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We, hence, investigated whether oral administration of sodium thiosulfate (STS), a clinically applicable H2S-based therapy, can exert a protective effect against hypertension in an adenine-induced CKD rat model. Eight-week-old male Sprague\u2013Dawley rats were fed with 0.5% adenine chow for 3 weeks to induce CKD. After 1 week, the rats were divided into two groups: one without and one with STS (2 g\/kg body weight\/day) in drinking water for 2 weeks. Treatment with STS lowered systolic and diastolic blood pressure by 7 and 9 mm Hg, respectively. Renal H2S-generating enzyme expression was inhibited by CKD, while STS therapy increased plasma levels of H2S and thiosulfate. Additionally, restoration of nitric oxide bioavailability and rebalance of the renin\u2013angiotensin system may contribute to the protective effects of STS. 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