affiliated Haikou Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University Haikou 570102 China
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- Central South University Xiangya School of Medicine Affiliated Haikou Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University Haikou 570102 China
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- Central South University Xiangya School of Medicine Affiliated Haikou Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University Haikou 570102 China
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- Central South University Xiangya School of Medicine Affiliated Haikou Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University Haikou 570102 China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Zhujiang Hospital of Southern Medical University Guangzhou 510282 China
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Kaczor-Kamińska M, Kaszuba K, Bilska-Wilkosz A, Iciek M, Wróbel M, Kamiński K. Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) as a Potential Source of Interference in Research Related to Sulfur Metabolism-A Preliminary Study. Antioxidants (Basel) 2024; 13:582. [PMID: 38790687 PMCID: PMC11117631 DOI: 10.3390/antiox13050582] [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: 04/09/2024] [Revised: 05/03/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
Abstract
Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), an organosulfur compound, is widely used as the gold standard solvent in biological research. It is used in cell culture experiments and as a component of formulations in in vivo studies. Unfortunately, parameters related to sulfur metabolism are often not taken into account when using DMSO. Therefore, in this work we aim to show that the addition of DMSO to the culture medium (even in amounts commonly considered acceptable) alters some parameters of sulfur metabolism. For this study, we used three cell lines: a commercially available Caco-2 line (HTB-37, ATCC) and two lines created as part of our early studies (likewise previously described in the literature) to investigate the anomalies of sulfur metabolism in mucopolysaccharidosis. As the negative effects of DMSO on the cell membrane are well known, additional experiments with the partial loading of DMSO into polymerosomes (poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether-block-poly(lactide-co-glycolide), PEG-PLGA) were performed to eliminate these potentially disruptive effects. The results show that DMSO is a source of interference in studies related to sulfur metabolism and that there are not just simple effects that can be corrected in the final result by subtracting control values, since complex synergisms are also observed.
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- Marta Kaczor-Kamińska
- Chair in Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kopernika 7 St., 31-034 Krakow, Poland; (K.K.); (A.B.-W.); (M.I.); (M.W.)
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- Chair in Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kopernika 7 St., 31-034 Krakow, Poland; (K.K.); (A.B.-W.); (M.I.); (M.W.)
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- Chair in Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kopernika 7 St., 31-034 Krakow, Poland; (K.K.); (A.B.-W.); (M.I.); (M.W.)
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- Chair in Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kopernika 7 St., 31-034 Krakow, Poland; (K.K.); (A.B.-W.); (M.I.); (M.W.)
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- Chair in Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kopernika 7 St., 31-034 Krakow, Poland; (K.K.); (A.B.-W.); (M.I.); (M.W.)
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University, Gronostajowa 2 St., 30-387 Krakow, Poland;
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Muñoz E, Fuentes F, Felmer R, Arias ME, Yeste M. Effects of Reactive Oxygen and Nitrogen Species on Male Fertility. Antioxid Redox Signal 2024; 40:802-836. [PMID: 38019089 DOI: 10.1089/ars.2022.0163] [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] [Indexed: 11/30/2023]
Abstract
Significance: In recent decades, male fertility has been severely reduced worldwide. The causes underlying this decline are multifactorial, and include, among others, genetic alterations, changes in the microbiome, and the impact of environmental pollutants. Such factors can dysregulate the physiological levels of reactive species of oxygen (ROS) and nitrogen (RNS) in the patient, generating oxidative and nitrosative stress that impairs fertility. Recent Advances: Recent studies have delved into other factors involved in the dysregulation of ROS and RNS levels, such as diet, obesity, persistent infections, environmental pollutants, and gut microbiota, thus leading to new strategies to solve male fertility problems, such as consuming prebiotics to regulate gut flora or treating psychological conditions. Critical Issues: The pathways where ROS or RNS may be involved as modulators are still under investigation. Moreover, the extent to which treatments can rescue male infertility as well as whether they may have side effects remains, in most cases, to be elucidated. For example, it is known that prescription of antioxidants to treat nitrosative stress can alter sperm chromatin condensation, which makes DNA more exposed to ROS and RNS, and may thus affect fertilization and early embryo development. Future Directions: The involvement of extracellular vesicles, which might play a crucial role in cell communication during spermatogenesis and epididymal maturation, and the relevance of other factors such as sperm epigenetic signatures should be envisaged in the future.
