Medicinal Research Reviews,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
42(5), P. 1930 - 1977
Published: June 3, 2022
Abstract
Following
the
discovery
of
nitric
oxide
(NO)
and
carbon
monoxide
(CO),
hydrogen
sulfide
(H
2
S)
has
been
identified
as
third
gasotransmitter
in
humans.
Increasing
evidence
have
shown
that
H
S
is
preventive
or
therapeutic
effects
on
diverse
pathological
complications.
As
a
consequence,
it
great
significance
to
develop
suitable
approaches
S‐based
therapeutics
for
biomedical
applications.
S‐releasing
agents
donors)
play
important
roles
exploring
understanding
physiological
functions
S.
More
importantly,
accumulating
studies
validated
theranostic
potential
donors
extensive
repertoires
vitro
vivo
disease
models.
Thus,
imperative
summarize
update
literatures
this
field.
In
review,
first,
background
its
chemical
biological
aspects
concisely
introduced.
Second,
regarding
compounds
are
categorized
described,
accordingly,
their
S‐donating
mechanisms,
applications,
values
also
comprehensively
delineated
discussed.
Necessary
comparisons
between
related
presented,
drawbacks
many
typical
analyzed
revealed.
Finally,
several
critical
challenges
encountered
development
multifunctional
discussed,
direction
future
well
applications
proposed.
We
expect
review
will
reach
audiences
across
multiple
disciplines
promote
innovation
biomedicine.
Green Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
25(19), P. 7441 - 7469
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Green
chemistry
approaches
studied
for
leather
tanning
are
critically
reviewed.
The
performance
and
mechanical
properties
discussed.
mechanisms
of
various
agents
future
directions
outlined.
Circulation Research,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
123(5), P. 590 - 600
Published: Aug. 17, 2018
Hydrogen
sulfide
(H
2
S)—a
potent
gaseous
signaling
molecule—has
emerged
as
a
critical
regulator
of
cardiovascular
homeostasis.
H
S
is
produced
enzymatically
by
3
constitutively
active
endogenous
enzymes
in
all
mammalian
species.
Within
the
past
decades,
studies
administering
S-donating
agents
and
genetic
manipulation
S-producing
have
revealed
multiple
beneficial
effects
S,
including
vasodilation,
activation
antiapoptotic
antioxidant
pathways,
anti-inflammatory
effects.
More
recently,
heightened
enthusiasm
this
field
has
shifted
to
development
novel
that
exert
favorable
pharmacological
profiles.
This
led
discovery
S-mediated
pathways.
review
will
discuss
recently
developed
therapeutics,
introduce
pathways
are
influenced
S-dependent
sulfhydration,
explore
dual-protective
effect
cardiorenal
syndrome.
Antioxidants and Redox Signaling,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
32(2), P. 96 - 109
Published: Sept. 26, 2019
Significance:
Hydrogen
sulfide
(H2S)
is
an
important
biological
signaling
molecule
involved
in
many
physiological
processes.
These
diverse
roles
have
led
researchers
to
develop
contemporary
methods
deliver
H2S
under
physiologically
relevant
conditions
and
response
various
stimuli.
Recent
Advances:
Different
small-molecule
donors
been
developed
that
release
conditions.
Key
examples
include
activated
hydrolysis,
endogenous
species,
such
as
thiols,
reactive
oxygen
enzymes,
external
stimuli,
photoactivation
bio-orthogonal
chemistry.
In
addition,
alternative
approach
has
utilized
the
catalyzed
hydrolysis
of
carbonyl
(COS)
by
carbonic
anhydrase
generate
libraries
activatable
COS-based
donors.
Critical
Issues:
Small-molecule
provide
research
pharmacological
tools
perturb
levels.
needs,
both
development
use
donors,
access
new
respond
specific
stimuli
well
with
well-defined
control
compounds
allow
for
clear
delineation
impact
delivery
from
other
donor
byproducts.
Future
Directions:
The
abundance
reported
provides
biologists
physiologists
a
chemical
toolbox
ask
key
questions
H2S-related
therapeutic
interventions.
Further
investigation
into
different
releasing
efficiencies
contexts
understanding
responses
gradually
(e.g.,
hours
days)
versus
quickly
seconds
minutes)
needed.
Cells,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
10(2), P. 220 - 220
Published: Jan. 22, 2021
Hydrogen
sulfide
(H2S)
has
a
long
history
as
toxic
gas
and
environmental
hazard;
inhibition
of
cytochrome
c
oxidase
(mitochondrial
Complex
IV)
is
viewed
primary
mode
its
cytotoxic
action.
However,
studies
conducted
over
the
last
two
decades
unveiled
multiple
biological
regulatory
roles
H2S
an
endogenously
produced
mammalian
gaseous
transmitter.
Cystathionine
γ-lyase
(CSE),
cystathionine
β-synthase
(CBS)
3-mercaptopyruvate
sulfurtransferase
(3-MST)
are
currently
principal
H2S-generating
enzymes.
In
contrast
to
inhibitory
(toxicological)
mitochondrial
effects,
at
lower
(physiological)
concentrations,
serves
stimulator
electron
transport
in
mitochondria,
by
acting
donor—with
sulfide:quinone
oxidoreductase
(SQR)
being
immediate
acceptor.
The
significant
various
cancer
cells,
many
which
exhibit
high
expression
partial
localization
producing
addition
stimulation
ATP
production,
endogenous
cells
include
maintenance
organization
(protection
against
fission)
DNA
repair
(via
assembly
complexes).
current
article
overviews
state-of-the-art
knowledge
regarding
functions
cells.