Translational Research of Peritoneal Dialysis Solution with Dissolved Molecular Hydrogen.
Masaaki Nakayama, Kimio Watanabe, Yoshimitsu Hayashi, Hiroyuki Terawaki, Wan-Jun Zhu, Shigeru Kabayama, Sadayoshi Ito · Contributions to nephrology · 2018
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Histological study revealed a significant increase in the number of mesothelial cells and a significant decrease in peritoneal thickness in the H₂-PD group as compared to the control and PD groups. 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
The researchers conducted a 2-week clinical trial in which H₂-containing PDS was used in place of standard PDS and its feasibility was examined.
How Molecular Hydrogen Was Used
The source material available to H2HUBB did not provide enough detail to identify the molecular hydrogen administration method.
What Molecular Hydrogen Changed
Histological study revealed a significant increase in the number of mesothelial cells and a significant decrease in peritoneal thickness in the H₂-PD group as compared to the control and PD groups. of immunostaining analysis revealed increased vimentin and apoptotic cells in the membrane of the PD group, indicating that H₂ may play a role in ameliorating PDS-induced peritoneal injury and preserving peritoneal integrity. There were substantial changes in surrogate markers, such as increased CA125 and mesothelin, in the effluent in selected cases, suggesting enhanced mesothelial regeneration by H₂. Key Message: H₂-enriched PDS is a candidate novel PDS with improved biocompatibility.
H₂ Mechanisms / Biological Findings
The source material reviewed did not establish a specific molecular hydrogen mechanism for the reported findings.
Authors’ Conclusion
A distinct authors’ conclusion was not available in the source material reviewed by H2HUBB.