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Ashiqueali SA, Chaudhari D, Zhu X, Noureddine S, Siddiqi S, Garcia DN, Gostynska A, Stawny M, Rubis B, Zanini BM, Mansoor MAM, Schneider A, Naser SA, Yadav H, Masternak MM. Fisetin modulates the gut microbiota alongside biomarkers of senescence and inflammation in a DSS-induced murine model of colitis. GeroScience 2024; 46:3085-3103. [PMID: 38191834 PMCID: PMC11009197 DOI: 10.1007/s11357-024-01060-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/01/2024] [Indexed: 01/10/2024] Open
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Colitis, a subtype of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), is a multifactorial disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the colon. Among various experimental models used in the study of IBD, the chemical colitogenic dextran sulfate sodium (DSS) is most commonly employed to induce colitis in vivo. In the search for new therapeutic strategies, Fisetin, a flavonoid found in many fruits and vegetables, has recently garnered attention for its senolytic properties. Female mice were administered 2.5% DSS in sterile drinking water and were subsequently treated with Fisetin or vehicle by oral gavage. DSS significantly upregulated beta-galactosidase activity in colonic proteins, while Fisetin remarkably inhibited its activity to baseline levels. Particularly, qPCR revealed that the senescence and inflammation markers Vimentin and Ptgs2 were elevated by DSS exposure with Fisetin treatment inhibiting the expression of p53, Bcl2, Cxcl1, and Mcp1, indicating that the treatment reduced senescent cell burden in the DSS targeted intestine. Alongside, senescence and inflammation associated miRNAs miR-149-5p, miR-96-5p, miR-34a-5p, and miR-30e-5p were significantly inhibited by DSS exposure and restored by Fisetin treatment, revealing novel targets for the treatment of IBDs. Metagenomics was implemented to assess impacts on the microbiota, with DSS increasing the prevalence of bacteria in the phyla Bacteroidetes. Meanwhile, Fisetin restored gut health through increased abundance of Akkermansia muciniphila, which is negatively correlated with senescence and inflammation. Our study suggests that Fisetin mitigates DSS-induced colitis by targeting senescence and inflammation and restoring beneficial bacteria in the gut indicating its potential as a therapeutic intervention for IBDs.
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- Sarah A Ashiqueali
- University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, Orlando, FL, USA
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- University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Neurosurgery & Brain Repair, Tampa, FL, USA
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- University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, Orlando, FL, USA
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- University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, Orlando, FL, USA
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- University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, Orlando, FL, USA
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- Faculdade de Nutricao, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil
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- Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Poznan, Poland
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- Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Poznan, Poland
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- Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Poznan, Poland
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- Faculdade de Nutricao, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil
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- University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, Orlando, FL, USA
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- Faculdade de Nutricao, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil
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- University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, Orlando, FL, USA
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- University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Neurosurgery & Brain Repair, Tampa, FL, USA
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- University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, Orlando, FL, USA.
- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland.
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Wu H, Ma W, Wang Y, Wang Y, Sun X, Zheng Q. Gut microbiome-metabolites axis: A friend or foe to colorectal cancer progression. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 173:116410. [PMID: 38460373 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.116410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/11/2024] Open
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An expanding corpus of research robustly substantiates the complex interrelation between gut microbiota and the onset, progression, and metastasis of colorectal cancer. Investigations in both animal models and human subjects have consistently underscored the role of gut bacteria in a variety of metabolic activities, driven by dietary intake. These activities include amino acid metabolism, carbohydrate fermentation, and the generation and regulation of bile acids. These metabolic derivatives, in turn, have been identified as significant contributors to the progression of colorectal cancer. This thorough review meticulously explores the dynamic interaction between gut bacteria and metabolites derived from the breakdown of amino acids, fatty acid metabolism, and bile acid synthesis. Notably, bile acids have been recognized for their potential carcinogenic properties, which may expedite tumor development. Extensive research has revealed a reciprocal influence of gut microbiota on the intricate spectrum of colorectal cancer pathologies. Furthermore, strategies to modulate gut microbiota, such as dietary modifications or probiotic supplementation, may offer promising avenues for both the prevention and adjunctive treatment of colorectal cancer. Nevertheless, additional research is imperative to corroborate these findings and enhance our comprehension of the underlying mechanisms in colorectal cancer development.
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- Hao Wu
- Department of Immunology, Basic Medicine College, China Medical University, No.77 Puhe Road, Shenyang North New Area, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, PR China
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- Department of Immunology, Basic Medicine College, China Medical University, No.77 Puhe Road, Shenyang North New Area, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, PR China
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- Department of Immunology, Basic Medicine College, China Medical University, No.77 Puhe Road, Shenyang North New Area, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, PR China
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- Department of anesthesiology, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, PR China
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- Department of Immunology, Basic Medicine College, China Medical University, No.77 Puhe Road, Shenyang North New Area, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, PR China.
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Basic Medicine College, China Medical University, No.77 Puhe Road, Shenyang North New Area, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, PR China.
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Le Cosquer G, Vergnolle N, Motta JP. Gut microb-aging and its relevance to frailty aging. Microbes Infect 2024; 26:105309. [PMID: 38316374 DOI: 10.1016/j.micinf.2024.105309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Revised: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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This review explores 'microb-aging' in the gut and its potential link to frailty aging. We explore this connection through alterations in microbiota's taxonomy and metabolism, as well as with concepts of ecological resilience, pathobionts emergence, and biogeography. We examine microb-aging in interconnected body organs, emphasizing the bidirectional relationship with 'inflammaging'. Finally, we discuss how targeting microb-aging could improve screening, diagnostic, and therapeutic approaches in geriatrics.
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- Guillaume Le Cosquer
- Institute of Digestive Health Research, IRSD, Toulouse University, INSERM U1220, INRAe, ENVT, UPS, 31300 Toulouse, France; Department of Gastroenterology and Pancreatology, Toulouse University Hospital, Toulouse Paul Sabatier University, 31059 Toulouse, France
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- Institute of Digestive Health Research, IRSD, Toulouse University, INSERM U1220, INRAe, ENVT, UPS, 31300 Toulouse, France; Department of Physiology & Pharmacology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Institute of Digestive Health Research, IRSD, Toulouse University, INSERM U1220, INRAe, ENVT, UPS, 31300 Toulouse, France.
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Du P, Tseng Y, Liu P, Zhang H, Huang G, Hu C, Chen J. Role of exhaled hydrogen sulfide in the diagnosis of colorectal cancer. BMJ Open Gastroenterol 2024; 11:e001229. [PMID: 38378656 PMCID: PMC10882367 DOI: 10.1136/bmjgast-2023-001229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 02/22/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer (CRC) is often accompanied by increased excretion of hydrogen sulfide (H2S). This study aimed to explore the value of exhaled H2S in the diagnosis of CRC. METHODS A total of 80 people with normal colonoscopy results and 57 patients with CRC were enrolled into the present observational cohort study. Exhaled oral and nasal H2S were detected by Nanocoulomb breath analyser. Results were compared between the two groups. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were analysed and area under the curves (AUCs) were calculated to assess the diagnostic value of exhaled H2S. Meanwhile, the clinicopathological features, including gender, lesion location and tumour staging of patients with CRC, were also collected and analysed. RESULTS The amount of exhaled H2S from patients with CRC was significantly higher than that of those with normal colonoscopy results. The ROC curve showed an AUC value of 0.73 and 0.71 based on oral and nasal H2S detection, respectively. The exhaled H2S in patients with CRC was correlated with gender, lesion location and tumour progression, including depth of invasion, lymphatic metastasis and TNM (Tumor, Lymph Nodes, Metastasis) staging. CONCLUSION Exhaled H2S analysis is a convenient and non-invasive detection method for diagnosing CRC, suggesting a potential role in population screening for CRC.
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- Peizhun Du
- Department of General Surgery, Huashan Hospital Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Huashan Hospital Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Huashan Hospital Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Digestive Diseases, Huashan Hospital Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Huashan Hospital Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Huashan Hospital Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Digestive Diseases, Huashan Hospital Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Zhu J, Xiao Y, Hu W, Cui Q, Yuan Y, Peng X, Wen W, Zhang X, Wang S. A Portable Self-Powered Electrochemical Sensor Based on Zinc-Air Battery for Detection of Hydrogen Sulfide. Anal Chem 2024; 96:1852-1860. [PMID: 38279192 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.3c03423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2024]
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The self-powered electrochemical sensor (SPES), an analytical sensing device without external power supply, is integrated with the dual function of power supply and detection performance, which lay the foundation for the development of intelligent and portable electrochemical sensing devices. Herein, a novel SPES based on a zinc-air battery was constructed for the detection of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) in the lysate of colon cancer cells. Typically, an Fe/Fe3C@graphene foam with oxygen reduction performance was used to construct SPES based on a zinc-air battery (ZAB-SPES), which brings the open-circuit voltage to 1.30 V. Among them, the poisoning effect of H2S causes the catalytic performance of the oxygen reduction catalyst to decrease, causing a significant decrease in the discharge voltage of ZAB. Based on this principle, ZAB-SPES was constructed for the detection of H2S using a digital multimeter. The proposed ZAB-SPES demonstrated good selectivity and reproducibility for detecting H2S compared to the results of the H2S-specific fluorescence probe. This strategy enriches the idea of constructing a self-powered sensor and a digital multimeter as detection devices, providing technical support for the portability of SPESs.
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- Junlun Zhu
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials Co-constructed by the Province and Ministry, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Synthesis and Application of Organic Functional Molecules, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, PR China
- Hubei Key Laboratory for Processing and Application of Catalytic Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huanggang Normal University, Huanggang 438000, P. R. China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials Co-constructed by the Province and Ministry, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Synthesis and Application of Organic Functional Molecules, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, PR China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials Co-constructed by the Province and Ministry, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Synthesis and Application of Organic Functional Molecules, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, PR China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials Co-constructed by the Province and Ministry, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Synthesis and Application of Organic Functional Molecules, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, PR China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials Co-constructed by the Province and Ministry, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Synthesis and Application of Organic Functional Molecules, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, PR China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials Co-constructed by the Province and Ministry, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Synthesis and Application of Organic Functional Molecules, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, PR China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials Co-constructed by the Province and Ministry, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Synthesis and Application of Organic Functional Molecules, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, PR China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials Co-constructed by the Province and Ministry, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Synthesis and Application of Organic Functional Molecules, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, PR China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials Co-constructed by the Province and Ministry, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Synthesis and Application of Organic Functional Molecules, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, PR China
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Liu Z, Huang H, Ruan J, Wang Z, Xu C. The sulfur microbial diet and risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: a prospective gene-diet study from the UK Biobank. Am J Clin Nutr 2024; 119:417-424. [PMID: 38000660 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajcnut.2023.11.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The gut microbiota is closely related to liver diseases. The dietary pattern associated with sulfur-metabolizing bacteria in stool has been found to influence intestinal health. OBJECTIVE We aimed to investigate whether consuming the sulfur microbial diet is associated with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). METHODS We included 143,918 participants of European descent from the UK Biobank. Information on serving sizes used per diet component was recorded by an online 24-h dietary assessment tool (Oxford WebQ). The total sulfur microbial diet score was constructed by summing the product of β-coefficients and corresponding serving sizes. NAFLD was ascertained using hospital inpatient and death records. Cox proportional hazard models were used to estimate the adjusted hazard ratio (HR) and 95% confidence interval (CI). Mediation analyses were used to investigate underlying mediators including body mass index, waist circumference, glucose, triglyceride, urate, and C-reactive protein. A polygenic risk score for NAFLD was constructed and stratified to assess whether the association is modified by genetic predisposition. RESULTS After a median follow-up of 11.7 y (interquartile range: 11.3-12.5 y), we documented 1540 incident cases of NAFLD. After adjustment for covariates, we observed an overall J-shaped relationship between the sulfur microbial diet and risk of NAFLD. Those in the highest quartile of sulfur microbial diet score had a 46% increased risk of NAFLD [HRQ4vsQ1 (95% CI): 1.46 (1.26, 1.69)]. We also found that this association is partly mediated by metabolic disorders and systemic inflammation. In addition, the positive association was stronger among individuals at higher genetic risk for NAFLD (Pinteraction = 0.044). CONCLUSIONS The sulfur microbial diet had adverse associations with incident NAFLD, particularly in those at a higher genetic risk. Our study may provide evidence on the role of sulfur-metabolizing bacteria in the diet-NAFLD association.
