Hydrogen can travel through special nanocarriers, reaching inflammation or tumor sites directly instead of spreading everywhere.
How Does It Work?
In lab tests, this method reduced oxidative stress, calmed inflammation, and helped kill cancer cells more effectively.
Why Does It Matter?
This targeted approach could make hydrogen a more precise and longer-lasting treatment, not just a simple gas therapy.
Key Mechanisms
Role
What Hydrogen Does
Antioxidant
Removes toxic oxygen molecules that damage cells
Anti-inflammatory
Lowers signals that cause swelling and pain
Anti-tumor
Helps destroy harmful cells in cancer tissues
Conclusion
Combining H₂ therapy with nanomaterials represents a paradigm shift from systemic to precision gas therapy. This approach enables targeted delivery, controlled release, and synergistic effects with conventional treatments, opening new avenues for cancer therapy and inflammatory disease management.
Wu et al., ACS Nano (2019) Perspective on H₂ nanomedicine