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Mast Cells as a Potential Target of Molecular Hydrogen in Regulating the Local Tissue Microenvironment

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Knowledge of the biological effects of molecular hydrogen (H2), hydrogen gas, is constantly expanding giving a reason for optimism for several healthcare practitioners regarding management of multiple diseases, including socially significant ones. However, mechanisms underlying the biological effects of H2 are still being actively argued. In this review, we focus on mast cells as a potential target for H2 at the level of a specific tissue microenvironment. H2 regulates processing of pro-inflammatory components of the mast cell secretome and their entry into the extracellular matrix; this can significantly affect the state of the integrated-buffer metabolic environment and the structure of the immune landscape of the local tissue microenvironment. The analysis performed highlights several potential mechanisms for developing the biological effects of H2 and offers great opportunities for translating the obtained findings into clinical practice.
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Subject: Medicine and Pharmacology  -   Pharmacology and Toxicology

1. Introduction

Currently, there are more and more data supporting the participation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the initiation and development of inflammation during the disease process at different age periods of an individual [1,2,3,4,5]. Excessive production of ROS results in oxidative stress, which contributes to the progression of the inflammatory process [6,7,8,9]. In a specific tissue microenvironment, the role of mast cells (MCs) in regulation of local homeostasis and the integrated-buffer metabolic environment is critical. On the one hand, MCs express a wide range of receptors that provide high sensitivity mechanisms to form a selective response to external and internal challenges. On the other hand, MCs can selectively secrete various classes of mediators, alternative profiles of cytokines and chemokines, thereby providing targeted effects on the immune and stromal landscapes of a specific tissue microenvironment. MC tools are three basic classes of mediators - preformed mediators, lipid-derived mediators and multiple cytokines, chemokines, growth factors formed after MC stimulation for the requisite modification of physiological responses and immune functions [10,11]. MCs are of special significance in the development of a pro-inflammatory background, regulating the state of numerous cells of the immune and stromal landscape, and the extracellular matrix of connective tissue [12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21]. ROS potential to modify and activate MC secretory activity is well known [22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32]. Under oxidative stress, MCs become an essential structural and functional component, and regulation of this component can affect the integral state of the local tissue microenvironment and its resistance to various challenges. Therefore, it is of interest to search for new molecular agents that can use MC properties to manipulate local inflammation, one of these agents - H2 - being of special significance. Mechanisms underlying the biological effects of H2, including anti-inflammatory, antiapoptotic, neuroprotective, radioprotective, adaptive, homeostatic, etc. have been elucidated, but insufficiently [33,34,35,36,37,38,39,40].
In the present study, MCs are considered as a potential H2 target in regulating homeostasis of the integrated-buffer metabolic environment of the extracellular matrix and the immune landscape of a specific tissue microenvironment. Enzymes released by MCs during inflammation, which may be a point of impact for H2, are attractive points of discussion. MC activation is accompanied by increased levels of ROS. Considering that MCs or macrophages produce ROS at an early stage of the inflammatory response, H2 can be used at the earliest stages of the local inflammatory foci formation. Thus, H2 is completely integrated into the list of agents that can influence the activity of MCs indirectly through the effect on ROS.
To date, there are only a few research studies related to the effect of H2 on MC biology. H2 exposure resulted in a decreased migration and secretory activity of MCs, and a reduced scope of inflammatory reactions in several organs [41,42,43]. In addition, the experiment demonstrated positive effects of H2 on the skin dermis remodeling, due to the state of MCs [44]. However, this is clearly insufficient to reveal the actual potential of MCs in developing biological outcomes of H2. This review paper is aimed at focusing attention of numerous specialists on MCs as a potential target of H2 under its therapeutic effects on the pathogenesis of conditions accompanied by acute and chronic inflammation.

2. Molecular Hydrogen as a Promising Agent for Regulating the State of the Integrated-Buffer Metabolic Environment of the Local Tissue Microenvironment

