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ArticleJournal of cellular and molecular medicine2026

Electrolyzed Hydrogen Water Improves Chemosensitivity to Anticancer Drugs by Potently Suppressing Autophagy.

Satoshi Yano, Liangjing Xie, Jinjuan Li, Yuka Sugaya, Yuki Miyauchi, Shigeru Kabayama, Taichi Hara

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Article in Journal of cellular and molecular medicine, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Satoshi YanoLaboratory of Food and Life Science, Faculty of Human Sciences, Waseda University, Tokorozawa, Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6766-5048
Liangjing XieLaboratory of Food and Life Science, Faculty of Human Sciences, Waseda University, Tokorozawa, Japan.
Jinjuan LiLaboratory of Food and Life Science, Faculty of Human Sciences, Waseda University, Tokorozawa, Japan.
Yuka SugayaLaboratory of Food and Life Science, Faculty of Human Sciences, Waseda University, Tokorozawa, Japan.
Yuki MiyauchiLaboratory of Food and Life Science, Faculty of Human Sciences, Waseda University, Tokorozawa, Japan.
Shigeru KabayamaNihon Trim Co. Ltd., Osaka, Japan.
Taichi HaraLaboratory of Food and Life Science, Faculty of Human Sciences, Waseda University, Tokorozawa, Japan.

Funding

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science 20H03408Japan Society for the Promotion of Science 22K17816Japan Society for the Promotion of Science 24K20683Japan Society for the Promotion of Science 24KF0073Joint research fund from Nihon Trim Co Ltd.Waseda University Grant for Special Research Project 2023C-211:2023C-214:2024C-217:2024C-554:
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Autophagy is an intracellular recycling system that contributes to the maintenance of cellular homeostasis. However, by providing tolerance to various stressors, autophagy promotes the survival and proliferation of cancer cells and confers resistance to chemotherapy. Anticancer drugs activate autophagy, leading to drug resistance in cancer cells. Autophagy inhibitors, such as chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine, enhance the antitumor effects of anticancer drugs when used in combination with them. However, these inhibitors are associated with several adverse effects. Here, using genome-wide RNA sequencing analysis, we deciphered a novel function of electrolyzed hydrogen water (EHW) in suppressing autophagy by activating mammalian target of rapamycin complex 1 signalling. The combination of EHW with anticancer drugs, such as 5-fluorouracil or paclitaxel, which activate autophagy, significantly decreased the viability of cervical and colorectal cancer cells. Mechanistically, molecular hydrogen and trace elements in EHW may suppress autophagy and potentiate anticancer effects. Considering its safety, we propose that EHW can act as a novel adjuvant to anticancer therapy.

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Antineoplastic AgentsAutophagyDrug Resistance, NeoplasmHydrogenWaterCell Line, TumorCell SurvivalElectrolysisHumansSignal TransductionAntineoplastic AgentsHydrogenWateranticancer drugautophagychemosensitivityhydrogennutrigenomics

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PMID41702867
PMCPMC12912942

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