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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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Sahana T, Valappil AK, Amma ASPR, Kundu S. NO Generation from Nitrite at Zinc(II): Role of Thiol Persulfidation in the Presence of Sulfane Sulfur. ACS ORGANIC & INORGANIC AU 2023; 3:246-253. [PMID: 37810413 PMCID: PMC10557059 DOI: 10.1021/acsorginorgau.3c00004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2023] [Revised: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
Abstract
Nitrite-to-NO transformation is of prime importance due to its relevance in mammalian physiology. Although such a one-electron reductive transformation at various redox-active metal sites (e.g., Cu and Fe) has been illustrated previously, the reaction at the [ZnII] site in the presence of a sacrificial reductant like thiol has been reported to be sluggish and poorly understood. Reactivity of [(Bn3Tren)ZnII-ONO](ClO4) (1), a nitrite-bound model of the tripodal active site of carbonic anhydrase (CA), toward various organic probes, such as 4-tert-butylbenzylthiol (tBuBnSH), 2,4-di-tert-butylphenol (2,4-DTBP), and 1-fluoro-2,4-dinitrobenzene (F-DNB), reveals that the ONO-moiety in the [ZnII]-nitrite coordination motif of complex 1 acts as a mild electrophile. tBuBnSH reacts mildly with nitrite at a [ZnII] site to provide S-nitrosothiol tBuBnSNO prior to the release of NO in 10% yield, whereas the phenolic substrate 2,4-DTBP does not yield the analogous O-nitrite compound (ArONO). The presence of sulfane sulfur (S0) species such as elemental sulfur (S8) and organic polysulfides (tBuBnSnBntBu) during the reaction of tBuBnSH and [ZnII]-nitrite (1) assists the nitrite-to-NO conversion to provide NO yields of 65% (for S8) and 76% (for tBuBnSnBntBu). High-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS) analyses on the reaction of [ZnII]-nitrite (1), tBuBnSH, and S8 depict the formation of zinc(II)-persulfide species [(Bn3Tren)ZnII-Sn-BntBu]+ (where n = 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6). Trapping of the persulfide species (tBuBnSS-) with 1-fluoro-2,4-dinitrobenzene (F-DNB) confirms its intermediacy. The significantly higher nucleophilicity of persulfide species (relative to thiol/thiolate) is proposed to facilitate the reaction with the mildly electrophilic [ZnII]-nitrite (1) complex. Complementary analyses, including multinuclear NMR, electrospray ionization-MS, UV-vis, and trapping of reactive S-species, provide mechanistic insights into the sulfane sulfur-assisted reactions between thiol and nitrite at the tripodal [ZnII]-site. These findings suggest the critical influential roles of various reactive sulfur species, such as sulfane sulfur and persulfides, in the nitrite-to-NO conversion.
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- Tuhin Sahana
- School of Chemistry, Indian
Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram
(IISER-TVM), Thiruvananthapuram 695551, India
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- School of Chemistry, Indian
Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram
(IISER-TVM), Thiruvananthapuram 695551, India
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- School of Chemistry, Indian
Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram
(IISER-TVM), Thiruvananthapuram 695551, India
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- School of Chemistry, Indian
Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram
(IISER-TVM), Thiruvananthapuram 695551, India
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Xu Y, Xu B, Wang J, Jin H, Xu S, Wang G, Zhen L. Peroxynitrite‐Promoted Persulfide Prodrugs with Protective Potential against Paracetamol Poisoning. Chemistry 2022; 28:e202200540. [DOI: 10.1002/chem.202200540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Ya‐Wen Xu
- Key Laboratory of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics China Pharmaceutical University 24 Tongjia Xiang Nanjing 210009 Jiangsu P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics China Pharmaceutical University 24 Tongjia Xiang Nanjing 210009 Jiangsu P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics China Pharmaceutical University 24 Tongjia Xiang Nanjing 210009 Jiangsu P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics China Pharmaceutical University 24 Tongjia Xiang Nanjing 210009 Jiangsu P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics China Pharmaceutical University 24 Tongjia Xiang Nanjing 210009 Jiangsu P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics China Pharmaceutical University 24 Tongjia Xiang Nanjing 210009 Jiangsu P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics China Pharmaceutical University 24 Tongjia Xiang Nanjing 210009 Jiangsu P. R. China
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Fosnacht KG, Cerda MM, Mullen EJ, Pigg HC, Pluth MD. Esterase-Activated Perthiocarbonate Persulfide Donors Provide Insights into Persulfide Persistence and Stability. ACS Chem Biol 2022; 17:331-339. [PMID: 35025212 DOI: 10.1021/acschembio.1c00805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
Abstract
Persulfides (RSSH) are important reactive sulfur species (RSS) that are intertwined with the biological functions of hydrogen sulfide (H2S). The direct study of persulfides is difficult, however, due to their both nucleophilic and electrophilic character, which leads to the generation of an equilibrium of different RSS. To investigate the effects of persulfides directly, especially in biological systems, persulfide donors are needed to generate persulfides in situ. Here, we report the synthesis of esterase-activated perthiocarbonate persulfide donors and investigate the effects of structural modifications on persulfide release. Although steric bulk of the ester did not significantly alter persulfide release kinetics, increased steric bulk of the thiol increased the persulfide release rate. In addition, we found that the steric bulk and identity of the thiol significantly impact persulfide persistence. Further mechanistic investigations into different competing reaction pathways from perthiocarbonates revealed that multiple RSS can be delivered (i.e., H2S, COS, or RSSH) depending on the persulfide donor structure and activator identity.
