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Animal StudyHighlighted

Hydrogen-rich water improves endurance by reducing skeletal muscle oxidative stress and inflammatory responses

MHID-8967574PMID: 416411602026Frontiers in Nutrition

Eika Mizuno, Tatsuhiro Sato, Kosuke Okada, Ikuru Miura, Junichi Shoda, Makoto Saito, et al.

Introduction: Hydrogen-rich water (HRW) has been reported to reduce oxidative stress, suppress exercise fatigue, and enhance recovery. However, the molecular mechanisms of its effects on exercise capacity, especially during the early stages of adaptation in physically inactive individuals, remain unclear. Methods: Male 8-week-old C57BL/6 J mice were provided with purified water or HRW for 1, 2, 4,

Literature ReviewHighlighted

Molecular Hydrogen in the Treatment of Respiratory Diseases

MHID-45792272025International Journal of Molecular Sciences

Dominika Zajac, Monika Jampolska, Piotr Wojciechowski

Molecular hydrogen is gaining increasing attention as an antioxidant, anti- inflammatory, and antiapoptotic agent. Once considered an inert gas, it reveals current therapeutic potential among others in inflammatory diseases, cancer, and sports medicine, among others. The present review aims to provide a consistent summary of the findings of the last twenty years on the use of molecular hydrogen in

Animal StudyIn VitroHighlighted

Hydrogen Gas Attenuates Toxic Metabolites and Oxidative Stress-Mediated Signaling to Inhibit Neurodegeneration and Enhance Memory in Alzheimer’s Disease Models

MHID-1674678PMID: 407251672025International Journal of Molecular Sciences

Sofian Abdul-Nasir, Cat Tuong Chau, Tien Thuy Nguyen, Johny Bajgai, Md. Habibur Rahman, Kwon Hwang-Un, et al.

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative condition in which amyloid-beta (Aβ) plaques trigger oxidative stress (OS) and neuroinflammation, causing memory loss. OS and neurodegeneration can also be caused by reactive astrocytes, thereby promoting AD via toxic metabolite accumulation in the astrocytic urea cycle. However, the effect of molecular hydrogen (H2) on this cycle remains unknown. Th

Animal StudyHighlighted

Molecular Hydrogen Improves Blueberry Main Fruit Traits via Metabolic Reprogramming

MHID-5192112PMID: 407333742025Plants

Longna Li, Jiaxin Gong, Ke Jiang, Liqin Huang, Lijun Gan, Yan Zeng, et al.

Fruit yield and quality improvement are challenges for researchers and farmers. This study reveals that the main fruit traits of blueberry (Vaccinium ashei ‘Bluegem’) were significantly improved after hydrogen (H2)-based irrigation, assessed by the increased single fruit weight (14.59 ± 6.66%) and fruit equatorial diameter (4.19 ± 2.39%), decreased titratable acidity, increased solid–acid and suga

Animal Study

A Novel Antioxidant, Hydrogen-Rich Coral Calcium Alters Gut Microbiome and Bile Acid Synthesis to Improve Methionine-and-Choline-Deficient Diet-Induced Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

MHID-5436392PMID: 389291852024Antioxidants

Hung-Tsung Wu, Chin-Shiang Tsai, Ting-Hsing Chao, Horng-Yih Ou, Liang-Miin Tsai

The prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has dramatically increased in recent years, and it is highly associated with metabolic diseases, as well as the development of hepatocellular carcinoma. However, effective therapeutic strategies for the treatment of NAFLD are still scarce. Although hydrogen-rich water shows beneficial effects for hepatic steatosis, the inconvenience limit

Animal StudyHighlighted

Hydrogen Gas Inhalation Alleviates Airway Inflammation and Oxidative Stress on Ovalbumin-Induced Asthmatic BALB/c Mouse Model

MHID-8252742PMID: 395944702024Antioxidants

Wenjing He, Md. Habibur Rahman, Johny Bajgai, Sofian Abdul-Nasir, Chaodeng Mo, Hui Ma, et al.

Airway inflammatory diseases, such as asthma, are a global public health concern owing to their chronic inflammatory effects on the respiratory mucosa. Molecular hydrogen (H2) has recently been recognized for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. In this study, we examined the therapeutic potential of H2 in airway inflammation using an ovalbumin (OVA)-induced BALB/c mouse model of alle

In VivoHighlighted

Regulation of hydrogen rich water on strawberry seedlings and root endophytic bacteria under salt stress

MHID-2254695PMID: 396409892024Frontiers in Plant Science

Renyuan Wang, Xijia Yang, Yaowei Chi, Xia Zhang, Xianzhong Ma, Dan Zhang, et al.

