Enhanced hepatocyte survival and anti-apoptosis via Akt by Diallyl trisulfide, augments hepatic regeneration through hydrogen sulfide in partially hepatectomized rats

Diallyl trisulfide (DATS), a polysulfide constituent found in garlic oil, is capable of the release of hydrogen sulfide (H2S). H2S is a known cardioprotective agent that protects the heart via antioxidant, antiapoptotic, anti-inflammatory, and mitochondrial actions. Here, we investigated DATS as a stable donor of H2S during myocardial ischemia-reperfusion (MI/R) injury in vivo. We investigated endogenous H2S levels, infarct size, postischemic left ventricular function, mitochondrial respiration and coupling, endothelial nitric oxide (NO) synthase (eNOS) activation, and nuclear E2-related factor (Nrf2) translocation after DATS treatment. Mice were anesthetized and subjected to a surgical model of MI/R injury with and without DATS treatment (200 μg/kg). Both circulating and myocardial H2S levels were determined using chemiluminescent gas chromatography. Infarct size was measured after 45 min of ischemia and 24 h of reperfusion. Troponin I release was measured at 2, 4, and 24 h after reperfusion. Cardiac function was measured at baseline and 72 h after reperfusion by echocardiography. Cardiac mitochondria were isolated after MI/R, and mitochondrial respiration was investigated. NO metabolites, eNOS phosphorylation, and Nrf2 translocation were determined 30 min and 2 h after DATS administration. Myocardial H2S levels markedly decreased after I/R injury but were rescued by DATS treatment ( P < 0.05). DATS administration significantly reduced infarct size per area at risk and per left ventricular area compared with control ( P < 0.001) as well as circulating troponin I levels at 4 and 24 h ( P < 0.05). Myocardial contractile function was significantly better in DATS-treated hearts compared with vehicle treatment ( P < 0.05) 72 h after reperfusion. DATS reduced mitochondrial respiration in a concentration-dependent manner and significantly improved mitochondrial coupling after reperfusion ( P < 0.01). DATS activated eNOS ( P < 0.05) and increased NO metabolites ( P < 0.05). DATS did not appear to significantly induce the Nrf2 pathway. Taken together, these data suggest that DATS is a donor of H2S that can be used as a cardioprotective agent to treat MI/R injury.

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Diallyl Trisulfide Suppresses Oxidative Stress-Induced Activation of Hepatic Stellate Cells through Production of Hydrogen Sulfide

Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity ◽

10.1155/2017/1406726 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2017 ◽

pp. 1-13 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Feng Zhang ◽

Huanhuan Jin ◽

Li Wu ◽

Jiangjuan Shao ◽

Xiaojing Zhu ◽

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Keyword(s):

Oxidative Stress ◽

Hydrogen Sulfide ◽

Hepatic Stellate Cells ◽

Lipid Peroxide ◽

Stellate Cells ◽

Cyclin B1 ◽

Diallyl Trisulfide ◽

Fibrotic Liver ◽

Production Of Hydrogen ◽

And Oxidative Stress

Accumulating data reveal that garlic has beneficial effects against chronic liver disease. We previously reported that diallyl trisulfide (DATS), the primary organosulfur compound in garlic, reduced fibrosis and attenuated oxidative stress in rat fibrotic liver. The present study was aimed at elucidating the underlying mechanisms. The primary rat hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) were cultured and stimulated with hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) for inducing HSC activation under oxidative stress. We examined the effects of DATS on the profibrogenic properties and oxidative stress in H2O2-treated HSCs. The results showed that DATS suppressed and reduced fibrotic marker expression in HSCs. DATS arrested cell cycle at G2/M checkpoint associated with downregulating cyclin B1 and cyclin-dependent kinase 1, induced caspase-dependent apoptosis, and reduced migration in HSCs. Moreover, intracellular levels of reactive oxygen species and lipid peroxide were decreased by DATS, but intracellular levels of glutathione were increased in HSCs. Furthermore, DATS significantly elevated hydrogen sulfide (H2S) levels within HSCs, but iodoacetamide (IAM) reduced H2S levels and significantly abrogated DATS production of H2S within HSCs. IAM also abolished all the inhibitory effects of DATS on the profibrogenic properties and oxidative stress in HSCs. Altogether, we demonstrated an H2S-associated mechanism underlying DATS inhibition of profibrogenic properties and alleviation of oxidative stress in HSCs. Modulation of H2S production may represent a therapeutic remedy for liver fibrosis.

