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Hydrogen sulfide and metal interaction: the pathophysiological implications
Devin Mantle1,2, Guangdong Yang3,4
1School of Natural Sciences, Laurentian University, 935 Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury, ON, P3E 2C6, Canada.
Abstract:
Hydrogen sulfide (H2S), previously recognized as a toxic gas, has emerged as an important gaseous signaling molecule along with nitric oxide, carbon monoxide and also hydrogen. H2S can be endogenously produced in the mammalian body at a very low level for various pathophysiological processes. Notably, H2S can interact with several essential metals in the body such as iron, copper, nickel, and zinc to carry out specific functions. The interactions of H2S with metal-binding proteins have been shown to aid in its signal transduction and cellular metabolism. In addition, H2S is capable of providing a cytoprotective role against metal toxicity. As the research in the field of H2S signaling in biology and medicine increases, much progresses have been developed for detecting H2S via interaction with metals. In this review, the interaction of H2S with metals, specifically in regard to metal-driven metabolism of H2S, the protection against metal toxicity by H2S and the detection of H2S using metals will be discussed. Discovering the interactions of this gasotransmitter with metals is important for determining the mechanisms underlying the cellular functions of H2S as well as developing novel therapeutic avenues.
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