Sulfur dioxide: A novel gaseous signal in the regulation of cardiovascular functions

Liu, D; Jin, H; Tang, C; Du, J

HERO ID

1932140

Reference Type

Journal Article

Subtype

Review

Year

2010

Language

English

PMID

20540708

HERO ID 1932140
Material Type Review
In Press No
Year 2010
Title Sulfur dioxide: A novel gaseous signal in the regulation of cardiovascular functions
Authors Liu, D; Jin, H; Tang, C; Du, J
Journal Mini - Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry
Volume 10
Issue 11
Page Numbers 1039-1045
Abstract The atmospheric pollutant sulfur dioxide (SO(2)) is endogenously generated from the normal metabolism of sulfur-containing amino acids through the aspartate aminotransferase pathway. SO(2) is produced in cardiovascular tissues, and the aspartate aminotransferase mRNA is localized in endothelia and in vascular smooth muscle cells near the endothelial layer. Recent studies explored the physiological and pathophysiological effects of endogenous SO(2) on the cardiovascular system, and various potential mechanisms were found. These discoveries suggest a novel role of endogenous SO(2) in the modulation of the cardiovascular system and provide a basis for new treatments for cardiovascular diseases.
Doi 10.2174/1389557511009011039
Pmid 20540708
Wosid WOS:000285417600004
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Language Text English
Keyword Cardiovascular; gaseous signal; sulfur dioxide; pathophysiology; physiology; toxicology; Cardiovascular tissues; Aminotransferase mRNA; Vascular smooth muscle; Endothelial layer; Sulfur dioxide (SO2); Hydrogen sulfide (H2S); Pollutant gas; Antimicrobial agent; Antioxidant; Methionine; Cysteine; Cystine; Homocysteine; Cysteinesulfinate decarboxylase (CSD); Highperformance liquid chromatography; Cardiac dysrhythmia; Regulating apoptosis- related genes; Vasorelaxant effect; Systolic blood pressure; Pulmonary hypertension (PH); Vascular inflammation; Kinase/mitogen-activated; Myocardial malondialdehyde; Butterfly effect