H2 is a diatomic gas consisting of two hydrogen atoms covalently bonded to each other. Cellular bioavailability of molecular hydrogen is extremely high due to its unique physicochemical properties. Its small size, low mass, neutral charge, and nonpolar nature, combined with a high diffusion rate, allow it to freely penetrate cell membranes and diffuse into mitochondria and the nucleus [38,39,45]. The therapeutic and prophylactic effects of H2 on various organs have been demonstrated. H2 has antioxidant properties, as it immediately counteracts hydroxyl radicals [46] and decreases peroxynitrite levels [37]. Due to its antioxidant action, H2 maintains stability of the genome, by a number of markers slowing down the processes of cellular aging, and provides in histone modification and telomere maintenance [37]. Apart from this, H2 can inhibit inflammatory processes and control the immune system, cell death mechanisms (apoptosis, autophagy, and pyroptosis), the mTOR regulatory pathway, autophagy, apoptosis, and mitochondrial health [37,41,47,48,49,50,51]
Inflammation is induced by the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines, which are produced in the greatest amount by immunocompetent cells, including macrophages, MCs and neutrophils. The resulting uncontrolled cytokine storm can result in severe conditions with acute or chronic inflammation. Mitochondria generating profuse amounts of the most potential hydroxyl radical •OH appear to be one of the main sources of reactive oxygen species (ROS). H2 can selectively neutralise •OH formed in mitochondria and thereby produce its proper effects [52,53,54,55]. As demonstrated, ROS provides NLRP3 inflammasome activation and this, in turns, triggers the pro-inflammatory cytokine production. H2 contributes to inhibition of NLRP3 inflammasome activation by suppressing oxidative stress. This fact is associated with its prophylactic effect related to inflammatory diseases, including the ones in a presymptomatic state [56,57]. Recently, interesting research results have emerged supporting the effective H2 application as a new antitumor agent, and evidencing its effect on mitigating side effects of cancer treatment. Notably, mechanisms for the formation of H2 effects are not only due to the leveling of •OH, but also through the regulation of gene expression [55]. It is reported about the radioprotective effects of H2 based on the elimination of •OH due to ionizing radiation [58]. The neuroprotective effects of H2 due to antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic effects, regulation of autophagy, modulation of mitochondrial function and the blood-brain barrier have been described as well. As demonstrated, H2 has the protective effect on ischemic damage to the nervous system, traumatic injuries, subarachnoid hemorrhages, neuropathic pain, neurodegenerative diseases, cognitive dysfunctions, depression, etc. [59]. H2 is stated to have diverse options of indirect action, which are mediated by the production of various biologically active substances to form chronic effects [35]. However, the main mechanisms of H2 are still far from being revealed, and further search for tissue and intracellular H2 targets is currently required.

3. Mast Cells Are Key Regulatory Players in the Organ-Specific Tissue Microenvironment

The state of a specific tissue microenvironment represented by vessels, a cellular component, and an extracellular matrix, is critical in the formation of the pathological focus. Each organ has specialised cellular clusters that use proper regulatory mechanisms to maintain local homeostasis. MCs actively participate in the management of cellular cooperations, monitoring most of the key parameters of the cellular microenvironment [10,60,61]. The heterogeneity of MCs determines their specific role for each state of the organ-specific tissue microenvironment. The phenotypic plasticity of MCs creates a great potential for the formation of subpopulations with specialized properties due to epigenetic mechanisms at the level of the local microenvironment. Notably, a balanced regulation of MC adaptation to a specific tissue microenvironment is achieved at each specific temporal point due to various mechanisms, including the effects of tryptase on DNA [62]. The uniqueness of MCs lies in the extraordinary combination, on the one hand, of an adapted sensory apparatus to informatively meaningful signs of the integrated-buffer metabolic environment, and, on the other hand, of a multifunctional effector apparatus represented by a secretome. The changes existing in the tissue microenvironment are recorded by MCs using multiple receptors, including surface IgG receptors, toll-like receptors, C-type lectin receptor, retinoic acid-inducible gene-I - like receptors, nucleotide oligomerisation domain-like receptors, siglecs, G-protein-coupled receptors, lipid mediator receptors, alarmin receptors, leukocyte Ig-like receptors, cytokine receptors, integrins, tetraspanins, nuclear receptors and a lot more [63,64].
In case of non-allergic activation of MCs adequately to the challenges of the cellular microenvironment, MCs are able to secrete with high selectivity a variety of biologically active substances, which can be classified as preformed mediators and mediators that resynthesize during the process of MC activation. Pre-accumulated secretome products are represented by biogenic amines (histamine, polyamines, dopamine, serotonin), proteases (chymase, carboxypeptidase A, trypase, cathepsin G, granzyme B, metalloproteinases), enzymes (kinogenases, heparanase, angiogenin, active caspase-3), including lysosome enzymes (β-hexosaminidase, β-glucuronidase, β-D-galactosidase, arylsulfatase A, cathepsins), proteoglycans (heparin, chondroitin sulfate), cytokines (TNF, IL-4, IL-15, etc.), chemokines ( RANTES, eotaxin, IL-8, MCP-1, etc.), growth factors (TGF-β, bFGF, EGF, VEGF, NGF, FGF-2, SCF, PDGF), as well as numerous regulatory peptides (corticoliberin, endorphin, endothelin-1, substance P, vasoactive intestinal peptide, angiogenin, bradykinin, leptin, renin, somatostatin, etc.). Resynthetic products include cell-derived cytokines, growth factors, and mitogens, MC-derived chemokines, and various lipid metabolites, in particular prostaglandins and leukotrienes [65,66] (Figure 1).
MC phenotypic plasticity is affected by reactions to specific inflammatory stimuli, this results in their long-lasting polarity effects on adaptive immune responses. Considering the effect of ROS on DNA methylation [67], a pro-inflammatory phenotype of MCs is likely to be formed under certain conditions. Since MCs are long-lived and can be exposed to multiple cycles of activation, they are likely to gain experience in response to repeated stimuli. Such "trained immunity" after exposure to a pathogen has been demonstrated among various immunocompetent cells [68]. The ability of MCs to re-granulate contrasts with the activity of the most other immune cells, which undergo apoptosis upon activation [69]. Therefore, MCs have a great potential for tissue remodeling through induced collagen fibrillogenesis, angiogenesis, wound healing, etc., without reaching high quantitative indices per unit area of tissue.
Being immediate integral part of the developing adaptive and pathological mechanisms through secretome components, MCs serve as an informative marker of disease progression, and represent a promising therapeutic target. Of particular importance are specific MC proteases – tryptase, chymase, and carboxypeptidase A3 [70,71,72]. The secretory mechanisms of proteases and different secretome components provide diverse options for excreting substances having high selectivity into the extracellular matrix, thereby forming a wide range of biological effects [73,74,75,76].

