Mast Cells as the Target of the Biological Effects of Molecular Hydrogen in the Specific Tissue Microenvironment

Abstract

Mast cells (MCs) as key players in the development of both physiological and pathological processes in the organism can form a specific tissue microenvironment. Having a rich secretion of biologically active substances, MCs can secrete tryptase and/or chymase and thereby participate in the regulation of processes such as inflammation, neoangiogenesis, allergic reactions, and oncogenesis. Reactive oxygen intermediates (ROI) play an essential role in regulation of MC degranulation, shown in vitro and in vivo models. Application of molecular hydrogen as a substance with antioxidant characteristics pathogenically appears to be an important mechanism decreasing MC secretory activity, and, as a consequence, a novel option to reduce an inflammatory background in the specific tissue microenvironment.