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- Zhening Liu
- Department of Gastroenterology, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Centre for Digestive Diseases, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Centre for Digestive Diseases, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Centre for Digestive Diseases, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine of Linping District, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Centre for Digestive Diseases, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.
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Claßen R, Diener M, Pouokam E. Gasotransmitters do not prevent changes in transepithelial ion transport induced by hypoxia followed by reoxygenation. J Basic Clin Physiol Pharmacol 2024; 35:61-70. [PMID: 38263911 DOI: 10.1515/jbcpp-2023-0034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2024]
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OBJECTIVES How gaseous signalling molecules affect ion transport processes contributing to the physiological functions of the gastrointestinal tract under hypoxic conditions still needs to be clarified. The objective of the present study was to characterize the impact of gaseous signalling molecules on parameters of colonic ion transport during a hypoxia/reoxygenation cycle and the remaining secretory capacity of the epithelium after such a cycle. METHODS Short-circuit current (Isc) and tissue conductance (Gt) recordings in Ussing chamber experiments were performed on rat colon samples using CORM-2 (putative CO donor; 35 and 350 µM), sodium nitroprusside (NO donor; 100 µM), NaHS (fast H2S donor; 10 - 1,000 µM), GYY 4137 (slow H2S donor; 50 µM) and Angeli's salt (HNO donor; 100 µM) as donors for gasotransmitters. Inhibition of endogenous synthesis of H2S was operated by inhibitors of cystathionin-γ-lyase, i.e. dl-propargylglycine (1 mM) or β-cyano-l-alanine (5 mM), and the inhibitor of cystathionine-β-synthase, amino-oxyacetate (5 mM). RESULTS The fast gasotransmitter donors NaHS, sodium nitroprusside and Angeli's salt, administered 5 min before the onset of hypoxia, induced an increase in Isc. The response to the subsequently applied hypoxia was characterized by a decrease in Isc, which tended to be reduced only in the presence of the lowest concentration of NaHS (10 µM) tested. Reoxygenation resulted in a slow increase in Isc, which was unaffected by all donors or inhibitors tested. The stable acetylcholine derivative carbachol (50 µM) was administered at the end of each hypoxia/reoxygenation cycle to test the secretory capacity of the epithelium. Pretreatment of the tissue with the putative CO donor CORM-2 suppressed the secretory response induced by carbachol. The same was observed when cystathionin-γ-lyase and cystathionin-γ-synthase were inhibited simultaneously. Under both conditions, Gt drastically increased suggesting an impaired tissue integrity. CONCLUSIONS The present results demonstrate that none of the exogenous gasotransmitter releasing drugs significantly ameliorated the changes in epithelial ion transport during the hypoxia/reoxygenation cycle ex vivo. In contrast, the putative CO donor CORM-2 exerted a toxic effect on the epithelium. The endogenous production of H2S, however, seems to have a protective effect on the mucosal integrity and the epithelial transport functions, which - when inhibited - leads to a loss of the secretory ability of the mucosa. This observation together with the trend for improvement observed with a low concentration of the H2S donor NaHS suggests a moderate protective role of low concentrations of H2S under hypoxic conditions.
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- Rebecca Claßen
- Institute for Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, Justus-Liebig-Universitat Giessen, Giessen, Germany
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- Institute for Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, Justus-Liebig-Universitat Giessen, Giessen, Germany
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- Institute for Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, Justus-Liebig-Universitat Giessen, Giessen, Germany
- Department of Human Medicine, MSB Medical School Berlin, Rüdesheimer Str. 50, 14197 Berlin, Germany
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Hayes JA, Lunger AW, Sharma AS, Fernez MT, Carrier RL, Koppes AN, Koppes R, Woolston BM. Engineered bacteria titrate hydrogen sulfide and induce concentration-dependent effects on the host in a gut microphysiological system. Cell Rep 2023; 42:113481. [PMID: 37980564 PMCID: PMC10791167 DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.113481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2023] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/21/2023] Open
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Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is a gaseous microbial metabolite whose role in gut diseases is debated, with contradictory results stemming from experimental difficulties associated with accurate dosing and measuring H2S and the use of model systems that do not accurately represent the human gut environment. Here, we engineer Escherichia coli to titrate H2S across the physiological range in a gut microphysiological system (chip) supportive of the co-culture of microbes and host cells. The chip is engineered to maintain H2S gas tension and enables visualization of co-culture in real time with confocal microscopy. Engineered strains colonize the chip and are metabolically active for 2 days, during which they produce H2S across a 16-fold range and induce changes in host gene expression and metabolism in an H2S-concentration-dependent manner. These results validate a platform for studying the mechanisms underlying microbe-host interactions by enabling experiments that are infeasible with current animal and in vitro models.
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- Justin A Hayes
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, USA; Department of Bioengineering, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, USA; Department of Bioengineering, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, USA; Department of Biology, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, USA; Department of Bioengineering, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
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Wu Y, Cao H, Yang S, Liu C, Han Z. Progress of near-infrared-II fluorescence in precision diagnosis and treatment of colorectal cancer. Heliyon 2023; 9:e23209. [PMID: 38149207 PMCID: PMC10750080 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e23209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/28/2023] Open
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Colorectal cancer is a malignant tumour with high incidence and mortality worldwide; therefore, improving the early diagnosis of colorectal cancer and implementing a targeted "individualized treatment" strategy is of great concern. NIR-II fluorescence imaging is a large-depth, high-resolution optical bioimaging tool. Around the NIR-II window, researchers have developed a variety of luminescent probes, imaging systems, and treatment methods with colorectal cancer targeting capabilities, which can be visualized and image-guided in clinical surgery. This article aims to overcome the difficulties in diagnosing and treating colorectal cancer. The present review summarizes the latest results on using NIR-II fluorescence for targeted colorectal cancer imaging, expounds on the application prospects of NIR-II optical imaging for colorectal cancer, and discusses the imaging-guided multifunctional diagnosis and treatment platforms.
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- Yong Wu
- Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Taiyuan, 030032, China
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- Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Taiyuan, 030032, China
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- Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Taiyuan, 030032, China
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- Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Taiyuan, 030032, China
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- Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Taiyuan, 030032, China
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Andrés CMC, Pérez de la Lastra JM, Andrés Juan C, Plou FJ, Pérez-Lebeña E. Chemistry of Hydrogen Sulfide-Pathological and Physiological Functions in Mammalian Cells. Cells 2023; 12:2684. [PMID: 38067112 PMCID: PMC10705518 DOI: 10.3390/cells12232684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) was recognized as a gaseous signaling molecule, similar to nitric oxide (-NO) and carbon monoxide (CO). The aim of this review is to provide an overview of the formation of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) in the human body. H2S is synthesized by enzymatic processes involving cysteine and several enzymes, including cystathionine-β-synthase (CBS), cystathionine-γ-lyase (CSE), cysteine aminotransferase (CAT), 3-mercaptopyruvate sulfurtransferase (3MST) and D-amino acid oxidase (DAO). The physiological and pathological effects of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) on various systems in the human body have led to extensive research efforts to develop appropriate methods to deliver H2S under conditions that mimic physiological settings and respond to various stimuli. These functions span a wide spectrum, ranging from effects on the endocrine system and cellular lifespan to protection of liver and kidney function. The exact physiological and hazardous thresholds of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) in the human body are currently not well understood and need to be researched in depth. This article provides an overview of the physiological significance of H2S in the human body. It highlights the various sources of H2S production in different situations and examines existing techniques for detecting this gas.
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- Institute of Natural Products and Agrobiology, CSIC-Spanish Research Council, Avda. Astrofísico Fco. Sánchez, 3, 38206 La Laguna, Spain
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- Cinquima Institute and Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Valladolid University, Paseo de Belén, 7, 47011 Valladolid, Spain;
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- Institute of Catalysis and Petrochemistry, CSIC-Spanish Research Council, 28049 Madrid, Spain;
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Ahn YJ, Ahn BK, Kang SW, Lee GJ. Nanozyme based colorimetric detection of biogenic gaseous H 2S using Ag@Au core/shell nanoplates with peroxidase-like activity. Mikrochim Acta 2023; 190:405. [PMID: 37731070 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-023-05979-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/22/2023]
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A highly sensitive and facile colorimetric assay is introduced for detecting biogenic gaseous H2S using peroxidase (POD)-like catalytic activity of silver core/gold shell nanoplates (Ag@Au NPls). H2S can react with Ag@Au NPls to form Ag2S or Au2S on their surface, which can reduce POD-like activity of Ag@Au NPls and consequently decrease the absorbance at 650 nm due to oxidation of 3,3',5,5'-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) in the presence of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). For in situ and multiple detection of H2S, we utilized a microplate cover with 24 polydimethylsiloxane inner wells where Ag@Au NPls reacted with H2S gas followed by treatment with TMB/H2O2. As a result, the change in absorbance at 650 nm showed a linear relationship with the H2S concentration in the range 0.33 to 2.96 μM (0.36 absorbance/μM H2S in PBS, R2 = 0.994) with a limit of detection of 263 nM and a relative standard deviation of 4.4%. Finally, this assay could detect H2S released from Eikenella corrodens, used as a model bacterium, in a short time (20 min) or at a low number of bacteria (1 × 104 colony forming units/mL). Therefore, this assay is expected to be applied for the study of H2S signaling in bacterial physiology, as well as measure H2S production released from other oral bacteria that cause halitosis and oral diseases, leading to the subsequent diagnosis.
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- Yong Jin Ahn
- Department of Medical Engineering, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyungheedae-Ro, Dongdaemun-Gu, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyungheedae-Ro, Dongdaemun-Gu, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Medical Engineering, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Medical Engineering, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea.
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyungheedae-Ro, Dongdaemun-Gu, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea.
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Manandhar S, Chambers S, Miller A, Ishii I, Bhatia M. Pharmacological Inhibition and Genetic Deletion of Cystathionine Gamma-Lyase in Mice Protects against Organ Injury in Sepsis: A Key Role of Adhesion Molecules on Endothelial Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:13650. [PMID: 37686458 PMCID: PMC10487872 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241713650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2023] [Revised: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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Hydrogen sulfide (H2S), synthesized by cystathionine gamma-lyase (Cth), contributes to the inflammatory response observed in sepsis. This study examines the effect of Cth-derived H2S in adhesion molecules on endothelial cells of vital organs in mice in a cecal ligation puncture (CLP)-induced model of sepsis, using two different and complementary approaches: Cth gene deletion and pharmacological inhibition. Our findings revealed a decreased level of H2S-synthesizing activity (via Cth) in both Cth-/- mice and PAG-treated wild-type (WT) mice following CLP-induced sepsis. Both treatment groups had reduced MPO activity and expression of chemokines (MCP-1 and MIP-2α), adhesion molecules (ICAM-1 and VCAM-1), ERK1/2 phosphorylation, and NF-κB in the liver and lung compared with in CLP-WT mice. Additionally, we found that PAG treatment in Cth-/- mice had no additional effect on the expression of ERK1/2 phosphorylation, NF-κB, or the production of chemokines and adhesion molecules in the liver and lung compared to Cth-/- mice following CLP-induced sepsis. The WT group with sepsis had an increased immunoreactivity of adhesion molecules on endothelial cells in the liver and lung than the WT sham-operated control. The Cth-/-, PAG-treated WT, and Cth-/- groups of mice showed decreased immunoreactivity of adhesion molecules on endothelial cells in the liver and lung following sepsis. Inhibition of H2S production via both approaches reduced adhesion molecule expression on endothelial cells and reduced liver and lung injury in mice with sepsis. In conclusion, this study demonstrates that H2S has an important role in the pathogenesis of sepsis and validates PAG use as a suited tool for investigating the Cth/H2S-signalling axis in sepsis.
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- Sumeet Manandhar
- Department of Pathology and Biomedical Science, University of Otago, Christchurch 8140, New Zealand; (S.M.); (S.C.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Pathology and Biomedical Science, University of Otago, Christchurch 8140, New Zealand; (S.M.); (S.C.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Pathology and Biomedical Science, University of Otago, Christchurch 8140, New Zealand; (S.M.); (S.C.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Health Chemistry, Showa Pharmaceutical University, Machida, Tokyo 194-8543, Japan;
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- Department of Pathology and Biomedical Science, University of Otago, Christchurch 8140, New Zealand; (S.M.); (S.C.); (A.M.)
