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KIDNEY - ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY

Inhalation of 4% and 67% hydrogen ameliorates oxidative stress, inflammation, apoptosis, and ...

Year Published: 2023

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is the major complication of rhabdomyolysis (RM) clinically, which is usually mimicked by glycerol injection in basic research. Oxidative stress, inflammatory response and apoptosis are recognized to play important roles in development of this disease. Recently, numerous studies have reported the therapeutic effects of molecular hydrogen (H2) on oxidative stress and ...
BRAIN - DIABETES

Hydrogen exerts neuroprotective effects by inhibiting oxidative stress in experimental diabetic ...

Year Published: 2023

Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is a complex disorder caused by long-standing diabetes. Oxidative stress was considered the critical creed in this DPN pathophysiology. Hydrogen has antioxidative effects on diabetes mellitus and related complications. However, there is still no concern on the beneficial effects of hydrogen in DPN. This paper aimed to evaluate the effects of exogenous hydrogen ...
BRAIN - SEPSIS

Molecular hydrogen attenuates sepsis-induced cognitive dysfunction through regulation of tau ...

Year Published: 2023

Background: Sepsis-associated encephalopathy (SAE) is a cognitive dysfunction caused by sepsis. Hyperphosphorylated tau is considered to play a significant role in the progression of neurodegenerative disease and also contributes to cognitive dysfunction in septic mice. Molecular hydrogen (H2) plays an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory role, and plays a protective role in septic mice. This study ...
HEART - SURGERY/TRANSPLANTATION

Molecular hydrogen exposure improves functional state of red blood cells in the early postoperative ...

Year Published: 2023

Molecular hydrogen (H2) has been considered a preventive and therapeutic medical gas in numerous diseases. The study aimed to investigate the potential role of molecular hydrogen as a component of anesthesia in surgical treatment with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) of acquired valve defects on the functional state of red blood cells (RBC) and functional indicators of cardiac activity. This clinical ...
EAR - HEARING LOSS

Taurine, Coenzyme Q10, and Hydrogen Water Prevents Germanium Dioxide-Induced Mitochondrial ...

Year Published: 2023

Mitochondrial dysfunction has been implicated in numerous common diseases as well as aging and plays an important role in the pathogenesis of sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). In the current study, we showed that supplementation with germanium dioxide (GeO2) in CBA/J mice resulted in SNHL due to the degeneration of the stria vascularis and spiral ganglion, which were associated with ...
WHOLE BODY - CANCER

Enzyme-Triggered Size-Switchable Nanosystem for Deep Tumor Penetration and Hydrogen Therapy

Year Published: 2023

The poor penetration of nanocarriers within tumor dense extracellular matrices (ECM) greatly restricts the access of anticancer drugs to the deep tumor cells, resulting in low therapeutic efficacy. Moreover, the high toxicity of the traditional chemotherapeutics inevitably causes undesirable side effects. Herein, taking the advantages of biosafe H2 and small-sized nanoparticles in diffusion within ...
SPINE - INTERVERTEBRAL DISC DEGENERATION (IVDD)

ROS-responsive magnesium-containing microspheres for antioxidative treatment of intervertebral disc ...

Year Published: 2023

Intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD) is a degenerative disease characterized by lower-back pain, causing disability globally. Antioxidant therapy is currently considered one of the most promising strategies for IVDD treatment, given the crucial role of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in IVDD pathogenesis. Herein, a ROS-responsive magnesium-containing microsphere (Mg@PLPE MS) was constructed for ...
BONE - OSTEOARTHRITIS (OA)

Injectable spontaneous hydrogen-releasing hydrogel for long-lasting alleviation of osteoarthritis

Year Published: 2022

Excessive production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) amplifies pro-inflammatory pathways and exacerbates immune responses, and is a key factor in the progression of osteoarthritis (OA). Therapeutic hydrogen gas (H2) with antioxidative and anti-inflammatory effects, has a potential for OA alleviation, but the targeted delivery and sustained release of H2 are still challenging. Herein, we develop ...
INTESTINE - ENTEROPATHY

Ameliorating Role of Hydrogen-Rich Water Against NSAID-Induced Enteropathy via Reduction of ROS and ...

