Modulation of hydrogen sulfide by vascular hypoxia

  • Kanagy N
  • Osmond J
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Abstract

Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) has emerged as a key regulator of cardiovascular function. This gasotransmitter is produced in the vasculature and is involved in numerous processes that promote vascular homeostasis, including vasodilation and endothelial cell proliferation. Although H2S plays a role under physiological conditions, it has become clear in recent years that hypoxia modulates the production and action of H2S. Furthermore, there is growing evidence that H2S is cytoprotective in the face of hypoxic insults. This review focuses on the synthesis and signaling of H2S in hypoxic conditions in the vasculature, and highlights recent studies providing evidence that H2S is a potential therapy for preventing tissue damage in hypoxic conditions.

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Kanagy, N., & Osmond, J. (2014). Modulation of hydrogen sulfide by vascular hypoxia. Hypoxia, 117. https://doi.org/10.2147/hp.s51589

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