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H2S   Click here for help

GtoPdb Ligand ID: 9532

Synonyms: hydrogen sulfide
Immunopharmacology Ligand
Compound class: Inorganic
Comment: H2S is derived from L-cysteine by the enzymes cystathionine β-synthase, cystathionine γ-lyase, and 3-mercaptopyruvate sulfurtransferase. Like NO, hydrogen sulfide is involved in the relaxation of smooth muscle that causes erection of the penis, presenting possible new therapy opportunities for erectile dysfunction.
Novel H2S-releasing drugs are being developed for anti-inflammatory activity and these are receiving additional attention for chemoprevention of cancers [1].
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Compound class Inorganic
Synonyms Click here for help
hydrogen sulfide
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ChEBI CHEBI:16136
GtoPdb PubChem SID 336446918
PubChem CID 402