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Lin K, Zhang Y, Shen Y, Xu Y, Huang M, Liu X. Hydrogen Sulfide can Scavenge Free Radicals to Improve Spinal Cord Injury by Inhibiting the p38MAPK/mTOR/NF-κB Signaling Pathway. Neuromolecular Med 2024; 26:26. [PMID: 38907170 DOI: 10.1007/s12017-024-08794-1] [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: 04/21/2024] [Accepted: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 06/23/2024]
Abstract
Spinal cord injury (SCI) causes irreversible cell loss and neurological dysfunctions. Presently, there is no an effective clinical treatment for SCI. It can be the only intervention measure by relieving the symptoms of patients such as pain and fever. Free radical-induced damage is one of the validated mechanisms in the complex secondary injury following primary SCI. Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) as an antioxidant can effectively scavenge free radicals, protect neurons, and improve SCI by inhibiting the p38MAPK/mTOR/NF-κB signaling pathway. In this report, we analyze the pathological mechanism of SCI, the role of free radical-mediated the p38MAPK/mTOR/NF-κB signaling pathway in SCI, and the role of H2S in scavenging free radicals and improving SCI.
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- Kexin Lin
- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Medicine, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, 312000, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Medicine, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, 312000, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Medicine, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, 312000, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Medicine, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, 312000, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Medicine, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, 312000, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Medicine, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, 312000, Zhejiang Province, China.
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Gao W, Liu YF, Zhang YX, Wang Y, Jin YQ, Yuan H, Liang XY, Ji XY, Jiang QY, Wu DD. The potential role of hydrogen sulfide in cancer cell apoptosis. Cell Death Discov 2024; 10:114. [PMID: 38448410 PMCID: PMC10917771 DOI: 10.1038/s41420-024-01868-w] [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: 07/12/2023] [Revised: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024] Open
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For a long time, hydrogen sulfide (H2S) has been considered a toxic compound, but recent studies have found that H2S is the third gaseous signaling molecule which plays a vital role in physiological and pathological conditions. Currently, a large number of studies have shown that H2S mediates apoptosis through multiple signaling pathways to participate in cancer occurrence and development, for example, PI3K/Akt/mTOR and MAPK signaling pathways. Therefore, the regulation of the production and metabolism of H2S to mediate the apoptotic process of cancer cells may improve the effectiveness of cancer treatment. In this review, the role and mechanism of H2S in cancer cell apoptosis in mammals are summarized.
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- Wei Gao
- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan, 475004, China
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan, 475004, China
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan, 475004, China
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan, 475004, China
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan, 475004, China
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan, 475004, China
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan, 475004, China
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan, 475004, China.
- Faculty of Basic Medical Subjects, Shu-Qing Medical College of Zhengzhou, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450064, China.
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan, 475004, China.
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan, 475004, China.
- School of Stomatology, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan, 475004, China.
- Department of Stomatology, Huaihe Hospital of Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan, 475000, China.
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Zou J, Yuan Z, Chen X, Chen Y, Yao M, Chen Y, Li X, Chen Y, Ding W, Xia C, Zhao Y, Gao F. Hydrogen sulfide responsive nanoplatforms: Novel gas responsive drug delivery carriers for biomedical applications. Asian J Pharm Sci 2024; 19:100858. [PMID: 38362469 PMCID: PMC10867614 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajps.2023.100858] [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: 11/19/2022] [Revised: 07/30/2023] [Accepted: 10/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2024] Open
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Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is a toxic, essential gas used in various biological and physical processes and has been the subject of many targeted studies on its role as a new gas transmitter. These studies have mainly focused on the production and pharmacological side effects caused by H2S. Therefore, effective strategies to remove H2S has become a key research topic. Furthermore, the development of novel nanoplatforms has provided new tools for the targeted removal of H2S. This paper was performed to review the association between H2S and disease, related H2S inhibitory drugs, as well as H2S responsive nanoplatforms (HRNs). This review first analyzed the role of H2S in multiple tissues and conditions. Second, common drugs used to eliminate H2S, as well as their potential for combination with anticancer agents, were summarized. Not only the existing studies on HRNs, but also the inhibition H2S combined with different therapeutic methods were both sorted out in this review. Furthermore, this review provided in-depth analysis of the potential of HRNs about treatment or detection in detail. Finally, potential challenges of HRNs were proposed. This study demonstrates the excellent potential of HRNs for biomedical applications.
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- Jiafeng Zou
- Shanghai Frontier Science Research Base of Optogenetic Techniques for Cell Metabolism, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Shanghai Frontier Science Research Base of Optogenetic Techniques for Cell Metabolism, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Key Laboratory of Neuropharmacology and Translational Medicine of Zhejiang Province, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China
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- Shanghai Frontier Science Research Base of Optogenetic Techniques for Cell Metabolism, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Shanghai Frontier Science Research Base of Optogenetic Techniques for Cell Metabolism, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Shanghai Frontier Science Research Base of Optogenetic Techniques for Cell Metabolism, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Shanghai Frontier Science Research Base of Optogenetic Techniques for Cell Metabolism, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Shanghai Frontier Science Research Base of Optogenetic Techniques for Cell Metabolism, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Shanghai Frontier Science Research Base of Optogenetic Techniques for Cell Metabolism, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Shanghai Frontier Science Research Base of Optogenetic Techniques for Cell Metabolism, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Shanghai Frontier Science Research Base of Optogenetic Techniques for Cell Metabolism, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of New Drug Design, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
- Optogenetics and Synthetic Biology Interdisciplinary Research Center, State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
- CAS Center for Excellence in Brain Science, Shanghai Institutes for Biological Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200031, China
- Research Unit of New Techniques for Live-cell Metabolic Imaging, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100050, China
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- Shanghai Frontier Science Research Base of Optogenetic Techniques for Cell Metabolism, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Chemistry, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of New Drug Design, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
- Optogenetics and Synthetic Biology Interdisciplinary Research Center, State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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Stummer N, Feichtinger RG, Weghuber D, Kofler B, Schneider AM. Role of Hydrogen Sulfide in Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:1570. [PMID: 37627565 PMCID: PMC10452036 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12081570] [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: 07/10/2023] [Revised: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Hydrogen sulfide (H2S), originally known as toxic gas, has now attracted attention as one of the gasotransmitters involved in many reactions in the human body. H2S has been assumed to play a role in the pathogenesis of many chronic diseases, of which the exact pathogenesis remains unknown. One of them is inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a chronic intestinal disease subclassified as Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). Any change in the amount of H2S seems to be linked to inflammation in this illness. These changes can be brought about by alterations in the microbiota, in the endogenous metabolism of H2S and in the diet. As both too little and too much H2S drive inflammation, a balanced level is needed for intestinal health. The aim of this review is to summarize the available literature published until June 2023 in order to provide an overview of the current knowledge of the connection between H2S and IBD.
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- Nathalie Stummer
- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital of the Paracelsus Medical University, 5020 Salzburg, Austria; (N.S.); (R.G.F.); (D.W.); (B.K.)
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital of the Paracelsus Medical University, 5020 Salzburg, Austria; (N.S.); (R.G.F.); (D.W.); (B.K.)
