Hydrogen-rich saline provides protection against hyperoxic lung injury.
Qiang Sun, Jianmei Cai, Shulin Liu, Yun Liu, Weigang Xu, Hengyi Tao, Xuejun Sun · The Journal of surgical research · 2011
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The authors concluded that the results of this study demonstrate that hydrogen-rich saline ameliorated hyperoxia-induced acute lung injury by reducing oxidative stress and inflammatory cascades in lung tissue. These findings come from a laboratory model and suggest that molecular hydrogen did not improve the measured outcome. Further research is needed to determine clinical relevance.
What the Researchers Tested
In this study, the researchers investigated the effects of hydrogen-rich saline on the prevention of acute lung injury induced by hyperoxia (HALI) in rats.
How Molecular Hydrogen Was Used
Physiologic saline, hydrogen-rich saline, or nitrogen-rich saline was administered through intraperitoneal (i.p.) injection during exposure to hyperoxia (10 mL/Kg), respectively.
What Molecular Hydrogen Changed
Hydrogen-rich saline treatment provides protection against HALI by inhibiting lipid, DNA oxidation, and tissue edema. Hydrogen-rich saline treatment could inhibit apoptosis and inflammation while no significant reduction was observed in nitrogen-rich saline treated animals.
H₂ Mechanisms / Biological Findings
The results of this study demonstrate that hydrogen-rich saline ameliorated hyperoxia-induced acute lung injury by reducing oxidative stress and inflammatory cascades in lung tissue.
Authors’ Conclusion
The authors concluded that the results of this study demonstrate that hydrogen-rich saline ameliorated hyperoxia-induced acute lung injury by reducing oxidative stress and inflammatory cascades in lung tissue.