Year Published: 2022

Background: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)-induced enteropathy, the mechanism of which is involved in oxidative stress, can be lethal due to hemorrhage. Thus, we aimed to investigate the effect of hydrogen-rich water (HRW), in terms of oxidative stress, on intestinal mucosal damage as well as changes in the gut microbiome and the short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) content in feces. ...
WHOLE BODY - EXCERCISE

Effects of Alkaline-Reduced Water on Exercise-Induced Oxidative Stress and Fatigue in Young Male ...

Year Published: 2022

Regular physical activity confers health benefits and improves the general quality of life. Recently, alkaline-reduced water (ARW) consumption has garnered increasing attention in the field of sports. ARW effectively inhibits the oxidative stress generated in cells during high-intensity exercises; however, whether it exerts similar effects during exhaustive exercises remains unknown. This study ...
PREGNANCY - PREECLAMPSIA

Hydrogen suppresses oxidative stress by inhibiting the p38 MAPK signaling pathway in preeclampsia

Year Published: 2022

Background: Hypertensive disorders complicating pregnancy (HDCP) are one of the most serious medical disorders during pregnancy. Objectives: To investigate the effects of hydrogen on the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathway in preeclampsia (PE). Material and methods: The N(omega)-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester (L-NAME)-induced PE model with Sprague Dawley (SD) rats was ...
BONE - RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS (RA)

NIR-photocatalytic regulation of arthritic synovial microenvironment

Year Published: 2022

Synovial microenvironment (SME) plays a vital role in the formation of synovial pannus and the induction of cartilage destruction in arthritis. In this work, a concept of the photocatalytic regulation of SME is proposed for arthritis treatment, and monodispersive hydrogen-doped titanium dioxide nanorods with a rutile single-crystal structure are developed by a full-solution method to achieve near ...
WHOLE BODY - SARS/COVID

Hydrogen effect on the mechanisms of mucosal immunity in patients with COVID-19

Year Published: 2022

Aim: To study the inhalation of an active form of hydrogen effect to mucosal and system immunity in a rehabilitation program for health workers. Materials and methods: The study involved patients that survived COVID-19 after therapy with inhaled hydrogen for 90 minutes (n=30), and a control group of patients treated according to standard protocol for managing patients that survived COVID-19 during ...
HEART - AGING

The effect of a low dose hydrogen-oxygen mixture inhalation in midlife/older adults with ...

Year Published: 2022

Objective: To explore the effect of a low-dose hydrogen-oxygen (H2-O2) mixture inhalation in midlife/older adults with hypertension. Methods: This randomized, placebo-controlled trial included 60 participants with hypertension aged 50-70 years who were randomly divided into Air group (inhaled placebo air) or H2-O2 group [inhaled H2-O2 mixture (66% H2/33% O2)]. Participants in both groups were ...
LUNG - SEPSIS

Hydrogen gas alleviates lipopolysaccharide-induced acute lung injury and inflammatory response in ...

Year Published: 2022

Background: Chronic inflammation and oxidant/antioxidant imbalance are two main pathological features associated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced acute lung injury (ALI). The following study investigated the protective role of hydrogen (H2), a gaseous molecule without known toxicity, in LPS-induced lung injury in mice and explored its potential molecular mechanisms. Methods: Mice were ...
BRAIN - CARDIAC ARREST

Influence of oxygen concentration on the neuroprotective effect of hydrogen inhalation in a rat ...

Year Published: 2022

Background: Post-cardiac arrest (CA) brain injury is the main cause of death in patients resuscitated from CA. Previous studies demonstrated that hydrogen inhalation mitigates post-CA brain injury. However, factors affecting the efficacy of hydrogen remain unknown. In the present study, we investigated the influence of oxygen concentration and targeted temperature on neuroprotective effect in a CA ...
INTESTINE - INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE (IBD)

Electrolyzed Hydrogen Water Alleviates Abdominal Pain through Suppression of Colonic Tissue ...

