Hydrogen-rich pure water prevents cigarette smoke-induced pulmonary emphysema in SMP30 knockout mice.
Yohei Suzuki, Tadashi Sato, Masataka Sugimoto, Hario Baskoro, Keiko Karasutani, Aki Mitsui, Fariz Nurwidya, Naoko Arano, Yuzo Kodama, Shin-Ichi Hirano, Akihito Ishigami, Kuniaki Seyama, Kazuhisa Takahashi · Biochemical and biophysical research communications · 2017
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H2HUBB TAKEAWAY
In an animal model, administration of H₂-rich water attenuated the CS-induced lung damage in the SMP30-KO mice and reduced the mean linear intercept and destructive index of the lungs. These results are preclinical and suggest molecular hydrogen's therapeutic potential in the condition studied. Further human research is needed to establish clinical effectiveness.
How Molecular Hydrogen Was Used
However, there have been no reports on the efficacy of molecular H₂ in COPD patients.
What the Researchers Found
Administration of H₂-rich water attenuated the CS-induced lung damage in the SMP30-KO mice and reduced the mean linear intercept and destructive index of the lungs.
Authors’ Conclusion
The authors concluded that the study suggests that administration of molecular H₂ may be a novel preventive and therapeutic strategy for COPD. These results are preclinical and suggest molecular hydrogen's therapeutic potential in the condition studied. Further human research is needed to establish clinical effectiveness.