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Abstract 229: Hydrogen sulfide donor, the Organic Polysulfide Diallyl Trisulfide Augments Ischemia-induced Angiogenesis by Upregulation of VEGF-Akt-eNOS Pathway

Circulation Research ◽

10.1161/res.115.suppl_1.229 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 115 (suppl_1) ◽

Author(s):

Ryo Hayashida ◽

Kazuhisa Kondo ◽

Satoshi Shintani ◽

Toyoaki Murohara

Keyword(s):

Oxidative Stress ◽

Blood Flow ◽

Hydrogen Sulfide ◽

Mrna Level ◽

Capillary Density ◽

Serum Starvation ◽

Diallyl Trisulfide ◽

Artery Ligation ◽

Perfusion Image ◽

And Oxidative Stress

Introduction: Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) upregulates anti-oxidant, anti-apoptosis, anti-inflammatory, and cell survival. H2S plays an extremely important role in the homeostasis of the cardiovascular system and in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease. The diallyl trisulfide (DATS) is a polysulfide constituent found in garlic oil, and known as H2S donor that is able to release H2S continuously. Peripheral artery disease (PAD) causes considerable morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study was investigate whether the DATS would augment ischemia-induced angiogenesis. Methods: The unilateral permanent femoral artery ligation was performed in C57BL/6J mice (8-10 weeks old, n=8-10/group) and eNOS KO mice (8-10 weeks old, n=5-8/group), and vehicle or DATS (500 μg/kg/day) was injected intra-peritonealy up to 1 week following the hind limb ischemia (HLI). We evaluated the blood flow recovery using the laser Doppler perfusion image and capillary density stained with CD31 at 3 weeks following HLI. We assessed VEGF level by qPCR analysis and activations of eNOS and Akt by western blot analysis in ischemic tissues. Moreover, we cultured HUVECs in a hypoxic chamber with serum starvation for 24 hour, and then evaluated apoptosis by tunnel staining and oxidative stress by DHE staining with or without DATS (50 μmol). We also evaluated activations of eNOS and Akt in cultured HUVECs with or without DATS. Results: DATS treatment significantly increased blood flow (0.45 vs 0.78,p<0.05) and capillary density (1.57 vs 1.85,p<0.05) at 3 weeks following HLI compared to vehicle. DATS also increased mRNA level of VEGF and activation of Akt and eNOS at 3 days following HLI. On the other hand, DATS treatment failed to increase blood flow and capillary density at 3 weeks following HLI in eNOS KO mice. The DATS treatment inhibited apoptosis and oxidative stress in cultured HUVECs via activation of Akt and eNOS pathway in vitro. Conclusions: Our results indicate that DATS treatment could augment ischemia-induced angiogenesis by upregulation of VEGF-Akt-eNOS pathway that leads to inhibitions of apoptosis and oxidative stress. These results suggest that administration of H2S releasing agents might be efficacious for the treatment of PAD.

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The hydrogen sulfide releasing compounds ATB-346 and diallyl trisulfide attenuate streptozotocin-induced cognitive impairment, neuroinflammation, and oxidative stress in rats: involvement of asymmetric dimethylarginine

Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology ◽

10.1139/cjpp-2015-0316 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 94 (7) ◽

pp. 699-708 ◽

Cited By ~ 15

Author(s):

Dalia K. Mostafa ◽

Nesrine M. El Azhary ◽

Rasha A. Nasra

Keyword(s):

