Hydrogen-Rich Water Ameliorates Autistic-Like Behavioral Abnormalities in Valproic Acid-Treated Adolescent Mice Offspring.
Qingjun Guo, Xi Yin, Meng Qiao, Yujiao Jia, Dandan Chen, Juan Shao, Tyler W Lebaron, Yuan Gao, Haishui Shi, Bin Jia · Frontiers in behavioral neuroscience · 2018
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H2HUBB TAKEAWAY
In mice, these data suggest the need for additional research on HRW as a potential preventive strategy for autism and related disorders. These preclinical findings add evidence supporting molecular hydrogen's therapeutic potential within the outcomes and biological pathways measured in this model.
What the Findings Mean
H2HUBB reviewed how hydrogen-rich water affected the outcomes measured in mice. These data suggest the need for additional research on HRW as a potential preventive strategy for autism and related disorders.
What the Researchers Studied
The researchers studied mice. The study used a preclinical animal experiment.
What Effects Did Molecular Hydrogen Have?
These data suggest the need for additional research on HRW as a potential preventive strategy for autism and related disorders. Due to its anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative effects, recent research has demonstrated that molecular hydrogen can serve as a new medical approach for depression, anxiety and traumatic brain injury. The present study aims to investigate the potential effects of hydrogen-rich water (HRW) administration on valproic acid (VPA)-induced autistic-like behavioral deficits, and the associated underlying mechanism in adolescent mice offspring.
Why These Findings Matter
These preclinical findings add evidence supporting molecular hydrogen's therapeutic potential within the outcomes and biological pathways measured in this model.
How Strong Is This Evidence?
This is preclinical animal evidence from a preclinical animal experiment. It is most informative for the disease model, mechanisms, biomarkers, and outcomes directly measured in the study.
Technical Study Details
H2HUBB classifies this publication as animal study with preclinical animal evidence. The research population or model was mice. The study used a preclinical animal experiment. The hydrogen delivery method was hydrogen-rich water.
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