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Tang SM, Lu GZ, Lei XY, Yang XY, Tang GT, Yu J, Xie ZZ. Sodium thiosulfate: A donor or carrier signaling molecule for hydrogen sulfide? Nitric Oxide 2024; 149:67-74. [PMID: 38897561 DOI: 10.1016/j.niox.2024.06.004] [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: 03/03/2024] [Revised: 06/11/2024] [Accepted: 06/15/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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Sodium thiosulfate has been used for decades in the treatment of calciphylaxis and cyanide detoxification, and has recently shown initial therapeutic promise in critical diseases such as neuronal ischemia, diabetes mellitus, heart failure and acute lung injury. However, the precise mechanism of sodium thiosulfate remains incompletely defined and sometimes contradictory. Although sodium thiosulfate has been widely accepted as a donor of hydrogen sulfide (H2S), emerging findings suggest that it is the executive signaling molecule for H2S and that its effects may not be dependent on H2S. This article presents an overview of the current understanding of sodium thiosulfate, including its synthesis, biological characteristics, and clinical applications of sodium thiosulfate, as well as the underlying mechanisms in vivo. We also discussed the interplay of sodium thiosulfate and H2S. Our review highlights sodium thiosulfate as a key player in sulfide signaling with the broad clinical potential for the future.
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- Si-Miao Tang
- The Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Tumor Microenvironment Responsive Drug Research, Institute of Pharmacy & Pharmacology, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, 421001, China
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- 922th Hospital of Hengyang, Hunan, 421001, China
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- The Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Tumor Microenvironment Responsive Drug Research, Institute of Pharmacy & Pharmacology, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, 421001, China
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- The Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Tumor Microenvironment Responsive Drug Research, Institute of Pharmacy & Pharmacology, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, 421001, China
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- The Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Tumor Microenvironment Responsive Drug Research, Institute of Pharmacy & Pharmacology, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, 421001, China
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- The Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Tumor Microenvironment Responsive Drug Research, Institute of Pharmacy & Pharmacology, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, 421001, China.
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- The Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Tumor Microenvironment Responsive Drug Research, Institute of Pharmacy & Pharmacology, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, 421001, China.
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Myszkowska J, Klotz K, Leandro P, Kruger WD, Froese DS, Baumgartner MR, Spiekerkoetter U, Hannibal L. Real-time detection of enzymatically formed hydrogen sulfide by pathogenic variants of cystathionine beta-synthase using hemoglobin I of Lucina pectinata as a biosensor. Free Radic Biol Med 2024; 223:281-295. [PMID: 39067625 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2024.07.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2024] [Revised: 06/23/2024] [Accepted: 07/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024]
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Classical homocystinuria is a rare disease caused by mutations in cystathionine β-synthase (CBS) gene (OMIM 613381). CBS catalyzes the first step of the transsulfuration pathway that converts homocysteine (Hcy) into cystathionine (Cysta) via a number of co-substrates and mechanisms. Formation of Cysta by condensation of Hcy and cysteine (Cys) produces a molar equivalent of hydrogen sulfide (H2S). H2S plays important roles in cognitive and vascular functions. Clinically, patients with CBS deficiency present with vascular, ocular, neurological and skeletal impairments. Biochemically, CBS deficiency manifests with elevated Hcy and reduced concentration of Cysta in plasma and urine. A number of pathogenic variants of human CBS have been characterized by their residual enzymatic activity, but very few studies have examined H2S production by pathogenic CBS variants, possibly due to technical hurdles in H2S detection and quantification. We describe a method for the real-time, continuous quantification of H2S formed by wild-type and pathogenic variants of human recombinant CBS, as well as by fibroblast extracts from healthy controls and patients diagnosed with CBS deficiency. The method takes advantage of the specificity and high affinity of hemoglobin I of the clam Lucina pectinata toward H2S and is based on UV-visible spectrophotometry. Comparison with the gold-standard, end-point H2S quantification method employing monobromobimane, as well as correlations with CBS enzymatic activity determined by LC-MS/MS showed agreement and correlation, and permitted the direct, time-resolved determination of H2S production rates by purified human recombinant CBS and by CBS present in fibroblast extracts. Rates of H2S production were highest for wild-type CBS, and lower for pathogenic variants. This method enables the examination of structural determinants of CBS that are important for H2S production and its possible relevance to the clinical outcome of patients.
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- Joanna Myszkowska
- Laboratory of Clinical Biochemistry and Metabolism, Department of General Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine and Neonatology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Laboratory of Clinical Biochemistry and Metabolism, Department of General Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine and Neonatology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Research Institute for Medicines, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Prof. Gama Pinto, 1649-003, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Fox Chase Cancer Center, 333 Cottman Ave., Philadelphia, PA, 19111, USA
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- Division of Metabolism and Children's Research Center, University Children's Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, 8032, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Division of Metabolism and Children's Research Center, University Children's Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, 8032, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of General Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine and Neonatology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Laboratory of Clinical Biochemistry and Metabolism, Department of General Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine and Neonatology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, 79106, Freiburg, Germany; CIBSS - Centre for Integrative Biological Signalling Studies, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
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Salehiyeh S, Faiz AF, Manzourolhojeh M, Bagheri AM, Lorian K. The functions of hydrogen sulfide on the urogenital system of both males and females: from inception to the present. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2024:10.1007/s00210-024-03086-8. [PMID: 38689070 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-024-03086-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2024] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is known as a chemical gas in nature with both enzymatic and non-enzymatic biosynthesis in different human organs. A couple of studies have demonstrated the function of H2S in regulating the homeostasis of the human body. Additionally, they have shown its synthesis, measurement, chemistry, protective effects, and interaction in various aspects of scientific evidence. Furthermore, many researches have demonstrated the beneficial impacts of H2S on genital organs and systems. According to various studies, it is recognized that H2S-producing enzymes and the endogenous production of H2S are expressed in male and female reproductive systems in different mammalian species. The main goal of this comprehensive review is to assess the potential therapeutic impacts of this gasotransmitter in the male and female urogenital system and find underlying mechanisms of this agent. This narrative review investigated the articles that were published from the 1970s to 2022. The review's primary focus is the impacts of H2S on the male and female urogenital system. Medline, CINAHL, PubMed, and Google scholar databases were searched. Keywords used in this review were "Hydrogen sulfide," "H2S," "urogenital system," and "urogenital tract". Numerous studies have demonstrated the therapeutic and protective effects of sodium hydrosulfide (Na-HS) as an H2S donor on male and female infertility disorders. Furthermore, it has been observed that H2S plays a significant role in improving different diseases such as ameliorating sperm parameters. The specific localization of H2S enzymes in the urogenital system provides an excellent opportunity to comprehend its function and role in various disorders related to this system. It is noteworthy that H2S has been demonstrated to be produced in endocrine organs and exhibit diverse activities. Moreover, it is important to recognize that alterations in H2S biosynthesis are closely linked to endocrine disorders. Therefore, hormones can be pivotal in regulating H2S production, and H2S synthesis pathways may aid in establishing novel therapeutic strategies. H2S possesses pharmacological effects on essential disorders, such as anti-inflammation, anti-apoptosis, and anti-oxidant activities, which render it a valuable therapeutic agent for human urogenital disease. Furthermore, this agent shows promise in ameliorating the detrimental effects of various male and female diseases. Despite the limited clinical research, studies have demonstrated that applying H2S as an anti-oxidant source could ameliorate adverse effects of different conditions in the urogenital system. More clinical studies are required to confirm the role of this component in clinical settings.
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- Sajad Salehiyeh
- Andrology Research Center, Yazd Reproductive Sciences Institute, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
- Research and Clinical Center for Infertility, Yazd Reproductive Sciences Institute, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Department of Paraclinic, School of Medicine, Herat University, Herat, Afghanistan
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Gorgan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Gorgan, Iran
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Shahid Sadoughi university of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Andrology Research Center, Yazd Reproductive Sciences Institute, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran.
- Research and Clinical Center for Infertility, Yazd Reproductive Sciences Institute, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran.
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Tratnig-Frankl P, Andrews AR, Berkane Y, Guinier C, Goutard M, Lupon E, Lancia HH, Morrison ML, Roth MB, Randolph MA, Cetrulo CL, Lellouch AG. Exploring Iodide and Hydrogen Sulfide as ROS Scavengers to Delay Acute Rejection in MHC-Defined Vascularized Composite Allografts. Antioxidants (Basel) 2024; 13:531. [PMID: 38790636 PMCID: PMC11118872 DOI: 10.3390/antiox13050531] [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: 03/31/2024] [Revised: 04/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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Vascularized composite allografts (VCA) face ischemic challenges due to their limited availability. Reperfusion following ischemia triggers oxidative stress and immune reactions, and scavenger molecules could mitigate ischemia-reperfusion injuries and, therefore, immune rejection. We compared two scavengers in a myocutaneous flap VCA model. In total, 18 myocutaneous flap transplants were performed in Major histocompatibility complex (MHC)-defined miniature swine. In the MATCH group (n = 9), donors and recipients had minor antigen mismatch, while the animals were fully mismatched in the MISMATCH group (n = 9). Grafts were pretreated with saline, sodium iodide (NaI), or hydrogen sulfide (H2S), stored at 4 °C for 3 h, and then transplanted. Flaps were monitored until clinical rejection without immunosuppression. In the MATCH group, flap survival did not significantly differ between the saline and hydrogen sulfide treatments (p = 0.483) but was reduced with the sodium iodide treatment (p = 0.007). In the MISMATCH group, survival was similar between the saline and hydrogen sulfide treatments (p = 0.483) but decreased with the sodium iodide treatment (p = 0.007). Rhabdomyolysis markers showed lower but non-significant levels in the experimental subgroups for both the MATCH and MISMATCH animals. This study provides insightful data for the field of antioxidant-based approaches in VCA and transplantation.
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- Philipp Tratnig-Frankl
- Division of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Vienna General Hospital, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria;
- Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation Laboratory, Center for Transplantation Sciences, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA; (A.R.A.); (C.G.); (M.G.); (E.L.); (H.H.L.); (M.A.R.); (A.G.L.)
- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
- Shriners Children’s Boston, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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- Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation Laboratory, Center for Transplantation Sciences, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA; (A.R.A.); (C.G.); (M.G.); (E.L.); (H.H.L.); (M.A.R.); (A.G.L.)
- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
- Shriners Children’s Boston, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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- Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation Laboratory, Center for Transplantation Sciences, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA; (A.R.A.); (C.G.); (M.G.); (E.L.); (H.H.L.); (M.A.R.); (A.G.L.)
- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
- Shriners Children’s Boston, Boston, MA 02114, USA
- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, CHU de Rennes, University of Rennes, 35000 Rennes, France
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- Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation Laboratory, Center for Transplantation Sciences, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA; (A.R.A.); (C.G.); (M.G.); (E.L.); (H.H.L.); (M.A.R.); (A.G.L.)
- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
- Shriners Children’s Boston, Boston, MA 02114, USA
- Department of Plastic Surgery, NOVO Hospital, 95300 Pontoise, France
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- Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation Laboratory, Center for Transplantation Sciences, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA; (A.R.A.); (C.G.); (M.G.); (E.L.); (H.H.L.); (M.A.R.); (A.G.L.)
- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
- Shriners Children’s Boston, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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- Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation Laboratory, Center for Transplantation Sciences, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA; (A.R.A.); (C.G.); (M.G.); (E.L.); (H.H.L.); (M.A.R.); (A.G.L.)
- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
- Shriners Children’s Boston, Boston, MA 02114, USA
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Institut Universitaire Locomoteur et du Sport, Pasteur 2 Hospital, University Côte d’Azur, 06300 Nice, France
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- Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation Laboratory, Center for Transplantation Sciences, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA; (A.R.A.); (C.G.); (M.G.); (E.L.); (H.H.L.); (M.A.R.); (A.G.L.)
- Shriners Children’s Boston, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA 98109, USA; (M.L.M.); (M.B.R.)
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- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA 98109, USA; (M.L.M.); (M.B.R.)
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- Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation Laboratory, Center for Transplantation Sciences, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA; (A.R.A.); (C.G.); (M.G.); (E.L.); (H.H.L.); (M.A.R.); (A.G.L.)
- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
- Shriners Children’s Boston, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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- Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation Laboratory, Center for Transplantation Sciences, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA; (A.R.A.); (C.G.); (M.G.); (E.L.); (H.H.L.); (M.A.R.); (A.G.L.)
- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
- Shriners Children’s Boston, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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- Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation Laboratory, Center for Transplantation Sciences, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA; (A.R.A.); (C.G.); (M.G.); (E.L.); (H.H.L.); (M.A.R.); (A.G.L.)
- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
- Shriners Children’s Boston, Boston, MA 02114, USA
- INSERM UMRS 1140 Innovation Thérapeutique en Hémostase, University of Paris, 75006 Paris, France
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Longtine AG, Greenberg NT, Bernaldo de Quirós Y, Brunt VE. The gut microbiome as a modulator of arterial function and age-related arterial dysfunction. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol 2024; 326:H986-H1005. [PMID: 38363212 PMCID: PMC11279790 DOI: 10.1152/ajpheart.00764.2023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2023] [Revised: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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The arterial system is integral to the proper function of all other organs and tissues. Arterial function is impaired with aging, and arterial dysfunction contributes to the development of numerous age-related diseases, including cardiovascular diseases. The gut microbiome has emerged as an important regulator of both normal host physiological function and impairments in function with aging. The purpose of this review is to summarize more recently published literature demonstrating the role of the gut microbiome in supporting normal arterial development and function and in modulating arterial dysfunction with aging in the absence of overt disease. The gut microbiome can be altered due to a variety of exposures, including physiological aging processes. We explore mechanisms by which the gut microbiome may contribute to age-related arterial dysfunction, with a focus on changes in various gut microbiome-related compounds in circulation. In addition, we discuss how modulating circulating levels of these compounds may be a viable therapeutic approach for improving artery function with aging. Finally, we identify and discuss various experimental considerations and research gaps/areas of future research.
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- Abigail G Longtine
- Department of Integrative Physiology, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado, United States
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- Department of Integrative Physiology, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado, United States
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- Department of Integrative Physiology, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado, United States
- Instituto Universitario de Sanidad Animal y Seguridad Alimentaria, Universidad de las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain
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- Department of Integrative Physiology, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado, United States
- Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, United States
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Vaziripour M, Faghihi M, Ranjbaran M, Asadi B, Abdi A, Kianian F, Hajiaqaei M, Seifi B. Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of Sodium Hydrosulfide in Alleviating Oxidative Stress and Ovarian Dysfunction in a Rat Model of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. J Reprod Infertil 2024; 25:133-139. [PMID: 39157798 PMCID: PMC11327425 DOI: 10.18502/jri.v25i2.16007] [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: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/07/2024] [Indexed: 08/20/2024] Open
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Background Oxidative stress is known to play a key role in the occurrence of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) as the most common cause of anovulatory infertility. The purpose of the current study was to investigate whether diminished activity of ovarian enzymes responsible for hydrogen sulfide (H2S) production, cystathionine β-synthase (CBS), and cystathionine γ-lyase (CSE) contributes to oxidative stress in PCOS. The study also explored whether administration of sodium hydrosulfide (NaSH), an H2S donor, could ameliorate PCOS symptoms by reducing oxidative stress. Methods The total eighteen rats were randomly assigned into three groups (n=6): control, PCOS, and PCOS+NaSH. PCOS was induced by intramuscular injection of estradiol valerate to induce PCOS in the PCOS and PCOS+NaSH groups. The PCOS+NaSH group received 30 μmol/L of NaSH in drinking water for 27 days after PCOS induction. Ovarian tissue samples were analyzed for oxidative stress indices including malondialdehyde (MDA) levels and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity. Additional analyses measured H2S levels, CBS, and CSE activity. Results PCOS induction led to a significant decrease in SOD activity, H2S levels, and CBS and CSE activity, accompanied by a significant increase in MDA levels (p<0.0001). Furthermore, PCOS caused severe histological alterations in the ovaries. However, administration of NaSH effectively restored all measured parameters to pre-PCOS induction levels (p<0.0001). Conclusion This study showed that the decrease in the activity of H2S-producing enzymes and H2S levels may contribute to oxidative stress in PCOS. Therefore, administration of NaSH as a H2S donor can be considered as a potential therapeutic strategy for PCOS patients.
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- Maryam Vaziripour
- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Ye J, Salti T, Zanditenas E, Trebicz-Geffen M, Benhar M, Ankri S. Impact of Reactive Sulfur Species on Entamoeba histolytica: Modulating Viability, Motility, and Biofilm Degradation Capacity. Antioxidants (Basel) 2024; 13:245. [PMID: 38397843 PMCID: PMC10886169 DOI: 10.3390/antiox13020245] [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: 01/10/2024] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Reactive sulfur species (RSS) like hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and cysteine persulfide (Cys-SSH) emerged as key signaling molecules with diverse physiological roles in the body, depending on their concentration and the cellular environment. While it is known that H2S and Cys-SSH are produced by both colonocytes and by the gut microbiota through sulfur metabolism, it remains unknown how these RSS affect amebiasis caused by Entamoeba histolytica, a parasitic protozoan that can be present in the human gastrointestinal tract. This study investigates H2S and Cys-SSH's impact on E. histolytica physiology and explores potential therapeutic implications. Exposing trophozoites to the H2S donor, sodium sulfide (Na2S), or to Cys-SSH led to rapid cytotoxicity. A proteomic analysis of Cys-SSH-challenged trophozoites resulted in the identification of >500 S-sulfurated proteins, which are involved in diverse cellular processes. Functional assessments revealed inhibited protein synthesis, altered cytoskeletal dynamics, and reduced motility in trophozoites treated with Cys-SSH. Notably, cysteine proteases (CPs) were significantly inhibited by S-sulfuration, affecting their bacterial biofilm degradation capacity. Immunofluorescence microscopy confirmed alterations in actin dynamics, corroborating the proteomic findings. Thus, our study reveals how RSS perturbs critical cellular functions in E. histolytica, potentially influencing its pathogenicity and interactions within the gut microbiota. Understanding these molecular mechanisms offers novel insights into amebiasis pathogenesis and unveils potential therapeutic avenues targeting RSS-mediated modifications in parasitic infections.
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- Jun Ye
- Department of Molecular Microbiology, Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 3525433, Israel (M.T.-G.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 3525433, Israel
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- Department of Molecular Microbiology, Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 3525433, Israel (M.T.-G.)
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- Department of Molecular Microbiology, Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 3525433, Israel (M.T.-G.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 3525433, Israel
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- Department of Molecular Microbiology, Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 3525433, Israel (M.T.-G.)
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Zhou K, Luo W, Gui DD, Ren Z, Wei DH, Liu LS, Li GH, Tang ZH, Xiong WH, Hu HJ, Jiang ZS. Hydrogen sulfide attenuates atherosclerosis induced by low shear stress by sulfhydrylating endothelium NFIL3 to restrain MEST mediated endothelial mesenchymal transformation. Nitric Oxide 2024; 142:47-57. [PMID: 38049061 DOI: 10.1016/j.niox.2023.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Endothelial-mesenchymal transition (EndMT) induced by low shear stress plays an important role in the development of atherosclerosis. However, little is known about the correlation between hydrogen sulfide (H2S), a protective gaseous mediator in atherosclerosis and the process of EndMT. METHODS We constructed a stable low-shear-stress-induced(2 dyn/cm2) EndMT model, acombined with the pretreatment method of hydrogen sulfide slow release agent(GYY4137). The level of MEST was detected in the common carotid artery of ApoE-/- mice with local carotid artery ligation. The effect of MEST on atherosclerosis development in vivo was verified using ApoE-/- mice were given tail-vein injection of endothelial-specific overexpressed and knock-down MEST adeno-associated virus (AAV). RESULTS These findings confirmed that MEST is up-regulated in low-shear-stress-induced EndMT and atherosclerosis. In vivo experiments showed that MEST gene overexpression significantly promoted EndMT and aggravated the development of atherosclerotic plaques and MEST gene knockdown significantly inhibited EndMT and delayed the process of atherosclerosis. In vitro, H2S inhibits the expression of MEST and EndMT induced by low shear stress and inhibits EndMT induced by MEST overexpression. Knockdown of NFIL3 inhibit the up regulation of MEST and EndMT induced by low shear stress in HUVECs. CHIP-qPCR assay and Luciferase Reporter assay confirmed that NFIL3 binds to MEST DNA, increases its transcription and H2S inhibits the binding of NFIL3 and MEST DNA, weakening NFIL3's transcriptional promotion of MEST. Mechanistically, H2S increased the sulfhydrylation level of NFIL3, an important upstream transcription factors of MEST. In part, transcription factor NFIL3 restrain its binding to MEST DNA by sulfhydration. CONCLUSIONS H2S negatively regulate the expression of MEST by sulfhydrylation of NFIL3, thereby inhibiting low-shear-stress-induced EndMT and atherosclerosis.
