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¹Department of Physiology, Institute of Cognition and Nervous Systems Disease, Medical College, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, China.

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Hydrogen sulfide (H(2)S) plays a crucial role in neuroprotection and neuromodulation. This gasotransmitter offers therapeutic potential for neurodegenerative disorders by protecting neurons from damage and regulating key cellular processes.

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Biochemistry
Pharmacology

Background:

Hydrogen sulfide (H(2)S) is increasingly recognized for its multifaceted roles in the central nervous system.
Endogenous H(2)S production is linked to neuronal function and survival.
Dysregulation of H(2)S is implicated in neurodegenerative conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the current understanding of hydrogen sulfide's (H(2)S) involvement in neurotoxicity and neuroprotection.
To explore the neuromodulatory functions of H(2)S.
To assess the therapeutic potential of H(2)S for neurodegenerative disorders.

Main Methods:

Literature review of studies published in English from 2001 to August 2011.
Searches conducted on Medline and PubMed using keywords: "hydrogen sulfide", "neuron", and "neurodegenerative disorders".
Selected articles focused on H(2)S regulation of neuronal function, protection against damage, and associated molecular mechanisms.

Main Results:

Inhibited endogenous H(2)S generation is associated with neurotoxicity induced by agents like MPTP, 6-OHDA, and homocysteine.
H(2)S demonstrates neuroprotective effects in models of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, as well as against oxidative stress, ischemia, and hypoxia.
H(2)S exhibits antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic properties, modulates ion channels (KATP, CFTR), and influences synaptic plasticity (LTP) and neurotransmitter receptors (GABAB).

Conclusions:

Endogenous H(2)S appears to regulate neurotoxin-induced damage.
H(2)S functions as both a neuroprotectant and a novel neuromodulator.
H(2)S holds promise as a therapeutic agent for neurodegenerative disorders.