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital of the Paracelsus Medical University, 5020 Salzburg, Austria; (N.S.); (R.G.F.); (D.W.); (B.K.)
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital of the Paracelsus Medical University, 5020 Salzburg, Austria; (N.S.); (R.G.F.); (D.W.); (B.K.)
- Research Program for Receptor Biochemistry and Tumor Metabolism, Paracelsus Medical University (PMU), 5020 Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital of the Paracelsus Medical University, 5020 Salzburg, Austria; (N.S.); (R.G.F.); (D.W.); (B.K.)
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Cui X, Liu R, Duan L, Zhang Q, Cao D, Zhang A. Exogenous hydrogen sulfide (H2S) exerts therapeutic potential in triple-negative breast cancer by affecting cell cycle and DNA replication pathway. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 161:114488. [PMID: 37002576 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.114488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2022] [Revised: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2023] Open
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Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a highly aggressive subtype with a poor prognosis due to its high rates of proliferation and metastasis. Recently, hydrogen sulfide (H2S) has been recognized as a novel gasotransmitter that plays a significant role in various pathological processes, including cancer. Here, we show that exogenous H2S inhibited TNBC cancer cell proliferation, migration and invasion in vitro, and also decreased cancer malignances in the mouse model of TNBC. To investigate the underlying mechanisms of H2S's anti-cancer effects in TNBC, we performed transcriptome sequencing and bioinformatic analyses. 2121 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were revealed, and mainly enriched in cell cycle and DNA replication pathways. Further analysis revealed changes in alternative splicing after exogenous H2S treatment. Protein-protein interaction (PPI) network analysis was performed, which identified 458 interactions among 276 DEGs enriched in cell cycle and DNA replication pathways.We identified seven hub genes (MCM3, MCM4, MCM5, MCM6, CDC6, CDC45, and GINS2) through PPI network analysis, which were up-regulated in clinical human breast cancer but down-regulated after H2S treatment. Based on the hub genes selected, we developed a model predicting that exogenous H2S mainly exerts its anti-TNBC role by delaying DNA replication. Our findings suggest that exogenous H2S has potential as a therapeutic agent in TNBC and may exert its therapeutic potential through DNA replication and the cell cycle pathway.
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He B, Zhang Z, Huang Z, Duan X, Wang Y, Cao J, Li L, He K, Nice EC, He W, Gao W, Shen Z. Protein persulfidation: Rewiring the hydrogen sulfide signaling in cell stress response. Biochem Pharmacol 2023; 209:115444. [PMID: 36736962 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2023.115444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2022] [Revised: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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The past few decades have witnessed significant progress in the discovery of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) as a ubiquitous gaseous signaling molecule in mammalian physiology, akin to nitric oxide and carbon monoxide. As the third gasotransmitter, H2S is now known to exert a wide range of physiological and cytoprotective functions in the biological systems. However, endogenous H2S concentrations are usually low, and its potential biologic mechanisms responsible have not yet been fully clarified. Recently, a growing body of evidence has demonstrated that protein persulfidation, a posttranslational modification of cysteine residues (RSH) to persulfides (RSSH) elicited by H2S, is a fundamental mechanism of H2S-mediated signaling pathways. Persulfidation, as a biological switch for protein function, plays an important role in the maintenance of cell homeostasis in response to various internal and external stress stimuli and is also implicated in numerous diseases, such as cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases and cancer. In this review, the biological significance of protein persulfidation by H2S in cell stress response is reviewed providing a framework for understanding the multifaceted roles of H2S. A mechanism-guided perspective can help open novel avenues for the exploitation of therapeutics based on H2S-induced persulfidation in the context of diseases.
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- Bo He
- West China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic Medicine, and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, and Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, Chengdu 610041, China
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- West China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic Medicine, and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, and Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, Chengdu 610041, China
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- West China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic Medicine, and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, and Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Oncology, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences and Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610072, China
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- West China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic Medicine, and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, and Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, Chengdu 610041, China
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- West China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic Medicine, and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, and Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, Chengdu 610041, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- Institute of Burn Research, Southwest Hospital, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burn and Combined Injury, Chongqing Key Laboratory for Disease Proteomics, Army Military Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China.
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- Clinical Genetics Laboratory, Affiliated Hospital & Clinical Medical College of Chengdu University, Chengdu 610081, China.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Affiliated Lihuili Hospital, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315040, Zhejiang, China.
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Hydrogen Sulphide-Based Therapeutics for Neurological Conditions: Perspectives and Challenges. Neurochem Res 2023; 48:1981-1996. [PMID: 36764968 PMCID: PMC10182124 DOI: 10.1007/s11064-023-03887-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Revised: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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Central nervous system (CNS)-related conditions are currently the leading cause of disability worldwide, posing a significant burden to health systems, individuals and their families. Although the molecular mechanisms implicated in these disorders may be varied, neurological conditions have been increasingly associated with inflammation and/or impaired oxidative response leading to further neural cell damages. Therefore, therapeutic approaches targeting these defective molecular mechanisms have been vastly explored. Hydrogen sulphide (H2S) has emerged as a modulator of both inflammation and oxidative stress with a neuroprotective role, therefore, has gained interest in the treatment of neurological disorders. H2S, produced by endogenous sources, is maintained at low levels in the CNS. However, defects in the biosynthetic and catabolic routes for H2S metabolism have been identified in CNS-related disorders. Approaches to restore H2S availability using H2S-donating compounds have been recently explored in many models of neurological conditions. Nonetheless, we still need to elucidate the potential for these compounds not only to ameliorate defective biological routes, but also to better comprehend the implications on H2S delivery, dosage regimes and feasibility to successfully target CNS tissues. Here, we highlight the molecular mechanisms of H2S-dependent restoration of neurological functions in different models of CNS disease whilst summarising current administration approaches for these H2S-based compounds. We also address existing barriers in H2S donor delivery by showcasing current advances in mediating these constrains through novel biomaterial-based carriers for H2S donors.
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Zhang Y, Jing M, Cai C, Zhu S, Zhang C, Wang Q, Zhai Y, Ji X, Wu D. Role of hydrogen sulphide in physiological and pathological angiogenesis. Cell Prolif 2022; 56:e13374. [PMID: 36478328 PMCID: PMC9977675 DOI: 10.1111/cpr.13374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2022] [Revised: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The role of hydrogen sulphide (H2 S) in angiogenesis has been widely demonstrated. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) plays an important role in H2 S-induced angiogenesis. H2 S promotes angiogenesis by upregulating VEGF via pro-angiogenic signal transduction. The involved signalling pathways include the mitogen-activated protein kinase pathway, phosphoinositide-3 kinase pathway, nitric oxide (NO) synthase/NO pathway, signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) pathway, and adenosine triphosphate (ATP)-sensitive potassium (KATP ) channels. H2 S has been shown to contribute to tumour angiogenesis, diabetic wound healing, angiogenesis in cardiac and cerebral ischaemic tissues, and physiological angiogenesis during the menstrual cycle and pregnancy. Furthermore, H2 S can exert an anti-angiogenic effect by inactivating Wnt/β-catenin signalling or blocking the STAT3 pathway in tumours. Therefore, H2 S plays a double-edged sword role in the process of angiogenesis. The regulation of H2 S production is a promising therapeutic approach for angiogenesis-associated diseases. Novel H2 S donors and/or inhibitors can be developed in the treatment of angiogenesis-dependent diseases.