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Wu M, Wang S, Hai W, Lu X, Li P. Development of a H 2S-responsive NIR Fluorescent Probe for H 2S Detection and H 2S Releasing Monitoring From Prodrug. J Fluoresc 2023; 33:1853-1860. [PMID: 36867290 DOI: 10.1007/s10895-023-03187-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2023] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 03/04/2023]
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H2S was deemed as a toxic gradient in the realm of food and environment but plays pivotal pathophysiological roles in organisms. H2S instabilities and disturbances are always responsible for multiple disorders. We fabricated a H2S-responsive NIR fluorescent probe (HT) for H2S detection and evaluation both in vitro and in vivo. HT exhibited rapid H2S response within 5 min, accompanied with visible color change and NIR fluorescence generation, and the fluorescent intensities were linearly correlated with corresponding H2S concentrations. When HT was incubated with A549 cells, the intracellular H2S and H2S fluctuations could be monitored ore rotundo via the responsive fluorescence. Meanwhile, when HT was co-administrated with H2S prodrug ADT-OH, the H2S release from ADT-OH could be visualized and monitored to evaluate its release efficacy.
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- Muyu Wu
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, School of Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, School of Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, School of Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, School of Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200025, China.
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, School of Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200025, China.
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Stummer N, Feichtinger RG, Weghuber D, Kofler B, Schneider AM. Role of Hydrogen Sulfide in Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:1570. [PMID: 37627565 PMCID: PMC10452036 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12081570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Revised: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Hydrogen sulfide (H2S), originally known as toxic gas, has now attracted attention as one of the gasotransmitters involved in many reactions in the human body. H2S has been assumed to play a role in the pathogenesis of many chronic diseases, of which the exact pathogenesis remains unknown. One of them is inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a chronic intestinal disease subclassified as Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). Any change in the amount of H2S seems to be linked to inflammation in this illness. These changes can be brought about by alterations in the microbiota, in the endogenous metabolism of H2S and in the diet. As both too little and too much H2S drive inflammation, a balanced level is needed for intestinal health. The aim of this review is to summarize the available literature published until June 2023 in order to provide an overview of the current knowledge of the connection between H2S and IBD.
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- Nathalie Stummer
- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital of the Paracelsus Medical University, 5020 Salzburg, Austria; (N.S.); (R.G.F.); (D.W.); (B.K.)
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital of the Paracelsus Medical University, 5020 Salzburg, Austria; (N.S.); (R.G.F.); (D.W.); (B.K.)
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital of the Paracelsus Medical University, 5020 Salzburg, Austria; (N.S.); (R.G.F.); (D.W.); (B.K.)
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital of the Paracelsus Medical University, 5020 Salzburg, Austria; (N.S.); (R.G.F.); (D.W.); (B.K.)
- Research Program for Receptor Biochemistry and Tumor Metabolism, Paracelsus Medical University (PMU), 5020 Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital of the Paracelsus Medical University, 5020 Salzburg, Austria; (N.S.); (R.G.F.); (D.W.); (B.K.)
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Hayes JA, Lunger AW, Sharma AS, Fernez MT, Koppes AN, Koppes R, Woolston BM. Engineered bacteria titrate hydrogen sulfide and induce concentration-dependent effects on host in a gut microphysiological system. BIORXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR BIOLOGY 2023:2023.05.16.538950. [PMID: 37293009 PMCID: PMC10245736 DOI: 10.1101/2023.05.16.538950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is a gaseous microbial metabolite whose role in gut diseases is debated, largely due to the difficulty in controlling its concentration and the use of non-representative model systems in previous work. Here, we engineered E. coli to titrate H2S controllably across the physiological range in a gut microphysiological system (chip) supportive of the co-culture of microbes and host cells. The chip was designed to maintain H2S gas tension and enable visualization of co-culture in real-time with confocal microscopy. Engineered strains colonized the chip and were metabolically active for two days, during which they produced H2S across a sixteen-fold range and induced changes in host gene expression and metabolism in an H2S concentration-dependent manner. These results validate a novel platform for studying the mechanisms underlying microbe-host interactions, by enabling experiments that are infeasible with current animal and in vitro models.
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- Justin A. Hayes
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115, USA
- Department of Bioengineering, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115, USA
- Department of Bioengineering, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115, USA
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Feng L, Bao T, Bai L, Mu X, Ta N, Bao M, Li Y, Zhang J, Fu M, Chen Y. Mongolian medicine formulae Ruda-6 alleviates indomethacin-induced gastric ulcer by regulating gut microbiome and serum metabolomics in rats. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 314:116545. [PMID: 37196816 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.116545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Revised: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Ruda-6 (RD-6), a typical traditional Mongolian medicine formulae consisting of 6 herbs, has been traditionally used in treating gastric disorders. Even though it has been shown to protect against gastric ulcers (GU) in animal models, the gut microbiome and serum metabololite-related mechanisms that prevent GU are not well understood. AIM OF THE STUDY This study was conducted to evaluate the gastroprotective mechanism of RD-6 associated with the alteration of the gut microbiome and serum metabolic profiles in GU rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS RD-6 (0.27, 1.35 and 2.7 g/kg) or ranitidine (40 mg/kg) were orally administered in rats for three weeks before the induction of gastric ulcer using indomethacin (30 mg/kg, single oral dose). The gastric ulcer index, ulcer area, H&E staining, and the levels of TNF-α, iNOS, MPO and MDA were quantified to evaluate the ulcer inhibitory effects of RD-6. Then, 16S rRNA gene sequencing combined with LC-MS metabolic profiling was performed to investigate the effect of RD-6 on the gut microbiota and serum metabolites in rats. Moreover, a spearman analysis was used to calculate the correlation coefficient between the different microbiota and the metabolites. RESULTS RD-6 inhibited the gastric lesion damage caused by indomethacin in rats, decreased the ulcer index by 50.29% (p < 0.05), reduced the levels of TNF-α, iNOS, MDA and MPO in gastric tissue. Additionally, RD-6 reshaped the diversity and microbial composition, and reversed the reduced bacteria including [Eubacterium]_xylanophilum group, Sellimonas, Desulfovibrio, and UCG-009, and the increased bacteria Aquamicrobium caused by indomethacin induction. Furthermore, RD-6 regulated the levels of metabolites including amino acids and organic acids, and these affected metabolites were involved in taurine and hypotaurine metabolism and tryptophan metabolism. Spearman analysis revealed that the perturbed gut microbiota were closely related to the changes in differential serum metabolites. CONCLUSION In view of the 16S rRNA gene sequencing and LC-MS metabolic results, the present study suggests the mechanism of RD-6 ameliorating GU via modulating intestinal microbiota and their metabolites.
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- Lan Feng
- NMPA Key Laboratory for Quality Control of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Mongolian Medicine), School of Mongolian Medicine, Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Tongliao, China; Key Laboratory of Tropical Translational Medicine of Ministry of Education, Hainan Provincial Key Laboratory for Research and Development of Tropical Herbs, School of Pharmacy, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Quality Control of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Mongolian Medicine), School of Mongolian Medicine, Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Tongliao, China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Quality Control of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Mongolian Medicine), School of Mongolian Medicine, Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Tongliao, China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Quality Control of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Mongolian Medicine), School of Mongolian Medicine, Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Tongliao, China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Quality Control of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Mongolian Medicine), School of Mongolian Medicine, Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Tongliao, China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Quality Control of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Mongolian Medicine), School of Mongolian Medicine, Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Tongliao, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Translational Medicine of Ministry of Education, Hainan Provincial Key Laboratory for Research and Development of Tropical Herbs, School of Pharmacy, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Translational Medicine of Ministry of Education, Hainan Provincial Key Laboratory for Research and Development of Tropical Herbs, School of Pharmacy, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Quality Control of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Mongolian Medicine), School of Mongolian Medicine, Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Tongliao, China; Key Laboratory of Tropical Translational Medicine of Ministry of Education, Hainan Provincial Key Laboratory for Research and Development of Tropical Herbs, School of Pharmacy, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China.
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Quality Control of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Mongolian Medicine), School of Mongolian Medicine, Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Tongliao, China.
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Zhang X, Cui K, Wang X, Tong Y, Liu C, Zhu Y, You Q, Jiang Z, Guo X. Novel Hydrogen Sulfide Hybrid Derivatives of Keap1-Nrf2 Protein-Protein Interaction Inhibitor Alleviate Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in Acute Experimental Colitis. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:antiox12051062. [PMID: 37237928 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12051062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2023] [Revised: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an idiopathic inflammatory disease of unknown etiology possibly associated with intestinal inflammation and oxidative stress. Molecular hybridization by combining two drug fragments to achieve a common pharmacological goal represents a novel strategy. The Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (Keap1)-nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) pathway provides an effective defense mechanism for UC therapy, and hydrogen sulfide (H2S) shows similar and relevant biological functions as well. In this work, a series of hybrid derivatives were synthesized by connecting an inhibitor of Keap1-Nrf2 protein-protein interaction with two well-established H2S-donor moieties, respectively, via an ester linker, to find a drug candidate more effective for the UC treatment. Subsequently, the cytoprotective effects of hybrids derivatives were investigated, and DDO-1901 was identified as a candidate showing the best efficacy and used for further investigation on therapeutic effect on dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis in vitro and in vivo. Experimental results indicated that DDO-1901 could effectively alleviate DSS-induced colitis by improving the defense against oxidative stress and reducing inflammation, more potent than parent drugs. Compared with either drug alone, such molecular hybridization may offer an attractive strategy for the treatment of multifactorial inflammatory disease.
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- Xian Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines and Jiang Su Key Laboratory of Drug Design and Optimization, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines and Jiang Su Key Laboratory of Drug Design and Optimization, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines and Jiang Su Key Laboratory of Drug Design and Optimization, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines and Jiang Su Key Laboratory of Drug Design and Optimization, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines and Jiang Su Key Laboratory of Drug Design and Optimization, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines and Jiang Su Key Laboratory of Drug Design and Optimization, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines and Jiang Su Key Laboratory of Drug Design and Optimization, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines and Jiang Su Key Laboratory of Drug Design and Optimization, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines and Jiang Su Key Laboratory of Drug Design and Optimization, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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Alsaeedi A, Welham S, Rose P, Zhu YZ. The Impact of Drugs on Hydrogen Sulfide Homeostasis in Mammals. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:antiox12040908. [PMID: 37107283 PMCID: PMC10135325 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12040908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2023] [Revised: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/09/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Mammalian cells and tissues have the capacity to generate hydrogen sulfide gas (H2S) via catabolic routes involving cysteine metabolism. H2S acts on cell signaling cascades that are necessary in many biochemical and physiological roles important in the heart, brain, liver, kidney, urogenital tract, and cardiovascular and immune systems of mammals. Diminished levels of this molecule are observed in several pathophysiological conditions including heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and immune function. Interestingly, in the last two decades, it has become apparent that some commonly prescribed pharmacological drugs can impact the expression and activities of enzymes responsible for hydrogen sulfide production in cells and tissues. Therefore, the current review provides an overview of the studies that catalogue key drugs and their impact on hydrogen sulfide production in mammals.
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- Asrar Alsaeedi
- School of Biosciences, University of Nottingham, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE12 5RD, UK
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- School of Biosciences, University of Nottingham, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE12 5RD, UK
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- School of Biosciences, University of Nottingham, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE12 5RD, UK
- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau, China
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Oh C, Lee W, Park J, Choi J, Lee S, Li S, Jung HN, Lee JS, Hwang JE, Park J, Kim M, Baek S, Im HJ. Development of Spleen Targeting H 2S Donor Loaded Liposome for the Effective Systemic Immunomodulation and Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease. ACS NANO 2023; 17:4327-4345. [PMID: 36744655 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c08898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Nanoparticles are primarily taken up by immune cells after systemic administration. Thus, they are considered an ideal drug delivery vehicle for immunomodulation. Because the spleen is the largest lymphatic organ and regulates the systemic immune system, there have been studies to develop spleen targeting nanoparticles for immunomodulation of cancer and immunological disorders. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) includes disorders involving chronic inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract and is considered incurable despite a variety of treatment options. Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is one of the gasotransmitters that carries out anti-inflammatory functions and has shown promising immunomodulatory effects in various inflammatory diseases including IBD. Herein, we developed a delicately tuned H2S donor delivering liposome for spleen targeting (ST-H2S lipo) and studied its therapeutic effects in a dextran sulfate sodium (DSS) induced colitis model. We identified the ideal PEG type and ratio of liposome for a high stability, loading efficiency, and spleen targeting effect. In the treatment of the DSS-induced colitis model, we found that ST-H2S lipo and conventional long-circulating liposomes loaded with H2S donors (LC-H2S lipo) reduced the severity of colitis, whereas unloaded H2S donors did not. Furthermore, the therapeutic effect of ST-H2S lipo was superior to that of LC-H2S lipo due to its better systemic immunomodulatory effect than that of LC-H2S lipo. Our findings demonstrate that spleen targeting H2S lipo may have therapeutic potential for IBD.
