Hydrogen peroxide fuels aging, inflammation, cancer metabolism and metastasis: the seed and soil also needs “fertilizer”.
Michael P Lisanti; Ubaldo E Martinez-Outschoorn; Zhao Lin; Stephanos Pavlides; Diana Whitaker-Menezes; Richard G Pestell; Anthony Howell; Federica Sotgia · Cell cycle (Georgetown, Tex.) · 2011
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The study adds to the molecular-hydrogen evidence base, but the available record does not support a firm conclusion about therapeutic benefit.
Molecular hydrogen aging and frailty study 2011 lisanti: what the findings mean
This H2HUBB page translates the technical study record into consumer-friendly language while preserving the scientific details. This in vitro or cellular study examined Hydrogen peroxide fuels aging, inflammation, cancer metabolism and metastasis. The abstract describes Fibroblast model.
Publication: Michael P Lisanti; Ubaldo E Martinez-Outschoorn; Zhao Lin; Stephanos Pavlides; Diana Whitaker-Menezes; Richard G Pestell; Anthony Howell; Federica Sotgia, Cell cycle (Georgetown, Tex.), 2011.
What the researchers studied
The researchers examined how molecular hydrogen related to aging and frailty. The available structured record did not clearly identify one primary outcome, so the original source should be checked for the complete endpoint definitions.
What effects did molecular hydrogen have?
Observed hydrogen effects: In this regard, a series of recent studies have elegantly shown that the production of hydrogen peroxide, by both cancer cells and cancer-associated fibroblasts, may provide the necessary "fertilizer," by driving accelerated aging, DNA damage, inflammation and cancer metabolism, in the tumor microenvironment. Thus, we should consider using various therapeutic strategies (such as catalase and/or other anti-oxidants) to neutralize the production of cancer-associated hydrogen peroxide, thereby preventing tumor-stroma co-evolution and metastasis.
Why these findings matter
The available record suggests a reason to continue studying hydrogen, but it does not provide enough information for a firm therapeutic conclusion.
How strong is this evidence?
This is plant or agricultural evidence and should not be interpreted as evidence of a human health benefit. Randomization: Not applicable.
Technical study details
- Publication type: Plant or agricultural study
- Evidence type: Plant and agricultural evidence
- Research model or population: Seed plant model
- Randomized: Not applicable
- Hydrogen method: Other or not reported
Limitations and safety
Important limitations: Laboratory findings may not translate directly to living organisms or clinical outcomes.
Safety information: The abstract did not provide detailed safety or adverse-event information.
Original study and H2HUBB research context
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