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- Yan‐Xia Zhang
- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical SciencesHenan UniversityKaifengHenanChina,Kaifeng Municipal Key Laboratory of Cell Signal Transduction, Henan Provincial Engineering Centre for Tumor Molecular MedicineHenan UniversityKaifengHenanChina
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical SciencesHenan UniversityKaifengHenanChina,Kaifeng Municipal Key Laboratory of Cell Signal Transduction, Henan Provincial Engineering Centre for Tumor Molecular MedicineHenan UniversityKaifengHenanChina
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical SciencesHenan UniversityKaifengHenanChina,Kaifeng Municipal Key Laboratory of Cell Signal Transduction, Henan Provincial Engineering Centre for Tumor Molecular MedicineHenan UniversityKaifengHenanChina
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical SciencesHenan UniversityKaifengHenanChina,Kaifeng Municipal Key Laboratory of Cell Signal Transduction, Henan Provincial Engineering Centre for Tumor Molecular MedicineHenan UniversityKaifengHenanChina
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical SciencesHenan UniversityKaifengHenanChina,Kaifeng Municipal Key Laboratory of Cell Signal Transduction, Henan Provincial Engineering Centre for Tumor Molecular MedicineHenan UniversityKaifengHenanChina
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical SciencesHenan UniversityKaifengHenanChina,Kaifeng Municipal Key Laboratory of Cell Signal Transduction, Henan Provincial Engineering Centre for Tumor Molecular MedicineHenan UniversityKaifengHenanChina
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical SciencesHenan UniversityKaifengHenanChina,School of StomatologyHenan UniversityKaifengHenanChina
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical SciencesHenan UniversityKaifengHenanChina,Kaifeng Municipal Key Laboratory of Cell Signal Transduction, Henan Provincial Engineering Centre for Tumor Molecular MedicineHenan UniversityKaifengHenanChina,Kaifeng Key Laboratory of Infection and Biological Safety, School of Basic Medical SciencesHenan UniversityKaifengHenanChina
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical SciencesHenan UniversityKaifengHenanChina,Kaifeng Municipal Key Laboratory of Cell Signal Transduction, Henan Provincial Engineering Centre for Tumor Molecular MedicineHenan UniversityKaifengHenanChina,School of StomatologyHenan UniversityKaifengHenanChina
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Wang F, Zhou H, Zhang X. SAM, a cystathionine beta-synthase activator, promotes hydrogen sulfide to promote neural repair resulting from massive cerebral infarction induced by middle cerebral artery occlusion. Metab Brain Dis 2022; 37:1641-1654. [PMID: 35386034 DOI: 10.1007/s11011-022-00976-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2021] [Accepted: 03/24/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Neurologic deterioration after massive cerebral infarct should be identified at an early stage for medical and surgical treatments. We investigated the effect of hydrogen sulfide on the excitotoxity of PC12 cells exposed to oxygen-glucose deprivation (OGD) and its effect on the apoptosis of brain tissues in rats with middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO). Rats with MCAO were treated with SAM, a cystathionine beta-synthase (CBS) activator, or AOAA, a CBS inhibitor. Hydrogen sulfide content in the brain tissues of infarcted patients or rats with MCAO was decreased, whereas glutamate (GLU) content was increased. In addition, SAM reduced reactive oxygen species content, lactate dehydrogenase release, and apoptosis levels in the brain tissues of rats with MCAO. The PC12 cells that were exposed to OGD were also treated with 20 mM GLU and later treated with SAM or AOAA. In PC12 cells, SAM reduced the apoptosis caused by GLU after OGD. The protective effects of hydrogen sulfide was elicited through the sulfur-sulfhydrylation modification of NMDAR and the induction of ERK/MAPK signaling. Our results showed that hydrogen sulfide exerts a protective effect on the PC12 cells and the rats with MCAO, which might represent a possible therapeutic agent against massive cerebral infarct.
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- Fang Wang
- Department of Medicine, Changsha Social Work College, No. 22, Xiangzhang Road, Yuhua District, Changsha, 410004, Hunan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410001, Hunan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Medicine, Changsha Social Work College, No. 22, Xiangzhang Road, Yuhua District, Changsha, 410004, Hunan, People's Republic of China.
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Khattak S, Rauf MA, Khan NH, Zhang QQ, Chen HJ, Muhammad P, Ansari MA, Alomary MN, Jahangir M, Zhang CY, Ji XY, Wu DD. Hydrogen Sulfide Biology and Its Role in Cancer. Molecules 2022; 27:3389. [PMID: 35684331 PMCID: PMC9181954 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27113389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2022] [Revised: 04/27/2022] [Accepted: 05/01/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
Abstract
Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is an endogenous biologically active gas produced in mammalian tissues. It plays a very critical role in many pathophysiological processes in the body. It can be endogenously produced through many enzymes analogous to the cysteine family, while the exogenous source may involve inorganic sulfide salts. H2S has recently been well investigated with regard to the onset of various carcinogenic diseases such as lung, breast, ovaries, colon cancer, and neurodegenerative disorders. H2S is considered an oncogenic gas, and a potential therapeutic target for treating and diagnosing cancers, due to its role in mediating the development of tumorigenesis. Here in this review, an in-detail up-to-date explanation of the potential role of H2S in different malignancies has been reported. The study summarizes the synthesis of H2S, its roles, signaling routes, expressions, and H2S release in various malignancies. Considering the critical importance of this active biological molecule, we believe this review in this esteemed journal will highlight the oncogenic role of H2S in the scientific community.
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- Saadullah Khattak
- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China; (S.K.); (N.H.K.); (Q.-Q.Z.); (H.-J.C.)
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- Department of Surgery, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL 33136, USA;
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China; (S.K.); (N.H.K.); (Q.-Q.Z.); (H.-J.C.)
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China; (S.K.); (N.H.K.); (Q.-Q.Z.); (H.-J.C.)
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China; (S.K.); (N.H.K.); (Q.-Q.Z.); (H.-J.C.)
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- Henan-Macquarie University Joint Centre for Biomedical Innovation, School of Life Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China;
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- Department of Epidemic Disease Research, Institute for Research & Medical Consultations (IRMC), Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia;
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- National Centre for Biotechnology, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), P.O. Box 6086, Riyadh 11442, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Psychiatric and Mental Health, Central South University, Changsha 410078, China;
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Hami Central Hospital, Hami 839000, China
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China; (S.K.); (N.H.K.); (Q.-Q.Z.); (H.-J.C.)
- Kaifeng Key Laboratory of Infection and Biological Safety, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China; (S.K.); (N.H.K.); (Q.-Q.Z.); (H.-J.C.)
