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A “philosophical molecule,” hydrogen may overcome senescence and intractable diseases

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: It has been revealed that the cause of senescence and diseases is associated with the reactive oxygen species “hydroxyl radicals” (·OH). Senescence and diseases may be overcome as long as we can scavenge •OH mostly produced in mitochondria. It is one and only one “molecular hydrogen” (H2) that can both penetrate into the mitochondria and scavenge the •OH. The H2 in the body can function in disease prevention and recovery. H2 gas is explosive so that a safe hydrogen inhaler has to be developed for home use. We would like to advocate the great use of H2.

Source: Medical Gas Research

DOI: 10.4103/2045-9912.279983

Authors: Shin-ichi Hirano, Yusuke Ichikawa, Ryosuke Kurokawa, Yoshiyasu Takefuji, Fumitake Satoh

Institutions: Keio University, Keio University Shonan Fujisawa

Language: English

Topic: Hydrogen's biological and therapeutic effects

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W3009306586

FWCI: 3.423

Cites: 3

Cited by: 24

Related to: 10