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New class of hydrogen sulfide donor molecules |
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New class of hydrogen sulfide donor molecules
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Darrell Miller | 01/16/17 |
Date:
January 16, 2017 10:59 AM
Author: Darrell Miller
(support@vitanetonline.com)
Subject: New class of hydrogen sulfide donor molecules
One of the most destructive forces in our bodies is oxidative stress. This causes a breakdown of molecules within the body, which then leads to problems such as heart attacks, cancer, and Alzheimer’s disease. The University of Oregon has just released a study showing that they were able to design organic molecules that can be used to release hydrogen sulfide when oxidative stress triggers it. This compound functions to restore molecular stability within the body. This is just the first step in producing new drugs for treating currently life-threatening conditions.
Key Takeaways:
- The research -- done at a cellular level in the lab and far from medical reality -- involves the design of organic molecules that break down to release hydrogen sulfide when triggered by specific conditions such as increased oxidative stress.
- Oxidative stress damages cells and is tied especially to heart disease and cancer, as well as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.
- Separate portions of the research were detailed in proof-of-concept papers in the Journal of the American Chemical Society in June and in November in Angewandte Chemie, an international journal.
"Oxidative stress damages cells and is tied especially to heart disease and cancer, as well as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease."
Reference:
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/12/161230103540.htm