- School of Stomatology, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China
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Malard E, Valable S, Bernaudin M, Pérès E, Chatre L. The Reactive Species Interactome in the Brain. Antioxid Redox Signal 2021; 35:1176-1206. [PMID: 34498917 DOI: 10.1089/ars.2020.8238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Significance: Redox pioneer Helmut Sies attempted to explain reactive species' challenges faced by organelles, cells, tissues, and organs via three complementary definitions: (i) oxidative stress, that is, the disturbance in the prooxidant-antioxidant defense balance in favor of the prooxidants; (ii) oxidative eustress, the low physiological exposure to prooxidants; and (iii) oxidative distress, the supraphysiological exposure to prooxidants. Recent Advances: Identification, concentration, and interactions are the most important elements to improve our understanding of reactive species in physiology and pathology. In this context, the reactive species interactome (RSI) is a new multilevel redox regulatory system that identifies reactive species families, reactive oxygen species (ROS), reactive nitrogen species (RNS), and reactive sulfur species, and it integrates their interactions with their downstream biological targets. Critical Issues: We propose a united view to fully combine reactive species identification, oxidative eustress and distress, and the RSI system. In this view, we also propose including the forgotten reactive carbonyl species, an increasingly rediscovered reactive species family related to the other reactive families, and key enzymes within the RSI. We focus on brain physiology and pathology to demonstrate why this united view should be considered. Future Directions: More studies are needed for an improved understanding of the contributions of reactive species through their identification, concentration, and interactions, including in the brain. Appreciating the RSI in its entirety should unveil new molecular players and mechanisms in physiology and pathology in the brain and elsewhere.
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- Elise Malard
- Normandie Univ, UNICAEN, CEA, CNRS, ISTCT/CERVOxy group, GIP Cyceron, Caen, France
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- Normandie Univ, UNICAEN, CEA, CNRS, ISTCT/CERVOxy group, GIP Cyceron, Caen, France
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- Normandie Univ, UNICAEN, CEA, CNRS, ISTCT/CERVOxy group, GIP Cyceron, Caen, France
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- Normandie Univ, UNICAEN, CEA, CNRS, ISTCT/CERVOxy group, GIP Cyceron, Caen, France
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- Normandie Univ, UNICAEN, CEA, CNRS, ISTCT/CERVOxy group, GIP Cyceron, Caen, France
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Mendiola PJ, Naik JS, Gonzalez Bosc LV, Gardiner AS, Birg A, Kanagy NL. Hydrogen Sulfide Actions in the Vasculature. Compr Physiol 2021; 11:2467-2488. [PMID: 34558672 DOI: 10.1002/cphy.c200036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Hydrogen sulfide (H2 S) is a small, gaseous molecule with poor solubility in water that is generated by multiple pathways in many species including humans. It acts as a signaling molecule in many tissues with both beneficial and pathological effects. This article discusses its many actions in the vascular system and the growing evidence of its role to regulate vascular tone, angiogenesis, endothelial barrier function, redox, and inflammation. Alterations in some disease states are also discussed including potential roles in promoting tumor growth and contributions to the development of metabolic disease. © 2021 American Physiological Society. Compr Physiol 11:1-22, 2021.
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- University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
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- University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
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- University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
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- University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
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Peng W, Zhang ML, Zhang J, Chen G. Potential role of hydrogen sulfide in central nervous system tumors: a narrative review. Med Gas Res 2021; 12:6-9. [PMID: 34472496 PMCID: PMC8447953 DOI: 10.4103/2045-9912.324590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Central nervous system tumors are classified as diseases of special clinical significance with high disability and high mortality. In addition to cerebrovascular diseases and craniocerebral injuries, tumors are the most common diseases of the central nervous system. Hydrogen sulfide, the third endogenous gas signaling molecule discovered in humans besides nitric oxide and carbon monoxide, plays an important role in the pathophysiology of human diseases. It is reported that hydrogen sulfide not only exerts a wide range of biological effects, but also develops a certain relationship with tumor development and neovascularization. A variety of studies have shown that hydrogen sulfide acts as a vasodilator and angiogenetic factor to facilitate growth, proliferation, migration and invasion of cancer cells. In this review, the pathological mechanisms and the effect of hydrogen sulfide on the central nervous system tumors are introduced.
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- Wei Peng
- Department of Neurosurgery & Brain and Nerve Research Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery & Brain and Nerve Research Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery & Brain and Nerve Research Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery & Brain and Nerve Research Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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Ngowi EE, Afzal A, Sarfraz M, Khattak S, Zaman SU, Khan NH, Li T, Jiang QY, Zhang X, Duan SF, Ji XY, Wu DD. Role of hydrogen sulfide donors in cancer development and progression. Int J Biol Sci 2021; 17:73-88. [PMID: 33390834 PMCID: PMC7757040 DOI: 10.7150/ijbs.47850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2020] [Accepted: 10/22/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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In recent years, a vast number of potential cancer therapeutic targets have emerged. However, developing efficient and effective drugs for the targets is of major concern. Hydrogen sulfide (H2S), one of the three known gasotransmitters, is involved in the regulation of various cellular activities such as autophagy, apoptosis, migration, and proliferation. Low production of H2S has been identified in numerous cancer types. Treating cancer cells with H2S donors is the common experimental technique used to improve H2S levels; however, the outcome depends on the concentration/dose, time, cell type, and sometimes the drug used. Both natural and synthesized donors are available for this purpose, although their effects vary independently ranging from strong cancer suppressors to promoters. Nonetheless, numerous signaling pathways have been reported to be altered following the treatments with H2S donors which suggest their potential in cancer treatment. This review will analyze the potential of H2S donors in cancer therapy by summarizing key cellular processes and mechanisms involved.
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- Ebenezeri Erasto Ngowi
- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475004, China
- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Dar es Salaam University College of Education, Dar es Salaam 2329, Tanzania
- Kaifeng Municipal Key Laboratory of Cell Signal Transduction, Henan Provincial Engineering Centre for Tumor Molecular Medicine, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475004, China
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475004, China
- Faculty of Pharmacy, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Punjab 56400, Pakistan
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475004, China
- Kaifeng Municipal Key Laboratory of Cell Signal Transduction, Henan Provincial Engineering Centre for Tumor Molecular Medicine, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475004, China
- Faculty of Pharmacy, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Punjab 56400, Pakistan
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475004, China
- School of Life Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475004, China
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475004, China
- School of Life Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475004, China
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475004, China
- School of Life Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475004, China
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475004, China
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475004, China
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- Institute for Innovative Drug Design and Evaluation, School of Pharmacy, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475004, China
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475004, China
- Institute for Innovative Drug Design and Evaluation, School of Pharmacy, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475004, China
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475004, China
- Kaifeng Key Laboratory of Infection and Biological Safety, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475004, China
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475004, China
- School of Stomatology, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475004, China
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Inhibition of endogenous hydrogen sulfide biosynthesis enhances the anti-cancer effect of 3,3'-diindolylmethane in human gastric cancer cells. Life Sci 2020; 261:118348. [PMID: 32860803 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2020.118348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2020] [Revised: 08/17/2020] [Accepted: 08/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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AIMS 3,3'-Diindolylmethane (DIM) has limited anti-cancer effects in gastric cancer. Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) plays an important role in the tumor development and therapy, cystathionine-β-synthase (CBS) and cystathionine-γ-lyase (CSE), two key endogenous H2S biosynthesis enzymes, can affect endogenous H2S levels and alter cancer treatment. Our main objective was to investigate whether the aminooxyacetic acid (AOAA) and DL-Propargylglycine (PAG), two specific inhibitors of CBS and CSE, could assist DIM to exert a stronger anti-cancer effects in gastric cancer BGC-823 and SGC-7901 cells. MATERIALS AND METHODS Cell proliferation was assayed by MTT and cell colony-forming assay. Apoptosis and migration were detected by Hoechst staining and scratch test respectively. Western blot was used to evaluate the expression of proteins related to proliferation, apoptosis and migration. KEY FINDINGS Combination of AOAA or PAG with DIM synergistically inhibited proliferation and migration, increased apoptosis in gastric cancer cells. The p38-p53 axis was also further activated by the combination of AOAA or PAG with DIM. Exogenous H2S from sodium hydrosulfide, attenuated the efficacy of DIM in cancer cells by reducing the activation level of p38-p53 axis. Taken together, AOAA or PAG inhibited the expression of endogenous H2S biosynthesis enzymes and effectively enhanced susceptibility of gastric cancer to DIM through activating p38-p53 axis. SIGNIFICANCE The current study highlight more precise requirements for the clinical application of sulfur-containing anti-cancer drugs, and open a new way to enhance the sensitivity of DIM in chemotherapy of gastric cancer.