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- Erwin Muñoz
- Laboratory of Reproduction, Centre of Excellence in Reproductive Biotechnology (CEBIOR), Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
- Doctoral Program in Sciences, Major in Applied Cellular and Molecular Biology, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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- Laboratory of Reproduction, Centre of Excellence in Reproductive Biotechnology (CEBIOR), Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
- Doctoral Program in Sciences, Major in Applied Cellular and Molecular Biology, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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- Laboratory of Reproduction, Centre of Excellence in Reproductive Biotechnology (CEBIOR), Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
- Department of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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- Laboratory of Reproduction, Centre of Excellence in Reproductive Biotechnology (CEBIOR), Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
- Department of Agricultural Production, Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, Girona, Spain
- Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, Girona, Spain
- Catalan Institution for Research and Advanced Studies (ICREA), Barcelona, Spain
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Kim HI, Veeramanoharan A, Selvaraj B, Olivier M, Lee E, Lee JW, Park CM. Thiiranes: Intelligent Molecules for S-Persulfidation. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:8820-8825. [PMID: 38518245 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c12908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/24/2024]
Abstract
This study presents a global strategy for the transsulfuration of intracellular thiols (RSH) to persulfides (RSSH). Thiiranes comprising fluorenyl/diphenyl and malonate ester moieties directly convert intercellular RSH to low-molecular-weight RSSH in cells. The efficiency of transsulfuration is determined by counting the number of olefins produced as byproducts, providing ratiometric signals for the corresponding persulfide production. Specifically, the direct and rapid protein S-persulfidation by thiirane is validated. Thiiranes are expected to play a crucial role in the study of sulfur signaling.
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- Hoe-In Kim
- Department of Chemistry, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung, Gangnwon 25457, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung, Gangnwon 25457, Republic of Korea
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- Convergence Research Center of Dementia, Brain Science Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Gangneung, Gangwon 25451, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung, Gangnwon 25457, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung, Gangnwon 25457, Republic of Korea
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- Convergence Research Center of Dementia, Brain Science Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Gangneung, Gangwon 25451, Republic of Korea
- Division of Bio-Medical Science & Technology, University of Science and Technology, Daejeon 34133, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung, Gangnwon 25457, Republic of Korea
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Young K, Yamane S, GharehTapeh EA, Kasamatsu S, Ihara H, Hasegawa U. Manganese Porphyrin-Containing Polymeric Micelles: A Novel Approach for Intracellular Catalytic Formation of Per/Polysulfide Species from a Hydrogen Sulfide Donor. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2302429. [PMID: 37916994 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202302429] [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: 07/29/2023] [Revised: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
Abstract
Per/polysulfide species that are generated from endogenously produced hydrogen sulfide have critical regulatory roles in a wide range of cellular processes. However, the lack of delivery systems that enable controlled and sustained release of these unstable species in biological systems hinders the advancement of sulfide biology research, as well as the translation of knowledge to therapeutic applications. Here, a novel approach is developed to generate per/polysulfide species in cells by combining an H2 S donor and manganese porphyrin-containing polymeric micelles (MnPMCs) that catalyze oxidization of H2 S to per/polysulfide species. MnPMCs serve as a catalyst for H2 S oxidation in aerobic phosphate buffer. HPLC-MS/MS analysis reveals that H2 S oxidation by MnPMCs in the presence of glutathione results in the formation of glutathione-SnH (n = 2 and 3). Furthermore, co-treatment of human umbilical vein endothelial cells with the H2 S donor anethole dithiolethione and MnPMCs increases intracellular per/polysulfide levels and induces a proangiogenic response. Co-delivery of MnPMCs and an H2 S donor is a promising approach for controlled delivery of polysulfides for therapeutic applications.
