The effects of therapeutic sulfide on myocardial apoptosis in response to ischemia–reperfusion injury☆☆☆

Abstract

Sodium sulfide is efficacious in reducing apoptosis in response to I/R injury. Along with its known effects on reducing necrosis, sulfide's effects on apoptosis may partially contribute to providing myocardial protection. Exogenous sulfide may have therapeutic utility in clinical settings in which I/R injury is encountered.