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Usage and effects of a different smokeless tobacco: Maraspowder

Psychiatry and Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2021
Objective: A different kind of smokeless tobacco known as Maras powder has a widespread usage in the southern and southeastern regions of Turkey, particularly the cities of Kahramanmaras, Gaziantep, and Adıyaman.
Ahmet Gul, Hesna Gul, Nurper Erberk Ozen
doaj  

Comparison of Bone Mineral Density Levels in Maraş Powder (Smokeless Tobacco) Users and Smokers in Healthy Men

Türk Osteoporoz Dergisi, 2013
Aim: Smoking and smokeless tobacco use are two recognized risk factors for low bone mineral density (BMD) and osteoporosis. Maras powder (MP), a kind of smokeless tobacco, has a lot of addicts in the city of Kahramanmaraş and its surroundings, Turkey ...
Betül Bakan, Mustafa Haki Sucaklı, Fuat Özkan, Ökkeş Bilal   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Serum telomerase levels in smokers and smokeless tobacco users as Maras powder

Tuberkuloz ve Toraks, 2017
To the best of our knowledge, no previous study regarding the serum telomerase levels in Maras powder users (MPUs) has been founded. The aim of the current study was to investigate serum telomerase levels in smokers and MPUs.The study was carried out with 98 patients (36 MPUs, 32 smokers and 30 non-smokers).
Fulsen, Bozkuş, Nurhan, Atilla, Seçil, Şimşek, Ergül, Kurutaş, Anıl, Samur, Hüseyin, Arpağ, Hasan, Kahraman   +6 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation After Smokeless Tobacco (Maras Powder) Use

Journal of the Chinese Medical Association, 2009
Use of cigarettes and smokeless tobacco is a considerable public health problem. In Turkey, a type of smokeless tobacco called Maras powder (MP) is widely used in the Southeastern region. We present a case of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation that was suspected to be caused by the use of MP, which has never previously been noted in the literature.
Sogut, Ozgur, Sayhan, Mustafa Burak, Ustundag, Mehmet, Orak, Murat   +3 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Impact of Chitosan Incorporation on PBAT Composite: Thermal, Viscoelastic, Mechanical, and Morphological Properties

Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Volume 143, Issue 36, September 20, 2026.
The abstract explains the impact of various concentrations of chitosan on PBAT composite. Indeed, the composite is produced at increasing concentrations of chitosan (10%, 20%, and 30%). The decrease in the tensile strength with increased conc. of chitosan was recorded. Furthermore, the same impact was recorded for TGA analysis.
Siti Noorbaini Sarmin, Zoheb Karim, Mohammad Jawaid, Ahmad Safwan Ismail, Muhamad Haikal Hamdan   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The use of edible insects in human food

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, Volume 106, Issue 10, Page 5775-5787, 15 August 2026.
Abstract The world population is expected to reach approximately 10 billion people by 2050, which will significantly increase global food demand and may lead to agricultural shortages and a higher risk of food insecurity. In this context, this review discusses the potential of insects as alternative sources of animal protein, addressing their ...
Pamela Barroso de Oliveira, Hugo Calixto Fonseca, Cláudia Regina Vieira, Gleidson Giordano Pinto de Carvalho, Jane Sélia dos Reis dos Coimbra, Bruna Mara Aparecida de Carvalho Mesquita   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence of oral Candida carriage and Candida species among cigarette and maras powder users. [PDF]

Int J Clin Exp Med, 2015
The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of Candida carriage and Candida species among cigarette and Maras powder (MP) users.This study was conducted on 180 volunteering men in 20 cafehouses in the city of Kahramanmaras, Turkey. The sociodemographic characteristics of the participants and the behaviors of MP and cigarette usage were noted ...
Keten HS, Keten D, Ucer H, Yildirim F, Hakkoymaz H, Isik O.   +5 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Lactoferrin Deficiency During Lactation Causes Adult Obesity‐Related Metabolic Disease Through Persistent Adipose Dysfunction Driven by Impaired Adipocyte Development

Advanced Science, Volume 13, Issue 44, 7 August 2026.
Lactational lactoferrin deficiency exerts lasting effects on epididymal adipose tissue development from lactation into adulthood: it impairs adipocyte hyperplasia and induces pathological hypertrophy, resulting in lower body weight yet exacerbated metabolic dysfunction under a high‐fat diet in adulthood.
Qin An, Yunxia Zou, Wenli Wang, Zhimei Cheng, Zhuoxing Zhang, Ruwei Liu, Xiong Wang, Kunlun Huang, Fangrong Ding, Yunping Dai, Qingyong Meng, Yali Zhang   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Dual Functions of Dietary Rubber Seed Oil Supplementation: Enriching N‐3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Enhancing Antioxidant Capacity in Pekin Ducks

Animal Research and One Health, Volume 4, Issue 3, Page 247-260, August 2026.
Dietary RSO supplementation improved growth performance, simultaneously enriched n‐3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n‐3 PUFA), and enhanced antioxidant capacity in Pekin ducks, which suggested that RSO has the potential to be a novel n‐3 PUFA source and an antioxidant for Pekin ducks to generate animal functional foods.
Lei Zhuang, Yongbao Wu, Zitao Zhao, Junting Cao, Yanhong Guo, Zhanyue Wu, Qimeng Wang, Peilong Yang, Sen Wu, Zhiguo Wen, Shuisheng Hou   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Dietary Baicalin Supplementation Can Enhance the Growth Performance of Weaned Piglets and Maintain the Intestinal Barrier Integrity

Animal Research and One Health, Volume 4, Issue 3, Page 261-277, August 2026.
This research innovatively illustrates baicalin’s multifaceted mechanisms in enhancing piglets’ intestinal health: modulating bile acid metabolism via probiotics, reinforcing tight junction proteins (ZO‐1/claudin), suppressing TLR4/NF‐κB‐mediated inflammation, whereas promoting growth and reducing diarrhea.
Yuhui Gao, Jie Liu, Rui Yang, Xizhen Fan, Cheng Liang, Xin'e Shi, Jianjun Jin   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source