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- Kun Zhou
- Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, Key Lab for Arteriosclerology of Hunan Province, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China.
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, Key Lab for Arteriosclerology of Hunan Province, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China; Department of Basic Medicine, Changsha Health Vocational College, Changsha, 410699, China.
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, Key Lab for Arteriosclerology of Hunan Province, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China.
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, Key Lab for Arteriosclerology of Hunan Province, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China.
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, Key Lab for Arteriosclerology of Hunan Province, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China.
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, Key Lab for Arteriosclerology of Hunan Province, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China.
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, Key Lab for Arteriosclerology of Hunan Province, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China.
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, Key Lab for Arteriosclerology of Hunan Province, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China.
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, Key Lab for Arteriosclerology of Hunan Province, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China.
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang City, Hunan Province, 421001, China.
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, Key Lab for Arteriosclerology of Hunan Province, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China.
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Didamoony MA, Soubh AA, Atwa AM, Ahmed LA. Innovative preconditioning strategies for improving the therapeutic efficacy of extracellular vesicles derived from mesenchymal stem cells in gastrointestinal diseases. Inflammopharmacology 2023; 31:2973-2993. [PMID: 37874430 PMCID: PMC10692273 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-023-01350-6] [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: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023]
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Gastrointestinal (GI) diseases have become a global health issue and an economic burden due to their wide distribution, late prognosis, and the inefficacy of recent available medications. Therefore, it is crucial to search for new strategies for their management. In the recent decades, mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) therapy has attracted attention as a viable option for treating a myriad of GI disorders such as hepatic fibrosis (HF), ulcerative colitis (UC), acute liver injury (ALI), and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) due to their regenerative and paracrine properties. Importantly, recent studies have shown that MSC-derived extracellular vesicles (MSC-EVs) are responsible for most of the therapeutic effects of MSCs. In addition, EVs have revealed several benefits over their parent MSCs, such as being less immunogenic, having a lower risk of tumour formation, being able to cross biological barriers, and being easier to store. MSC-EVs exhibited regenerative, anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, and anti-fibrotic effects in different experimental models of GI diseases. However, a key issue with their clinical application is the maintenance of their stability and efficacy following in vivo transplantation. Preconditioning of MSC-EVs or their parent cells is one of the novel methods used to improve their effectiveness and stability. Herein, we discuss the application of MSC-EVs in several GI disorders taking into account their mechanism of action. We also summarise the challenges and restrictions that need to be overcome to promote their clinical application in the treatment of various GI diseases as well as the recent developments to improve their effectiveness. A representation of the innovative preconditioning techniques that have been suggested for improving the therapeutic efficacy of MSC-EVs in GI diseases. The pathological conditions in various GI disorders (ALI, UC, HF and NAFLD) create a harsh environment for EVs and their parents, increasing the risk of apoptosis and senescence of MSCs and thereby diminishing MSC-EVs yield and restricting their large-scale applications. Preconditioning with pharmacological agents or biological mediators can improve the therapeutic efficacy of MSC-EVs through their adaption to the lethal environment to which they are subjected. This can result in establishment of a more conducive environment and activation of numerous vital trajectories that act to improve the immunomodulatory, reparative and regenerative activities of the derived EVs, as a part of MSCs paracrine system. ALI, acute liver injury; GI diseases, gastrointestinal diseases; HF, hepatic fibrosis; HSP, heat shock protein; miRNA, microRNA; mRNA, messenger RNA; MSC-EVs, mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles; NAFLD, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease; UC, ulcerative colitis.
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- Manar A Didamoony
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Pharmacology and Toxicology Department, Egyptian Russian University, Cairo, 11829, Egypt.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Pharmacology and Toxicology Department, Ahram Canadian University, 4th Industrial Zone, Banks Complex, 6th of October City, Giza, 12451, Egypt
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Pharmacology and Toxicology Department, Egyptian Russian University, Cairo, 11829, Egypt
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Pharmacology and Toxicology Department, Cairo University, Cairo, 11562, Egypt.
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Gupta SK, Mochan S, Arora P, Rani N, Luthra K, Dwivedi S, Bhatla N, Kshetrapal P, Dhingra R. Hydrogen sulfide promotes migration of trophoblast cells by a Rho GTPase mediated actin cytoskeleton reorganization. Placenta 2023; 142:135-146. [PMID: 37774537 DOI: 10.1016/j.placenta.2023.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2022] [Revised: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 10/01/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Preeclampsia (PE) arises due to defective spiral artery remodelling which may be due to deficient migration of trophoblast cells. Migration of human endothelial cells has been shown to be promoted via Hydrogen sulphide(H2S)/Rho GTPase Rac1 axis. This novel role of H2S and its downstream processes have not yet been studied in the development and function of the placental trophoblast cells. METHODS Placental tissues were obtained post-delivery from consented preeclamptic and normotensive mothers (n = 60). The protein expression levels of cystathionine-gamma-lyase (CSE) and cystathionine-beta-synthase (CBS) along with its downstream migratory molecules were compared in both the arms. The pro-migratory role of H2S was investigated in a first trimester placental cell line. RESULTS H2S promoted the migration of trophoblast cells in a Rho GTPase dependent manner mediated by actin cytoskeleton reorganization. The reduced levels of H2S producing enzymes in the PE placentae along with decreased levels of Rho GTPases (Rac1 and Rho A) corroborate the results of PAG and AOAA treatment in down regulating the Rho GTPases in the in vitro grown placental cultures. Reduction of the migratory potential of trophoblastic cells caused due to hypoxia/reoxygenation was rescued by upregulating the H2S expression with the use of NaHS as a H2S donor. DISCUSSION Exogenous H2S increases the migratory potential of the placental cells in culture conditions and also post hypoxia/reoxygenation injury. H2S as a gaso-transmitter holds a great potential as a therapeutic agent. Its long-term effects need to be investigated using model systems (rat/mouse) of PE following it up with clinical regulatory trials.
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- Sunil Kumar Gupta
- Department of Anatomy, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Anatomy, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Anatomy, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Anatomy, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Biostatistics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Maternal & Child Health, Translational Health Science and Technology Institute, Faridabad, Haryana, India.
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- Department of Anatomy, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
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Mirani M, Bahmanpour S, Masjedi F, Derakhshan Z, Dara M, Nasr-Esfahani MH, Tabei SMB. Pyridoxamine protects human granulosa cells against advanced glycation end-products-induced steroidogenesis disturbances. Mol Biol Rep 2023; 50:8537-8549. [PMID: 37642758 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-023-08723-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Ovarian advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) accumulation is associated with ovarian granulosa cells (GCs) dysfunction. Vitamin B6 derivatives positively affected reproduction. The current study was conducted to elucidate the AGEs effects on human luteinized mural GCs steroidogenesis in the presence or absence of pyridoxamine (PM). METHODS AND RESULTS Isolated GCs of 50 healthy women were divided into four parts and treated with media alone (Control), PM alone, or human glycated albumin (HGA) with/without PM. Main steroidogenic enzymes and hormones were assessed by qRT-PCR and ELISA. The AGE receptor (RAGE) protein was also determined using Western blotting. The non-toxic concentration of HGA increased the expression of RAGE, StAR, 3β-HSD, and 17β-HSD (P < 0.0001 for all) but decreased the expression of CYP19A1 at mRNA levels. The increased RAGE protein expression was also confirmed by western blot analysis. These effects resulted in declined estradiol (E2), slightly, and a sharp rise in progesterone (P4) and testosterone (T) levels, respectively. PM, on its own, ameliorated the HGA-altered enzyme expression and, thereby, corrected the aberrant levels of E2, P4, and T. These effects are likely mediated by regulating the RAGE gene and protein expression. CONCLUSION This study indicates that hormonal dysfunctions induced by the AGEs-RAGE axis in luteinized GCs are likely rectified by PM treatment. This effect is likely acquired by reduced expression of RAGE. A better understanding of how AGEs and PM interact in ovarian physiology and pathology may lead to more targeted therapy for treating ovarian dysfunction.
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- Maryam Mirani
- Department of Reproductive Biology, School of Advanced Medical Sciences and Technologies, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Reproductive Biology, School of Advanced Medical Sciences and Technologies, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Shiraz Nephro-Urology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Reproductive Biology, School of Advanced Medical Sciences and Technologies, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Stem Cells Technology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Biotechnology, ACECR, Isfahan, Iran.
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- Department of Reproductive Biology, School of Advanced Medical Sciences and Technologies, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
- Department of Medical Genetics, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, 7134845794, Iran.
