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Neurological Effects of Combining Low Toxic Dose of Tramadol and Nicotine: An Animal Model Evidence of Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress

Tramadol abuse is a common problem in the Middle East in conjunction with smoking. The current study applied immunohistochemistry, western blot, real-time PCR, and ELISA to test the combination toxicity.

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[Corrigendum] Epigallocatechin?3?gallate inhibits nicotine?induced migration and invasion by the suppression of angiogenesis and epithelial?mesenchymal transition in non?small cell lung cancer cells

Subsequently to the publication of the above paper, the authors have drawn to the attention of the Editorial Office that a pair of the data panels showing the results of wound?healing assay experiments (in Fig. 1A) and Transwell invasion assays (in Fig. 1B) on p. 2975 were inadvertently featured incorrectly in this figure.

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Targeting CD36 determines nicotine derivative NNK-induced lung adenocarcinoma carcinogenesis

Smoking carcinogen nicotine-derived nitrosamine ketone (NNK) is the most potent contributor to lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) development, but the mechanism has not been fully elucidated. Here, we reported that fatty acid translocase CD36 was significantly overexpressed in both human LUAD tissues and NNK-induced A/J mice LUAD tumors.

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Evaluation of the Effects of e-Cigarette Aerosol Extracts and Tobacco Cigarette Smoke Extracts on RAW264.7 Cells

With the advancement of society, electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) have gained popularity among a growing number of individuals. While numerous toxicological studies have suggested that e-cigarettes are a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes, there is also a body of literature presenting contrasting findings.

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Bacillus sp. YC7 from intestines of Lasioderma serricorne degrades nicotine due to nicotine dehydrogenase

A large number of nicotine-containing wastes produced during the tobacco manufacturing process are seriously harmful to the environment and human health.

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The Gene Expression Profiles Associated with Maternal Nicotine Exposure in the Liver of Offspring Mice

This study aims to investigate the effect of maternal nicotine exposure on the gene expression profiles in the liver of offspring mice. Pregnant mice were subcutaneously injected with either saline vehicle or nicotine twice a day on gestational days 11-21.

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Nicotine decreases nerve regeneration and pain behaviors via PTEN and downstream inflammation-related pathway in two rat nerve injury models

Neuropathic pain is stubborn and associated with peripheral nerve regeneration process. Nicotine has been found to reduce pain but whether it is involved in the regulation of nerve regeneration and the underlying mechanism are unknown. In this study, we examined the mechanical allodynia, thermal hyperalgesia together with the peripheral nerve regeneration after nicotine exposure in two rat neuropathic pain models.

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Tobacco-free Bangladesh: Can science offer a solution?

In Bangladesh, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are on the rise, accounting for a significant portion of mortality and disease burden. These include heart attacks, strokes, chronic respiratory diseases, cancers, and diabetes.

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