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- Chiwoo Oh
- Department of Applied Bioengineering, Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Applied Bioengineering, Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Biopharmaceutical Sciences, Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology, Seoul National University, Seoul 03080, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Applied Bioengineering, Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Biopharmaceutical Sciences, Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology, Seoul National University, Seoul 03080, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Biopharmaceutical Sciences, Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology, Seoul National University, Seoul 03080, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Applied Bioengineering, Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Applied Bioengineering, Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Biopharmaceutical Sciences, Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology, Seoul National University, Seoul 03080, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Biopharmaceutical Sciences, Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology, Seoul National University, Seoul 03080, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Applied Bioengineering, Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Applied Bioengineering, Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Applied Bioengineering, Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
- Department of Molecular Medicine and Biopharmaceutical Sciences, Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology, Seoul National University, Seoul 03080, Republic of Korea
- Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University, Seoul 03080, Republic of Korea
- Research Institute for Convergence Science, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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Akahoshi N, Hasegawa R, Yamamoto S, Takemoto R, Yoshizawa T, Kamichatani W, Ishii I. Differential Roles of Cystathionine Gamma-Lyase and Mercaptopyruvate Sulfurtransferase in Hapten-Induced Colitis and Contact Dermatitis in Mice. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24032659. [PMID: 36768979 PMCID: PMC9916491 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24032659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2022] [Revised: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) has been shown to act as both anti-inflammatory and pro-inflammatory mediators. Application of H2S donors generally protects against inflammation; however, experimental results using mice lacking endogenous H2S-producing enzymes, such as cystathionine γ-lyase (CTH) and mercaptopyruvate sulfurtransferase (MPST), are often contradictory. We herein examined two types of model hapten-induced inflammation models, colitis (an inflammatory bowel disease model of mucosal immunity) and contact dermatitis (a type IV allergic model of systemic immunity), in CTH-deficient (Cth-/-) and MPST-deficient (Mpst-/-) mice. Both mice exhibited no significant alteration from wild-type mice in trinitrobenzene sulfonic acid (Th1-type hapten)-induced colitis (a Crohn's disease model) and oxazolone (Th1/Th2 mix-type; Th2 dominant)-induced colitis (an ulcerative colitis model). However, Cth-/- (not Mpst-/-) mice displayed more exacerbated phenotypes in trinitrochlorobenzene (TNCB; Th1-type)-induced contact dermatitis, but not oxazolone, at the delayed phase (24 h post-administration) of inflammation. CTH mRNA expression was upregulated in the TNCB-treated ears of both wild-type and Mpst-/- mice. Although mRNA expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β and IL-6) was upregulated in both early (2 h) and delayed phases of TNCB-triggered dermatitis in all genotypes, that of Th2 (IL-4) and Treg cytokines (IL-10) was upregulated only in Cth-/- mice, when that of Th1 cytokines (IFNγ and IL-2) was upregulated in wild-type and Mpst-/- mice at the delayed phase. These results suggest that (upregulated) CTH or H2S produced by it helps maintain Th1/Th2 balance to protect against contact dermatitis.
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Stummer N, Weghuber D, Feichtinger RG, Huber S, Mayr JA, Kofler B, Neureiter D, Klieser E, Hochmann S, Lauth W, Schneider AM. Hydrogen Sulfide Metabolizing Enzymes in the Intestinal Mucosa in Pediatric and Adult Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:2235. [PMID: 36421421 PMCID: PMC9686699 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11112235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Revised: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is a toxic gas that has important regulatory functions. In the colon, H2S can be produced and detoxified endogenously. Both too little and too much H2S exposure are associated with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a chronic intestinal disease mainly classified as Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). As the pathogenesis of IBD remains elusive, this study's aim was to investigate potential differences in the expression of H2S-metabolizing enzymes in normal aging and IBD. Intestinal mucosal biopsies of 25 adults and 22 children with IBD along with those of 26 healthy controls were stained immunohistochemically for cystathionine-γ-lyase (CSE), 3-mercapto-sulfurtransferase (3-MST), ethylmalonic encephalopathy 1 protein (ETHE1), sulfide:quinone oxidoreductase (SQOR) and thiosulfate sulfurtransferase (TST). Expression levels were calculated by multiplication of the staining intensity and percentage of positively stained cells. Healthy adults showed an overall trend towards lower expression of H2S-metabolizing enzymes than healthy children. Adults with IBD also tended to have lower expression compared to controls. A similar trend was seen in the enzyme expression of children with IBD compared to controls. These results indicate an age-related decrease in the expression of H2S-metabolizing enzymes and a dysfunctional H2S metabolism in IBD, which was less pronounced in children.
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- Nathalie Stummer
- Department of Pediatrics, Salzburger Landeskliniken (SALK) and Paracelsus Medical University (PMU), 5020 Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Pediatrics, Salzburger Landeskliniken (SALK) and Paracelsus Medical University (PMU), 5020 Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Pediatrics, Salzburger Landeskliniken (SALK) and Paracelsus Medical University (PMU), 5020 Salzburg, Austria
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- Research Program for Receptor Biochemistry and Tumor Metabolism, Department of Pediatrics, Salzburger Landeskliniken (SALK) and Paracelsus Medical University (PMU), 5020 Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Pediatrics, Salzburger Landeskliniken (SALK) and Paracelsus Medical University (PMU), 5020 Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Pediatrics, Salzburger Landeskliniken (SALK) and Paracelsus Medical University (PMU), 5020 Salzburg, Austria
- Research Program for Receptor Biochemistry and Tumor Metabolism, Department of Pediatrics, Salzburger Landeskliniken (SALK) and Paracelsus Medical University (PMU), 5020 Salzburg, Austria
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- Institute of Pathology, Salzburger Landeskliniken (SALK) and Paracelsus Medical University (PMU), 5020 Salzburg, Austria
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- Institute of Pathology, Salzburger Landeskliniken (SALK) and Paracelsus Medical University (PMU), 5020 Salzburg, Austria
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- Cell Therapy Institute, Spinal Cord Injury and Tissue Regeneration Center Salzburg (SCI-TReCS), Paracelsus Medical University (PMU), 5020 Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Mathematics, Paris Lodron University, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Pediatrics, Salzburger Landeskliniken (SALK) and Paracelsus Medical University (PMU), 5020 Salzburg, Austria
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Hosfield BD, Hunter CE, Li H, Drucker NA, Pecoraro AR, Manohar K, Shelley WC, Markel TA. A hydrogen-sulfide derivative of mesalamine reduces the severity of intestinal and lung injury in necrotizing enterocolitis through endothelial nitric oxide synthase. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol 2022; 323:R422-R431. [PMID: 35912999 PMCID: PMC9512109 DOI: 10.1152/ajpregu.00229.2021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2021] [Revised: 06/18/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) remains a devastating disease that affects preterm infants. Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) donors have been shown to reduce the severity of NEC, but the optimal compound has yet to be identified. We hypothesized that oral H2S-Mesalamine (ATB-429) would improve outcomes in experimental NEC, and its benefits would be dependent on endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) pathways. NEC was induced in 5-day-old wild-type (WT) and eNOS knockout (eNOSKO) pups by formula feeding and stress. Four groups were studied in both WT and eNOSKO mice: 1) breastfed controls, 2) NEC, 3) NEC + 50 mg/kg mesalamine, and 4) NEC + 130 mg/kg ATB-429. Mesalamine and ATB-429 doses were equimolar. Pups were monitored for sickness scores and perfusion to the gut was measured by Laser Doppler Imaging (LDI). After euthanasia of the pups, intestine and lung were hematoxylin and eosin-stained and scored for injury in a blind fashion. TLR4 expression was quantified by Western blot and IL-6 expression by ELISA. P < 0.05 was significant. Both WT and eNOSKO breastfed controls underwent normal development and demonstrated milder intestinal and pulmonary injury compared with NEC groups. For the WT groups, ATB-429 significantly improved weight gain, reduced clinical sickness score, and improved perfusion compared with the NEC group. In addition, WT ATB-429 pups had a significantly milder intestinal and pulmonary histologic injury when compared with NEC. ATB-429 attenuated the increase in TLR4 and IL-6 expression in the intestine. When the experiment was repeated in eNOSKO pups, ATB-429 offered no benefit in weight gain, sickness scores, perfusion, intestinal injury, pulmonary injury, or decreasing intestinal inflammatory markers. An H2S derivative of mesalamine improves outcomes in experimental NEC. Protective effects appear to be mediated through eNOS. Further research is warranted to explore whether ATB-429 may be an effective oral therapy to combat NEC.
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- Brian D Hosfield
- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
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- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
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- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
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- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
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- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
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- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
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- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
- Riley Hospital for Children, Indiana University Health, Indianapolis, Indiana
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Wang L, Wang X, Chang J, Wang P, Liu C, Yuan L, Yin Q, Zhu Q, Lu F. Effect of the Combined Compound Probiotics with Glycyrrhinic Acid on Alleviating Cytotoxicity of IPEC-J2 Cells Induced by Multi-Mycotoxins. Toxins (Basel) 2022; 14:toxins14100670. [PMID: 36287939 PMCID: PMC9612255 DOI: 10.3390/toxins14100670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2022] [Revised: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 09/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Aflatoxins B1 (AFB1), deoxynivalenol (DON) and zearalenone (ZEA) are the three most prevalent mycotoxins, whose contamination of food and feed is a severe worldwide problem. In order to alleviate the toxic effects of multi-mycotoxins (AFB1 + DON + ZEA, ADZ) on inflammation and apoptosis in swine jejunal epithelial cells (IPEC-J2), three species of probiotics (Bacillus subtilis, Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Pseudomonas lactis at 1 × 105 CFU/mL, respectively) were mixed together to make compound probiotics (CP), which were further combined with 400 μg/mL of glycyrrhinic acid (GA) to make bioactive materials (CGA). The experiment was divided into four groups, i.e., the control, ADZ, CGA and ADZ + CGA groups. The results showed that ADZ decreased cell viability and induced cytotoxicity, while CGA addition could alleviate ADZ-induced cytotoxicity. Moreover, the mRNA expressions of IL-8, TNF-α, NF-Κb, Bcl-2, Caspase-3, ZO-1, Occludin, Claudin-1 and ASCT2 genes, and protein expressions of TNF-α and Claudin-1 were significantly upregulated in ADZ group; while the mRNA abundances of IL-8, TNF-α, NF-Κb, Caspase-3, ASCT2 genes, and protein expressions of TNF-α and Claudin-1 were significantly downregulated in the ADZ + CGA group. In addition, the protein expressions of COX-2, ZO-1, and ASCT2 were significantly downregulated in the ADZ group, compared with the control group; whereas CGA co-incubation with ADZ could increase these protein expressions to recover to normal levels. This study indicated that CGA could alleviate cytotoxicity, apoptosis and inflammation in ADZ-induced IPEC-J2 cells and protect intestinal cell integrity from ADZ damages.
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- Lijun Wang
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou 450003, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China
- Correspondence:
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- Henan Delin Biological Product Co., Ltd., Xinxiang 453000, China
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- Henan Puai Feed Co., Ltd., Zhoukou 466000, China
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Özsoy M, Stummer N, Zimmermann FA, Feichtinger RG, Sperl W, Weghuber D, Schneider AM. Role of Energy Metabolism and Mitochondrial Function in Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Inflamm Bowel Dis 2022; 28:1443-1450. [PMID: 35247048 DOI: 10.1093/ibd/izac024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic recurring inflammation of the intestine which can be debilitating for those with intractable disease. However, the etiopathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disorders remains to be solved. The hypothesis that mitochondrial dysfunction is a crucial factor in the disease process is being validated by an increasing number of recent studies. Thus mitochondrial alteration in conjunction with previously identified genetic predisposition, changes in the immune response, altered gut microbiota, and environmental factors (eg, diet, smoking, and lifestyle) are all posited to contribute to IBD. The implicated factors seem to affect mitochondrial function or are influenced by mitochondrial dysfunction, which explains many of the hallmarks of the disease. This review summarizes the results of studies reporting links between mitochondria and IBD that were available on PubMed through March 2021. The aim of this review is to give an overview of the current understanding of the role of mitochondria in the pathogenesis of IBD.
