H2 Treatment Attenuated Pain Behavior and Cytokine Release Through the HO-1/CO Pathway in a Rat Model of Neuropathic Pain.
Yajun Chen, Hongguang Chen, Keliang Xie, Lingling Liu, Yuan Li, Yonghao Yu, Guolin Wang · Inflammation · 2015
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H2HUBB TAKEAWAY
In rats, H₂ improved HO-1 mRNA and protein expression and activities in the process of pain. These results are preclinical and suggest molecular hydrogen's therapeutic potential in the condition studied. Further human research is needed to establish clinical effectiveness.
What the Researchers Studied
Rats
How Molecular Hydrogen Was Used
H₂ was given twice through intraperitoneal injection at a daily dose of 10 mL/kg during days 1-7 after the operation.
What the Researchers Found
H₂ improved HO-1 mRNA and protein expression and activities in the process of pain.
Biological or Mechanistic Findings
Hydrogen (H₂) has anti-inflammation, anti-apoptosis, and anti-oxidative stress effects.
Authors’ Conclusion
These results are preclinical and suggest molecular hydrogen's therapeutic potential in the condition studied. Further human research is needed to establish clinical effectiveness.