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- Kemper Young
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, Steidle Building, University Park, PA, 1680, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, Steidle Building, University Park, PA, 1680, USA
- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, National Institute of Technology, Numazu College, 3600 Ooka, Numazu, Shizuoka, 410-8501, Japan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, Steidle Building, University Park, PA, 1680, USA
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- Department of Biological Chemistry, Osaka Metropolitan University, 1-1 Gakuen-cho, Sakai, Osaka, 599-8531, Japan
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- Department of Biological Chemistry, Osaka Metropolitan University, 1-1 Gakuen-cho, Sakai, Osaka, 599-8531, Japan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, Steidle Building, University Park, PA, 1680, USA
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Kasamatsu S, Kinno A, Miura C, Hishiyama JI, Fukui K, Kure S, Tsumura K, Ida T, Matsunaga T, Akaike T, Ihara H. Quantitative profiling of supersulfides naturally occurring in dietary meats and beans. Anal Biochem 2024; 685:115392. [PMID: 37967784 DOI: 10.1016/j.ab.2023.115392] [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: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/17/2023]
Abstract
Sulfur is essential in the inception of life and crucial for maintaining human health. This mineral is primarily supplied through the intake of proteins and is used for synthesizing various sulfur-containing biomolecules. Recent research has highlighted the biological significance of endogenous supersulfides, which include reactive persulfide species and sulfur catenated residues in thiol and proteins. Ingestion of exogenous sulfur compounds is essential for endogenous supersulfide production. However, the content and composition of supersulfides in foods remain unclear. This study investigated the supersulfide profiles of protein-rich foods, including edible animal meat and beans. Quantification of the supersulfide content revealed that natto, chicken liver, and bean sprouts contained abundant supersulfides. In general, the supersulfide content in beans and their derivatives was higher than that in animal meat. The highest proportion (2.15 %) was detected in natto, a traditional Japanese fermented soybean dish. These results suggest that the abundance of supersulfides, especially in foods like natto and bean sprouts, may contribute to their health-promoting properties. Our findings may have significant biological implications and warrant developing novel dietary intervention for the human health-promoting effects of dietary supersulfides abundantly present in protein-rich foods such as natto and bean sprouts.
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- Shingo Kasamatsu
- Department of Biological Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Osaka Metropolitan University, Sakai, Osaka, 599-8531, Japan; Department of Biological Science, Graduate School of Science, Osaka Prefecture University, Sakai, Osaka, 599-8531, Japan
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- Department of Biological Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Osaka Metropolitan University, Sakai, Osaka, 599-8531, Japan
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- Department of Biological Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Osaka Metropolitan University, Sakai, Osaka, 599-8531, Japan
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- Department of Biological Science, Graduate School of Science, Osaka Prefecture University, Sakai, Osaka, 599-8531, Japan
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- Research Institute for Creating the Future, Fuji Oil Holdings Inc., Japan
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- Soy Ingredients R&D Department, Fuji Oil Co., Ltd., Izumisano, 598-8540, Japan
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- Research Institute for Creating the Future, Fuji Oil Holdings Inc., Japan
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- Organization for Research Promotion, Osaka Metropolitan University, Sakai, 599-8531, Japan
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- Department of Environmental Medicine and Molecular Toxicology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Miyagi, 980-8575, Japan
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- Department of Environmental Medicine and Molecular Toxicology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Miyagi, 980-8575, Japan.
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- Department of Biological Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Osaka Metropolitan University, Sakai, Osaka, 599-8531, Japan; Department of Biological Science, Graduate School of Science, Osaka Prefecture University, Sakai, Osaka, 599-8531, Japan.
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Andrés CMC, Pérez de la Lastra JM, Andrés Juan C, Plou FJ, Pérez-Lebeña E. Chemistry of Hydrogen Sulfide-Pathological and Physiological Functions in Mammalian Cells. Cells 2023; 12:2684. [PMID: 38067112 PMCID: PMC10705518 DOI: 10.3390/cells12232684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
Abstract
Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) was recognized as a gaseous signaling molecule, similar to nitric oxide (-NO) and carbon monoxide (CO). The aim of this review is to provide an overview of the formation of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) in the human body. H2S is synthesized by enzymatic processes involving cysteine and several enzymes, including cystathionine-β-synthase (CBS), cystathionine-γ-lyase (CSE), cysteine aminotransferase (CAT), 3-mercaptopyruvate sulfurtransferase (3MST) and D-amino acid oxidase (DAO). The physiological and pathological effects of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) on various systems in the human body have led to extensive research efforts to develop appropriate methods to deliver H2S under conditions that mimic physiological settings and respond to various stimuli. These functions span a wide spectrum, ranging from effects on the endocrine system and cellular lifespan to protection of liver and kidney function. The exact physiological and hazardous thresholds of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) in the human body are currently not well understood and need to be researched in depth. This article provides an overview of the physiological significance of H2S in the human body. It highlights the various sources of H2S production in different situations and examines existing techniques for detecting this gas.