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Sun HZ, Li CY, Shi Y, Li JJ, Wang YY, Han LN, Zhu LJ, Zhang YF. Effect of exogenous hydrogen sulfide in the nucleus tractus solitarius on gastric motility in rats. World J Gastroenterol 2023; 29:4557-4570. [PMID: 37621756 PMCID: PMC10445002 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v29.i29.4557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Revised: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 08/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is a recently discovered gaseous neurotransmitter in the nervous and gastrointestinal systems. It exerts its effects through multiple signaling pathways, impacting various physiological activities. The nucleus tractus solitarius (NTS), a vital nucleus involved in visceral sensation, was investigated in this study to understand the role of H2S in regulating gastric function in rats. AIM To examine whether H2S affects the nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-κB) and transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 pathways and the neurokinin 1 (NK1) receptor in the NTS. METHODS Immunohistochemical and fluorescent double-labeling techniques were employed to identify cystathionine beta-synthase (CBS) and c-Fos co-expressed positive neurons in the NTS during rat stress. Gastric motility curves were recorded by inserting a pressure-sensing balloon into the pylorus through the stomach fundus. Changes in gastric motility were observed before and after injecting different doses of NaHS (4 nmol and 8 nmol), physiological saline, Capsazepine (4 nmol) + NaHS (4 nmol), pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate (PDTC, 4 nmol) + NaHS (4 nmol), and L703606 (4 nmol) + NaHS (4 nmol). RESULTS We identified a significant increase in the co-expression of c-Fos and CBS positive neurons in the NTS after 1 h and 3 h of restraint water-immersion stress compared to the expressions observed in the control group. Intra-NTS injection of NaHS at different doses significantly inhibited gastric motility in rats (P < 0.01). However, injection of saline, first injection NF-κB inhibitor PDTC or transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1) antagonist Capsazepine or NK1 receptor blockers L703606 and then injection NaHS did not produce significant changes (P > 0.05). CONCLUSION NTS contains neurons co-expressing CBS and c-Fos, and the injection of NaHS into the NTS can suppress gastric motility in rats. This effect may be mediated by activating TRPV1 and NK1 receptors via the NF-κB channel.
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- Hong-Zhao Sun
- College of Life Science, Qi Lu Normal University, Zhangqiu 250200, Shandong Province, China
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- College of Life Science, Qi Lu Normal University, Zhangqiu 250200, Shandong Province, China
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- College of Life Science, Qi Lu Normal University, Zhangqiu 250200, Shandong Province, China
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- College of Life Science, Qi Lu Normal University, Zhangqiu 250200, Shandong Province, China
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- College of Life Science, Qi Lu Normal University, Zhangqiu 250200, Shandong Province, China
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- College of Life Science, Qi Lu Normal University, Zhangqiu 250200, Shandong Province, China
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- College of Life Science, Qi Lu Normal University, Zhangqiu 250200, Shandong Province, China
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- College of Life Science, Qi Lu Normal University, Zhangqiu 250200, Shandong Province, China
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Yoon SA, Gopala L, Lee MH. Biocompatible 7-nitro-2,1,3-benzoxadiazole-embedded naphthalimide for exploring endogenous H 2S in living cells. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2023; 295:122582. [PMID: 36905738 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2023.122582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Revised: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is a central signaling and antioxidant biomolecule involved in various biological processes. As inappropriate levels of H2S in the human body are closely related to various diseases, including cancer, a tool capable of detecting H2S with high selectivity and sensitivity in living systems is urgently required. In this work, we intended to develop a biocompatible and activatable fluorescent molecular probe for detecting H2S generation in living cells. The 7-nitro-2,1,3-benzoxadiazole-imbedded naphthalimide (1) probe presented here responds specifically to H2S and produces readily detectable fluorescence at 530 nm. Interestingly, probe 1 exhibited significant fluorescence responses to changes in endogenous H2S levels as well as high biocompatibility and permeability in living HeLa cells. This allowed for the real-time monitoring of endogenous H2S generation as an antioxidant defense response in the oxidatively stressed cells.
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- Shin A Yoon
- Department of Chemistry, Sookmyung Women's University, Seoul 04310, South Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Sookmyung Women's University, Seoul 04310, South Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Sookmyung Women's University, Seoul 04310, South Korea.
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Zhang W, Xun Q, Xing W, Xu F, Liu X. A Highly Selective Fluorescent Probe for Imaging Hydrogen Sulfide in Living HeLa Cells. J Fluoresc 2023; 33:1603-1608. [PMID: 36795301 DOI: 10.1007/s10895-023-03179-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 02/11/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
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As an important endogenous gasotransmitter, hydrogen sulfide (H2S) has been implicated with a variety of biological processes and has attracted more and more attention for its key role in a wide range of pathological processes. However, lacking tools for H2S-specific in situ detection, the changes of endogenous H2S levels in the pathological progression of diseases are still unclear. In this work, a turn-on fluorescent probe (BF2-DBS) has been designed and synthesized by two-step reactions using 4-diethylaminosalicylaldehyde and 1,4-dimethylpyridinium iodide as raw materials. Probe BF2-DBS displays high selectivity and sensitivity to H2S with a large Stokes shift and good anti-interference ability. The practical application of probe BF2-DBS to detect endogenous H2S was evaluated in living HeLa cells.
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- Wenshen Zhang
- Shandong Institute of nonmetallic materials, No.3 Tianjiazhuang East Road, 250031, Jinan City, Shandong Province, P. R. China.
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- Shandong Institute of nonmetallic materials, No.3 Tianjiazhuang East Road, 250031, Jinan City, Shandong Province, P. R. China
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- Shandong Institute of nonmetallic materials, No.3 Tianjiazhuang East Road, 250031, Jinan City, Shandong Province, P. R. China
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- Shandong Institute of nonmetallic materials, No.3 Tianjiazhuang East Road, 250031, Jinan City, Shandong Province, P. R. China
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- Shandong Institute of nonmetallic materials, No.3 Tianjiazhuang East Road, 250031, Jinan City, Shandong Province, P. R. China
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Ye H, Liu S, Chen Z, Cheng L, Yi L. A highly selective and sensitive endoplasmic reticulum-targeted probe reveals HOCl- and cisplatin-induced H 2S biogenesis in live cells. J Mater Chem B 2023. [PMID: 37254586 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb00863k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Reactive oxygen species (ROS) and reactive sulfur species (RSS) are involved in many physiological processes and act as collaborators with crosstalk. As an important member of gasotransmitters and RSS, hydrogen sulfide (H2S) carries out signaling functions at submicromolar levels because of its high reactivity. Mechanisms of dynamic regulation of ROS and H2S production are poorly understood, and the development of a highly selective and organelle-targeted chemical tool will advance the further understanding of H2S chemical biology and ROS/RSS crosstalk. Herein, we report a highly selective and sensitive, endoplasmic reticulum (ER)-targeted fluorescent probe (ER-BODIPY-NBD) for revealing cisplatin-induced H2S biogenesis for the first time. The probe demonstrates a 152-fold fluorescence enhancement at 520 nm after reaction with H2S to release a bright BODIPY product (quantum yield 0.36). The probe is highly selective toward H2S over biothiols, ER-targeted, and biocompatible. In addition, the probe was successfully employed to track H2S biogenesis in live cells via stimulation from exogenous hypochlorous acid and the drug cisplatin.
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- Haishun Ye
- Beijing University of Chemical Technology (BUCT), 15 Beisanhuan East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100029, P. R. China.
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- Beijing University of Chemical Technology (BUCT), 15 Beisanhuan East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100029, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Elemento-Organic Chemistry and Department of Chemical Biology, National Pesticide Engineering Research Center (Tianjin), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Elemento-Organic Chemistry and Department of Chemical Biology, National Pesticide Engineering Research Center (Tianjin), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China.
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- Beijing University of Chemical Technology (BUCT), 15 Beisanhuan East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100029, P. R. China.
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Chen CJ, Cheng MC, Hsu CN, Tain YL. Sulfur-Containing Amino Acids, Hydrogen Sulfide, and Sulfur Compounds on Kidney Health and Disease. Metabolites 2023; 13:688. [PMID: 37367846 DOI: 10.3390/metabo13060688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2023] [Revised: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) plays a decisive role in kidney health and disease. H2S can ben synthesized via enzymatic and non-enzymatic pathways, as well as gut microbial origins. Kidney disease can originate in early life induced by various maternal insults throughout the process, namely renal programming. Sulfur-containing amino acids and sulfate are essential in normal pregnancy and fetal development. Dysregulated H2S signaling behind renal programming is linked to deficient nitric oxide, oxidative stress, the aberrant renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, and gut microbiota dysbiosis. In animal models of renal programming, treatment with sulfur-containing amino acids, N-acetylcysteine, H2S donors, and organosulfur compounds during gestation and lactation could improve offspring's renal outcomes. In this review, we summarize current knowledge regarding sulfide/sulfate implicated in pregnancy and kidney development, current evidence supporting the interactions between H2S signaling and underlying mechanisms of renal programming, and recent advances in the beneficial actions of sulfide-related interventions on the prevention of kidney disease. Modifying H2S signaling is the novel therapeutic and preventive approach to reduce the global burden of kidney disease; however, more work is required to translate this into clinical practice.
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- Chih-Jen Chen
- Department of Pediatrics, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung 833, Taiwan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung 833, Taiwan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung 833, Taiwan
- School of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung 833, Taiwan
- Institute for Translational Research in Biomedicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung 833, Taiwan
- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan
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Munteanu C. Hydrogen Sulfide and Oxygen Homeostasis in Atherosclerosis: A Systematic Review from Molecular Biology to Therapeutic Perspectives. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24098376. [PMID: 37176083 PMCID: PMC10179092 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24098376] [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: 04/16/2023] [Revised: 05/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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Atherosclerosis is a complex pathological condition marked by the accumulation of lipids in the arterial wall, leading to the development of plaques that can eventually rupture and cause thrombotic events. In recent years, hydrogen sulfide (H2S) has emerged as a key mediator of cardiovascular homeostasis, with potential therapeutic applications in atherosclerosis. This systematic review highlights the importance of understanding the complex interplay between H2S, oxygen homeostasis, and atherosclerosis and suggests that targeting H2S signaling pathways may offer new avenues for treating and preventing this condition. Oxygen homeostasis is a critical aspect of cardiovascular health, and disruption of this balance can contribute to the development and progression of atherosclerosis. Recent studies have demonstrated that H2S plays an important role in maintaining oxygen homeostasis by regulating the function of oxygen-sensing enzymes and transcription factors in vascular cells. H2S has been shown to modulate endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) activity, which plays a key role in regulating vascular tone and oxygen delivery to tissues. The comprehensive analysis of the current understanding of H2S in atherosclerosis can pave the way for future research and the development of new therapeutic strategies for this debilitating condition. PROSPERO ID: 417150.
