Molecular hydrogen protects chondrocytes from oxidative stress and indirectly alters gene expressions through reducing peroxynitrite derived from nitric oxide.
Teruyasu Hanaoka, Naomi Kamimura, Takashi Yokota, Shinro Takai, Shigeo Ohta · Medical gas research · 2011
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In a laboratory model, H₂ decreased the levels of the nitrated proteins, and suppressed chondrocyte death. The authors concluded that moreover, novel pharmacological strategies aimed at selective removal of ONOO- may represent a powerful method for preventive and therapeutic use of H₂ for joint diseases. These findings from a laboratory model add evidence supporting molecular hydrogen's biological and therapeutic potential in the model studied.
What the Findings Mean
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What the Researchers Studied
The study used a laboratory experiment. The comparison condition was control condition or baseline measurements.
What Effects Did Molecular Hydrogen Have?
Reported treatment duration: 48 hr. H₂ decreased the levels of the nitrated proteins, and suppressed chondrocyte death. The authors concluded that moreover, novel pharmacological strategies aimed at selective removal of ONOO- may represent a powerful method for preventive and therapeutic use of H₂ for joint diseases. Molecular hydrogen (H₂) functions as an extensive protector against oxidative stress, inflammation and allergic reaction in various biological models and clinical tests; however, its essential mechanisms remain unknown. As mentioned above, drinking hydrogen water suppresses the nitration of proteins; thus, it is possible that the very small amount of H₂ consumed by drinking hydrogen water influences nitration in in vivo experiments and results in regulatory as well as anti-oxidative effects [ 11 ].
Why These Findings Matter
These findings from a laboratory model add evidence supporting molecular hydrogen's biological and therapeutic potential in the model studied.
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