Hydrogen-rich saline protects immunocytes from radiation-induced apoptosis.
Yanyong Yang, Bailong Li, Cong Liu, Yunhai Chuai, Jixiao Lei, Fu Gao, Jianguo Cui, Ding Sun, Ying Cheng, Chuanfeng Zhou, Jianming Cai · Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2012
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The researchers found that H₂-rich medium pretreatment reduced •OH level in AHH-1 cells. These findings come from a laboratory model and suggest molecular hydrogen's biological potential. Further research is needed to determine clinical relevance.
What the Researchers Tested
Finally, the researchers examined the hematological changes using an automatic Sysmex XE 2100 hematology analyzer.
How Molecular Hydrogen Was Used
Molecular hydrogen (H₂) has been shown in recent studies to have potential as a safe and effective radioprotective agent through scavenging free radicals. This study was designed to test the hypothesis that H₂ could protect immunocytes from ionizing radiation (IR). MATERIAL/METHODS: H₂ was dissolved in physiological saline or medium using an apparatus produced by the authors' department.
What Molecular Hydrogen Changed
The researchers demonstrated H₂-rich medium pretreatment reduced •OH level in AHH-1 cells. Radiation-induced caspase 3 activation was also attenuated by H₂ treatment. Finally, the researchers found that H₂ rescued the radiation-caused depletion of white blood cells (WBC) and platelets (PLT).
H₂ Mechanisms / Biological Findings
The source material reviewed did not establish a specific molecular hydrogen mechanism for the reported findings.
Authors’ Conclusion
The authors concluded that this study suggests that H₂ protected the immune system and alleviated the hematological injury induced by IR.