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- Constantin Munteanu
- Faculty of Medical Bioengineering, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Grigore T. Popa" Iași, 700454 Iași, Romania
- Teaching Emergency Hospital "Bagdasar-Arseni" (TEHBA), 041915 Bucharest, Romania
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Török S, Almási N, Veszelka M, Börzsei D, Szabó R, Varga C. Protective Effects of H 2S Donor Treatment in Experimental Colitis: A Focus on Antioxidants. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:antiox12051025. [PMID: 37237891 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12051025] [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: 03/03/2023] [Revised: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 04/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) are chronic, inflammatory disorders of the gastrointestinal (GI) system, which have become a global disease over the past few decades. It has become increasingly clear that oxidative stress plays a role in the pathogenesis of IBD. Even though several effective therapies exist against IBD, these might have serious side effects. It has been proposed that hydrogen sulfide (H2S), as a novel gasotransmitter, has several physiological and pathological effects on the body. Our present study aimed to investigate the effects of H2S administration on antioxidant molecules in experimental rat colitis. As a model of IBD, 2,4,6-trinitrobenzenesulfonic acid (TNBS) was used intracolonically (i.c.) to induce colitis in male Wistar-Hannover rats. Animals were orally treated (2 times/day) with H2S donor Lawesson's reagent (LR). Our results showed that H2S administration significantly decreased the severity of inflammation in the colons. Furthermore, LR significantly suppressed the level of oxidative stress marker 3-nitrotyrosine (3-NT) and caused a significant elevation in the levels of antioxidant GSH, Prdx1, Prdx6, and the activity of SOD compared to TNBS. In conclusion, our results suggest that these antioxidants may offer potential therapeutic targets and H2S treatment through the activation of antioxidant defense mechanisms and may provide a promising strategy against IBD.
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- Szilvia Török
- Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Neuroscience, Faculty of Science and Informatics, University of Szeged, H-6726 Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Neuroscience, Faculty of Science and Informatics, University of Szeged, H-6726 Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Neuroscience, Faculty of Science and Informatics, University of Szeged, H-6726 Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Neuroscience, Faculty of Science and Informatics, University of Szeged, H-6726 Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Neuroscience, Faculty of Science and Informatics, University of Szeged, H-6726 Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Neuroscience, Faculty of Science and Informatics, University of Szeged, H-6726 Szeged, Hungary
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Jia TT, Zhang Y, Hou JT, Niu H, Wang S. H 2S-based fluorescent imaging for pathophysiological processes. Front Chem 2023; 11:1126309. [PMID: 36778034 PMCID: PMC9911449 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2023.1126309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2022] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Hydrogen sulfide (H2S), as an important endogenous signaling molecule, plays a vital role in many physiological processes. The abnormal behaviors of hydrogen sulfide in organisms may lead to various pathophysiological processes. Monitoring the changes in hydrogen sulfide is helpful for pre-warning and treating these pathophysiological processes. Fluorescence imaging techniques can be used to observe changes in the concentration of analytes in organisms in real-time. Therefore, employing fluorescent probes imaging to investigate the behaviors of hydrogen sulfide in pathophysiological processes is vital. This paper reviews the design strategy and sensing mechanisms of hydrogen sulfide-based fluorescent probes, focusing on imaging applications in various pathophysiological processes, including neurodegenerative diseases, inflammation, apoptosis, oxidative stress, organ injury, and diabetes. This review not only demonstrates the specific value of hydrogen sulfide fluorescent probes in preclinical studies but also illuminates the potential application in clinical diagnostics.
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- Tong-Tong Jia
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Luoyang Normal University, Luoyang, China
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- College of Food and Bioengineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- College of Food and Bioengineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, China,*Correspondence: Huawei Niu, ; Shan Wang,
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- Key Laboratory of Intelligent Treatment and Life Support for Critical Diseases of Zhejiang Province, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China,*Correspondence: Huawei Niu, ; Shan Wang,
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Kumar V, Bishayee K, Park S, Lee U, Kim J. Oxidative stress in cerebrovascular disease and associated diseases. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1124419. [PMID: 36875474 PMCID: PMC9982100 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1124419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 02/19/2023] Open
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Cellular aging is the most severe risk factor for neurodegenerative disease. Simultaneously, oxidative stress (OS) is a critical factor in the aging process, resulting from an imbalance between reactive oxygen and nitrogen species and the antioxidant defense system. Emerging evidence indicates that OS is a common cause of several age-related brain pathologies, including cerebrovascular diseases. Elevated OS disrupts endothelial functional ability by diminishing the bioavailability of nitric oxide (a vascular dilator), induces atherosclerosis, and impairs vasculature, which are all common characteristics of cerebrovascular disease. In this review, we summarize evidence supporting an active role of OS in cerebrovascular disease progression, focusing primarily on stroke pathogenesis. We briefly discuss hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, and genetic factors that are often linked to OS and are considered associated factors influencing stroke pathology. Finally, we discuss the current pharmaceutics/therapeutics available for treating several cerebrovascular diseases.
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- Vijay Kumar
- Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Cell Differentiation and Aging, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon, Republic of Korea
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- Biomedical Science Core-Facility, Soonchunhyang Institute of Medi-Bio Science, Soonchunhyang University, Cheonan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Sookmyung Women’s University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Hallym University, Chuncheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Cell Differentiation and Aging, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon, Republic of Korea
- *Correspondence: Jaebong Kim,
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Liu B, Wang S, Xu M, Ma Y, Sun R, Ding H, Li L. The double-edged role of hydrogen sulfide in the pathomechanism of multiple liver diseases. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:899859. [PMID: 36588686 PMCID: PMC9800830 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.899859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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In mammalian systems, hydrogen sulfide (H2S)-one of the three known gaseous signaling molecules in mammals-has been found to have a variety of physiological functions. Existing studies have demonstrated that endogenous H2S is produced through enzymatic and non-enzymatic pathways. The liver is the body's largest solid organ and is essential for H2S synthesis and elimination. Mounting evidence suggests H2S has essential roles in various aspects of liver physiological processes and pathological conditions, such as hepatic lipid metabolism, liver fibrosis, liver ischemia‒reperfusion injury, hepatocellular carcinoma, hepatotoxicity, and acute liver failure. In this review, we discuss the functions and underlying molecular mechanisms of H2S in multiple liver pathophysiological conditions.
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- Bihan Liu
- Department of Hepatology and Gastroenterology, Beijing Youan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Hepatology and Gastroenterology, Beijing Youan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China,Beijing Institute of Hepatology, Beijing Youan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Brainnetome Center and National Laboratory of Pattern Recognition, Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China,School of Artificial Intelligence, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Hepatology and Gastroenterology, Beijing Youan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Hepatology and Gastroenterology, Beijing Youan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Hepatology and Gastroenterology, Beijing Youan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Hepatology and Gastroenterology, Beijing Youan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China,*Correspondence: Lei Li,
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Zhang NN, Xu HY, Liu XN, Chen YF, Xia CM, Wu XZ, Lu N. The Inhibitory Role of Hydrogen Sulfide in UII-Induced Cardiovascular Effects and the Underlying Signaling Pathways. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:2253. [PMID: 36421438 PMCID: PMC9686774 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11112253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2022] [Revised: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/08/2023] Open
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Urotensin II (UII) could increase blood pressure and heart rate via increased central reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels. We reported previously that hydrogen sulfide (H2S) exerts an antihypertensive effect by suppressing ROS production. The aim of the current study is to further examine the effects of endogenous and exogenous H2S on UII-induced cardiovascular effects by using an integrated physiology approach. We also use cell culture and molecular biological techniques to explore the inhibitory role of H2S on UII-induced cardiovascular effects. In this study, we found that cystathionine-β-synthase (CBS), the main H2S synthesizing enzyme in CNS, was expressed in neuronal cells of the rostral ventrolateral medulla (RVLM) area. Cellular distribution of CBS and urotensin II receptor (UT) in SH-SY5Y cells that are confirmed as glutamatergic were identified by immunofluorescent and Western blots assay. In Sprague-Dawley rats, administration of UII into the RVLM resulted in an increase in mean arterial pressure (MAP), heart rate (HR), ROS production, nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH) oxidase activity, and phosphorylation of p47phox, extracellular signal-regulated protein kinase (ERK)1/2 and p38MAPK, but not stress-activated protein kinase/Jun N-terminal kinase (SAPK/JNK). These effects of UII were attenuated by application into the RVLM of endogenous (L-cysteine, SAM) or exogenous (NaHS) H2S. These results were confirmed in SH-SY5Y cells. UII-induced cardiovascular effects were also significantly abolished by pretreatment with microinjection of Tempol, Apocynin, SB203580, or PD98059 into the RVLM. Preincubated SH-SY5Y cells with Apocynin before administration of UII followed by Western blots assay showed that ROS is in the upstream of p38MAPK/ERK1/2. Gao activation assay in SH-SY5Y cells suggested that H2S may exert an inhibitory role on UII-induced cardiovascular effects by inhibiting the activity of Gαo. These results suggest that both endogenous and exogenous H2S attenuate UII-induced cardiovascular effects via Gαo-ROS-p38MAPK/ERK1/2 pathway.