4. Mast Cells and Inflammation

MCs play a central topic in the initiation, enhancement, and regulation of inflammation. A significantly increased number of MCs and activation of degranulation mechanisms in tissues with inflammatory phenomena makes it promising to develop new therapeutic algorithms aimed at targeted regulation of the release of specific mediators. Under inflammation, the number of MCs in the tissue increases dramatically. Activated MCs promptly degranulate, releasing bioactive molecules from secretory granules via numerous mechanisms that ensure selectivity of their entry into the extracellular matrix [20,75,76]. Activated MCs react during acute and chronic inflammation, in addition to secretome components, and release ROS. Further, MC phenotype in tissues with inflammation is characterized by an increased density of mas-related G protein-coupled receptor X2 (MRGPRX2). MC activation results in the release of many bioactive compounds, which takes into account spatial, temporal and chemical-physical properties of the local tissue microenvironment, correcting local homeostasis both during the development of inflammation and subsequent restoration of homeostasis to normal values. Thus, each of the points of intracellular processing of inflammatory mediators in the MCs and post-secretory metabolism are effective targets for the modulation of inflammation by tropic agents. H2 can be one of such agents.
MC activation is controlled by several receptors: FcɛRI, Toll-like receptors (TLR), KIT receptor, complement receptors C5a and C3a, MRGPRX2, etc. [77,78,79]. Under MC degranulation, tissues release mediators with high pro-inflammatory activity, including specific proteases (tryptase, chymase and carboxypeptidases); pro-inflammatory cytokines (interleukin (IL)-4,5,6,15), tumor necrosis factor – α (TNF- α); vascular endothelial growth factors (VEGF); biogenic amines (histamine); hydrolases that neutralise pathogens (β-hexosaminidase), etc. [20,70,71,72,80,81]. Notably, MC activation is characterised by an increase in intra- and extracellular ROS [82,83]. Importantly, that prolonged stay of MCs within the inflammation focus leads to chronic activation accompanied by an increased expression of FcɛRI and MRGPRX2 receptors in MCs and, thus, an increased sensitivity to activating signals of a specific tissue microenvironment [66,84]. It goes without saying, this situation will increase secretion of cytokines, chemokines and enzymes with pro-inflammatory activity with each circle.
Thus, MCs under normal physiological conditions will differ from MCs in a pathological focus characterized by an inflammatory microenvironment. These data provide promising opportunities for H2 targeting to specific properties of MCs in tissues with an inflammatory process.