Oxidative Stress ◽

Hydrogen Sulfide ◽

Cognitive Impairment ◽

Asymmetric Dimethylarginine ◽

Therapeutic Potential ◽

Memory Function ◽

Diallyl Trisulfide ◽

Beneficial Effects ◽

Behavioural Performance ◽

And Oxidative Stress

Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) has attracted interest as a gaseous mediator involved in diverse processes in the nervous system, particularly with respect to learning and memory. However, its therapeutic potential in Alzheimer disease (AD) is not fully explored. Therefore, the effects of H2S-releasing compounds against AD-like behavioural and biochemical abnormalities were investigated. Memory deficit was induced by intracerberoventicular injection of streptozotocin (STZ, 3 mg·kg−1). Animals were randomly assigned into 5 groups (12 rats each): normal control, STZ treated, and 3 drug-treated groups receiving naproxen, H2S-releasing naproxen (ATB-346), and diallyl trisulfide in 20, 32, 40 mg·kg−1·day−1, respectively. Memory function was assessed by passive avoidance and T-maze tasks. After 21 days, hippocampal IL-6, malondialdehyde, reduced glutathione (GSH), asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA), and acetylcholinestrase activity were determined. ATB-346 and diallyl trisulfide ameliorated behavioural performance and reduced malondialdehyde, ADMA, and acetylcholinestrase activity while increasing GSH. This study demonstrates the beneficial effects of H2S release in STZ-induced memory impairment by modulation of neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, and cholinergic function. It also delineates the implication of ADMA to the cognitive impairment induced by STZ. These findings draw the attention to H2S-releasing compounds as new candidates for treating neurodegenerative disorders that have prominent oxidative and inflammatory components such as AD.

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Endogenous hydrogen sulfide sulfhydrates IKKβ at cysteine 179 to control pulmonary artery endothelial cell inflammation

Clinical Science ◽

10.1042/cs20190514 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 133 (20) ◽

pp. 2045-2059 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Da Zhang ◽

Xiuli Wang ◽

Siyao Chen ◽

Selena Chen ◽

Wen Yu ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Hydrogen Sulfide ◽

Endothelial Cell ◽

Pulmonary Artery ◽

Cell Model ◽

Site Directed Mutagenesis ◽

Critical Event ◽

Hypertensive Rats ◽

Pulmonary Artery Endothelial Cell

Abstract Background: Pulmonary artery endothelial cell (PAEC) inflammation is a critical event in the development of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). However, the pathogenesis of PAEC inflammation remains unclear. Methods: Purified recombinant human inhibitor of κB kinase subunit β (IKKβ) protein, human PAECs and monocrotaline-induced pulmonary hypertensive rats were employed in the study. Site-directed mutagenesis, gene knockdown or overexpression were conducted to manipulate the expression or activity of a target protein. Results: We showed that hydrogen sulfide (H2S) inhibited IKKβ activation in the cell model of human PAEC inflammation induced by monocrotaline pyrrole-stimulation or knockdown of cystathionine γ-lyase (CSE), an H2S generating enzyme. Mechanistically, H2S was proved to inhibit IKKβ activity directly via sulfhydrating IKKβ at cysteinyl residue 179 (C179) in purified recombinant IKKβ protein in vitro, whereas thiol reductant dithiothreitol (DTT) reversed H2S-induced IKKβ inactivation. Furthermore, to demonstrate the significance of IKKβ sulfhydration by H2S in the development of PAEC inflammation, we mutated C179 to serine (C179S) in IKKβ. In purified IKKβ protein, C179S mutation of IKKβ abolished H2S-induced IKKβ sulfhydration and the subsequent IKKβ inactivation. In human PAECs, C179S mutation of IKKβ blocked H2S-inhibited IKKβ activation and PAEC inflammatory response. In pulmonary hypertensive rats, C179S mutation of IKKβ abolished the inhibitory effect of H2S on IKKβ activation and pulmonary vascular inflammation and remodeling. Conclusion: Collectively, our in vivo and in vitro findings demonstrated, for the first time, that endogenous H2S directly inactivated IKKβ via sulfhydrating IKKβ at Cys179 to inhibit nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) pathway activation and thereby control PAEC inflammation in PAH.

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Hydrogen Sulfide in Redox Biology, Part A

10.1016/s0076-6879(15)x0006-1 ◽

2015 ◽

Keyword(s):

Hydrogen Sulfide ◽

Redox Biology

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