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Hydrogen sulfide releasing oridonin derivatives induce apoptosis through extrinsic and intrinsic pathways. Eur J Med Chem 2020; 187:111978. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2019.111978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2019] [Revised: 12/12/2019] [Accepted: 12/16/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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In the past, hydrogen sulfide (H2S) was considered as a poisonous gas or waste of the body. Later, researchers found that H2S-producing enzymes exist in mammals. Moreover, their findings indicated that endogenous H2S was associated with the occurrence of many diseases. Therefore, endogenous H2S is able to participate in the regulation of physiological and pathological functions of the body as a gas signaling molecule. In this review, we summarize the regulation mechanism of endogenous H2S on the body, such as proliferation, apoptosis, migration, angiogenesis, as well as vasodilation/vasoconstriction. Furthermore, we also analyze the relationship between H2S and some chronic diseases, including hypoxic pulmonary hypertension, myocardial infarction, ischemic perfusion kidney injury, diabetes, and chronic intestinal diseases. Finally, we discuss dietary restriction and drugs that target for H2S. Hence, H2S is expected to become a potential target for treatment of these chronic diseases.
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- Na Yang
- Office of Educational Administration, Hunan Polytechnic of Environment and Biology, Hengyang, China
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- Medical College, Hunan Polytechnic of Environment and Biology, Hengyang, China
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- Office of Educational Administration, Hunan Polytechnic of Environment and Biology, Hengyang, China
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- Medical College, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China
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Das UN. Can Bioactive Lipids Augment Anti-cancer Action of Immunotherapy and Prevent Cytokine Storm? Arch Med Res 2019; 50:342-349. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arcmed.2019.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2019] [Accepted: 10/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Li H, Gao X, Huang X, Wang X, Xu S, Uchita T, Gao M, Xu J, Hua H, Li D. Hydrogen sulfide donating ent-kaurane and spirolactone-type 6,7-seco-ent-kaurane derivatives: Design, synthesis and antiproliferative properties. Eur J Med Chem 2019; 178:446-457. [PMID: 31202992 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2019.06.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2019] [Revised: 06/03/2019] [Accepted: 06/04/2019] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Motivated by our interest in hydrogen sulfide bio-chemistry and ent-kaurane diterpenoid chemistry, 14 hydrogen sulfide donating derivatives (9, 11a-c, 12a-c, 13, 14, 16a-c and 17a-b) of ent-kaurane and spirolactone-type 6,7-seco-ent-kaurane were designed and synthesized. Four human cancer cell lines (K562, Bel-7402, SGC-7901 and A549) and two normal cell lines (L-02 and PBMC) were selected for antiproliferative assay. Most derivatives showed more potent activities than the lead ent-kaurane oridonin. Among them, compound 12b exhibited the most potent antiproliferative activities, with IC50 values of 1.01, 0.88, 4.36 and 5.21 μM against above human cancer cell lines, respectively. Further apoptosis-related mechanism study indicated that 12b could arrest Bel-7402 cell cycle at G1 phase and induce apoptosis through mitochondria related pathway. Through Western blot assay, 12b was shown to influence the intrinsic pathway by increasing the expression of Bax, cleaved caspase-3, cytochrome c and cleaved PARP, meanwhile suppressing procaspase-3, Bcl-2, Bcl-xL and PARP.
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- Haonan Li
- Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design & Discovery, Ministry of Education, School of Traditional Chinese Materia Medica, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110016, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design & Discovery, Ministry of Education, School of Traditional Chinese Materia Medica, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110016, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design & Discovery, Ministry of Education, School of Traditional Chinese Materia Medica, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110016, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Qingdao University, 38 Dengzhou Road, Qingdao, 266021, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tong Jia Xiang, Nanjing, 210009, PR China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Mukogawa Women's University, 11-68 Koshien, Nishinomiya, 663-8179, Japan
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Mukogawa Women's University, 11-68 Koshien, Nishinomiya, 663-8179, Japan
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tong Jia Xiang, Nanjing, 210009, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design & Discovery, Ministry of Education, School of Traditional Chinese Materia Medica, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110016, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design & Discovery, Ministry of Education, School of Traditional Chinese Materia Medica, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110016, PR China.
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Youness RA, Assal RA, Abdel Motaal A, Gad MZ. A novel role of sONE/NOS3/NO signaling cascade in mediating hydrogen sulphide bilateral effects on triple negative breast cancer progression. Nitric Oxide 2018; 80:12-23. [PMID: 30081213 DOI: 10.1016/j.niox.2018.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2017] [Revised: 07/06/2018] [Accepted: 07/13/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Hydrogen sulphide (H2S) gas has been recognized as an intracellular mediator influencing an array of signaling pathways. Yet, the role of H2S in cancer progression has been controversial. This study aims to unravel the role of exogenous H2S in triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) and to further investigate any possible association of H2S mediated actions with the endogenous production of nitric oxide (NO) gas. A wide concentration range of NaHS (20-2000 μM) and a variable reaction time (2-72 h) were probed. A bell-shaped impact of H2S on TNBC cellular viability, proliferation, migration, invasion and colony forming ability was repeatedly observed in the aggressive TNBC cell lines, MDA-MB-231 but not in hormone receptor positive, MCF-7 cells. This bell-shaped effect was found to be shifted towards the left upon increasing the reaction time within the range of 2-24 h. However, this was totally opposed in case of continuous exposure (72 h) to exogenous H2S. An inverted bell-shaped effect of H2S on TNBC cellular growth, migration, proliferation and colony forming ability was shown. Moreover, this study provided the first evidence of a possible involvement of NO in mediating H2S actions in TNBC. Such intricate cross-talk was found to be orchestrated by the novel lncRNA, sONE and its down-stream target NOS3 building up a novel axis, sONE/NOS3/NO, that was shown to play a pivotal role in plotting the bilateral effect of H2S on TNBC progression. Finally, this study showed that low and continuous exposure of H2S serves as a novel, selective and effective strategy in harnessing TNBC oncogenic profile through cGMP dependent and independent pathways where alterations of cell cycle regulatory proteins such as TP53 and c-Myc was observed. Moreover, NaHS could repress TNBC migration and invasion capacities through repressing the intracellular adhesion molecule, ICAM-1. In conclusion, this study provides an insight about the role of exogenous H2S in TNBC cell lines highlighting a novel crosstalk between H2S and NO orchestrated by sONE/NOS3 axis.