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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, 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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- 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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- 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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Dillon KM, Matson JB. A Review of Chemical Tools for Studying Small Molecule Persulfides: Detection and Delivery. ACS Chem Biol 2021; 16:1128-1141. [PMID: 34114796 DOI: 10.1021/acschembio.1c00255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) has gained significant attention as a potent bioregulator in the redox metabolome, but it is just one of many reactive sulfur species (RSS). Recently, small molecule persulfides (structure RSSH) have emerged as RSS of particular interest due to their enhanced antioxidant abilities compared to H2S and their ability to directly convert protein thiols into protein persulfides, suggesting that persulfides may have distinct physiological functions from H2S. However, persulfides exhibit instability and cross-reactivity that hampers the elucidation of their precise biological roles. As such, chemists have designed chemical tools and techniques to facilitate the study of persulfides under various conditions. These molecules and methods include persulfide trapping reagents and sensors, as well as compounds that degrade in response to various triggers to release persulfides, termed persulfide donors. There now exist a variety of persulfide donor classes, some of which possess tissue-targeting capabilities designed to mimic localized endogenous production of RSS. This Review briefly covers the physicochemical properties of persulfides, the endogenous production of small molecule persulfides, and their reactions with protein thiols and other reactive species. These introductory sections are followed by a discussion of chemical tools used in persulfide chemical biology, with critical analysis of recent advancements in the field and commentary on potential directions for future research.
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- Kearsley M. Dillon
- Department of Chemistry, Virginia Tech Center for Drug Discovery, and Macromolecules Innovation Institute, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Virginia Tech Center for Drug Discovery, and Macromolecules Innovation Institute, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States
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Baluška F, Miller WB, Reber AS. Biomolecular Basis of Cellular Consciousness via Subcellular Nanobrains. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22052545. [PMID: 33802617 PMCID: PMC7961929 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22052545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2021] [Revised: 02/24/2021] [Accepted: 02/25/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Cells emerged at the very beginning of life on Earth and, in fact, are coterminous with life. They are enclosed within an excitable plasma membrane, which defines the outside and inside domains via their specific biophysical properties. Unicellular organisms, such as diverse protists and algae, still live a cellular life. However, fungi, plants, and animals evolved a multicellular existence. Recently, we have developed the cellular basis of consciousness (CBC) model, which proposes that all biological awareness, sentience and consciousness are grounded in general cell biology. Here we discuss the biomolecular structures and processes that allow for and maintain this cellular consciousness from an evolutionary perspective.
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- František Baluška
- Institute of Cellular and Molecular Botany, University of Bonn, 53115 Bonn, Germany
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Psychology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada;
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Kasamatsu S, Ihara H. Regulation of redox signaling by reactive sulfur species. J Clin Biochem Nutr 2021; 68:111-115. [PMID: 33879961 PMCID: PMC8046004 DOI: 10.3164/jcbn.20-124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2020] [Accepted: 11/30/2020] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Reactive sulfur species, such as cysteine persulfide, are produced endogenously at significant levels in cells and have rapidly emerged as common biomolecules. By virtue of improved analytical methods for detecting reactive persulfides, it has been demonstrated that these reactive molecules exhibit unique chemical properties and are present in various forms in vivo. Accumulating evidence has suggested that persulfides may be involved in a variety of biological processes, such as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory responses, biosynthesis of sulfur-containing molecules, mitochondrial energy metabolism via sulfur respiration, and cytoprotection via regulation of redox signal transduction induced by endogenous and exogenous electrophiles. Elucidation of the persulfide-dependent metabolism of redox signals is expected to facilitate our understanding of the importance of persulfides in regulating redox signals.
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- Shingo Kasamatsu
- Department of Biological Science, Graduate School of Science, Osaka Prefecture University, 1-1 Gakuen-cho, Sakai, Osaka 599-8531, Japan
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- Department of Biological Science, Graduate School of Science, Osaka Prefecture University, 1-1 Gakuen-cho, Sakai, Osaka 599-8531, Japan
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Xu Y, Wang J, Zhen L, Wang G. Research Progress of Small-Molecular Hydropersulfide Donors. CHINESE J ORG CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.6023/cjoc202101008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Kasamatsu S, Kakihana Y, Koga T, Yoshioka H, Ihara H. Generation of Rat Monoclonal Antibody to Detect Hydrogen Sulfide and Polysulfides in Biological Samples. Antioxidants (Basel) 2020; 9:antiox9111160. [PMID: 33233376 PMCID: PMC7700152 DOI: 10.3390/antiox9111160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2020] [Revised: 11/17/2020] [Accepted: 11/19/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is endogenously produced by enzymes and via reactive persulfide/polysulfide degradation; it participates in a variety of biological processes under physiological and pathological conditions. H2S levels in biological fluids, such as plasma and serum, are correlated with the severity of various diseases. Therefore, development of a simple and selective H2S measurement method would be advantageous. This study aimed to generate antibodies specifically recognizing H2S derivatives and develop a colorimetric immunoassay for measuring H2S in biological samples. We used N-ethylmaleimide (NEM) as an H2S detection agent that forms a stable bis-S-adduct (NEM-S-NEM). We also prepared bis-S-heteroadduct with 3-maleimidopropionic acid, which, in conjugation with bovine serum albumin, was to immunize Japanese white rabbits and Wistar rats to enable generation of polyclonal and monoclonal antibodies, respectively. The generated antibodies were evaluated by competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. We could obtain two stable hybridoma cell lines producing monoclonal antibodies specific for NEM-S-NEM. By immunoassay with the monoclonal antibody, the H2S level in mouse plasma was determined as 0.2 μM, which was identical to the level detected by mass spectrometry. Taken together, these monoclonal antibodies can be a useful tool for a simple and highly selective immunoassay to detect H2S in biological samples.
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- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +81-72-254-9753; Fax: +81-72-254-9163
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