Salt stress could lead to plant growth barriers and crop yield reduction. Strawberries are sensitive to salt stress, and improving salt tolerance is important for strawberry production. This study aimed to explore the potential of hydrogen-rich water (HRW) to enhance salt tolerance in strawberries. Through pot experiments, we investigated how HRW affects plant growth, ion absorption, osmotic stres

Animal StudyHighlighted

High concentration hydrogen attenuates sepsis-induced acute kidney injury by promoting mitochondrial biogenesis and fusion

MHID-3793036PMID: 394330132024International Immunopharmacology

Shuaijie Pei, Lina Zheng, Zhigang Tian, Shuqi Meng, Zhiwei Wang, Yan Fan, et al.

Sepsis is a major cause of mortality among critical patients. Acute kidney injury (AKI) is the common complication in patients with sepsis, characterized by rapid deterioration of renal function. The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of inhaling high concentration hydrogen on septic mice with AKI and to examine the involvement of mitochondria in this process. High concentration hydroge

In VitroHighlighted

Hydrogen-Rich Water (HRW) Reduces Fatty Acid-Induced Lipid Accumulation and Oxidative Stress Damage through Activating AMP-Activated Protein Kinase in HepG2 Cells

MHID-2493537PMID: 390620202024Biomedicines

Sing-Hua Tsou, Sheng-Chieh Lin, Wei-Jen Chen, Hui-Chih Hung, Chun-Cheng Liao, Edy Kornelius, et al.

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is characterized by exces- sive fat accumulation in the liver. Intracellular oxidative stress induced by lipid accumulation leads to various hepatocellular injuries including fibrosis. However, no effective method for mitigating MASLD without substantial side effects currently exists. Molecular hydrogen (H2) has garnered attention du

Animal StudyIn VitroEx Vivo

Therapeutic Potential of Hydrogen as a Radioprotective Agent for the Prevention of Radiation Dermatitis

MHID-0828029PMID: 397658042024Antioxidants

Deng-Yu Kuo, Yu-Chi Wang, Pei-Han Chou, Chen-Wei Lai, Fu-I Tung, Tse-Ying Liu

Radiation dermatitis (RD) is a common side effect in patients receiving radiotherapy. Currently, clinical skincare approaches for acute RD vary widely among institutions and lack consensus. Hydrogen molecules, acting as radioprotective agents by selectively scavenging free radicals, have the potential to protect against RD. In this study, we demonstrate that hydrogen reduces double- strand breaks,

Clinical TrialHighlighted

Molecular hydrogen exposure improves functional state of red blood cells in the early postoperative period: a randomized clinical study

MHID-8082099PMID: 362047842023Medical Gas Research

Anna Vaycheslavovna Deryugina, Darya Andreevna Danilova, Yurii Dmitrievich Brichkin, Evgenii Vladimirovich Taranov, Evgenii Ivanovich Nazarov, Vladimir Viktorovich Pichugin, et al.

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

In VitroHighlighted

Anti-Hyperglycemic Effect of Magnesium-Enhanced Alkaline-Reduced Water on High Glucose-Induced Oxidative Stress in Renal Tubular Epithelial Cells

MHID-35766222022Processes

Subham Sharma, Johny Bajgai, Jayson M. Antonio, Ailyn Fadriquela, Thuy Thi Trinh, Md. Habibur Rahman, et al.

Diabetes is coupled with hyperglycemia, a state in which elevated glucose levels trigger oxidative stress (OS) in various body functions. One of the organs most afflicted by diabetes is the kidney. Despite this, specific treatments to mitigate the harmful effects of hyperglycemia-induced OS in the kidney have not been extensively explored. This study evaluates the anti-hyperglycemic efficacy of magne

In VitroHighlighted

Anti-Oxidative and Anti-Diabetic Effects of Electrolyzed Weakly Alkaline Reduced Water on Renal Proximal Tubular Epithelial Cells

MHID-02613512022Processes

Subham Sharma, Kyu-Jae Lee, Johny Bajgai, Thuy Thi Trinh, Jayson M. Antonio, Md. Habibur Rahman, et al.

Diabetes, a chronic metabolic disorder, affects glucose consumption in the body and leads to severe kidney damage, known as diabetic nephropathy, where oxidative stress (OS) plays a vital role in disease pathogenesis. Electrolyzed weakly alkaline reduced water (EWARW) is known to have anti-oxidative functions in vitro due to its bioactive properties. However, there is an increasing need for adequa

Animal Study

Molecular Hydrogen Reduces Electromagnetic Pulse-Induced Male Rat Reproductive System Damage in a Rodent Model

MHID-7787642PMID: 361994282022Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity

Long Ma, Wei Hao, Wen-Bo Feng, Lu-Cheng Cao, Li-Na Qin, Yao Wang, et al.