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- Mihriban Özsoy
- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Salzburg, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Salzburg, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Salzburg, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria.,Research Program for Receptor Biochemistry and Tumor Metabolism, University Hospital Salzburg, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Salzburg, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria.,Research Program for Receptor Biochemistry and Tumor Metabolism, University Hospital Salzburg, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Salzburg, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Salzburg, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Salzburg, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria
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Thanki KK, Johnson P, Higgins EJ, Maskey M, Phillips C, Dash S, Almenas FA, Govar AA, Tian B, Villéger R, Beswick E, Wang R, Szabo C, Chao C, Pinchuk IV, Hellmich MR, Módis K. Deletion of cystathionine-γ-lyase in bone marrow-derived cells promotes colitis-associated carcinogenesis. Redox Biol 2022; 55:102417. [PMID: 35933902 PMCID: PMC9357841 DOI: 10.1016/j.redox.2022.102417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2022] [Revised: 06/27/2022] [Accepted: 07/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Ulcerative colitis (UC) is characterized by widespread relapsing inflammation of the colonic mucosa. Colitis-associated cancer (CAC) is one of the most serious complications of a prolonged history of UC. Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) has emerged as an important physiological mediator of gastrointestinal homeostasis, limiting mucosal inflammation and promoting tissue healing in response to injury. Inhibition of cystathionine-γ-lyase (CSE)-dependent H2S production in animal models of UC has been shown to exacerbate colitis and delay tissue repair. It is unknown whether CSE plays a role in CAC, or the downregulation of CSE expression and/or activity promotes CAC development. In humans, we observed a significant decrease in CSE expression in colonic biopsies from patients with UC. Using the dextran sodium sulfate (DSS) model of epithelium injury-induced colitis and global CSE KO mouse strain, we demonstrated that CSE is critical in limiting mucosal inflammation and stimulating epithelial cell proliferation in response to injury. In vitro studies showed that CSE activity stimulates epithelial cell proliferation, basal and cytokine-stimulated cell migration, as well as cytokine regulation of transepithelial permeability. In the azoxymethane (AOM)/DSS model of CAC, the loss of CSE expression accelerated both the development and progression of CAC. The increased tumor multiplicity and severity of CAC observed in CSE-KO mice were associated with reduced levels of mucosal IL-10 expression and increased levels of IL-6. Restoring CSE expression in bone marrow (BM) cells of CSE-KO mice through reciprocal BM transplantation raised mucosal IL-10 expression, decreased IL-6 level, and reduced the number of aberrant crypt foci and tumors in AOM/DSS-treated mice. These studies demonstrate that CSE expression in BM cells plays a critical role in suppressing CAC in mice. Furthermore, the data suggest that the inhibitory effects of CSE on the development of CAC are due, in part, to the modulation of mucosal pro-and anti-inflammatory cytokine expression.
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- Ketan K Thanki
- Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Medical, Galveston, TX, USA.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Medical, Galveston, TX, USA.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.
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- Department of Biology, York University, Toronto, ON, Canada.
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- Chair of Pharmacology, Section of Science and Medicine, University of Fribourg, Fribourg, Switzerland.
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- Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Medical, Galveston, TX, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA.
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Song ZL, Zhao L, Ma T, Osama A, Shen T, He Y, Fang J. Progress and perspective on hydrogen sulfide donors and their biomedical applications. Med Res Rev 2022; 42:1930-1977. [PMID: 35657029 DOI: 10.1002/med.21913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2021] [Revised: 05/18/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Following the discovery of nitric oxide (NO) and carbon monoxide (CO), hydrogen sulfide (H2 S) has been identified as the third gasotransmitter in humans. Increasing evidence have shown that H2 S is of preventive or therapeutic effects on diverse pathological complications. As a consequence, it is of great significance to develop suitable approaches of H2 S-based therapeutics for biomedical applications. H2 S-releasing agents (H2 S donors) play important roles in exploring and understanding the physiological functions of H2 S. More importantly, accumulating studies have validated the theranostic potential of H2 S donors in extensive repertoires of in vitro and in vivo disease models. Thus, it is imperative to summarize and update the literatures in this field. In this review, first, the background of H2 S on its chemical and biological aspects is concisely introduced. Second, the studies regarding the H2 S-releasing compounds are categorized and described, and accordingly, their H2 S-donating mechanisms, biological applications, and therapeutic values are also comprehensively delineated and discussed. Necessary comparisons between related H2 S donors are presented, and the drawbacks of many typical H2 S donors are analyzed and revealed. Finally, several critical challenges encountered in the development of multifunctional H2 S donors are discussed, and the direction of their future development as well as their biomedical applications is proposed. We expect that this review will reach extensive audiences across multiple disciplines and promote the innovation of H2 S biomedicine.
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- Zi-Long Song
- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.,Botanical Agrochemicals Research & Development Center, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.,School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Botanical Agrochemicals Research & Development Center, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Botanical Agrochemicals Research & Development Center, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.,School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing, China
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Khattak S, Rauf MA, Khan NH, Zhang QQ, Chen HJ, Muhammad P, Ansari MA, Alomary MN, Jahangir M, Zhang CY, Ji XY, Wu DD. Hydrogen Sulfide Biology and Its Role in Cancer. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27113389. [PMID: 35684331 PMCID: PMC9181954 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27113389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2022] [Revised: 04/27/2022] [Accepted: 05/01/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is an endogenous biologically active gas produced in mammalian tissues. It plays a very critical role in many pathophysiological processes in the body. It can be endogenously produced through many enzymes analogous to the cysteine family, while the exogenous source may involve inorganic sulfide salts. H2S has recently been well investigated with regard to the onset of various carcinogenic diseases such as lung, breast, ovaries, colon cancer, and neurodegenerative disorders. H2S is considered an oncogenic gas, and a potential therapeutic target for treating and diagnosing cancers, due to its role in mediating the development of tumorigenesis. Here in this review, an in-detail up-to-date explanation of the potential role of H2S in different malignancies has been reported. The study summarizes the synthesis of H2S, its roles, signaling routes, expressions, and H2S release in various malignancies. Considering the critical importance of this active biological molecule, we believe this review in this esteemed journal will highlight the oncogenic role of H2S in the scientific community.
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- Saadullah Khattak
- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China; (S.K.); (N.H.K.); (Q.-Q.Z.); (H.-J.C.)
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- Department of Surgery, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL 33136, USA;
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China; (S.K.); (N.H.K.); (Q.-Q.Z.); (H.-J.C.)
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China; (S.K.); (N.H.K.); (Q.-Q.Z.); (H.-J.C.)
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China; (S.K.); (N.H.K.); (Q.-Q.Z.); (H.-J.C.)
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- Henan-Macquarie University Joint Centre for Biomedical Innovation, School of Life Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China;
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- Department of Epidemic Disease Research, Institute for Research & Medical Consultations (IRMC), Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia;
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- National Centre for Biotechnology, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), P.O. Box 6086, Riyadh 11442, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Psychiatric and Mental Health, Central South University, Changsha 410078, China;
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Hami Central Hospital, Hami 839000, China
- Correspondence: (C.-Y.Z.); (X.-Y.J.); (D.-D.W.); Tel.: +86-371-67967151 (C.-Y.Z.); +86-371-23880585 (X.-Y.J.); +86-371-23880525 (D.-D.W.)
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China; (S.K.); (N.H.K.); (Q.-Q.Z.); (H.-J.C.)
- Kaifeng Key Laboratory of Infection and Biological Safety, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China
- Correspondence: (C.-Y.Z.); (X.-Y.J.); (D.-D.W.); Tel.: +86-371-67967151 (C.-Y.Z.); +86-371-23880585 (X.-Y.J.); +86-371-23880525 (D.-D.W.)
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China; (S.K.); (N.H.K.); (Q.-Q.Z.); (H.-J.C.)
- School of Stomatology, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China
- Correspondence: (C.-Y.Z.); (X.-Y.J.); (D.-D.W.); Tel.: +86-371-67967151 (C.-Y.Z.); +86-371-23880585 (X.-Y.J.); +86-371-23880525 (D.-D.W.)
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Gill PA, Inniss S, Kumagai T, Rahman FZ, Smith AM. The Role of Diet and Gut Microbiota in Regulating Gastrointestinal and Inflammatory Disease. Front Immunol 2022; 13:866059. [PMID: 35450067 PMCID: PMC9016115 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.866059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2022] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Diet is an important lifestyle factor that is known to contribute in the development of human disease. It is well established that poor diet plays an active role in exacerbating metabolic diseases, such as obesity, diabetes and hypertension. Our understanding of how the immune system drives chronic inflammation and disease pathogenesis has evolved in recent years. However, the contribution of dietary factors to inflammatory conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, multiple sclerosis and arthritis remain poorly defined. A western diet has been associated as pro-inflammatory, in contrast to traditional dietary patterns that are associated as being anti-inflammatory. This may be due to direct effects of nutrients on immune cell function. Diet may also affect the composition and function of gut microbiota, which consequently affects immunity. In animal models of inflammatory disease, diet may modulate inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract and in other peripheral sites. Despite limitations of animal models, there is now emerging evidence to show that anti-inflammatory effects of diet may translate to human gastrointestinal and inflammatory diseases. However, appropriately designed, larger clinical studies must be conducted to confirm the therapeutic benefit of dietary therapy.
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- Paul A Gill
- Department of Microbial Diseases, UCL Eastman Dental Institute, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Microbial Diseases, UCL Eastman Dental Institute, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Microbial Diseases, UCL Eastman Dental Institute, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Microbial Diseases, UCL Eastman Dental Institute, University College London, London, United Kingdom.,Department of Gastroenterology, University College London Hospitals National Health Service (NHS) Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Microbial Diseases, UCL Eastman Dental Institute, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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Cirino G, Szabo C, Papapetropoulos A. Physiological roles of hydrogen sulfide in mammalian cells, tissues and organs. Physiol Rev 2022; 103:31-276. [DOI: 10.1152/physrev.00028.2021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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H2S belongs to the class of molecules known as gasotransmitters, which also includes nitric oxide (NO) and carbon monoxide (CO). Three enzymes are recognized as endogenous sources of H2S in various cells and tissues: cystathionine g-lyase (CSE), cystathionine β-synthase (CBS) and 3-mercaptopyruvate sulfurtransferase (3-MST). The current article reviews the regulation of these enzymes as well as the pathways of their enzymatic and non-enzymatic degradation and elimination. The multiple interactions of H2S with other labile endogenous molecules (e.g. NO) and reactive oxygen species are also outlined. The various biological targets and signaling pathways are discussed, with special reference to H2S and oxidative posttranscriptional modification of proteins, the effect of H2S on channels and intracellular second messenger pathways, the regulation of gene transcription and translation and the regulation of cellular bioenergetics and metabolism. The pharmacological and molecular tools currently available to study H2S physiology are also reviewed, including their utility and limitations. In subsequent sections, the role of H2S in the regulation of various physiological and cellular functions is reviewed. The physiological role of H2S in various cell types and organ systems are overviewed. Finally, the role of H2S in the regulation of various organ functions is discussed as well as the characteristic bell-shaped biphasic effects of H2S. In addition, key pathophysiological aspects, debated areas, and future research and translational areas are identified A wide array of significant roles of H2S in the physiological regulation of all organ functions emerges from this review.
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- Giuseppe Cirino
- Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Chair of Pharmacology, Section of Medicine, University of Fribourg, Switzerland
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece & Clinical, Experimental Surgery and Translational Research Center, Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens, Greece
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Temperate phages (prophages) are ubiquitous in nature and persist as dormant components of host cells (lysogenic stage) before activating and lysing the host (lytic stage). Actively replicating prophages contribute to central community processes, such as enabling bacterial virulence, manipulating biogeochemical cycling, and driving microbial community diversification. Recent advances in sequencing technology have allowed for the identification and characterization of diverse phages, yet no approaches currently exist for identifying if a prophage has activated. Here, we present PropagAtE (Prophage Activity Estimator), an automated software tool for estimating if a prophage is in the lytic or lysogenic stage of infection. PropagAtE uses statistical analyses of prophage-to-host read coverage ratios to decipher actively replicating prophages, irrespective of whether prophages were induced or spontaneously activated. We demonstrate that PropagAtE is fast, accurate, and sensitive, regardless of sequencing depth. Application of PropagAtE to prophages from 348 complex metagenomes from human gut, murine gut, and soil environments identified distinct spatial and temporal prophage activation signatures, with the highest proportion of active prophages in murine gut samples. In infants treated with antibiotics or infants without treatment, we identified active prophage populations correlated with specific treatment groups. Within time series samples from the human gut, 11 prophage populations, some encoding the sulfur metabolism gene cysH or a rhuM-like virulence factor, were consistently present over time but not active. Overall, PropagAtE will facilitate accurate representations of viruses in microbiomes by associating prophages with their active roles in shaping microbial communities in nature. IMPORTANCE Viruses that infect bacteria are key components of microbiomes and ecosystems. They can kill and manipulate microorganisms, drive planetary-scale processes and biogeochemical cycling, and influence the structures of entire food networks. Prophages are viruses that can exist in a dormant state within the genome of their host (lysogenic stage) before activating in order to replicate and kill the host (lytic stage). Recent advances have allowed for the identification of diverse viruses in nature, but no approaches exist for characterizing prophages and their stages of infection (prophage activity). We develop and benchmark an automated approach, PropagAtE, to identify the stages of infection of prophages from genomic data. We provide evidence that active prophages vary in identity and abundance across multiple environments and scales. Our approach will enable accurate and unbiased analyses of viruses in microbiomes and ecosystems.