5. Reactive Oxygen Species in the Mechanisms of Activation of Mast Cell Secretory Pathways

The release of intracellular and extracellular ROS (ROSin and ROSex respectively has an impact on immunocompetent cells, including macrophages, neutrophils and MCs [31,85,86,87]. It is known that, depending on ROS concentration, they can have a damaging effect on cell macromolecules and, along with this, act as important mediators involved in the regulation of cell growth and differentiation, including various types of cell death [88,89,90,91,92,93]. ROS can affect directly (as mutagens) and indirectly (as messengers and regulators) numerous structural and functional aspects of cell biology. An excess of ROS can result in genomic mutations, but, what is more, it can cause irreversible oxidative modification of proteins (oxidation and peroxidation of proteins), lipids and proteoglycans, disrupting their function and contributing to pathological changes as well [41]. Conversely, local ROS at low concentrations are critical as redox signaling molecules in numerous signaling pathways involved in maintaining intracellular homeostasis (MAPK/ERK, PTK/PTP, PI3K-AKT-mTOR, etc.) and in regulation of key transcription factors (NFκB/IκB, Nrf2/KEAP1, AP-1, p53, HIF-1, etc.) [94]. Therefore, ROS is able to regulate many cellular functions, including proliferation, differentiation, migration, and apoptosis. Fundamental studies of the molecular mechanisms of ROS biological effects and the potential of their power will be the basis for developing novel therapeutical approaches.
As repeatedly evidenced, MC degranulation attributable to chemical agents (salts of Hg and Au, substance 48/80, Ca2+ ionophores, etc.) and physiological stimuli (antigens, neurotrophic growth factor, substance P, etc.) is accompanied by an increased content of ROS in the cytosol [21,23,95,96,97]. Superoxide (O2-) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) are the two main constituents of ROS in MCs [98,99,100]. After MC activation, ROSin is rapidly released, reaching a peak within a few minutes [21,22,82]. Immune activation upon antigen identification by the IgE-FcɛRI complex, as well as non-immunological activation by thapsigargin, ionomycin and other compounds, is accompanied by an increase in ROSin [82,101,102]. Unlike ROSin, there is no consensus regarding the release of ROSex. In addition to ROSex released exclusively from MCs, mast cells are also exposed to ROSex action due to close proximity to macrophages and other immunocompetent cells [85,103].
To date, multiple experimental data evidence crucial part of ROS in regulating MC degranulation regarding in vitro and in vivo models. ROSin is actively involved in the activation of essential intracellular signaling pathways and can stimulate the production of a number of pro-inflammatory mediators of MC. There are multiple sources of ROS presented in MC mitochondria, which includes the electron transport chain, dehydrogenases in the matrix, intermembrane space proteins, monoamine oxidases in the outer membrane, etc. [31,104]. These enzymes form O2–, which is further a source of H2O2 and hydroxyl radicals •OH. MCs produce ROS after stimulation of high-affinity IgE receptor (Fc epsilon RI). As known, there are ROS-regulated intracellular and/or plasma membrane Ca2+ channels of MCs. In MCs, the activity of the store-operated Ca2+ channel – (SOC) is regulated by O2– and H2O2. H2O2 generation is dependent on Src family kinase and phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase activities. Concurrently, O2– generation is dependent on Ca2+ in the extracellular environment. Thus, generation of O2– and H2O2 by separate signaling mechanisms reciprocally regulate SOC activity in MCs, which is presented in Ca2+ signaling and mediator secretion activity [23,100]. Conditions that promote the formation of ROS in MCs can lead to MC activation by calcium signaling, including hypoxia, allergy, exposure to aryl hydrocarbon receptor ligands [27,105,106].
ROS produced by NADPH oxidase regulate the pro-inflammatory response of MCs [82]. Regular mitochondrial functions are necessary to provide physiological cellular dynamics, and their dysfunction triggers the development of numerous disorders, including those of the immune system. Impact of external factors on MCs can increase production of H2O2 with the participation of mitochondrial complex III, enhancing the secretion of histamine and serotonin by MCs [107]. The use of H2 as a substance with antioxidant properties is pathogenetically the most critical mechanism enabling reduction of MC degranulation activity, and, as a result, theoretically promising potential to decrease the inflammatory background in a specific tissue microenvironment (Figure 2). The proton gradient across the inner mitochondrial membrane is a major driving force for mitochondrial ROS production, and it can be modified by representatives of the mitochondrial uncoupling protein (UCP) family. Of these, UCP2 uncouple oxidative phosphorylation, with concomitant decreases in ROS production, is an effective regulator of MC function [108,109,110]. Recent evidence suggests that UCP2 and mitochondrial translocation regulate MC degranulation [111]. UCP2 not only neutralize ROS, but also prevent their formation, influencing MC degranulation indirectly through an increased concentration of Ca2+ [112]. Therefore, UCP2 activators have the potential to reduce production of mitochondrial ROS [113].
