Plasma H2S in apoE−/− mice was lower than that in control mice.
CSE mRNA and H2S generation in the peritoneal macrophages of apoE−/− mice decreased.
DNMT expression and activity in the macrophages were enhanced.
DNA methylation of cse gene promoter was increased in the macrophages.
Inhibition of DNMT attenuated ox-LDL-induced cse mRNA decrease in macrophages.