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Lucarini E, Micheli L, Pagnotta E, Matteo R, Parisio C, Toti A, Ferrara V, Ciampi C, Martelli A, Testai L, Calderone V, Savino M, Russo M, Pecchioni N, Ghelardini C, Di Cesare Mannelli L. Beneficial Effects of Eruca sativa Defatted Seed Meal on Visceral Pain and Intestinal Damage Resulting from Colitis in Rats. Foods 2022; 11:foods11040580. [PMID: 35206057 PMCID: PMC8870774 DOI: 10.3390/foods11040580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2021] [Revised: 02/04/2022] [Accepted: 02/11/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Most therapies used in patients affected by inflammatory bowel diseases are ineffective in preventing the development of chronic visceral hypersensitivity, mainly due to inflammation-induced enteric neuroplasticity. Glucosinolates, secondary metabolites mainly of Brassicaceae with anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective properties, are effective in treating both neuropathic and arthritis pain through H2S release and Kv7 potassium channel activation. The aim of this work was to investigate the protective and anti-hyperalgesic efficacy of a defatted seed meal from Eruca sativa Mill. (Brassicaceae), rich in glucosinolates, in a rat model of colitis induced by 2,4-dinitrobenzene sulfonic acid (DNBS). The mechanisms of action were also investigated. Visceral pain was assessed by measuring the abdominal response to colorectal distension. Fifteen days after colitis induction, the acute administration of E. sativa defatted seed meal (0.1–1 g kg−1 p.o.) dose-dependently relieved pain. This effect was hampered by co-administering an H2S scavenger or a selective Kv7 blocker. Administering E. sativa (1 g kg−1) for 14 days, starting after DNBS injection, contributed to counteracting visceral pain persistence in the post-inflammatory phase of colitis by promoting colon healing from the damage and reducing enteric gliosis. E. sativa defatted seed meal might be employed as a nutraceutical tool for supporting abdominal pain relief in patients.
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- Elena Lucarini
- Department of Neuroscience, Psychology, Drug Research and Child Health (NEUROFARBA), Pharmacology and Toxicology Section, University of Florence, 50139 Florence, Italy; (E.L.); (L.M.); (C.P.); (A.T.); (V.F.); (C.C.); (C.G.)
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- Department of Neuroscience, Psychology, Drug Research and Child Health (NEUROFARBA), Pharmacology and Toxicology Section, University of Florence, 50139 Florence, Italy; (E.L.); (L.M.); (C.P.); (A.T.); (V.F.); (C.C.); (C.G.)
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- CREA-Council for Agricultural Research and Economics, Research Centre for Cereal and Industrial Crops, 40128 Bologna, Italy; (E.P.); (R.M.)
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- CREA-Council for Agricultural Research and Economics, Research Centre for Cereal and Industrial Crops, 40128 Bologna, Italy; (E.P.); (R.M.)
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- Department of Neuroscience, Psychology, Drug Research and Child Health (NEUROFARBA), Pharmacology and Toxicology Section, University of Florence, 50139 Florence, Italy; (E.L.); (L.M.); (C.P.); (A.T.); (V.F.); (C.C.); (C.G.)
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- Department of Neuroscience, Psychology, Drug Research and Child Health (NEUROFARBA), Pharmacology and Toxicology Section, University of Florence, 50139 Florence, Italy; (E.L.); (L.M.); (C.P.); (A.T.); (V.F.); (C.C.); (C.G.)
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- Department of Neuroscience, Psychology, Drug Research and Child Health (NEUROFARBA), Pharmacology and Toxicology Section, University of Florence, 50139 Florence, Italy; (E.L.); (L.M.); (C.P.); (A.T.); (V.F.); (C.C.); (C.G.)
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- Department of Neuroscience, Psychology, Drug Research and Child Health (NEUROFARBA), Pharmacology and Toxicology Section, University of Florence, 50139 Florence, Italy; (E.L.); (L.M.); (C.P.); (A.T.); (V.F.); (C.C.); (C.G.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy; (A.M.); (L.T.); (V.C.)
- Interdepartmental Research Centre Nutraceuticals and Food for Health (NUTRAFOOD), University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy
- Interdepartmental Research Centre of Ageing Biology and Pathology, University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy; (A.M.); (L.T.); (V.C.)
- Interdepartmental Research Centre Nutraceuticals and Food for Health (NUTRAFOOD), University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy
- Interdepartmental Research Centre of Ageing Biology and Pathology, University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy; (A.M.); (L.T.); (V.C.)
- Interdepartmental Research Centre Nutraceuticals and Food for Health (NUTRAFOOD), University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy
- Interdepartmental Research Centre of Ageing Biology and Pathology, University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy
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- CREA-Council for Agricultural Research and Economics, Research Centre for Cereal and Industrial Crops, 71122 Foggia, Italy; (M.S.); (M.R.); (N.P.)
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- CREA-Council for Agricultural Research and Economics, Research Centre for Cereal and Industrial Crops, 71122 Foggia, Italy; (M.S.); (M.R.); (N.P.)
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- CREA-Council for Agricultural Research and Economics, Research Centre for Cereal and Industrial Crops, 71122 Foggia, Italy; (M.S.); (M.R.); (N.P.)
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- Department of Neuroscience, Psychology, Drug Research and Child Health (NEUROFARBA), Pharmacology and Toxicology Section, University of Florence, 50139 Florence, Italy; (E.L.); (L.M.); (C.P.); (A.T.); (V.F.); (C.C.); (C.G.)
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- Department of Neuroscience, Psychology, Drug Research and Child Health (NEUROFARBA), Pharmacology and Toxicology Section, University of Florence, 50139 Florence, Italy; (E.L.); (L.M.); (C.P.); (A.T.); (V.F.); (C.C.); (C.G.)
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Ding H, Chang J, He F, Gai S, Yang P. Hydrogen Sulfide: An Emerging Precision Strategy for Gas Therapy. Adv Healthc Mater 2022; 11:e2101984. [PMID: 34788499 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202101984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2021] [Revised: 11/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Advances in nanotechnology have enabled the rapid development of stimuli-responsive therapeutic nanomaterials for precision gas therapy. Hydrogen sulfide (H2 S) is a significant gaseous signaling molecule with intrinsic biochemical properties, which exerts its various physiological effects under both normal and pathological conditions. Various nanomaterials with H2 S-responsive properties, as new-generation therapeutic agents, are explored to guide therapeutic behaviors in biological milieu. The cross disciplinary of H2 S is an emerging scientific hotspot that studies the chemical properties, biological mechanisms, and therapeutic effects of H2 S. This review summarizes the state-of-art research on H2 S-related nanomedicines. In particular, recent advances in H2 S therapeutics for cancer, such as H2 S-mediated gas therapy and H2 S-related synergistic therapies (combined with chemotherapy, photodynamic therapy, photothermal therapy, and chemodynamic therapy) are highlighted. Versatile imaging techniques for real-time monitoring H2 S during biological diagnosis are reviewed. Finally, the biosafety issues, current challenges, and potential possibilities in the evolution of H2 S-based therapy that facilitate clinical translation to patients are discussed.
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- He Ding
- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology Ministry of Education College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering Harbin Engineering University Harbin 150001 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology Ministry of Education College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering Harbin Engineering University Harbin 150001 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology Ministry of Education College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering Harbin Engineering University Harbin 150001 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology Ministry of Education College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering Harbin Engineering University Harbin 150001 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology Ministry of Education College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering Harbin Engineering University Harbin 150001 P. R. China
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Resolution of Inflammation in Acute Graft-Versus-Host-Disease: Advances and Perspectives. Biomolecules 2022; 12:biom12010075. [PMID: 35053223 PMCID: PMC8773806 DOI: 10.3390/biom12010075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2021] [Revised: 12/21/2021] [Accepted: 12/29/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Inflammation is an essential reaction of the immune system to infections and sterile tissue injury. However, uncontrolled or unresolved inflammation can cause tissue damage and contribute to the pathogenesis of various inflammatory diseases. Resolution of inflammation is driven by endogenous molecules, known as pro-resolving mediators, that contribute to dampening inflammatory responses, promoting the resolution of inflammation and the recovery of tissue homeostasis. These mediators have been shown to be useful to decrease inflammatory responses and tissue damage in various models of inflammatory diseases. Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is a major unwanted reaction following allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) and is characterized by an exacerbated inflammatory response provoked by antigen disparities between transplant recipient and donor. There is no fully effective treatment or prophylaxis for GVHD. This review explores the effects of several pro-resolving mediators and discusses their potential use as novel therapies in the context of GVHD.
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Bhabak KP, Mahato SK, Bhattacherjee D, Barman P. Thioredoxin Reductase-triggered Fluorogenic Donor of Hydrogen Sulfide: A Model Study with Symmetrical Organopolysulfide Probe with Turn-on Near-Infrared Fluorescence Emission. J Mater Chem B 2022; 10:2183-2193. [DOI: 10.1039/d1tb02425f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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We describe herein the rational development of organopolysulfide-based fluorogenic donor of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) DCI-PS, which can be activated by the antioxidant selenoenzyme thioredoxin reductase (TrxR) with concomitant release of...
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Wang S, Liu X, Liu Y. Hydrogen sulfide protects from acute kidney injury via attenuating inflammation activated by necroptosis in canine. J Vet Sci 2022; 23:e72. [PMID: 36174977 PMCID: PMC9523336 DOI: 10.4142/jvs.22064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2022] [Revised: 06/08/2022] [Accepted: 07/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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- Shuang Wang
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, P. R. China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, P. R. China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, P. R. China
- Heilingjiang Key Laboratory for Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, P. R. China
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Hu J, Fang Y, Huang X, Qiao R, Quinn JF, Davis TP. Engineering macromolecular nanocarriers for local delivery of gaseous signaling molecules. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2021; 179:114005. [PMID: 34687822 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2021.114005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2021] [Revised: 07/30/2021] [Accepted: 10/11/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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In addition to being notorious air pollutants, nitric oxide (NO), carbon monoxide (CO), and hydrogen sulfide (H2S) have also been known as endogenous gaseous signaling molecules (GSMs). These GSMs play critical roles in maintaining the homeostasis of living organisms. Importantly, the occurrence and development of many diseases such as inflammation and cancer are highly associated with the concentration changes of GSMs. As such, GSMs could also be used as new therapeutic agents, showing great potential in the treatment of many formidable diseases. Although clinically it is possible to directly inhale GSMs, the precise control of the dose and concentration for local delivery of GSMs remains a substantial challenge. The development of gaseous signaling molecule-releasing molecules provides a great tool for the safe and convenient delivery of GSMs. In this review article, we primarily focus on the recent development of macromolecular nanocarriers for the local delivery of various GSMs. Learning from the chemistry of small molecule-based donors, the integration of these gaseous signaling molecule-releasing molecules into polymeric matrices through physical encapsulation, post-modification, or direct polymerization approach renders it possible to fabricate numerous macromolecular nanocarriers with optimized pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, revealing improved therapeutic performance than the small molecule analogs. The development of GSMs represents a new means for many disease treatments with unique therapeutic outcomes.
