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Investigating the impact of protein S-sulfhydration modification on vascular diseases: A comprehensive review
Pan-Pan Pang1, Hong-Ye Zhang1, Ding-Cheng Zhang1
1School of Pharmaceutical Science and Yunnan Key Laboratory of Pharmacology for Natural Products, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, 650500, China.
Abstract:
The post-translational modification of cysteine through redox reactions, especially S-sulfhydration, plays a critical role in regulating protein activity, interactions, and spatial arrangement. This review focuses on the impact of protein S-sulfhydration on vascular function and its implications in vascular diseases. Dysregulated S-sulfhydration has been linked to the development of vascular pathologies, including aortic aneurysms and dissections, atherosclerosis, and thrombotic diseases. The H2S signaling pathway and the enzyme cystathionine γ-lyase (CSE), which is responsible for H2S generation, are identified as key regulators of vascular function. Additionally, potential therapeutic targets for the treatment of vascular diseases, such as the H2S donor GYY4137 and the HDAC inhibitor entinostat, are discussed. The review also emphasizes the antithrombotic effects of H2S in regulating platelet aggregation and thrombosis. The aim of this review is to enhance our understanding of the function and mechanism of protein S-sulfhydration modification in vascular diseases, and to provide new insights into the clinical application of this modification.
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