The better side of hydrogen sulfide

Abstract

In most of organisms their ageing is associated with advanced maturity. Along with ageing the functionality of cells and tissues decline. Thus organisms become more vulnerable to adverse environmental conditions and various diseases which may lead even to death. This review focuses on the function of hydrogen sulfide as one of the three gasomediators active in cell signaling pathways. We present studies demonstrating anti-oxidative, anticancer and anti-apoptotic effects of hydrogen sulfide as well as its involvement in the mechanisms preventing ageing.