Year Published: 2022

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is characterized by chronic inflammation of the digestive tract and is typically accompanied by characteristic symptoms, such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and bloody stool, severely deteriorating the quality of the patient's life. Electrolyzed hydrogen water (EHW) has been shown to alleviate inflammation in several diseases, such as renal disease and ...
SKIN - COSMETIC ISSUES

Efficacy of Hydrogen Purification and Cosmetic Acids in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris: A ...

Year Published: 2022

Acne and skin lesions that appear in its course deteriorate the quality of life of patients, cause depression and the emergence of suicidal thoughts. Cosmetic treatments can have a positive effect on improving skin condition by cleaning up skin eruptions, thus improving the well-being of affected people. Hydrogen purification is a treatment that uses alkaline water generated by a device, which ...
BRAIN - NEUROPATHIC PAIN

Treatment with Hydrogen-Rich Water Improves the Nociceptive and Anxio-Depressive-like Behaviors ...

Year Published: 2022

Chronic inflammatory pain is manifested in many diseases. The potential use of molecular hydrogen (H2) as a new therapy for neurological disorders has been demonstrated. Recent studies prove its analgesic properties in animals with neuropathic pain, but the possible antinociceptive, antidepressant, and/or anxiolytic actions of H2 during persistent inflammatory pain have not been investigated. ...
BRAIN - NEUROPATHIC PAIN

Hydrogen-Rich Water as a Novel Therapeutic Strategy for the Affective Disorders Linked with Chronic ...

Year Published: 2022

Neuropathic pain manifested with allodynia and hyperalgesia usually becomes a chronic condition accompanied with mood disorders. Clinical therapies for neuropathic pain are still unsatisfactory with notable side effects. Recent studies have reported the protective role of molecular hydrogen (H2) in different diseases including neurological disorders, such as Alzheimer's as well as its ...
WHOLE BODY - ALCOHOLIC HANGOVER

Hydrogen Intake Relieves Alcohol Consumption and Hangover Symptoms in Healthy Adults: a Randomized ...

Year Published: 2022

Background: Alcohol-induced hangover represents a significant, yet understudied, global hazard and a large socio-economic burden. Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of hydrogen (H2) on relieving drinking and hangover symptoms in 20 healthy volunteers. Methods: In this pilot, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled, matched, crossover interventional trial, ...
BONE - WOUND HEALING

Hydrogen saline water accelerates fracture healing by suppressing autophagy in ovariectomized rats

Year Published: 2022

Objective: The treatment of osteoporotic fractures is difficult, and to minimize the negative result or poor functional rehabilitation, this study focuses on hydrogen water (HRW) to test its effect on the process of menopausal osteoporotic fracture healing and its relationship with autophagy and to try to reveal the potential mechanism of action of HRW on osteoporotic fractures. Materials and ...
PREGNANCY - IMMUNE REGULATION

Molecular hydrogen has a positive impact on pregnancy maintenance through enhancement of ...

Year Published: 2022

Aims: Molecular hydrogen (H2) has attracted growing interest because of its implications in various diseases. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying the remarkable effect of a small amount of H2 remain elusive. No knowledge has been available on the role of H2 in the etiology of pregnancy disorders or its direct influence on human immune cells. Since maternal immunity, T cells in particular, ...
WHOLE BODY - HYDROGEN BIOLOGY

Molecular Hydrogen Promotes Adipose-derived Stem Cell Myogenic Differentiation via Regulation of ...

Year Published: 2022

Background: Acute skeletal muscle injuries are common physical or sports traumas. Cellular therapy has excellent potential for regeneration after skeletal muscle injury. Adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) are a more accessible type of stem cell. However, it has a low survival rate and differentiation efficiency in the oxidative stress-rich microenvironment after transplantation. Although molecular ...
SKIN - RADIOPROTECTION

Effect of hydrogen intervention on refractory wounds after radiotherapy: A case report

Year Published: 2022

Background: Patients with keloids who receive radiotherapy (RT) after surgery can develop refractory wounds that cannot be healed by the patient's own repair system. Such chronic wounds are uneven and complex due to persistent abscess and ulceration. Without external intervention, they can easily result in local tissue necrosis or, in severe cases, large area tissue resection, amputation, and even ...