Targeting molecular hydrogen to mitochondria: barriers and gateways

Sergej M Ostojic

doi:10.1016/j.phrs.2015.02.004

Targeting molecular hydrogen to mitochondria: barriers and gateways

Pharmacol Res. 2015 Apr:94:51-3. doi: 10.1016/j.phrs.2015.02.004. Epub 2015 Feb 24.

Author

Sergej M Ostojic¹

Affiliation

¹ Biomedical Sciences Department, Faculty of Sport and PE, University of Novi Sad, Serbia; Bioenergetics Unit, Center for Health, Exercise and Sport Sciences, Stari DIF, Belgrade, Serbia. Electronic address: sergej.ostojic@chess.edu.rs.

PMID: 25720951
DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2015.02.004

Abstract

Although the administration of molecular hydrogen (H2, dihydrogen) has been recognized as an effective innovative therapeutic procedure in biomedicine, H2 cellular kinetics and utilization seems to be less understood. In particular, mitochondrial barriers might impact on H2 use in mitochondria-related diseases and conditions. Double-membrane organization of mitochondria and large membrane potential are important elements of mitochondrial stability that control the transport of the molecule into and out of the organelle. In this perspective paper, we advanced possible obstacles and advantages for H2 delivery to mitochondria.

Keywords: Glycogen; Glycogene (PubChem CID: 439177); Hydroxyde (PubChem CID: 961); Inner membrane potential; Mitochondria; Molecular hydrogen; Molecular hydrogen (PubChem CID: 783); pH gradient.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review

MeSH terms

Animals
Biological Transport
Humans
Hydrogen / metabolism*
Mitochondria / metabolism*

Substances

Hydrogen