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- Rana Ahmed Youness
- Department of Pharmaceutical Biology, German University in Cairo, New Cairo City, Main Entrance Al Tagamoa Al-Khames, 11835, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, German University in Cairo, New Cairo City, Main Entrance Al Tagamoa Al-Khames, 11835, Cairo, Egypt
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- Pharmacognosy Department, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, 61441, Saudi Arabia; Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, 11562, Egypt
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, German University in Cairo, New Cairo City, Main Entrance Al Tagamoa Al-Khames, 11835, Cairo, Egypt.
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Sun Y, Dai H, Chen S, Zhang Y, Wu T, Cao X, Zhao G, Xu A, Wang J, Wu L. Disruption of Chromosomal Architecture of cox2 Locus Sensitizes Lung Cancer Cells to Radiotherapy. Mol Ther 2018; 26:2456-2465. [PMID: 30131302 PMCID: PMC6171098 DOI: 10.1016/j.ymthe.2018.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2018] [Revised: 07/27/2018] [Accepted: 08/01/2018] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Despite treatment of lung cancer with radiotherapy and chemotherapy, the survival rate of lung cancer patients remains poor. Previous studies demonstrated the importance of upregulation of inflammatory factors, such as cyclooxygenase 2 (cox2), in tumor tolerance. In the present study, we investigated the role of cox2 in radiosensitivity of lung cancer. Our results showed that the combination treatment of radiation with aspirin, an anti-inflammatory drug, induced a synergistic reduction of cell survival in A549 and H1299 lung cancer cells. In comparison with normal human lung fibroblasts (NHLFs), the cell viability was significantly decreased and the level of apoptosis was remarkably enhanced in A549 cells. Mechanistic studies revealed that the reduction of cox2 by aspirin in A549 and H1299 was caused by disruption of the chromosomal architecture of the cox2 locus. Moreover, the disruption of chromatin looping was mediated by the inhibition of nuclear translocation of p65 and decreased enrichment of p65 at cox2-regulatory elements. Importantly, disorganization of the chromosomal architecture of cox2 triggered A549 cells sensitive to γ-radiation by the induction of apoptosis. In conclusion, we present evidence of an effective therapeutic treatment targeting the epigenetic regulation of lung cancer and a potential strategy to overcome radiation resistance in cancer cells.
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- Yuxiang Sun
- Key Laboratory of High Magnetic Field and Ion Beam Physical Biology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Control Technology of Anhui Province, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China
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- Key Laboratory of High Magnetic Field and Ion Beam Physical Biology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China; University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Control Technology of Anhui Province, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China
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- Key Laboratory of High Magnetic Field and Ion Beam Physical Biology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Control Technology of Anhui Province, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China.
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- Key Laboratory of High Magnetic Field and Ion Beam Physical Biology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China; University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Control Technology of Anhui Province, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China
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- Key Laboratory of High Magnetic Field and Ion Beam Physical Biology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China; University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Control Technology of Anhui Province, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China
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- Key Laboratory of High Magnetic Field and Ion Beam Physical Biology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China; University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Control Technology of Anhui Province, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China
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- Key Laboratory of High Magnetic Field and Ion Beam Physical Biology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Control Technology of Anhui Province, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China
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- Institute of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, China; Key Laboratory of High Magnetic Field and Ion Beam Physical Biology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Control Technology of Anhui Province, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China
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- Key Laboratory of High Magnetic Field and Ion Beam Physical Biology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Control Technology of Anhui Province, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China
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- Institute of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, China; Key Laboratory of High Magnetic Field and Ion Beam Physical Biology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Control Technology of Anhui Province, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China.
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Antiproliferative hydrogen sulfide releasing evodiamine derivatives and their apoptosis inducing properties. Eur J Med Chem 2018; 151:376-388. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2018.04.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2018] [Revised: 04/02/2018] [Accepted: 04/03/2018] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Zhen Y, Wu Q, Ding Y, Zhang W, Zhai Y, Lin X, Weng Y, Guo R, Zhang Y, Feng J, Lei Y, Chen J. Exogenous hydrogen sulfide promotes hepatocellular carcinoma cell growth by activating the STAT3-COX-2 signaling pathway. Oncol Lett 2018; 15:6562-6570. [PMID: 29725404 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2018.8154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2015] [Accepted: 04/21/2017] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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The effects of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) on cancer are controversial. Our group previously demonstrated that exogenous H2S promotes the development of cancer via amplifying the activation of the nuclear factor-κB signaling pathway in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cells (PLC/PRF/5). The present study aimed to further investigate the hypothesis that exogenous H2S promotes PLC/PRF/5 cell proliferation and migration, and inhibits apoptosis by activating the signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3)-cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) signaling pathway. PLC/PRF/5 cells were treated with 500 µmol/l NaHS (a donor of H2S) for 24 h. The expression levels of phosphorylated (p)-STAT3, STAT3, cleaved caspase-3 and COX-2 were measured by western blot assay. Cell viability was detected by Cell Counting kit-8 assay. Apoptotic cells were observed by Hoechst 33258 staining. The expression of STAT3 and COX-2 messenger RNA (mRNA) was detected by semiquantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction. The production of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) was evaluated by ELISA. The results indicated that treatment of PLC/PRF/5 cells with 500 µmol/l NaHS for 24 h markedly increased the expression levels of p-STAT3 and STAT3 mRNA, leading to COX-2 and COX-2 mRNA overexpression, VEGF induction, decreased cleaved caspase-3 production, increased cell viability and migration, and decreased number of apoptotic cells. However, co-treatment of PLC/PRF/5 cells with 500 µmol/l NaHS and 30 µmol/l AG490 (an inhibitor of STAT3) or 20 µmol/l NS-398 (an inhibitor of COX-2) for 24 h significantly reverted the effects induced by NaHS. Furthermore, co-treatment of PLC/PRF/5 cells with 500 µmol/l NaHS and 30 µmol/l AG490 markedly decreased the NaHS-induced increase in the expression level of COX-2. By contrast, co-treatment of PLC/PRF/5 cells with 500 µmol/l NaHS and 20 µmol/l NS-398 inhibited the NaHS-induced increase in the expression level of p-STAT3. In conclusion, the findings of the present study provide evidence that the STAT3-COX-2 signaling pathway is involved in NaHS-induced cell proliferation, migration, angiogenesis and anti-apoptosis in PLC/PRF/5 cells, and suggest that the positive feedback between STAT3 and COX-2 may serve a crucial role in hepatocellular carcinoma carcinogenesis.