Infertility has got to be a broadly concerned social issue these days, in which the male factor cannot be overlooked. Numerous studies have shown that electromagnetic pulse (EMP) radiation may have seriously damaging effects on reproductive health, through nonthermal effects and oxidative stress. Molecular hydrogen, a selective hydroxyl radical scavenger, explains the protective effects against many

Animal StudyHighlighted

Hydrogen-rich water exerts anti-tumor effects comparable to 5-fluorouracil in a colorectal cancer xenograft model

MHID-0513892PMID: 351161142022World Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology

Fereshteh Asgharzadeh, Alex Tarnava, Asma Mostafapour, Majid Khazaei, Tyler W. LeBaron

Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the world. Tumor removal remains the preferred frontline treatment; however, effective non-surgical interventions remain a high priority. 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) is a widely used chemotherapy agent, and molecular hydrogen (H2) has been re- cognized for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, with resear

Animal StudyIn VitroHighlighted

Local Treatment of Hydrogen-Rich Saline Promotes Wound Healing In Vivo by Inhibiting Oxidative Stress via Nrf-2/HO-1 Pathway

MHID-5758484PMID: 353001732022Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity

Yujie Li, Chengcheng Shen, Xin Zhou, Jianghe Zhang, Xiaoyue Lai, Yiming Zhang

Wound healing is a complex dynamic process involving a large number of biological events. Excessive oxidative stress is a key factor delaying wound healing. Hydrogen is an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antiapoptotic medical gas with safety, effectiveness, and penetrability. However, the effects of local treatment of hydrogen on wound healing and its potential mechanisms remain unclear. In this

Animal StudyHighlighted

Therapeutic Effects of Hydrogen Gas Inhalation on Trimethyltin-Induced Neurotoxicity and Cognitive Impairment in the C57BL/6 Mice Model

MHID-2919108PMID: 349481072021International Journal of Molecular Sciences

Eun-Sook Jeong, Johny Bajgai, In-Soo You, Md. Habibur Rahman, Ailyn Fadriquela, Subham Sharma, et al.

Oxidative stress (OS) is one of the causative factors in the pathogenesis of various neurode- generative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and cognitive dysfunction. In the present study, we investigated the effects of hydrogen (H2) gas inhalation in trimethyltin (TMT)-induced neurotoxicity and cognitive dysfunction in the C57BL/6 mice. First, mice were divided into the following groups

In VitroHighlighted

Antioxidant Properties of Hydrogen Gas Attenuates Oxidative Stress in Airway Epithelial Cells

MHID-0634713PMID: 347707842021Molecules

In-Soo You, Subham Sharma, Ailyn Fadriquela, Johny Bajgai, Thuy Trinh Thi, Md. Habibur Rahman, et al.

Oxidative stress plays a crucial role in the development of airway diseases. Recently, hydrogen (H2) gas has been explored for its antioxidant properties. This study investigated the role of H2 gas in oxidative stress-induced alveolar and bronchial airway injury, where A549 and NCI-H292 cells were stimulated with hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in vitro. Results show that tim

In VitroHighlighted

Molecular hydrogen protects against oxidative stress‑induced RAW 264.7 macrophage cells through the activation of Nrf2 and inhibition of MAPK signaling pathway

MHID-35801392020Molecular & Cellular Toxicology

Rahima Begum, Cheol‑Su Kim, Ailyn Fadriquela, Johny Bajgai, Xingyu Jing, Dong‑Heui Kim, et al.

Background: Oxidative stress is involved in the development of many inflammatory, metabolic and aging diseases. Objective: In this study we investigated, the protective effects of H2 on RAW 264.7 macrophage cell against LPS-and H2O2-induced oxidative stress by the inhibition of MAPK pathway and also activate the Nrf2 pathway. Results: Our results showed H2 increased the macrophage cell prolifera

In VitroHighlighted

Molecular Hydrogen Protects Human Melanocytes from Oxidative Stress by Activating Nrf2 Signaling

MHID-7135279PMID: 345586532020Journal of Investigative Dermatology

Wei Fang, Luyan Tang, Guizhen Wang, Jinran Lin, Wanqing Liao, Weihua Pan, et al.

Oxidative stress is proven to be critical for the initiation and progression of vitiligo. Molecular hydrogen (H2) possesses potent antioxidant activity and has been shown to protect against various oxidative stresserelated diseases. In this study, we first investigated the effects and mechanisms of H2 in human melanocytes damaged by hydrogen peroxide. We initially found that H2 reduced intracellula