ROS can cause reversible post-translational changes in proteins involved in intracellular signaling. For example, particular proteins contain cysteine residues possessing the ability to be oxidized. Each of these modifications can change the activity of the protein, thereby affecting its function in the signal transduction pathway [41,114].
One of the central events mediated by the influence of ROS and changes in the redox status of the cell is an increased cytoplasmic concentration of Ca2+, which are crucial in the mechanisms of MC degranulation [115,116,117]. Concurrently, a change in the intracellular Ca2+ concentration, in turn, also affects ROS generation [87]. MC activation comes with ROS production; ROS regulate various signaling pathways, thus providing the release of inflammatory mediators and various cytokine production. Protein tyrosine phosphatases (PTPs)) are a superfamily of enzymes that are main targets for ROS due to an oxidation-susceptible nucleophilic cysteine at their active site [118]. As reported, direct and indirect regulations of class I and II Cys-based protein tyrosine phosphatases (PTEN, LMW-PTP, SHP-2, PTP-PEST, PTP1B, DEP-1, TC45, LAR etc.) are possible. Notably, SHP-1, SHP-2, and PTEN phosphatases are known to be involved in MC activation [119,120,121]. Phosphatase inhibition by H2O2 induces phosphorylation of tyrosine residues of β- and γ-subunits of FcεRI, Ca2+ influx, and secretory activity of MC [122].
Therefore, redox-regulated protein tyrosine phosphatases may be a target for the novel treatment options in allergies or inflammatory diseases using H2 [123]. Activation of protein kinase C dependent on ROS can be one of the mechanisms of MC regulation using H2 [124]. It should also be noted, that the adapter protein LAT (linker for activation of T cells) can serve as the target for ROS; interaction with this protein promotes induction of the FcεRI-dependent pathway of MC activation [125]. Conversely, low-level local ROS are crucial both as redox-signaling molecules in a variety of pathways participating in cellular homeostasis (MAPK/ERK, PTK/PTP, PI3K-AKT-mTOR), and as regulators of key transcription factors (NFκB/IκB, Nrf2/KEAP1, AP-1, p53, HIF-1).
Thus, ROS may have a decisive role regulating the FcεRI signaling cascade for MC degranulation. As stated, there are many potential MC targets that are sensitive to the effects of ROS. Research investigating the ROS effect on diverse pathways of MC activation, in particular on the FcεRI-dependent pathway, provides great opportunities to further develop and implement into clinical practice drugs tailor-made on the basis of antioxidants and inhibitors resulted from ROS production [16,41]. H2 can be used as such an agent, its antioxidant properties are widely discussed [45,52,126]. H2 can be used for effective therapeutic action on pathologies associated with MCs, primarily those of an atopic origin. H2 applied using various approaches can act as blockers of MC secretory activity, limiting their potential to form a pro-inflammatory ground in a specific tissue microenvironment, and be used to treat multiple systemic inflammatory and allergic disorders [41,42]. Oral ingestion of water with an increased content of molecular hydrogen eliminated an immediate-type allergic reaction in mice [41]. Namely, H2 attenuates phosphorylation of the FcεRI-associated Lyn and its downstream signal transduction, thereby inhibiting the NADPH oxidase activity and decreasing H2O2 generation. The authors also demonstrated that, under an immediate allergic reaction, H2 may develop its beneficial effect due to modulation of different unknown specific signaling pathways [41].
Under induced intracerebral hemorrhage simulated in male mice, treatment with hydrogen reduced Lyn kinase phosphorylation and tryptase release, decreased MC accumulation and degranulation, which was ultimately accompanied by attenuated blood-brain barrier disruption, reduced cerebral edema, and better neurological status [42]. In addition, administration of H2-rich water was found to reduce skin MC infiltration in the treatment of atopic dermatitis and secretion of the pro-inflammatory cytokines such as interleukin IL-1β and IL-33 [43]. Thus, ROSin and ROSex formed under MC activation in a strict spatio-temporal dependence can be critical for the targeted action of molecular hydrogen.

