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Molecular hydrogen decelerates rheumatoid arthritis progression through inhibition of oxidative stress.

Jia Meng, Pan Yu, Hui Jiang, Tao Yuan, Naicheng Liu, Jian Tong, Haiyan Chen, Nirong Bao, Jianning Zhao · American journal of translational research · 2016

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Primary topic Molecular Hydrogen Overview
Evidence type Laboratory or cellular evidence
Publication type Laboratory Study
Hydrogen method Other or not reported

H2HUBB TAKEAWAY

In a laboratory model, taken together, the data suggested that H₂ can directly neutralize OH and ONOO- to reduce oxidative stress. The authors concluded that taken together, the data suggested that H₂ can directly neutralize OH and ONOO- to reduce oxidative stress. 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

In vitro cell-culture laboratory experiment.

How Molecular Hydrogen Was Used

In this study, the researchers examined if the hydrogen could inhibit inflammation in a mouse model of collagen-induced arthritis (CIA) via oxidative stress on RA-FLSs. Moreover, to identify the mechanisms of action, the researchers evaluated the effect of hydrogen on RA-FLSs development and the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines and signaling pathways. Based on the authors' result, H₂ enriched medium can increase super oxide dismutase (SOD) level following H₂O₂ treatment and decrease 8-hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) level.

What Molecular Hydrogen Changed

Taken together, the data suggested that H₂ can directly neutralize OH and ONOO- to reduce oxidative stress.

Proposed Mechanism

In this study, the researchers examined if the hydrogen could inhibit inflammation in a mouse model of collagen-induced arthritis (CIA) via oxidative stress on RA-FLSs. Moreover, to identify the mechanisms of action, the researchers evaluated the effect of hydrogen on RA-FLSs development and the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines and signaling pathways.

Authors’ Conclusion

These findings come from a laboratory model and suggest molecular hydrogen's biological potential. Further research is needed to determine clinical relevance.