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- Institute of Natural Products and Agrobiology, CSIC-Spanish Research Council, Avda. Astrofísico Fco. Sánchez, 3, 38206 La Laguna, Spain
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- Cinquima Institute and Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Valladolid University, Paseo de Belén, 7, 47011 Valladolid, Spain;
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- Institute of Catalysis and Petrochemistry, CSIC-Spanish Research Council, 28049 Madrid, Spain;
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Li X, Liu C, Zhu H, Wang K, Ren X, Ma L, Zhang X, Liu M, Zhu B. Recent advances in small-molecule fluorescent probes with the function of targeting cancer receptors. ANALYTICAL METHODS : ADVANCING METHODS AND APPLICATIONS 2023; 15:5947-5977. [PMID: 37909733 DOI: 10.1039/d3ay01387a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
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Cancer is "the sword of Damocles" that threatens human life and health. Therefore, the diagnosis and treatment of cancer have been receiving much attention. Many overexpressed receptors on the surface of cancer cells provide us with an effective way to specifically identify the cancer cells, and receptor targeting strategies are becoming one of the hot ideas to enhance the ability of fluorescent probes to target tumors. Fluorescent probes connected to ligands are targeted at cancer cell surfaces through receptor-mediated endocytosis. Receptor-targeting probes can image and track cancer cells, determine tumor boundaries, monitor deep lesions, and play a role in clinical medicine, such as fluorescent imaging-guided surgery. In this review, based on the perspective of small molecule fluorescent probes, we reviewed the design ideas, photophysical properties, and applications of receptor-targeting probes for detecting biomarkers in imaging and tracing cancer cells and prospected the future developmental direction of such probes. We hope that this review will provide more ideas for the design and development of active targeting probes for receptors and lead to more applications in the medical field.
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- Xinke Li
- School of Water Conservancy and Environment, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, China.
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- School of Water Conservancy and Environment, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, China.
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- School of Water Conservancy and Environment, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, China.
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- School of Water Conservancy and Environment, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, China.
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- School of Water Conservancy and Environment, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, China.
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- School of Water Conservancy and Environment, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, China.
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- School of Water Conservancy and Environment, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, China.
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- School of Water Conservancy and Environment, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, China.
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- School of Water Conservancy and Environment, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, China.
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Noguchi N, Saito Y, Niki E. Actions of Thiols, Persulfides, and Polysulfides as Free Radical Scavenging Antioxidants. Antioxid Redox Signal 2023; 39:728-743. [PMID: 37154744 PMCID: PMC10619894 DOI: 10.1089/ars.2022.0191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2022] [Revised: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 04/30/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Significance: The essential roles of thiol compounds as redox signaling mediators and protectors have been established. Recently, the roles of persulfides and polysulfides as mediators involved in numerous physiological processes have been revealed. Recent Advances: Recently, it became possible to detect and measure persulfides and polysulfides in human fluids and tissues and their physiological functions, including cellular signaling and protection against oxidative stress, have been reported, but the underlying mechanisms and dynamics remain elusive. Critical Issues: Physiological functions of thiol compounds have been studied, focusing primarily on two-electron redox reactions. In contrast, the contribution of one-electron redox mechanisms, that is, free radical-mediated oxidation and antioxidation, has received much less attention. Considering the important effects of free radical-mediated oxidation of biological molecules on pathophysiology, the antioxidant functions of thiol compounds as free radical scavengers are challenging issues. Future Directions: The antioxidant actions and dynamics of thiols, hydropersulfides, and hydropolysulfides as free radical scavenging antioxidants and their physiological significance remain to be established. Antioxid. Redox Signal. 39, 728-743.
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- Noriko Noguchi
- The Systems Life Sciences Laboratory, Department of Medical Life Systems, Faculty of Life and Medical Sciences, Doshisha University, Kyotanabe, Japan
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- Laboratory of Molecular Biology and Metabolism, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
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- Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology (RCAST), The University of Tokyo, Meguro-ku, Japan
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Nguyen M, Le Mignon M, Schnellbächer A, Wehsling M, Braun J, Baumgaertner J, Grabner M, Zimmer A. Mechanistic insights into the biological activity of S-Sulfocysteine in CHO cells using a multi-omics approach. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1230422. [PMID: 37680342 PMCID: PMC10482334 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1230422] [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: 05/28/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023] Open
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S-Sulfocysteine (SSC), a bioavailable L-cysteine derivative (Cys), is known to be taken up and metabolized in Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells used to produce novel therapeutic biological entities. To gain a deeper mechanistic insight into the SSC biological activity and metabolization, a multi-omics study was performed on industrially relevant CHO-K1 GS cells throughout a fed-batch process, including metabolomic and proteomic profiling combined with multivariate data and pathway analyses. Multi-layered data and enzymatical assays revealed an intracellular SSC/glutathione mixed disulfide formation and glutaredoxin-mediated reduction, releasing Cys and sulfur species. Increased Cys availability was directed towards glutathione and taurine synthesis, while other Cys catabolic pathways were likewise affected, indicating that cells strive to maintain Cys homeostasis and cellular functions.