6. Preformed Mast Cell Secretome Components - Inflammatory Stimulants

Activation of MCs results in the release of pre-formed mediators, some of which have pronounced pro-inflammatory effects. Moreover, chronic activation of MCs induces formation of increased sensitivity to several components of a specific tissue microenvironment due to adaptation of the receptor apparatus. This provokes a higher secretion of biogenic amines, cytokines, and proteases. The list of inflammatory mediators of MCs is very diverse: specific proteases, histamine, interferon-gamma, IL1-α, IL-1β, -6, -8 and -18, TNFα, LTC4/LTD4, NO, VEGF, NGF, GM-CSF urocortin, LIF, INF-α, IFN-β etc. [14,127,128,129]. However, in this review, we would like to dwell in more detail on specific MC proteases, which are associated with both their high content in MCs and high pro-inflammatory biological activity.

6.1. Mast Cell Specific Proteases

As reported, there are three specific proteases of human MCs: tryptases, chymase, and carboxypeptidase A3. Studies of the biological role of these enzymes, their activity and inhibition will give rise to novel options in the targeted regulation of inflammations of a specific tissue microenvironment and related disorders.

6.1.1. Tryptase

It is obvious that tryptase release under MC activation, controlled in time and space of the tissue microenvironment, is the most important event for the development of the inflammatory process. Tryptase is characterised by high biological activity having an impact on the state of multiple cellular and non-cellular components of the tissue microenvironment [72,122,130,131]. Notably, secreted MC proteases promote further intensified degranulation using an autocrine mechanism, and increase secretory activity of other immunocompetent cells.
The list of conditions with inflammatory processes characterized by MC tryptase involvement is quite long including the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, reproductive, nervous system disorders (multiple sclerosis and autoimmune encephalomyelitis among others), as well as the musculoskeletal system, skin disorders, sudden infant death syndrome, sepsis, etc. Tryptase is of particular significance in the mechanisms of oncogenesis, having various target points of application to the molecular pathways of disease progression.
In each condition, tryptase has its proper molecular targets on cells or components of the extracellular matrix. The molecular effects of tryptase at the level of the tissue microenvironment can be differentiated into pro- or anti-inflammatory. Most frequently, tryptase initiates inflammation, resulting in an increased permeability of the capillary wall, increasing neutrophils, basophils, eosinophils, and monocytes migration outside the microvasculature. The above tryptase effects are likely to be mediated by the induced kinin, IL-1 and IL-8 formation in the endothelium, which is combined with modified synthesis of the intercellular adhesion protein ICAM-1. As demonstrated, tryptase is closely involved in the processes of angiogenesis [132,133]. Concurrently, new vessels formation is combined with a marked remodeling of the extracellular matrix, related primarily to the degraded amorphous and fibrous components, secreted growth factors, cytokines and chemokines, and matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs). The joint secretion of MMPs and tryptase is not accidental, since the latter can activate various MMPs within the tissue microenvironment, synthesized by MCs, as well as by other immune and stromal cells in an inactive form [134]. This includes MMP-1, MMP-2, MMP-3, MMP-9, MMP-13, etc. Thus, by activating MMP, tryptase can provide far-reaching restructuring of the extracellular matrix related to the degraded fibrous component and the ground substance components, including laminin, fibronectin, a number of proteoglycans, etc. Finally, researchers have demonstrated tryptase effects on fibroblastic differon cells; these effects result in active movement of fibroblastic differon cells, mitotic division, and stimulate synthesis of collagen proteins. As a result, tryptase effects promote wound healing and provide fibrotic consequences as well.
Tryptase obtains a high affinity for PAR-2 receptors, provoking progression of the inflammatory processes. PAR-2 receptors localized in different cells of a specific tissue microenvironment can result in mitogenic effects, inducing edema, itching, and other symptoms [134]. In addition, neurogenic inflammation is due to the tryptase stimulating effect on the PAR-2 receptors of afferent neurons. Persistently increased expression of the PAR-2 receptor in various cells is crucial regulatory mechanism of tryptase in the potentiation of inflammation. Particularly, this provides functional conditions for strengthening bronchospasm, secretion of mucus by in the mucous membrane in the airways. Increased expression of PAR-2 receptors causes progression of arthritis in cells of specific areas of cartilages [132,135,136]. Increased PAR-2 amount in the soft tissue cells largely aggravates the postoperative course after surgical interventions. In addition, a paramount tryptase effect is an activated secretion of pro-inflammatory mediators by cells of a specific tissue microenvironment, thus creating an increased background content of many cytokines and chemokines.
In the context of the previously described tryptase effects, the progression of allergic reactions is critical. Tryptase results in stimulated histamine secretion from intracellular depots, which, in turn, causes a new increase in tryptase extracellular level. This contributes to the involvement of new MCs in the process of degranulation, providing conditions for implementing histamine biological effects over a larger area [66,134]. In addition, in the pathogenesis of bronchial asthma, tryptase causes activated proliferation of smooth myocytes, fibroblasts, cells of the integumentary and glandular epithelium into various membranes of the airway wall. This complex of tryptase bioeffects reduces the patency of the airways, including the one resulted from edematous phenomena in the connective tissue of the bronchial membranes, creates conditions for the hyper-reactivity of the bronchial tree to external stimuli, prolongs contraction of smooth myocytes, causes the recruitment of neutrophilic granulocytes and other MCs, thus a persistent asthmatic status develops.
Our studies of the MC population properties under various pathological conditions within the specific tissue microenvironment of numerous organs, including cervical cancer, breast, bladder, prostate, etc., demonstrated features of MC localization within a specific tissue microenvironment. Attention is drawn to the contacts of tryptase-positive MCs with pericytes, which can stimulate formation of an additional pool of requisite cell forms adequately to the current situation within a limited micro-region. Contacts of MCs with leukocytes, in particular, with neutrophils, eosinophils and lymphocytes, are significant [72]. Attachment of MCs to smooth myocytes is a fairly common occurrence. There are morphological evidences of MC contacting with nerve endings. Detection of tryptase-positive MCs in the perineurium can not only depend on the state of the extracellular matrix in the nerve trunk, but also affect mechanisms of nerve impulse transmission, which is also related to the formation of pain sensations. MC contacting with collagen fibers is frequently detected, although one cannot exclude that potential of these contacts is simply a way of attachment under MC migration [72].
Recent studies on the essential value of tryptase entry into the nuclei of other cells have demonstrated that protease in the nuclei is able to perform processing of core histones in the N-terminal tail and thereby participate in the regulation of transcription processes [137,138,139]. DNA molecules have been shown to stabilize the biological activity of tryptase; therefore, protease, even in the absence of heparin and other polyanions of secretory granules, manage to regulate certain events immediately in cell nuclei for sufficiently prolonged period of time [137,139,140]. This regulatory principle of epigenetic modification of core histones is a specific function of human MC Tryptase [139]. Close colocalization of carboxypeptidase A3 (CPA3) with tryptase, which can be observed by its localisation in secretory granules, creates prerequisites for the involvement of CPA3 in a number of epigenetic effects [70].