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- Na-Na Zhang
- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
- Department of Urology, Fudan Institute of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Neurology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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Lee JH, Im SS. Function of gaseous hydrogen sulfide in liver fibrosis. BMB Rep 2022. [PMID: 36195563 PMCID: PMC9623240 DOI: 10.5483/bmbrep.2022.55.10.124] [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] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Over the past few years, hydrogen sulfide (H2S) has been shown to exert several biological functions in mammalian. The endogenous production of H2S is mainly mediated by cystathione β-synthase, cystathione γ-lyase and 3-mercaptopyruvate sulfur transferase. These enzymes are broadly expressed in liver tissue and regulates liver function by working on a variety of molecular targets. As an important regulator of liver function, H2S is critically involved in the pathogenesis of various liver diseases, such as non-alcoholic steatohepatitis and liver cancer. Targeting H2S-generating enzymes may be a therapeutic strategy for controlling liver diseases. This review described the function of H2S in liver disease and summarized recent characterized role of H2S in several cellular process of the liver.
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- Jae-Ho Lee
- Department of Physiology, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu 42601, Korea
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- Department of Physiology, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu 42601, Korea
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Szabo C. Novel Regulatory Roles of Hydrogen Sulfide in Health and Disease. Biomolecules 2022; 12:biom12101372. [PMID: 36291581 PMCID: PMC9599174 DOI: 10.3390/biom12101372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2022] [Accepted: 09/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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- Csaba Szabo
- Chair of Pharmacology, Section of Medicine, University of Fribourg, CH-1700 Fribourg, Switzerland
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Munteanu C, Rotariu M, Turnea M, Dogaru G, Popescu C, Spînu A, Andone I, Postoiu R, Ionescu EV, Oprea C, Albadi I, Onose G. Recent Advances in Molecular Research on Hydrogen Sulfide (H 2S) Role in Diabetes Mellitus (DM)-A Systematic Review. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23126720. [PMID: 35743160 PMCID: PMC9223903 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23126720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2022] [Revised: 06/10/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Abundant experimental data suggest that hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is related to the pathophysiology of Diabetes Mellitus (DM). Multiple molecular mechanisms, including receptors, membrane ion channels, signalingmolecules, enzymes, and transcription factors, are known to be responsible for the H2S biological actions; however, H2S is not fully documented as a gaseous signaling molecule interfering with DM and vascular-linked pathology. In recent decades, multiple approaches regarding therapeutic exploitation of H2S have been identified, either based on H2S exogenous apport or on its modulated endogenous biosynthesis. This paper aims to synthesize and systematize, as comprehensively as possible, the recent literature-related data regarding the therapeutic/rehabilitative role of H2S in DM. This review was conducted following the “Preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses” (PRISMA) methodology, interrogating five international medically renowned databases by specific keyword combinations/“syntaxes” used contextually, over the last five years (2017–2021). The respective search/filtered and selection methodology we applied has identified, in the first step, 212 articles. After deploying the next specific quest steps, 51 unique published papers qualified for minute analysis resulted. To these bibliographic resources obtained through the PRISMA methodology, in order to have the best available information coverage, we added 86 papers that were freely found by a direct internet search. Finally, we selected for a connected meta-analysis eight relevant reports that included 1237 human subjects elicited from clinical trial registration platforms. Numerous H2S releasing/stimulating compounds have been produced, some being used in experimental models. However, very few of them were further advanced in clinical studies, indicating that the development of H2S as a therapeutic agent is still at the beginning.
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- Constantin Munteanu
- Faculty of Medical Bioengineering, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa” Iași, 700115 Iași, Romania; (M.R.); (M.T.)
- Teaching Emergency Hospital “Bagdasar-Arseni”, 041915 Bucharest, Romania; (C.P.); (A.S.); (I.A.); (R.P.)
- Correspondence: (C.M.); (G.O.)
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- Faculty of Medical Bioengineering, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa” Iași, 700115 Iași, Romania; (M.R.); (M.T.)
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- Faculty of Medical Bioengineering, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa” Iași, 700115 Iași, Romania; (M.R.); (M.T.)
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- Clinical Rehabilitation Hospital, 400066 Cluj-Napoca, Romania;
- Faculty of Medicine, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400347 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Teaching Emergency Hospital “Bagdasar-Arseni”, 041915 Bucharest, Romania; (C.P.); (A.S.); (I.A.); (R.P.)
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- Teaching Emergency Hospital “Bagdasar-Arseni”, 041915 Bucharest, Romania; (C.P.); (A.S.); (I.A.); (R.P.)
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila”, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
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- Teaching Emergency Hospital “Bagdasar-Arseni”, 041915 Bucharest, Romania; (C.P.); (A.S.); (I.A.); (R.P.)
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila”, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
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- Teaching Emergency Hospital “Bagdasar-Arseni”, 041915 Bucharest, Romania; (C.P.); (A.S.); (I.A.); (R.P.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, Ovidius University of Constanta, 900527 Constanta, Romania; (E.V.I.); (C.O.); (I.A.)
- Balneal and Rehabilitation Sanatorium of Techirghiol, 906100 Techirghiol, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, Ovidius University of Constanta, 900527 Constanta, Romania; (E.V.I.); (C.O.); (I.A.)
- Balneal and Rehabilitation Sanatorium of Techirghiol, 906100 Techirghiol, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, Ovidius University of Constanta, 900527 Constanta, Romania; (E.V.I.); (C.O.); (I.A.)
- Teaching Emergency County Hospital “Sf. Apostol Andrei” Constanta, 900591 Constanta, Romania
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- Teaching Emergency Hospital “Bagdasar-Arseni”, 041915 Bucharest, Romania; (C.P.); (A.S.); (I.A.); (R.P.)
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila”, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
- Correspondence: (C.M.); (G.O.)
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Song ZL, Zhao L, Ma T, Osama A, Shen T, He Y, Fang J. Progress and perspective on hydrogen sulfide donors and their biomedical applications. Med Res Rev 2022; 42:1930-1977. [PMID: 35657029 DOI: 10.1002/med.21913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2021] [Revised: 05/18/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Following the discovery of nitric oxide (NO) and carbon monoxide (CO), hydrogen sulfide (H2 S) has been identified as the third gasotransmitter in humans. Increasing evidence have shown that H2 S is of preventive or therapeutic effects on diverse pathological complications. As a consequence, it is of great significance to develop suitable approaches of H2 S-based therapeutics for biomedical applications. H2 S-releasing agents (H2 S donors) play important roles in exploring and understanding the physiological functions of H2 S. More importantly, accumulating studies have validated the theranostic potential of H2 S donors in extensive repertoires of in vitro and in vivo disease models. Thus, it is imperative to summarize and update the literatures in this field. In this review, first, the background of H2 S on its chemical and biological aspects is concisely introduced. Second, the studies regarding the H2 S-releasing compounds are categorized and described, and accordingly, their H2 S-donating mechanisms, biological applications, and therapeutic values are also comprehensively delineated and discussed. Necessary comparisons between related H2 S donors are presented, and the drawbacks of many typical H2 S donors are analyzed and revealed. Finally, several critical challenges encountered in the development of multifunctional H2 S donors are discussed, and the direction of their future development as well as their biomedical applications is proposed. We expect that this review will reach extensive audiences across multiple disciplines and promote the innovation of H2 S biomedicine.
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- Zi-Long Song
- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.,Botanical Agrochemicals Research & Development Center, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.,School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Botanical Agrochemicals Research & Development Center, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Botanical Agrochemicals Research & Development Center, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.,School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing, China
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Chen R, Ye H, Fang T, Liu S, Yi L, Cheng L. An NBD tertiary amine is a fluorescent quencher and/or a weak green-light fluorophore in H 2S-specific probes. Org Biomol Chem 2022; 20:4128-4134. [PMID: 35510487 DOI: 10.1039/d2ob00442a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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The thiolysis of NBD piperazinyl amine (NBD-PZ) is highly selective for H2S over GSH and has been widely used for the development of many H2S fluorescent probes. Whether the NBD amine in H2S-specific probes could be a fluorescent quencher should be further clarified, because NBD amines have been used as environment-sensitive fluorophores for many years. Here, we compared the properties of NBD-based secondary and tertiary amines under the same conditions. For example, the emission of NBD-N(Et)2 is much smaller in water and less responsive to changes in polarity than that of NBD-NHEt. The emission of NBD-PZ-TPP is also smaller than that of NBD-NH-TPP both in aqueous buffer and in live cells. In addition, confocal bioimaging signals of NBD-PZ-TPP with excitation at 405 nm and 454 nm are much weaker than that at 488 nm. Based on these results as well as the previous work on NBD-based probes, we discuss and summarize the design strategies and sensing mechanisms for different NBD-based H2S probes. Moreover, NBD-PZ-TPP may be a useful tool for reaction with and imaging of mitochondrial H2S in live cells. This work should be useful for clarification of the roles of NBD in H2S-specific fluorescent probes as well as for facilitating the development of future NBD-based probes.
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- Ruirui Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Elemento-Organic Chemistry and Department of Chemical Biology, National Pesticide Engineering Research Center (Tianjin), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites and Beijing Key Lab of Bioprocess, Beijing University of Chemical Technology (BUCT), 15 Beisanhuan East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100029, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Elemento-Organic Chemistry and Department of Chemical Biology, National Pesticide Engineering Research Center (Tianjin), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites and Beijing Key Lab of Bioprocess, Beijing University of Chemical Technology (BUCT), 15 Beisanhuan East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100029, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites and Beijing Key Lab of Bioprocess, Beijing University of Chemical Technology (BUCT), 15 Beisanhuan East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100029, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Elemento-Organic Chemistry and Department of Chemical Biology, National Pesticide Engineering Research Center (Tianjin), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China.
