Xu M, Zhang L, Song S, Pan L, Muhammad Arslan I, Chen Y, Yang S. Hydrogen sulfide: Recent progress and perspectives for the treatment of dermatological diseases.
J Adv Res 2020;
27:11-17. [PMID:
33318862 PMCID:
PMC7728602 DOI:
10.1016/j.jare.2020.02.003]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2019] [Revised: 02/07/2020] [Accepted: 02/07/2020] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
Abstract
Three hydrogen sulfide (H2S) production enzymes including CSE, CBS and 3-MST exist in the skin.
H2S regulates burn, diabetic skin wound, psoriasis, systemic sclerosis, melanoma, and pruritus.
H2S regulates oxidative stress, inflammation, angiogenesis and apoptosis in skin diseases.
Some ideal characteristics of H2S-based therapeutics for topical delivery are preferred.
Therapeutic potential of H2S for skin disorders will be further proposed in clinical trials.
Background
Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is now recognized as a vital endogenous gasotransmitter with a variety of biological functions in different systems. Recently, studies have increasingly focused on the role of H2S in the skin.
Aim of Review
This review summarizes recent progress and provides perspectives on H2S in the treatment of dermatological diseases.
Key Scientific Concepts of Review
Three H2S production enzymes, cystathionine-γ-lyase (CSE), cystathionine-β-synthase (CBS) and 3-mercaptopyruvate sulfur transferase (3-MST), are all present in the skin, and it is likely that different cell types in the skin express them differently. Previous studies have demonstrated that H2S protects against several dermatological diseases, such as burns, diabetic skin wounds, psoriasis, skin flap transplantation, systemic sclerosis, melanoma, and pruritus. The mechanism might be related to the regulation of oxidative stress, inflammation, angiogenesis, apoptosis, and allergic reactions. H2S-based therapeutics require certain characteristics for topical delivery, for example, controlled release, appropriate physicochemical properties, good storage stability, acceptable odor, and advanced delivery systems. H2S-induced S-sulfhydration on proteins are potential novel targets for therapeutic intervention and drug design for the skin, which may lead to the development and application of H2S-related drugs for dermatological diseases.
Collapse