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  • Cardiovascular Biology
  • Endothelial Cell Biology
  • Gasotransmitter Research

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  • The endothelium maintains cardiovascular homeostasis, regulating vascular tone, blood fluidity, and inflammation.
  • Endothelial dysfunction is implicated in major cardiovascular diseases such as atherosclerosis and hypertension.
  • Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is a gasotransmitter with established protective effects on the vascular endothelium.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the multifaceted roles of H2S in maintaining endothelial homeostasis.
  • To explore the therapeutic potential of H2S in cardiovascular disease management.
  • To summarize recent findings on H2S in physiological and pathological endothelial conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent studies on hydrogen sulfide and endothelial function.
  • Analysis of experimental data on H2S effects on endothelial cells (ECs) and vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs).
  • Synthesis of information regarding H2S homeostasis and its link to cardiovascular pathologies.

Main Results:

  • H2S exhibits anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, and antioxidant properties beneficial to the endothelium.
  • H2S promotes angiogenesis and wound healing, relaxes vascular smooth muscle cells, and reduces blood pressure.
  • Deficits in H2S are linked to atherosclerosis and hyperglycemic endothelial injury, highlighting its protective role.

Conclusions:

  • Restoring H2S homeostasis through therapeutic interventions like H2S-releasing drugs or gene therapy holds promise for treating cardiovascular diseases.
  • Targeting H2S pathways can help restore endothelial function and counteract disease progression.
  • H2S is a critical endogenous regulator of endothelial health with significant therapeutic implications.