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Chen X, Li X, Sun-Waterhouse D, Zhu B, You L, Hileuskaya K. Polysaccharides from Sargassum fusiforme after UV/H 2O 2 degradation effectively ameliorate dextran sulfate sodium-induced colitis. Food Funct 2021; 12:11747-11759. [PMID: 34806724 DOI: 10.1039/d1fo02708e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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In this study, degraded polysaccharides from Sargassum fusiforme (PSF-T2) were prepared by UV/H2O2 treatment for 2 h, and its effects on ameliorating dextran sulfate sodium-induced colitis were evaluated using a mouse model. Results showed that PSF-T2 relieved colitis symptoms, characterized by increasing the colon length and body weight, decreasing disease activity index and relieving colon damage. In addition, PSF-T2 decreased the secretion and expression of IL-1β, IL-6 and TNF-α, and increased the expression of MUC-2, ZO-1 and occludin. Besides, PSF-T2 promoted the production of short-chain fatty acids and modulated gut microbiota composition (increasing the abundance of Lactobacillaceae, Lachnospiraceae, Oscillospiraceae and Desulfovibrionaceae, and decreasing Bacteroidaceae and Erysipelotrichaceae). These results suggested that polysaccharides from Sargassum fusiforme after UV/H2O2 degradation could ameliorate colitis by decreasing inflammation, protecting the intestinal barrier and modulating gut microbiota. It can provide a theoretical basis for the preparation of bioactive polysaccharides by free radical degradation.
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- Xiaoyong Chen
- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, Guangdong, China.
- Research Institute for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Guangzhou 510640, Guangdong, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, Guangdong, China.
- Research Institute for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Guangzhou 510640, Guangdong, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, Guangdong, China.
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, Guangdong, China.
- Research Institute for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Guangzhou 510640, Guangdong, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, Guangdong, China.
- Research Institute for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Guangzhou 510640, Guangdong, China
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- Institute of Chemistry of New Materials, National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, 36F. Skaryna street, 220141, Minsk, Belarus
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Batista M, Pinto ML, Antunes F, Pires J, Carvalho S. Chitosan Biocomposites for the Adsorption and Release of H 2S. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14216701. [PMID: 34772227 PMCID: PMC8587643 DOI: 10.3390/ma14216701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2021] [Revised: 11/02/2021] [Accepted: 11/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The search for H2S donors has been increasing due to the multiple therapeutic effects of the gas. However, the use of nanoporous materials has not been investigated despite their potential. Zeolites and activated carbons are known as good gas adsorbents and their modification with chitosan may increase the material biocompatibility and simultaneously its release time in aqueous solution, thus making them good H2S donors. Herein, we modified with chitosan a series of A zeolites (3A, 4A and 5A) with different pore sizes and an activated carbon obtained from glycerin. The amount of H2S adsorbed was evaluated by a volumetric method and their release capacity in aqueous solution was measured. These studies aimed to verify which of the materials had appropriate H2S adsorption/release properties to be considered a potential H2S donor. Additionally, cytotoxicity assays using HeLa cells were performed. Considering the obtained results, the chitosan composite with the A zeolite with the larger pore opening was the most promising material to be used as a H2S donor so a further cytotoxicity assay using H2S loaded was conducted and no toxicity was observed.
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- Mary Batista
- Centro de Química Estrutural, Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa, 1749-016 Lisboa, Portugal; (M.B.); (F.A.)
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- CERENA, Departamento de Engenharia Química, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal;
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- Centro de Química Estrutural, Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa, 1749-016 Lisboa, Portugal; (M.B.); (F.A.)
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- Centro de Química Estrutural, Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa, 1749-016 Lisboa, Portugal; (M.B.); (F.A.)
- Correspondence: (J.P.); (S.C.); Tel.: +351-217500903 (J.P.); +351-21750000 (S.C.)
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- Centro de Química Estrutural, Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa, 1749-016 Lisboa, Portugal; (M.B.); (F.A.)
- CERENA, Departamento de Engenharia Química, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal;
- Correspondence: (J.P.); (S.C.); Tel.: +351-217500903 (J.P.); +351-21750000 (S.C.)
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Sultan S, El-Mowafy M, Elgaml A, Ahmed TAE, Hassan H, Mottawea W. Metabolic Influences of Gut Microbiota Dysbiosis on Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Front Physiol 2021; 12:715506. [PMID: 34646151 PMCID: PMC8502967 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2021.715506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2021] [Accepted: 08/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) are chronic medical disorders characterized by recurrent gastrointestinal inflammation. While the etiology of IBD is still unknown, the pathogenesis of the disease results from perturbations in both gut microbiota and the host immune system. Gut microbiota dysbiosis in IBD is characterized by depleted diversity, reduced abundance of short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) producers and enriched proinflammatory microbes such as adherent/invasive E. coli and H2S producers. This dysbiosis may contribute to the inflammation through affecting either the immune system or a metabolic pathway. The immune responses to gut microbiota in IBD are extensively discussed. In this review, we highlight the main metabolic pathways that regulate the host-microbiota interaction. We also discuss the reported findings indicating that the microbial dysbiosis during IBD has a potential metabolic impact on colonocytes and this may underlie the disease progression. Moreover, we present the host metabolic defectiveness that adds to the impact of symbiont dysbiosis on the disease progression. This will raise the possibility that gut microbiota dysbiosis associated with IBD results in functional perturbations of host-microbiota interactions, and consequently modulates the disease development. Finally, we shed light on the possible therapeutic approaches of IBD through targeting gut microbiome.
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- Salma Sultan
- Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Nutrition Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt.,Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Horus University, New Damietta, Egypt
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Nutrition Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.,Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Nutrition Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.,Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Nutrition Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.,Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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Analytical Methods for Detection of Gasotransmitter Hydrogen Sulfide Released from Live Cells. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 2021:5473965. [PMID: 34497847 PMCID: PMC8419496 DOI: 10.1155/2021/5473965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2021] [Revised: 07/31/2021] [Accepted: 08/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) plays an important role in mammals as a signaling molecule. Recently, abnormal H2S concentration has been associated with several pathophysiological states, such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease. As regulating H2S concentration can be a very prominent way of developing new drugs, many researchers have paid great attention to H2S research. To understand the role of H2S in pathophysiology and develop H2S-based therapies, it is necessary to measure the exact concentration of H2S within biological systems. But, H2S is volatile and can be easily oxidized. Besides, the active sites for several biological effects of H2S are inside the cell. Therefore, there is a need for the development of new methods for the accurate and reliable detection of H2S within live cells. This review provides a summary of recent developments in H2S detection methods for live cell analysis.
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Lian J, Ju G, Cai X, Cai Y, Li C, Ma S, Cao Y. Nanofibrous Membrane Dressings Loaded With Sodium Hydrogen Sulfide/Endothelial Progenitor Cells Promote Wound Healing. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2021; 9:657549. [PMID: 34422776 PMCID: PMC8372243 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2021.657549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2021] [Accepted: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) has been identified as an important gasotransmitter. H2S donor can release H2S sustained and is used as wound dressing. Endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs), given their regenerative ability, have also been reported to enhance wound healing. However, effective drug carriers are missing for the clinical application of H2S and EPCs. In this study, we investigated a novel drug carrier nanofibrous membrane, which was prepared by blending the recombinant spider silk protein (rMaSp) and sodium hydrogen sulfide (NaHS) by electrospun. Our results show that the rMaSp/NaHS nanofibrous membrane is associated with high hemocompatibility and cytocompatibility and is capable of stably releasing H2S for a long period of time. We also tested the rMaSp/NaHS membrane loaded with EPCs in an in vivo cutaneous wound model. We showed that the rMaSp/NaHS/EPC system significantly enhances wound regeneration efficiency as compared to rMaSp membrane and rMaSp/NaHS membrane. This study provides key evidence supporting the clinical application of nanofibrous membrane in the field of skin tissue regeneration.
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- Jie Lian
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Genomic and Molecular Diagnosis of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Yuan J, Ren TB, Xu S, Wang CJ, Zhang XB, Yuan L. A Unique Multifunctional Luminescent Probe for Self-Monitoring Photodynamic Therapy by Detecting H 2S in Cancer Cells. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2021; 4:6016-6022. [PMID: 35006901 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.1c00273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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With the increasing interest in photodynamic therapy (PDT), the assessment of the level of reactive oxygen species produced during PDT has also become increasingly important. However, most of the fluorescent probes for reactive oxygen species (ROS) evaluation were separated from photosensitizers in the PDT process, resulting in ex situ and asynchronous treatment feedback. Additionally, the consumption of ROS by these fluorescent probes themselves will inevitably affect the therapeutic effect. Herein, inspired by the redox balance in the cell, we developed a multifunctional hydrogen sulfide (H2S) probe Ru-NBD for reporting the therapeutic effect during the PDT process by detecting hydrogen sulfide. The probe Ru-NBD could not only serve as an effective PDT reagent both before and after H2S activation but could also be used for real-time and in situ monitoring of the therapeutic effect via restored luminescence during the PDT process. As the phototherapy process progresses, the luminescent signal of Ru-NBD changes accordingly. The experimental results show that there is a certain correlation between the luminescence intensity and the cell inhibition rate; thus, we can monitor the phototherapy process by detecting the changes in the probe's luminescent signal. This study provides an idea for the design and adjustment of PDT.
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- Jie Yuan
- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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Sousa FBM, Pacheco G, Oliveira AP, Nicolau LAD, Lopes ALF, Ferreira-Fernandes H, Pinto GR, Medeiros JVR. Mechanism of preservation of the intestinal mucosa architecture and NF-κB/PGE2 reduction by hydrogen sulfide on cholera toxin-induced diarrhea in mice. Life Sci 2021; 284:119869. [PMID: 34358552 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2021.119869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2021] [Revised: 07/29/2021] [Accepted: 07/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIMS Investigate the involvement of Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) in inflammatory parameters and intestinal morphology caused by cholera toxin (CT) in mice. MAIN METHODS Mice were subjected to the procedure of inducing diarrhea by CT in the isolated intestinal loop model. The intestinal loops were inoculated with H2S donor molecules (NaHS and GYY 4137) or saline and CT. To study the role of EP2 and EP4 prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) receptors in the H2S antisecretory effect, PAG (DL-propargylglycine - inhibitor of cystathionine-γ-lyase (CSE)), PF-04418948 (EP2 antagonist) and ONO-AE3-208 (EP4 antagonist) were used. The intestinal loops were evaluated for intestinal secretion, relation of the depth of villi and intestinal crypts, and real-time PCR for the mRNA of the CXCL2, IL-6, NOS-2, IL-17, NF-κB1, NF-κBIA, SLC6A4 and IFN-γ genes. KEY FINDINGS H2S restored the villus/crypt depth ratio caused by CT. NaHS and GYY 4137 increased the expression of NF-κB1 and for the NF-κBIA gene, only GYY 4137 increased the expression of this gene. The increased expression of NF-κB inhibitors, NF-κB1 and NF-κBIA by H2S indicates a possible decrease in NF-κB activity. The pretreatment with PAG reversed the protective effect of PF-04418948 and ONO-AE3-208, indicating that H2S probably decreases PGE2 because in the presence of antagonists of this pathway, PAG promotes intestinal secretion. SIGNIFICANCE Our results point to a protective activity of H2S against CT for promoting a protection of villus and crypt intestine morphology and also that its mechanism occurs at least in part due to decreasing the activity of NF-κB and PGE2.
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- Francisca B M Sousa
- Laboratory of Pharmacology of Inflammation and Gastrointestinal Disorders (LAFIDG), Post-graduation Program in Biotechnology, Parnaiba Delta Federal University, Parnaíba, PI, Brazil; Northeast Biotechnology Network (RENORBIO), Federal University of Piauí, Teresina, PI, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology of Inflammation and Gastrointestinal Disorders (LAFIDG), Post-graduation Program in Biotechnology, Parnaiba Delta Federal University, Parnaíba, PI, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology of Inflammation and Gastrointestinal Disorders (LAFIDG), Post-graduation Program in Biotechnology, Parnaiba Delta Federal University, Parnaíba, PI, Brazil; Northeast Biotechnology Network (RENORBIO), Federal University of Piauí, Teresina, PI, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology of Inflammation and Gastrointestinal Disorders (LAFIDG), Post-graduation Program in Biotechnology, Parnaiba Delta Federal University, Parnaíba, PI, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology of Inflammation and Gastrointestinal Disorders (LAFIDG), Post-graduation Program in Biotechnology, Parnaiba Delta Federal University, Parnaíba, PI, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Genetics and Molecular Biology, Parnaiba Delta Federal University, Parnaíba, PI, Brazil
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- Northeast Biotechnology Network (RENORBIO), Federal University of Piauí, Teresina, PI, Brazil; Laboratory of Genetics and Molecular Biology, Parnaiba Delta Federal University, Parnaíba, PI, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology of Inflammation and Gastrointestinal Disorders (LAFIDG), Post-graduation Program in Biotechnology, Parnaiba Delta Federal University, Parnaíba, PI, Brazil; Northeast Biotechnology Network (RENORBIO), Federal University of Piauí, Teresina, PI, Brazil.