6.1.2. Chymase

The biological role of chymase depends on the variants of secretion and is characterised by specific effects on cellular and non-cellular targets of a specific tissue microenvironment. As known, chymase is closely involved in the atopic and inflammatory processes, angiogenesis and oncogenesis, reconstruction of the extracellular matrix, and restructuring of the organ histoarchitectonics. The number of chymase-positive MCs in the intraorgan population, mechanisms of processing and secretome degranulation are sensitive criteria for comprehension the state of internal organs. Chymase is critical in the signaling molecular-cellular integrative mechanisms of the specific tissue microenvironment, including tumor microenvironment. The analysis of chymase-positive MCs opens up great potentials in understanding physiological and pathological mechanisms occurring in various body systems, including the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, musculoskeletal system, the skin, etc. [71,131,141]. Chymase deserves special interest in the light of the fundamental problems of oncology, which supports search for further study of specific MC proteases in fundamental research and clinical practice. Direct or indirect chymase effects on the smooth muscle tone in the cardiovascular and respiratory organs, vascular microvasculature permeability, immunocompetent cells, fibroblastic differon cells, secretory epithelium, regulation of cell division, growth, differentiation and apoptosis, modulation of the activity of cytokines, chemokines and factors growth, remodeling of the extracellular matrix of a specific tissue microenvironment allows significantly expanding the informative value of histological studies related to a specific internal organ-/-tissue.
Chymase biological effects developing at the level of a specific tissue microenvironment begin from the moment it enters the extracellular matrix. In humans, the significance of chymase is associated with its active hydrolysis of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, and take part in local and systemic mechanisms for blood pressure maintenance. Angiotensin II, in turn, has its proper activity in inducing angiogenesis, regeneration, tissue remodeling and cell growth [66,142]. Chymase can promote recruitment of immunocompetent cells under various conditions from the microvasculature to tissues. There is evidence of an increased accumulation of various inflammatory cells, including eosinophils, neutrophils, lymphocytes, and macrophages, under chymase action [141,143,144,145]. Currently, it is not entirely clear how chymase mediates recruitment of leukocytes. Chymase acts directly on the activity of diverse components of the extracellular matrix, having a greater potential compared to tryptase [134]. In particular, chymase causes degradation of fibronectin, laminin and vitronectin. The mediated biological effects of chymase develop through activation of collagenase and some MMPs [141,146]. Changes in the structure of fibronectin and vimentin can provoke programmed cell death of the vascular endothelium, or anoikis, due to a change in the state of focal adhesion zones and destruction of the kinase required to maintain the vital activity of epithelial cells [134,146,147]. Researchers investigate variants of degradation of tight junction proteins, leading to an increased permeability of the endothelium, intestinal epithelium, and epidermis [143,148,149].
The pro-inflammatory effects of chymase are linked to activation of cytokines and growth factors, such as IL-1β, IL-8, IL-18, TRF-β, endothelin-1 and -2, neutrophil-activating protein-2, etc., which results in recruitment of granulocytes, lymphocytes and monocytes into the tissue microenvironment [141,150,151]. There has been demonstrated correlation of chymase activity with the progression of diseases associated with inflammation, namely, the respiratory system disorders and kidneys pathologies, systemic scleroderma, arthritis, psoriasis, chronic trophic leg ulcers, diabetic nephro- and retinopathy, metabolic diseases, aortic aneurysm, experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis and multiple sclerosis, etc. [15,16,141,145,146,150,152,153,154,155]. Chymase can cause degradation of contacts and structures that ensure the strength of attachment of epitheliocytes to each other and the basement membrane, the fact resulting in a decreased barrier function of the epithelial layer [156]. Potentiating histamine effects relating to increased number of vesicles and blisters on the skin, chymase promotes the breakdown of the components of the airway epithelial glycocalyx, stimulates the secretory activity of the glands of the bronchial mucosa and induces the synthesis of IgE. Chymase is an inducer of further MC degranulation and promotes the entry of histamine into the extracellular matrix. Concurrently, such chymase effects as degraded TNF-α, bradykinin, complement component C3a, eotaxin, preproendothelin-1, substance P, vasointestinal peptide, kallikrein, calcitonin-gene-related peptide and a number of ILs: IL-1β, -5, -6, -13, -18, -33 are also known [134,147,150,157].
The role of chymase in collagen biogenesis is critical. On the one hand, chymase induces an increased mitotic activity of fibroblasts along with their biosynthetic potential. In addition, chymase is involved in the procollagen molecule modification, providing formation of collagen fibrils [134,158]. The conducted research [159] evidence that MCs actively participate in fibrillogenesis, this is expressed by an inductive effect on the fibrous component formation of the tissue microenvironment, first of all in the pericellular space of fibroblastic differon cells. The reticular fibers or points of fibrillogenesis initiation were also in close proximity to the MC plasmalemma [159].