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Fernandes AS. Redox-Active Molecules as Therapeutic Agents. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11051004. [PMID: 35624867 PMCID: PMC9137761 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11051004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2022] [Revised: 05/17/2022] [Accepted: 05/18/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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- Ana Sofia Fernandes
- CBIOS, Universidade Lusófona's Research Center for Biosciences & Health Technologies, Campo Grande 376, 1749-024 Lisbon, Portugal
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Cirino G, Szabo C, Papapetropoulos A. Physiological roles of hydrogen sulfide in mammalian cells, tissues and organs. Physiol Rev 2022; 103:31-276. [DOI: 10.1152/physrev.00028.2021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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H2S belongs to the class of molecules known as gasotransmitters, which also includes nitric oxide (NO) and carbon monoxide (CO). Three enzymes are recognized as endogenous sources of H2S in various cells and tissues: cystathionine g-lyase (CSE), cystathionine β-synthase (CBS) and 3-mercaptopyruvate sulfurtransferase (3-MST). The current article reviews the regulation of these enzymes as well as the pathways of their enzymatic and non-enzymatic degradation and elimination. The multiple interactions of H2S with other labile endogenous molecules (e.g. NO) and reactive oxygen species are also outlined. The various biological targets and signaling pathways are discussed, with special reference to H2S and oxidative posttranscriptional modification of proteins, the effect of H2S on channels and intracellular second messenger pathways, the regulation of gene transcription and translation and the regulation of cellular bioenergetics and metabolism. The pharmacological and molecular tools currently available to study H2S physiology are also reviewed, including their utility and limitations. In subsequent sections, the role of H2S in the regulation of various physiological and cellular functions is reviewed. The physiological role of H2S in various cell types and organ systems are overviewed. Finally, the role of H2S in the regulation of various organ functions is discussed as well as the characteristic bell-shaped biphasic effects of H2S. In addition, key pathophysiological aspects, debated areas, and future research and translational areas are identified A wide array of significant roles of H2S in the physiological regulation of all organ functions emerges from this review.
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- Giuseppe Cirino
- Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Chair of Pharmacology, Section of Medicine, University of Fribourg, Switzerland
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece & Clinical, Experimental Surgery and Translational Research Center, Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens, Greece
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Hill CR, Shafaei A, Balmer L, Lewis JR, Hodgson JM, Millar AH, Blekkenhorst LC. Sulfur compounds: From plants to humans and their role in chronic disease prevention. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2022; 63:8616-8638. [PMID: 35380479 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2057915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Sulfur is essential for the health of plants and is an indispensable dietary component for human health and disease prevention. Its incorporation into our food supply is heavily reliant upon the uptake of sulfur into plant tissue and our subsequent intake. Dietary requirements for sulfur are largely calculated based upon requirements for the sulfur-containing amino acids (SAA), cysteine and methionine, to meet the demands for synthesis of proteins, enzymes, co-enzymes, vitamins, and hormones. SAA are found in abundance in animal sources and are relatively low in plants. However, some plants, particularly cruciferous and allium vegetables, produce many protective sulfur-containing secondary metabolites, such as glucosinolates and cysteine sulfoxides. The variety and quantity of these sulfur-containing metabolites are extensive and their effects on human health are wide-reaching. Many benefits appear to be related to sulfur's role in redox biochemistry, protecting against uncontrolled oxidative stress and inflammation; features consistent within cardiometabolic dysfunction and many chronic metabolic diseases of aging. This narrative explores the origins and importance of sulfur, its incorporation into our food supply and dietary sources. It also explores the overarching potential of sulfur for human health, particularly around the amelioration of oxidative stress and chronic inflammation, and subsequent chronic disease prevention.
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- Caroline R Hill
- Nutrition & Health Innovation Research Institute, School of Medical and Health Science, Edith Cowan University, Perth, Australia
- Royal Perth Hospital Research Foundation, Perth, Australia
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- Centre for Integrative Metabolomics and Computational Biology, School of Science, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, Australia
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- Centre for Precision Health, School of Medical and Health Science, Edith Cowan University, Perth, Australia
- Centre for Diabetes Research, Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, The University of Western Australia, Nedlands, Australia
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- Nutrition & Health Innovation Research Institute, School of Medical and Health Science, Edith Cowan University, Perth, Australia
- Royal Perth Hospital Research Foundation, Perth, Australia
- Medical School, The University of Western Australia, Nedlands, Australia
- Centre for Kidney Research, Children's Hospital at Westmead School of Public Health, Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Nutrition & Health Innovation Research Institute, School of Medical and Health Science, Edith Cowan University, Perth, Australia
- Royal Perth Hospital Research Foundation, Perth, Australia
- Medical School, The University of Western Australia, Nedlands, Australia
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- Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence in Plant Energy Biology, School of Molecular Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
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- Nutrition & Health Innovation Research Institute, School of Medical and Health Science, Edith Cowan University, Perth, Australia
- Royal Perth Hospital Research Foundation, Perth, Australia
- Medical School, The University of Western Australia, Nedlands, Australia
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Wang B, Li ZL, Zhang YL, Wen Y, Gao YM, Liu BC. Hypoxia and chronic kidney disease. EBioMedicine 2022; 77:103942. [PMID: 35290825 PMCID: PMC8921539 DOI: 10.1016/j.ebiom.2022.103942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2021] [Revised: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Hypoxia is an inherent pathophysiological characteristic of chronic kidney disease (CKD), which is closely associated with the development of renal inflammation and fibrosis, as well as CKD-related complications such as anaemia, cardiovascular events, and sarcopenia. This review outlined the characteristics of oxygen supply in the kidney, changes in oxygen metabolism and factors leading to hypoxia in CKD. Mechanistically, we discussed how hypoxia contributes to renal injury as well as complications associated with CKD. Furthermore, we also discussed the potential therapeutic approaches that target chronic hypoxia, as well as the challenges in the study of oxygen homeostasis imbalance in CKD.
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- Bin Wang
- Institute of Nephrology, Zhong Da Hospital, Southeast University School of Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Institute of Nephrology, Zhong Da Hospital, Southeast University School of Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Institute of Nephrology, Zhong Da Hospital, Southeast University School of Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Institute of Nephrology, Zhong Da Hospital, Southeast University School of Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Institute of Nephrology, Zhong Da Hospital, Southeast University School of Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Institute of Nephrology, Zhong Da Hospital, Southeast University School of Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
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Gong W, Zhang S, Chen Y, Shen J, Zheng Y, Liu X, Zhu M, Meng G. Protective role of hydrogen sulfide against diabetic cardiomyopathy via alleviating necroptosis. Free Radic Biol Med 2022; 181:29-42. [PMID: 35101564 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2022.01.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2021] [Revised: 12/24/2021] [Accepted: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Diabetic cardiomyopathy lacks effective and novel methods. Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) as the third gasotransmitter plays an important role in the cardiovascular system. Our study was to elucidate the protective effect and possible mechanism of H2S on diabetic cardiomyopathy from the perspective of necroptosis. Leptin receptor deficiency (db/db) mice and streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic cystathionine-γ-lyase (CSE) knockout (KO) mice were investigated. In addition, cardiomyocytes were stimulated with high glucose. We found that plasma H2S level, myocardial H2S production and CSE mRNA expression was impaired in the diabetic mice. CSE deficiency exacerbated diabetic cardiomyopathy, and promoted myocardial oxidative stress, necroptosis and inflammasome in STZ-induced mice. CSE inhibitor dl-propargylglycine (PAG) aggravated cell damage and oxidative stress, deteriorated necroptosis and inflammasome in cardiomyocytes with high glucose stimulation. H2S donor sodium hydrosulfide (NaHS) improved diabetic cardiomyopathy, attenuated myocardial oxidative stress, necroptosis and the NLR family pyrin domain-containing protein 3 (NLRP3) in db/db mice. NaHS also alleviated cell damage, oxidative stress, necroptosis and inflammasome in cardiomyocytes with high glucose stimulation. In Conclusion, H2S deficiency aggravated mitochondrial damage, increased reactive oxygen species accumulation, promoted necroptosis, activated NLRP3 inflammasome, and finally exacerbated diabetic cardiomyopathy. Exogenous H2S supplementation alleviated necroptosis to suppress NLRP3 inflammasome activation and attenuate diabetic cardiomyopathy via mitochondrial dysfunction improvement and oxidative stress inhibition. Our study provides the first evidence and a new mechanism that necroptosis inhibition by a pharmacological manner of H2S administration protected against diabetic cardiomyopathy. It is beneficial to provide a novel strategy for the prevention and treatment of diabetic cardiomyopathy.
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- Weiwei Gong
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, Jiangsu, China.
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Walewska A, Szewczyk A, Krajewska M, Koprowski P. Targeting mitochondrial large-conductance calcium-activated potassium channel by hydrogen sulfide via heme-binding site. J Pharmacol Exp Ther 2022; 381:137-150. [DOI: 10.1124/jpet.121.001017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2021] [Accepted: 02/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Beck KF, Pfeilschifter J. The Pathophysiology of H2S in Renal Glomerular Diseases. Biomolecules 2022; 12:biom12020207. [PMID: 35204708 PMCID: PMC8961591 DOI: 10.3390/biom12020207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2021] [Revised: 01/12/2022] [Accepted: 01/22/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Renal glomerular diseases such as glomerulosclerosis and diabetic nephropathy often result in the loss of glomerular function and consequently end-stage renal disease. The glomerulus consists of endothelial cells, mesangial cells and glomerular epithelial cells also referred to as podocytes. A fine-tuned crosstalk between glomerular cells warrants control of growth factor synthesis and of matrix production and degradation, preserving glomerular structure and function. Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) belongs together with nitric oxide (NO) and carbon monoxide (CO) to the group of gasotransmitters. During the last three decades, these higher concentration toxic gases have been found to be produced in mammalian cells in a well-coordinated manner. Recently, it became evident that H2S and the other gasotransmitters share common targets as signalling devices that trigger mainly protective pathways. In several animal models, H2S has been demonstrated as a protective factor in the context of kidney disorders, in particular of diabetic nephropathy. Here, we focus on the synthesis and action of H2S in glomerular cells, its beneficial effects in the glomerulus and its action in the context of the other gaseous signalling molecules NO and CO.
