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Review or synthesisNarrative reviewOther or not reported

Molecular hydrogen: potential in mitigating oxidative-stress-induced radiation injury 1.

Branislav Kura, Ashim K Bagchi, Pawan K Singal, Miroslav Barancik, Tyler W LeBaron, Katarina Valachova, Ladislav Šoltés, Ján Slezák · Canadian journal of physiology and pharmacology · 2019

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Primary topic Molecular Hydrogen Overview
Evidence type Review or synthesis
Publication type Narrative review
Hydrogen method Other or not reported

H2HUBB TAKEAWAY

This narrative review examined the available molecular-hydrogen literature. Irradiation of the rats caused a significant increase in lipid peroxidation, which was mitigated by pre-treatment of the animals with molecular hydrogen. The reviewed evidence supports molecular hydrogen's therapeutic potential. Additional well-designed studies are needed to clarify clinical safety and effectiveness.

Main Findings Across the Literature

Irradiation of the rats caused a significant increase in lipid peroxidation, which was mitigated by pre-treatment of the animals with molecular hydrogen.

Authors’ Conclusion

The authors concluded that suggest that the beneficial effects of molecular hydrogen may be through the activation of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 pathway that promotes innate antioxidants and reduction of apoptosis, as well as inflammation.