| Literature DB >> 33762390 |
Jian Shi1, Brittany Duncan2, Xuyuan Kuang3.
Abstract
Hydrogen therapy is a very promising treatment against several diseases due to its mild attributes, high affinity and inherent biosafety. However, there is little elaboration about current hydrogen treatment in liver diseases. This article introduces the administration of hydrogen and mechanisms of hydrogen therapy in vivo, including modulating reactive oxygen species, apoptosis and autophagy, and inflammation, affecting mitochondria, as well as protein transporters. The major focus is clinical hydrogen use and related mechanisms in liver dysfunction or diseases, including non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, hepatitis B, liver dysfunction caused by liver tumour and colorectal tumour chemotherapy. Further, the article reveals ex vivo hydrogen application in liver protection. Finally, the article discusses the current and future challenges of hydrogen therapy in liver diseases, aiming to improve knowledge of hydrogen therapy and provide some insights into this burgeoning field. © Royal College of Physicians 2021. All rights reserved.Entities:
Keywords: antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect; evidence-based medicine; hydrogen therapy; liver diseases
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Year: 2021 PMID: 33762390 PMCID: PMC8002796 DOI: 10.7861/clinmed.2020-0370
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Med (Lond) ISSN: 1470-2118 Impact factor: 2.659