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Menthol cigarette smoking and nicotine dependence

Tobacco Induced Diseases, 2011
Since tobacco use is driven by dependence on nicotine, the primary addictive substance in tobacco, much research has focused on nicotine dependence. Less well understood, however, is the role that menthol plays in nicotine dependence.
Allison C. Hoffman, Dee Simmons
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Extracellular Vesicles in Autoimmune Diseases: From Diagnostic Biomarkers to Engineered Therapeutics

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
This review provides a systematic comparison of extracellular vesicles (EVs) from both mammalian and plant sources in the context of autoimmune diseases. It highlights their emerging roles as precision biomarkers and engineered therapeutic platforms.
Yufei Wu, Huiyuan Ma, Tinghui Zhu, Shuwei Huang, Manxi Lu, Qiong Wang, Zai‐Long Chi   +6 more
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CYP2A6 Polymorphisms May Strengthen Individualized Treatment for Nicotine Dependence

Scientifica, 2015
Each CYP2A6 gene variant metabolizes nicotine differently depending on its enzymatic activities. The normal nicotine metabolizer CYP2A6*1A is associated with high scores of nicotine dependence (5–10) on the Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND ...
Yawo Mawuli Akrodou
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Depression, sexual dysfunction, and medical comorbidities in young adults having nicotine dependence

Indian Journal of Community Medicine, 2020
Background: Nicotine dependence, depression, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and hypothyroidism are risk factors of sexual dysfunction. Aims and Objectives: The present study aims to find the prevalence of sexual dysfunction and the various sexual ...
Ranjan Bhattacharyya, Debasish Sanyal, Sumita Bhattacharyya, Kaustav Chakraborty, Rajarshi Neogi, Bejoy Bikram Banerjee   +5 more
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Repeated Disuse Atrophy Imprints a Molecular Memory in Skeletal Muscle: Transcriptional Resilience in Young Adults and Susceptibility in Aged Muscle

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Repeated disuse imprints a molecular memory in skeletal muscle, conferring transcriptional resilience in young adults but exaggerated susceptibility in aged muscle, driven by epigenetic regulation of aerobic metabolism, mitochondrial and NAD+ pathways.
Daniel C. Turner, Truls Raastad, Max Ullrich, Stian F. Christiansen, Hazel Sutherland, James Boot, Eva Wozniak, Charles Mein, Emilie Dalbram, Jonas T. Treebak, Daniel J. Owens, David C. Hughes, Sue C. Bodine, Jonathan C. Jarvis, Adam P. Sharples   +14 more
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A High‐Performance and Fully Recyclable Supramolecular Nanofibrous Membrane for Multifunctional Air Filtration

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
A green, thermoreversible self‐assembly strategy yields a multifunctional and recyclable supramolecular nanofibrous membrane. Graphene oxide (GO) nanosheet acts as a heterogeneous nucleation‐templating agent, simultaneously modulating the supramolecular crystal packing while tailoring the nanofibrous architecture for elite performance.
Wenjing Sun, Ding Yuan, Jiaqi Wan, Junyu Chen, Zhen Yan, Yinuo Yan, Senjie Dong   +6 more
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Associations between classic psychedelics and nicotine dependence in a nationally representative sample

Scientific Reports, 2022
Tobacco use is the single largest cause of preventable death worldwide, but none of the established treatments aimed at smoking cessation work for a majority of smokers.
Grant Jones, Joshua Lipson, Matthew K. Nock   +2 more
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Nicotine use in individuals with schizophrenia and its relation with clinical severity

Asian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2022
Background: Schizophrenia is a major psychiatric disorder with diverse clinical presentations and comorbidities. Comorbid nicotine use worsens the clinical symptomatology, predisposes the individuals to other chronic illnesses, and is associated with ...
Bipul Sharma , Kangkan Pathak , Subhashish Nath , Diptadhi Mukherjee   +3 more
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Association of age at pancreatic cancer diagnosis with smoking and drinking: A hospital‐based and meta‐analysis study

Advances in Digestive Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Recent trends show an alarming rise in pancreatic cancer prevalence among young individuals. Previous studies have presented differences in age at diagnosis. The study aimed to examine the likelihood of a younger age at diagnosis in individuals exposed to known risk factors, compared with those without exposure.
Ro‐Ting Lin, Louise E. Anthony, Hathaichon Inchai, Lung‐Chang Chien, Chun‐Chieh Yeh, Chi‐Ying Yang, Jaw‐Town Lin   +6 more
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Overview of Encapsulated Lysine and Methionine and Their Impacts on Transition Cow Performance and Health

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
The transition period in dairy cows, spanning 3 weeks before and after calving, is a critical phase characterized by increased nutrient demands, reduced dry matter intake (DMI), and elevated risk of metabolic disorders such as negative nutrient balance (NNB), lipolysis, proteolysis, and oxidative stress.
Mohammed S. Seleem, Samy A. Elsaadawy, Zhaohai Wu, Lu Ma, Todd R. Callaway, Dengpan Bu   +5 more
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