6.1.3. Carboxypeptidase A3

Despite the abundance of CPA3 in MCs, there is currently a lack of knowledge about its biological effects compared to other specific MC proteases - tryptase and chymase [70,131,160]. As reported, the best known fact is CPA3 involvement in innate immunity; namely, the involvement of protease in the body's defense against snake venoms and certain toxins has been demonstrated [161,162,163]. Functional value of the CPA3 complex with chymase has been repeatedly studied, including aspects of its more efficient substrate degradation under protease colocalization [141,164]. In addition, chymase and CPA3 are able to interact in enzymatic degradation of angiotensin II [165], where each of the enzymes has proper catalytic activity towards specific substrate proteins.
Sufficiently proximate cytological colocalization of chymase and CPA3 can persist after MC secretion and participate in the conveyor cleavage of various peptide targets of the extracellular matrix, requiring the synchronous presence of endo- and exopeptidases. One can assume that CPA3 is critical in the processing and remodeling of the extracellular substance fibrous component. Conversely, the CPA3-chymase complex can cause an increased proliferative activity of fibroblasts, as well as their biosynthetic possibilities. However, this entire complex or proteases separately are able to participate in the transformation of procollagen molecules, inducing the collagen fibril formation [134,158]. As evidences, MCs have an active role in the mechanisms of fibrillogenesis, which is expressed by an inductive effect on the formation of the collagen fibers of the tissue microenvironment [159]. It is demonstrated that reticular fibers or points of fibrillogenesis initiation are near the plasmalemma of mast cells [159]. These aspects are indirectly supported by studies simulating adhesive processes in the abdominal cavity in laboratory animals, and in the studies of lungs and kidneys exposed to chronic inflammation or fibrosis [166,167].
Incomplete restoration of bone tissues was detected in Cpa3Cre+/ line mice with Cpa deficiency in MCs due to a decreased number of the intraorganic MC population, a delayed revascularization, accumulation and mineralization of the intercellular substance of the newly formed osseoid, and modified activity of osteoclasts and macrophages [168]. Changes detected in CPA3 expression in multiple disorders highlight numerous points of protease application; their further studies manage to identify new molecular potentials for targeted therapy to increase therapeutic effectiveness [169,170,171,172].
As stated, tryptase has epigenetic effects due to its action on the state of nuclear histones and DNA stabilization [62,139,140]. Close colocalization of CPA3 with tryptase provides special interest in the extent of exopeptidase involvement in these effects.

7. Concluding Remarks

Thus, MCs are closely involved in the development of biological effects of H2 at the level of a specific tissue microenvironment and may be involved in the development of its anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, immunomodulatory, vasotropic, and extracellular matrix remodeling effects. The existing H2 therapy, in fact, may have targeted properties relating to the functional potential of MC mediators and gradual modulation of the receptor apparatus, due to which a different phenotype of the MC population is formed. Since MCs are critical in the pathogenesis of several inflammatory diseases, they represent a promising target in the development of therapeutic approaches. It should be considered that modulation of the MC phenotype under chronic inflammation causes formation of "faulty" circles of pathogenesis, progression of tissue damage and an increased severity of the disease, significantly reducing the quality of life. Activated MCs produce ROS, which can be used to control the immune response at the earliest stages of the disease. Thus, H2 effect on MCs allows targeting the disease at the very beginning and with pronounced progression due to the regulatory effects of mediators. Mobile regulation of the ROS level in MCs through the systemic use of H2 supports a wide range of potentials to modify the phenotype of the integrated-buffer metabolic environment of the extracellular matrix and the immune landscape of the specific tissue microenvironment; this can be applied in the management of various conditions associated with the development of acute and chronic inflammation. Further studies of the biological effects of H2 mediated by MCs will open new pages in personalized and preventive medicine.

Author Contributions

All authors actively participated in creating this manuscript. DA, AK and MN developed the study design; DA, AV and AN searched for available literature on the mast cell biology and biological effects of molecular hydrogen, DA, MN and I.B. prepared the manuscript for submission; VS and DE performed figures, AK and MT supervised the study.

Funding

This review received no external funding.

Institutional Review Board Statement

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Informed Consent Statement

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Conflicts of Interest

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Figure 1. Targets for Mast Cell Secretome Components in a Specific Tissue Microenvironment.
Figure 1. Targets for Mast Cell Secretome Components in a Specific Tissue Microenvironment.
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Figure 2. Possible mechanisms of H2 regulation on the secretory pathways of pro-inflammatory mast cell mediators.
Figure 2. Possible mechanisms of H2 regulation on the secretory pathways of pro-inflammatory mast cell mediators.
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