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- Yulan Zhen
- Department of Oncology, The Third People's Hospital of Dongguan Dongguan City, Guangdong 523326, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Oral Subsidiary Sun Yat-Sen University Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510700, P.R. China
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- Grade 2013, Medical Imaging, The First School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510000, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiovasology and Cardiac Care Unit, Huangpu Division of The First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510080, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiovasology and Cardiac Care Unit, Huangpu Division of The First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510080, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiovasology and Cardiac Care Unit, Huangpu Division of The First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510080, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiovasology and Cardiac Care Unit, Huangpu Division of The First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510080, P.R. China
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- Department of Physiology, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510700, P.R. China
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- Department of Oncology, Affiliated Hospital, Guangdong Medical College, Zhanjiang, Guangdong 524001, P.R. China
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- Department of Physiology, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510700, P.R. China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510080, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine and Dongguan Cardiovascular Institute, The Third People's Hospital of Dongguan City, Dongguan, Guangdong 523326, P.R. China
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Zhong J, Yu X, Dong X, Lu H, Zhou W, Li L, Li Z, Sun P, Shi X. Downregulation of secreted clusterin potentiates the lethality of sorafenib in hepatocellular carcinoma in association with the inhibition of ERK1/2 signals. Int J Mol Med 2018; 41:2893-2900. [PMID: 29436591 DOI: 10.3892/ijmm.2018.3463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2017] [Accepted: 02/02/2018] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Secretory clusterin (sCLU) is overexpressed in cancer and is associated with resistance to chemotherapy in several types of cancer, including hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Sorafenib (SOR), a multikinase inhibitor of Raf/mitogen‑activated protein kinase kinase/extracellular signal‑regulated kinase (ERK) signaling and the receptor tyrosine kinase, is recognized as the standard therapeutic strategy for patients with advanced HCC. However, the role of sCLU in the resistance of HCC to SOR remains to be fully elucidated. In the present study, sCLU was silenced by CLU short hairpin (sh)RNA in Bel‑7402 and SMMC‑7721 cell lines, following which the cells were treated with SOR. Cell proliferation was determined using a CCK‑8 assay. Apoptosis was quantified using flow cytometry. The production of sCLU, B‑cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl‑2), Bcl‑2‑associated X sprotein and phosphorylated (p)ERK1/2 was analyzed using western blot analysis. The results showed that sCLU was overexpressed in three HCC cell lines. The downregulation of sCLU by CLU shRNA synergistically increased SOR sensitivity in the Bel‑7402 and SMMC‑7721 cells, and potentiated SOR‑induced cell apoptosis. In addition, silencing sCLU or combination with PD98059 decreased the SOR‑induced activation of pERK1/2. These findings indicate a novel treatment strategy for HCC.
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- Jingtao Zhong
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shandong Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Shandong Academy of Medical Science, Jinan, Shandong 250117, P.R. China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Shandong Provincial Third Hospital, Jinan, Shandong 250031, P.R. China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The People's Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning, Guangxi 530021, P.R. China
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- Department of Radiology, Shandong Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250117, P.R. China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shandong Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Shandong Academy of Medical Science, Jinan, Shandong 250117, P.R. China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shandong Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Shandong Academy of Medical Science, Jinan, Shandong 250117, P.R. China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shandong Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Shandong Academy of Medical Science, Jinan, Shandong 250117, P.R. China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shandong Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Shandong Academy of Medical Science, Jinan, Shandong 250117, P.R. China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shandong Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Shandong Academy of Medical Science, Jinan, Shandong 250117, P.R. China
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Pichette J, Fynn-Sackey N, Gagnon J. Hydrogen Sulfide and Sulfate Prebiotic Stimulates the Secretion of GLP-1 and Improves Glycemia in Male Mice. Endocrinology 2017; 158:3416-3425. [PMID: 28977605 DOI: 10.1210/en.2017-00391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2017] [Accepted: 07/28/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Recently, the gastrointestinal microbiome, and its metabolites, has emerged as a potential regulator of host metabolism. However, to date little is known on the precise mechanisms of how this regulation occurs. Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is abundantly produced in the colon by sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB). H2S is a bioactive gas that plays regulatory roles in many systems, including metabolic hormone regulation. This gas metabolite is produced in close proximity to the glucagonlike peptide-1 (GLP-1)-secreting cells in the gut epithelium. GLP-1 is a peptide hormone that plays pivotal roles in both glucose homeostasis and appetite regulation. We hypothesized that H2S can directly regulate GLP-1 secretion. We demonstrated that H2S donors (NaHS and GYY4137) directly stimulate GLP-1 secretion in murine L-cells (GLUTag) and that this occurs through p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase without affecting cell viability. We then increased SRB in mice by supplementing the diet with a prebiotic chondroitin sulfate for 4 weeks. Mice treated with chondroitin sulfate had elevated Desulfovibrio piger levels in the feces and increased colonic and fecal H2S concentration. These animals also had enhanced GLP-1 and insulin secretion, improved oral glucose tolerance, and reduced food consumption. These results indicate that H2S plays a stimulatory role in GLP-1 secretion and that sulfate prebiotics can enhance GLP-1 release and its downstream metabolic actions.
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- Jennifer Pichette
- Laurentian University, Department of Biology, Sudbury, Ontario P3E 2C6, Canada
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- Laurentian University, Department of Biology, Sudbury, Ontario P3E 2C6, Canada
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- Laurentian University, Department of Biology, Sudbury, Ontario P3E 2C6, Canada
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Yagdi E, Cerella C, Dicato M, Diederich M. Garlic-derived natural polysulfanes as hydrogen sulfide donors: Friend or foe? Food Chem Toxicol 2016; 95:219-33. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2016.07.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2016] [Revised: 07/13/2016] [Accepted: 07/14/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Yu X, Zhong J, Yan L, Li J, Wang H, Wen Y, Zhao Y. Curcumin exerts antitumor effects in retinoblastoma cells by regulating the JNK and p38 MAPK pathways. Int J Mol Med 2016; 38:861-8. [DOI: 10.3892/ijmm.2016.2676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2015] [Accepted: 07/07/2016] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Chao C, Zatarain JR, Ding Y, Coletta C, Mrazek AA, Druzhyna N, Johnson P, Chen H, Hellmich JL, Asimakopoulou A, Yanagi K, Olah G, Szoleczky P, Törö G, Bohanon FJ, Cheema M, Lewis R, Eckelbarger D, Ahmad A, Módis K, Untereiner A, Szczesny B, Papapetropoulos A, Zhou J, Hellmich MR, Szabo C. Cystathionine-beta-synthase inhibition for colon cancer: Enhancement of the efficacy of aminooxyacetic acid via the prodrug approach. Mol Med 2016; 22:361-379. [PMID: 27257787 DOI: 10.2119/molmed.2016.00102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2016] [Accepted: 04/21/2016] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Colon cancer cells contain high levels of cystathionine-beta-synthase (CBS). Its product, hydrogen sulfide (H2S) promotes the growth and proliferation of colorectal tumor cells. In order to improve the antitumor efficacy of the prototypical CBS inhibitor aminooxyacetic acid (AOAA), we have designed and synthesized YD0171, a methyl ester derivative of AOAA. The antiproliferative effect of YD0171 exceeded the antiproliferative potency of AOAA in HCT116 human colon cancer cells. The esterase inhibitor paraoxon prevented the cellular inhibition of CBS activity by YD0171. YD0171 suppressed mitochondrial respiration and glycolytic function and induced G0/G1 arrest, but did not induce tumor cell apoptosis or necrosis. Metabolomic analysis in HCT116 cells showed that YD0171 affects multiple pathways of cell metabolism. The efficacy of YD0171 as an inhibitor of tumor growth was also tested in nude mice bearing subcutaneous HCT116 cancer cell xenografts. Animals were treated via subcutaneous injection of vehicle, AOAA (1, 3 or 9 mg/kg/day) or YD0171 (0.1, 0.5 or 1 mg/kg/day) for 3 weeks. Tumor growth was significantly reduced by 9 mg/kg/day AOAA, but not at the lower doses. YD0171 was more potent: tumor volume was significantly inhibited at 0.5 and 1 mg/kg/day. Thus, the in vivo efficacy of YD0171 is 9-times higher than that of AOAA. YD0171 (1 mg/kg/day) attenuated tumor growth and metastasis formation in the intracecal HCT116 tumor model. YD0171 (3 mg/kg/day) also reduced tumor growth in patient-derived tumor xenograft (PDTX) bearing athymic mice. YD0171 (3 mg/kg/day) induced the regression of established HCT116 tumors in vivo. A 5-day safety study in mice demonstrated that YD0171 at 20 mg/kg/day (given in two divided doses) does not increase plasma markers of organ injury, nor does it induce histological alterations in the liver or kidney. YD0171 caused a slight elevation in plasma homocysteine levels. In conclusion, the prodrug approach improves the pharmacological profile of AOAA; YD0171 represents a prototype for CBS inhibitory anticancer prodrugs. By targeting colorectal cancer bioenergetics, an emerging important hallmark of cancer, the approach exemplified herein may offer direct translational opportunities.