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The Role of H 2S in the Gastrointestinal Tract and Microbiota. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2021; 1315:67-98. [PMID: 34302689 DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-0991-6_4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The pathways and mechanisms of the production of H2S in the gastrointestinal tract are briefly described, including endogenous H2S produced by the organism and H2S from microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract. In addition, the physiological regulatory functions of H2S on gastrointestinal motility, sensation, secretion and absorption, endocrine system, proliferation and differentiation of stem cells, and the possible mechanisms involved are introduced. In view of the complexity of biosynthesis, physiological roles, and the mechanism of H2S, this chapter focuses on the interactions and dynamic balance among H2S, gastrointestinal microorganisms, and the host. Finally, we focus on some clinical gastrointestinal diseases, such as inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal cancer, functional gastrointestinal disease, which might occur or develop when the above balance is broken. Pharmacological regulation of H2S or the intestinal microorganisms related to H2S might provide new therapeutic approaches for some gastrointestinal diseases.
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Becken B, Davey L, Middleton DR, Mueller KD, Sharma A, Holmes ZC, Dallow E, Remick B, Barton GM, David LA, McCann JR, Armstrong SC, Malkus P, Valdivia RH. Genotypic and Phenotypic Diversity among Human Isolates of Akkermansia muciniphila. mBio 2021; 12:e00478-21. [PMID: 34006653 PMCID: PMC8262928 DOI: 10.1128/mbio.00478-21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2021] [Accepted: 04/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The mucophilic anaerobic bacterium Akkermansia muciniphila is a prominent member of the gastrointestinal (GI) microbiota and the only known species of the Verrucomicrobia phylum in the mammalian gut. A high prevalence of A. muciniphila in adult humans is associated with leanness and a lower risk for the development of obesity and diabetes. Four distinct A. muciniphila phylogenetic groups have been described, but little is known about their relative abundance in humans or how they impact human metabolic health. In this study, we isolated and characterized 71 new A. muciniphila strains from a cohort of children and adolescents undergoing treatment for obesity. Based on genomic and phenotypic analysis of these strains, we found several phylogroup-specific phenotypes that may impact the colonization of the GI tract or modulate host functions, such as oxygen tolerance, adherence to epithelial cells, iron and sulfur metabolism, and bacterial aggregation. In antibiotic-treated mice, phylogroups AmIV and AmII outcompeted AmI strains. In children and adolescents, AmI strains were most prominent, but we observed high variance in A. muciniphila abundance and single phylogroup dominance, with phylogroup switching occurring in a small subset of patients. Overall, these results highlight that the ecological principles determining which A. muciniphila phylogroup predominates in humans are complex and that A. muciniphila strain genetic and phenotypic diversity may represent an important variable that should be taken into account when making inferences as to this microbe's impact on its host's health.IMPORTANCE The abundance of Akkermansia muciniphila in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is linked to multiple positive health outcomes. There are four known A. muciniphila phylogroups, yet the prevalence of these phylogroups and how they vary in their ability to influence human health is largely unknown. In this study, we performed a genomic and phenotypic analysis of 71 A. muciniphila strains and identified phylogroup-specific traits such as oxygen tolerance, adherence, and sulfur acquisition that likely influence colonization of the GI tract and differentially impact metabolic and immunological health. In humans, we observed that single Akkermansia phylogroups predominate at a given time but that the phylotype can switch in an individual. This collection of strains provides the foundation for the functional characterization of A. muciniphila phylogroup-specific effects on the multitude of host outcomes associated with Akkermansia colonization, including protection from obesity, diabetes, colitis, and neurological diseases, as well as enhanced responses to cancer immunotherapies.
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- Bradford Becken
- Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Duke University Hospital, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Division of Immunology & Pathogenesis, Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, University of California, Berkeley, California, USA
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- Division of Immunology & Pathogenesis, Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, University of California, Berkeley, California, USA
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- Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Duke University Hospital, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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Beneficial Effects of Natural Mineral Waters on Intestinal Inflammation and the Mucosa-Associated Microbiota. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22094336. [PMID: 33919372 PMCID: PMC8122343 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22094336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2021] [Revised: 04/19/2021] [Accepted: 04/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Natural mineral water (NMWs) intake has been traditionally used in the treatment of various gastrointestinal diseases. We investigated the effect of two French NMWs, one a calcium and magnesium sulphate, sodium chloride, carbonic, and ferruginous water (NMW1), the other a mainly bicarbonate water (NMW2) on the prevention of intestinal inflammation. Intestinal epithelial cells stimulated with heat inactivated Escherichia coli or H2O2 were treated with NMWs to evaluate the anti-inflammatory effects. Moderate colitis was induced by 1% dextran sulfate sodium (DSS) in Balbc/J mice drinking NMW1, NWW2, or control water. General signs and histological features of colitis, fecal lipocalin-2 and pro-inflammatory KC cytokine levels, global mucosa-associated microbiota, were analyzed. We demonstrated that both NMW1 and NMW2 exhibited anti-inflammatory effects using intestinal cells. In induced-colitis mice, NMW1 was effective in dampening intestinal inflammation, with significant reductions in disease activity scores, fecal lipocalin-2 levels, pro-inflammatory KC cytokine release, and intestinal epithelial lesion sizes. Moreover, NMW1 was sufficient to prevent alterations in the mucosa-associated microbiota. These observations, through mechanisms involving modulation of the mucosa-associated microbiota, emphasize the need of investigation of the potential clinical efficiency of such NMWs to contribute, in human beings, to a state of low inflammation in inflammatory bowel disease.
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Trends in H 2S-Donors Chemistry and Their Effects in Cardiovascular Diseases. Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 10:antiox10030429. [PMID: 33799669 PMCID: PMC8002049 DOI: 10.3390/antiox10030429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2021] [Revised: 02/26/2021] [Accepted: 03/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is an endogenous gasotransmitter recently emerged as an important regulatory mediator of numerous human cell functions in health and in disease. In fact, much evidence has suggested that hydrogen sulfide plays a significant role in many physio-pathological processes, such as inflammation, oxidation, neurophysiology, ion channels regulation, cardiovascular protection, endocrine regulation, and tumor progression. Considering the plethora of physiological effects of this gasotransmitter, the protective role of H2S donors in different disease models has been extensively studied. Based on the growing interest in H2S-releasing compounds and their importance as tools for biological and pharmacological studies, this review is an exploration of currently available H2S donors, classifying them by the H2S-releasing-triggered mechanism and highlighting those potentially useful as promising drugs in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
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Gui DD, Luo W, Yan BJ, Ren Z, Tang ZH, Liu LS, Zhang JF, Jiang ZS. Effects of gut microbiota on atherosclerosis through hydrogen sulfide. Eur J Pharmacol 2021; 896:173916. [PMID: 33529724 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2021.173916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2020] [Revised: 01/14/2021] [Accepted: 01/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death and morbidity worldwide. Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is affected by both environmental and genetic factors. Microenvironmental disorders of the human gut flora are associated with a variety of health problems, not only gastrointestinal diseases, such as inflammatory bowel disease, but also extralintestinal organs. Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is the third gas signaling molecule other than nitric oxide and carbon monoxide. In the cardiovascular system, H2S plays important roles in the regulation of blood pressure, angiogenesis, smooth muscle cell proliferation and apoptosis, anti-oxidative stress, cardiac functions. This review is aiming to explore the potential role of gut microbiota in the development of atherosclerosis through hydrogen sulfide production as a novel therapeutic direction for atherosclerosis.
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- Dan-Dan Gui
- Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, Key Lab for Arteriosclerology of Hunan Province, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, Key Lab for Arteriosclerology of Hunan Province, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, Key Lab for Arteriosclerology of Hunan Province, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, Key Lab for Arteriosclerology of Hunan Province, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, Key Lab for Arteriosclerology of Hunan Province, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, Key Lab for Arteriosclerology of Hunan Province, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China
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- Cardiovascular Center, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, Key Lab for Arteriosclerology of Hunan Province, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China.
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Blachier F, Andriamihaja M, Larraufie P, Ahn E, Lan A, Kim E. Production of hydrogen sulfide by the intestinal microbiota and epithelial cells and consequences for the colonic and rectal mucosa. Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol 2021; 320:G125-G135. [PMID: 33084401 DOI: 10.1152/ajpgi.00261.2020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Among bacterial metabolites, hydrogen sulfide (H2S) has received increasing attention. The epithelial cells of the large intestine are exposed to two sources of H2S. The main one is the luminal source that results from specific bacteria metabolic activity toward sulfur-containing substrates. The other source in colonocytes is from the intracellular production mainly through cystathionine β-synthase (CBS) activity. H2S is oxidized by the mitochondrial sulfide oxidation unit, resulting in ATP synthesis, and, thus, establishing this compound as the first mineral energy substrate in colonocytes. However, when the intracellular H2S concentration exceeds the colonocyte capacity for its oxidation, it inhibits the mitochondrial respiratory chain, thus affecting energy metabolism. Higher luminal H2S concentration affects the integrity of the mucus layer and displays proinflammatory effects. However, a low/minimal amount of endogenous H2S exerts an anti-inflammatory effect on the colon mucosa, pointing out the ambivalent effect of H2S depending on its intracellular concentration. Regarding colorectal carcinogenesis, forced CBS expression in late adenoma-like colonocytes increased their proliferative activity, bioenergetics capacity, and tumorigenicity; whereas, genetic ablation of CBS in mice resulted in a reduced number of mutagen-induced aberrant crypt foci. Activation of endogenous H2S production and low H2S extracellular concentration enhance cancerous colorectal cell proliferation. Higher exogenous H2S concentrations markedly reduce mitochondrial ATP synthesis and proliferative capacity in cancerous cells and enhance glycolysis but do not affect their ATP cell content or viability. Thus, it appears that, notably through an effect on colonocyte energy metabolism, endogenous and microbiota-derived H2S are involved in the host intestinal physiology and physiopathology.
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- François Blachier
- UMR PNCA, Nutrition Physiology and Alimentary Behavior, Université Paris-Saclay, AgroParisTech, INRAE, Paris, France
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- UMR PNCA, Nutrition Physiology and Alimentary Behavior, Université Paris-Saclay, AgroParisTech, INRAE, Paris, France
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- UMR PNCA, Nutrition Physiology and Alimentary Behavior, Université Paris-Saclay, AgroParisTech, INRAE, Paris, France
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Daegu Catholic University, Gyeongsan, South Korea
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- UMR PNCA, Nutrition Physiology and Alimentary Behavior, Université Paris-Saclay, AgroParisTech, INRAE, Paris, France
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Daegu Catholic University, Gyeongsan, South Korea
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Molina Ortiz JP, McClure DD, Shanahan ER, Dehghani F, Holmes AJ, Read MN. Enabling rational gut microbiome manipulations by understanding gut ecology through experimentally-evidenced in silico models. Gut Microbes 2021; 13:1965698. [PMID: 34455914 PMCID: PMC8432618 DOI: 10.1080/19490976.2021.1965698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2021] [Revised: 07/01/2021] [Accepted: 07/27/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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The gut microbiome has emerged as a contributing factor in non-communicable disease, rendering it a target of health-promoting interventions. Yet current understanding of the host-microbiome dynamic is insufficient to predict the variation in intervention outcomes across individuals. We explore the mechanisms that underpin the gut bacterial ecosystem and highlight how a more complete understanding of this ecology will enable improved intervention outcomes. This ecology varies within the gut over space and time. Interventions disrupt these processes, with cascading consequences throughout the ecosystem. In vivo studies cannot isolate and probe these processes at the required spatiotemporal resolutions, and in vitro studies lack the representative complexity required. However, we highlight that, together, both approaches can inform in silico models that integrate cellular-level dynamics, can extrapolate to explain bacterial community outcomes, permit experimentation and observation over ecological processes at high spatiotemporal resolution, and can serve as predictive platforms on which to prototype interventions. Thus, it is a concerted integration of these techniques that will enable rational targeted manipulations of the gut ecosystem.
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- Juan P. Molina Ortiz
- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- Faculty of Engineering, Centre for Advanced Food Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- Faculty of Engineering, Centre for Advanced Food Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- Faculty of Engineering, Centre for Advanced Food Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Faculty of Engineering, Centre for Advanced Food Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Faculty of Engineering, Centre for Advanced Food Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- School of Computer Science, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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