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Ye H, Sun L, Pang Z, Ji X, Jiao Y, Tu X, Huang H, Tang X, Xi Z, Yi L. Cell-Trappable BODIPY-NBD Dyad for Imaging of Basal and Stress-Induced H 2S in Live Biosystems. Anal Chem 2022; 94:1733-1741. [PMID: 35019257 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.1c04324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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H2S is a gaseous signaling molecule that is involved in many physiological and pathological processes. In general, the level of intracellular H2S (<1 μM) is much lower than that of GSH (∼1-10 mM), leading to the remaining challenge of selective detection and differentiation of endogenous H2S in live biosystems. To this end, we quantitatively demonstrate that the thiolysis of NBD amine has much higher selectivity for H2S over GSH than that of the reduction of aryl azide. Subsequently, we developed the first NBD-based cell-trappable probe 1 (AM-BODIPY-NBD) for highly selective and ultrasensitive imaging of intracellular H2S. Probe 1 demonstrates a 207-fold fluorescence enhancement at 520 nm after reaction with H2S/esterase to produce a bright BODIPY (quantum yield 0.42) and a detection limit of 15.7 nM. Probe 1 is water-soluble, cell-trappable, and not cytotoxic. Based on this excellent chemical tool, relative levels of basal H2S in different cell lines were measured to reveal a positive correlation between endogenous H2S and the metastatic potential of colon and breast cancer cells. In addition, H2S biogenesis in vivo was also validated by probe 1 both in tobacco leaves under viral infection and in zebrafish after tail amputation. It is anticipated that probe 1 will have widespread applications in imaging and for investigating different H2S-related biological processes and diseases.
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- Haishun Ye
- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites and Beijing Key Lab of Bioprocess, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Technologies Enabling Development of Clinical Therapeutics and Diagnostics (Theranostics), School of Pharmacy, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Elemento-Organic Chemistry and Department of Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry, National Pesticide Engineering Research Center, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Technologies Enabling Development of Clinical Therapeutics and Diagnostics (Theranostics), School of Pharmacy, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Technologies Enabling Development of Clinical Therapeutics and Diagnostics (Theranostics), School of Pharmacy, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites and Beijing Key Lab of Bioprocess, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites and Beijing Key Lab of Bioprocess, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Peking University No. 38, Xueyuan Road, Beijing 100191, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Elemento-Organic Chemistry and Department of Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry, National Pesticide Engineering Research Center, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites and Beijing Key Lab of Bioprocess, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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Sodium Thiosulfate Improves Hypertension in Rats with Adenine-Induced Chronic Kidney Disease. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11010147. [PMID: 35052651 PMCID: PMC8772748 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11010147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2021] [Revised: 12/29/2021] [Accepted: 01/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Hypertension is highly prevalent in chronic kidney disease (CKD). Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is an endogenously produced gasotransmitter with vasodilator properties. We, hence, investigated whether oral administration of sodium thiosulfate (STS), a clinically applicable H2S-based therapy, can exert a protective effect against hypertension in an adenine-induced CKD rat model. Eight-week-old male Sprague–Dawley rats were fed with 0.5% adenine chow for 3 weeks to induce CKD. After 1 week, the rats were divided into two groups: one without and one with STS (2 g/kg body weight/day) in drinking water for 2 weeks. Treatment with STS lowered systolic and diastolic blood pressure by 7 and 9 mm Hg, respectively. Renal H2S-generating enzyme expression was inhibited by CKD, while STS therapy increased plasma levels of H2S and thiosulfate. Additionally, restoration of nitric oxide bioavailability and rebalance of the renin–angiotensin system may contribute to the protective effects of STS. Our data suggest that the oral administration of STS improves hypertension in an adenine-induced CKD model, which brings us closer to the clinical translation of H2S-targeting therapy in CKD-induced hypertension.
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Recent advance in dual-functional luminescent probes for reactive species and common biological ions. Anal Bioanal Chem 2022; 414:5087-5103. [DOI: 10.1007/s00216-021-03792-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2021] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Fu L, Wang J, Chen X, Shi T, Shao Z, Chen J, Tian C, Zhou Z, Zhu H, Zhang J. [4+2]-Annulation of prop-2-ynylsulfonium salts and N-substituted pyrrole-2-carboxaldehydes: access to indolizines containing a thioether group. NEW J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d1nj04079k] [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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[4+2]-Annulation of prop-2-ynylsulfonium salts and N-substituted pyrrole-2-carboxaldehydes to generate indolizines containing a thioether group.
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- Liping Fu
- Department of Pharmacy, Shaoxing TCM Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Shaoxing, Zhejiang 312000, P. R. China
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- School of Medicine, Zhejiang University City College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310015, P. R. China
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- School of Medicine, Zhejiang University City College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310015, P. R. China
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- School of Medicine, Zhejiang University City College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310015, P. R. China
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- Zhejiang Yongtai Technology Co., Ltd, Taizhou, Zhejiang 317016, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shaoxing TCM Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Shaoxing, Zhejiang 312000, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shaoxing TCM Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Shaoxing, Zhejiang 312000, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shaoxing TCM Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Shaoxing, Zhejiang 312000, P. R. China
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- School of Medicine, Zhejiang University City College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310015, P. R. China
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- School of Medicine, Zhejiang University City College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310015, P. R. China
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Jiao Y, Ye H, Huang H, Yi L, Sun L. Thiobenzophenones: tunable hydrolysis-based donors for intracellular H2S delivery. NEW J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d2nj01152b] [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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H2S, the third gasotransmitter, is involved in many physiological and pathological processes. Compounds that can release H2S slowly under physiological conditions are useful chemical tools for studying H2S biology as...
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Hsu CN, Tain YL. Gasotransmitters for the Therapeutic Prevention of Hypertension and Kidney Disease. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22157808. [PMID: 34360574 PMCID: PMC8345973 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22157808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2021] [Revised: 07/19/2021] [Accepted: 07/20/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Nitric oxide (NO), carbon monoxide (CO), and hydrogen sulfide (H2S), three major gasotransmitters, are involved in pleiotropic biofunctions. Research on their roles in hypertension and kidney disease has greatly expanded recently. The developing kidney can be programmed by various adverse in utero conditions by so-called renal programming, giving rise to hypertension and kidney disease in adulthood. Accordingly, early gasotransmitter-based interventions may have therapeutic potential to revoke programming processes, subsequently preventing hypertension and kidney disease of developmental origins. In this review, we describe the current knowledge of NO, CO, and H2S implicated in pregnancy, including in physiological and pathophysiological processes, highlighting their key roles in hypertension and kidney disease. We summarize current evidence of gasotransmitter-based interventions for prevention of hypertension and kidney disease in animal models. Continued study is required to assess the interplay among the gasotransmitters NO, CO, and H2S and renal programming, as well as a greater focus on further clinical translation.
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- Chien-Ning Hsu
- Department of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung 833, Taiwan;
- School of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung 833, Taiwan
- Institute for Translational Research in Biomedicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University, Kaohsiung 833, Taiwan
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +886-975-056-995; Fax: +886-7733-8009
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Myszkowska J, Derevenkov I, Makarov SV, Spiekerkoetter U, Hannibal L. Biosynthesis, Quantification and Genetic Diseases of the Smallest Signaling Thiol Metabolite: Hydrogen Sulfide. Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 10:1065. [PMID: 34356298 PMCID: PMC8301176 DOI: 10.3390/antiox10071065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2021] [Revised: 06/23/2021] [Accepted: 06/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is a gasotransmitter and the smallest signaling thiol metabolite with important roles in human health. The turnover of H2S in humans is mainly governed by enzymes of sulfur amino acid metabolism and also by the microbiome. As is the case with other small signaling molecules, disease-promoting effects of H2S largely depend on its concentration and compartmentalization. Genetic defects that impair the biogenesis and catabolism of H2S have been described; however, a gap in knowledge remains concerning physiological steady-state concentrations of H2S and their direct clinical implications. The small size and considerable reactivity of H2S renders its quantification in biological samples an experimental challenge. A compilation of methods currently employed to quantify H2S in biological specimens is provided in this review. Substantial discrepancy exists in the concentrations of H2S determined by different techniques. Available methodologies permit end-point measurement of H2S concentration, yet no definitive protocol exists for the continuous, real-time measurement of H2S produced by its enzymatic sources. We present a summary of available animal models, monogenic diseases that impair H2S metabolism in humans including structure-function relationships of pathogenic mutations, and discuss possible approaches to overcome current limitations of study.
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- Joanna Myszkowska
- Laboratory of Clinical Biochemistry and Metabolism, Department of General Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine and Neonatology, Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany;
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- Department of Food Chemistry, Ivanovo State University of Chemistry and Technology, 153000 Ivanovo, Russia; (I.D.); (S.V.M.)
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- Department of Food Chemistry, Ivanovo State University of Chemistry and Technology, 153000 Ivanovo, Russia; (I.D.); (S.V.M.)
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- Department of General Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine and Neonatology, Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany;
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- Laboratory of Clinical Biochemistry and Metabolism, Department of General Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine and Neonatology, Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany;
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Comas F, Moreno-Navarrete JM. The Impact of H 2S on Obesity-Associated Metabolic Disturbances. Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 10:antiox10050633. [PMID: 33919190 PMCID: PMC8143163 DOI: 10.3390/antiox10050633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2021] [Revised: 04/18/2021] [Accepted: 04/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Over the last several decades, hydrogen sulfide (H2S) has gained attention as a new signaling molecule, with extensive physiological and pathophysiological roles in human disorders affecting vascular biology, immune functions, cellular survival, metabolism, longevity, development, and stress resistance. Apart from its known functions in oxidative stress and inflammation, new evidence has emerged revealing that H2S carries out physiological functions by targeting proteins, enzymes, and transcription factors through a post-translational modification known as persulfidation. This review article provides a critical overview of the current state of the literature addressing the role of H2S in obesity-associated metabolic disturbances, with particular emphasis on its mechanisms of action in obesity, diabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and cardiovascular diseases.
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- Ferran Comas
- Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Nutrition, Institut d’Investigació Biomèdica de Girona (IdIBGi), CIBEROBN (CB06/03/010) and Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), 17007 Girona, Spain;
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- Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Nutrition, Institut d’Investigació Biomèdica de Girona (IdIBGi), CIBEROBN (CB06/03/010) and Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), 17007 Girona, Spain;
- Department of Medical Sciences, Universitat de Girona, 17003 Girona, Spain
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +(34)-872-98-70-87
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