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- Celia Chao
- Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, United States of America
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- Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, United States of America
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, United States of America
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, United States of America
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- Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, United States of America
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, United States of America
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- Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, United States of America
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, United States of America
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- Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, United States of America
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, United States of America
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, United States of America
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, United States of America
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, United States of America
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, United States of America
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- Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, United States of America
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- Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, United States of America
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- Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, United States of America
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- Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, United States of America
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, United States of America
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- Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, United States of America,Department of Anesthesiology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, United States of America
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, United States of America
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, United States of America
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, United States of America
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, United States of America
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- Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, United States of America
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, United States of America
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Lei Y, Zhen Y, Zhang W, Sun X, Lin X, Feng J, Luo H, Chen Z, Su C, Zeng B, Chen J. Exogenous hydrogen sulfide exerts proliferation, anti-apoptosis, angiopoiesis and migration effects via activating HSP90 pathway in EC109 cells. Oncol Rep 2016; 35:3714-20. [PMID: 27108782 DOI: 10.3892/or.2016.4734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2015] [Accepted: 01/27/2016] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) participates in diverse physiological and pathophysiologic processes of cancer both in vitro and in vivo. We have previously reported the proliferation/anti-apoptosis/angiogenesis/migration effects of exogenous H2S on liver cancer and glioma via amplifying the activation of NF-κB and p38 MAPK/ERK1/2-COX-2 pathway. However, the effects of H2S on EC109 esophageal cells remain unclear. The present study demonstrated the effects of exogenous H2S on cancer cell growth via activating HSP90 pathways in EC109 esophageal cells. EC109 esophageal cells were treated with 400 µmol/l NaHS (a donor of H2S) for 24 h. The expression levels of HSP90, bcl-2, caspase-3, bax and MMP-2 were detected by western blot assay. Cell viability was detected by Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8). The migration rate was analyzed using a Transwell migration assay and ImageJ software. NaHS promoted cell proliferation, as evidenced by an increase in cell viability. In addition, NaHS treatment reduced apoptosis, as indicated by the increased bcl-2 expression and decreased cleaved caspase-3 and bax expression. Importantly, exposure of NaHS increased the expression of MMP-2, the migration rate and expression of VEGF. Notably, co-treatment of EC109 cells with NaHS and GA (an inhibitor of HSP90 pathway) largely suppressed the aforementioned NaHS-induced effects. The findings of the present study provided novel evidence that HSP90 pathway was involved in NaHS-induced cancer cell proliferation, anti-apoptosis, angiopoiesis and migration in EC109 esophageal cells.
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- Yiyan Lei
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong, Guangzhou 510080, P.R. China
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital, Guangdong Medical College, Zhanjiang, Guangdong 524001, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiovasology and Cardiac Care Unit (CCU), Huangpu Division of The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong, Guangzhou 510700, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiovasology and Cardiac Care Unit (CCU), Huangpu Division of The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong, Guangzhou 510700, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiovasology and Cardiac Care Unit (CCU), Huangpu Division of The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong, Guangzhou 510700, P.R. China
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- Department of Physiology, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, P.R. China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong, Guangzhou 510080, P.R. China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong, Guangzhou 510080, P.R. China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong, Guangzhou 510080, P.R. China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong, Guangzhou 510080, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiovasology and Cardiac Care Unit (CCU), Huangpu Division of The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong, Guangzhou 510700, P.R. China
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Korean red ginseng ameliorated experimental pancreatitis through the inhibition of hydrogen sulfide in mice. Pancreatology 2016; 16:326-36. [PMID: 26992849 DOI: 10.1016/j.pan.2016.02.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2015] [Revised: 02/25/2016] [Accepted: 02/26/2016] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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AIM Effective therapy to treat acute pancreatitis (AP) or to prevent its recurrence/complication is still not available. Based on previous results that suggest that: i) hydrogen sulfide (H2S) levels were significantly increased in pancreatitis and gastritis and ii) Korean red ginseng (KRG) efficiently attenuated Helicobacter pylori-associated gastritis through the suppressive actions of H2S, we hypothesized that KRG can ameliorate experimental pancreatitis through suppression of H2S generation. METHODS C57BL/6 mice were pre-administered KRG and then subjected to cerulein injection or pancreatic duct ligation (PDL) to induce pancreatitis. Blood and pancreas tissues were collected and processed to measure serum levels of amylase, lipase and myeloperoxidase and the concentration of H2S and the levels of various inflammatory cytokine in pancreatic tissues of mice with induced AP. RESULTS KRG significantly inhibited NaHS-induced COX-2 and TNF-α mRNA in pancreatic cells, but dl-propargylglycine did not. KRG ameliorated cerulein-induced edematous pancreatitis accompanied with significant inactivation of NF-κB and JNK in pancreatic tissues of C57BL/6 mice (p < 0.001) and also significantly ameliorated PDL-induced necrotizing pancreatitis (p<0.01); in both conditions, the significant suppression of H2S resulting from KRG pretreatment afforded rescuing outcomes. Along with suppressed levels of H2S consequent to depressed expressions of CBS and CSE mRNA, KRG administration efficiently decreased the serum level of amylase, lipase, and myeloperoxidase and the expression of inflammatory cytokines in animal models of mild or severe AP. CONCLUSIONS These results provide evidence for the preventive and therapeutic roles of KRG against AP mediated by H2S suppression.
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