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- Melanie Nguyen
- Upstream R&D, Merck Life Science KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
- Institute for Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Darmstadt, Germany
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- Upstream R&D, Merck Life Science KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
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- Upstream R&D, Merck Life Science KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
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- Biomolecule Analytics and Proteomics, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
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- Upstream R&D, Merck Life Science KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
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Pharoah BM, Zhang C, Khodade VS, Keceli G, McGinity C, Paolocci N, Toscano JP. Hydropersulfides (RSSH) attenuate doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity while boosting its anticancer action. Redox Biol 2023; 60:102625. [PMID: 36773545 PMCID: PMC9929489 DOI: 10.1016/j.redox.2023.102625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Revised: 01/19/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2023] Open
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Cardiotoxicity is a frequent and often lethal complication of doxorubicin (DOX)-based chemotherapy. Here, we report that hydropersulfides (RSSH) are the most effective reactive sulfur species in conferring protection against DOX-induced toxicity in H9c2 cardiac cells. Mechanistically, RSSH supplementation alleviates the DOX-evoked surge in reactive oxygen species (ROS), activating nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2)-dependent pathways, thus boosting endogenous antioxidant defenses. Simultaneously, RSSH turns on peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma coactivator 1-alpha (PGC-1α), a master regulator of mitochondrial function, while decreasing caspase-3 activity to inhibit apoptosis. Of note, we find that RSSH potentiate anticancer DOX effects in three different cancer cell lines, with evidence that suggests this occurs via induction of reductive stress. Indeed, cancer cells already exhibit much higher basal hydrogen sulfide (H2S), sulfane sulfur, and reducing equivalents compared to cardiac cells. Thus, RSSH may represent a new promising avenue to fend off DOX-induced cardiotoxicity while boosting its anticancer effects.
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- Blaze M Pharoah
- Department of Chemistry, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21218, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21218, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21218, United States
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- Division of Cardiology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21205, United States
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- Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, Frederick, MD 21702, United States
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- Division of Cardiology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21205, United States; Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Padova, Padova, Italy.
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- Department of Chemistry, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21218, United States.
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Lin H, Yu Y, Zhu L, Lai N, Zhang L, Guo Y, Lin X, Yang D, Ren N, Zhu Z, Dong Q. Implications of hydrogen sulfide in colorectal cancer: Mechanistic insights and diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. Redox Biol 2023; 59:102601. [PMID: 36630819 PMCID: PMC9841368 DOI: 10.1016/j.redox.2023.102601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 01/01/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is an important signaling molecule in colorectal cancer (CRC). It is produced in the colon by the catalytic synthesis of the colonocytes' enzymatic systems and the release of intestinal microbes, and is oxidatively metabolized in the colonocytes' mitochondria. Both endogenous H2S in colonic epithelial cells and exogenous H2S in intestinal lumen contribute to the onset and progression of CRC. The up-regulation of endogenous synthetases is thought to be the cause of the elevated H2S levels in CRC cells. Different diagnostic probes and combination therapies, as well as tumor treatment approaches through H2S modulation, have been developed in recent years and have become active area of investigation for the diagnosis and treatment of CRC. In this review, we focus on the specific mechanisms of H2S production and oxidative metabolism as well as the function of H2S in the occurrence, progression, diagnosis, and treatment of CRC. We also discuss the present challenges and provide insights into the future research of this burgeoning field.
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- Hanchao Lin
- Key Laboratory of Whole-Period Monitoring and Precise Intervention of Digestive Cancer, Shanghai Municipal Health Commission, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, China; Department of General Surgery, Huashan Hospital & Cancer Metastasis Institute, Fudan University, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Huashan Hospital & Cancer Metastasis Institute, Fudan University, China
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- Key Laboratory of Whole-Period Monitoring and Precise Intervention of Digestive Cancer, Shanghai Municipal Health Commission, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, China
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- Key Laboratory of Whole-Period Monitoring and Precise Intervention of Digestive Cancer, Shanghai Municipal Health Commission, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Huashan Hospital & Cancer Metastasis Institute, Fudan University, China
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- Key Laboratory of Whole-Period Monitoring and Precise Intervention of Digestive Cancer, Shanghai Municipal Health Commission, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, China
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- Department of Digestive Diseases, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Whole-Period Monitoring and Precise Intervention of Digestive Cancer, Shanghai Municipal Health Commission, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, China; Department of Liver Surgery, Liver Cancer Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, And Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion (Ministry of Education), Fudan University, China.
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Whole-Period Monitoring and Precise Intervention of Digestive Cancer, Shanghai Municipal Health Commission, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, China.
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