Concatemers to re-investigate the role of α5 in α4β2 nicotinic receptors. [PDF]
Prevost MS +4 more
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Abstract Background and aims Electronic cigarettes (EC) are considered a smoking cessation tool in some countries, such as the United Kingdom, but uncertainty remains internationally over whether their benefits outweigh potential harms when used for this purpose.
Angela Difeng Wu +13 more
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The potential effect of α7 nicotinic receptors modulation on palatable food-induced dependence-like behaviors. [PDF]
Alameen AA +4 more
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Abstract Aim Our primary aim was to conduct a network meta‐analysis (NMA) for the effectiveness, safety and acceptability of all psychosocial interventions and all pharmacotherapies for cannabis use disorder (CUD). Methods We conducted a NMA of studies identified from two completed systematic reviews examining the effectiveness, safety and ...
Monika Halicka +6 more
wiley +1 more source
The association between sleep disturbance and stimulant use: A cross‐lagged examination
Abstract Background and aims Sleep disruptions increase the risk of substance misuse. Substance use—especially stimulants—can increase acute and chronic sleep dysfunction. This study aimed to estimate the associations between sleep disturbance and stimulant use over time among participants with stimulant use disorder (StUD).
Viviana E. Horigian +12 more
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Nicotinic Receptors in Human Chromaffin Cells: Characterization, Functional and Physical Interactions between Subtypes and Regulation. [PDF]
Jiménez-Pompa A, Albillos A.
europepmc +1 more source
Abstract Background and aims Research indicates that experiencing discrimination may be associated with a return to smoking following a quit attempt. The current study aimed to characterize day‐to‐day relations between discrimination and smoking in the context of a smoking cessation trial for adults with socio‐economic disadvantage.
Laili K. Boozary +10 more
wiley +1 more source
Nicotinic Receptors in Sleep-Related Hypermotor Epilepsy: Pathophysiology and Pharmacology. [PDF]
Becchetti A +4 more
europepmc +1 more source
The effect of higher versus lower wattage e‐cigarettes on smoking: A randomized controlled trial
Abstract Aims To assess whether higher wattage e‐cigarettes (HWe), with improved nicotine delivery, enhance complete substitution compared with lower wattage e‐cigarettes (LWe) and whether complete switching lowers exposure to a cigarette‐derived lung carcinogen, using urinary 4‐(methylnitrosamino)‐1‐(3‐pyridyl)‐1‐butanol (NNAL) as a biomarker.
Yoo Jin Cho +8 more
wiley +1 more source
α4 nicotinic receptors on GABAergic neurons mediate a cholinergic analgesic circuit in the substantia nigra pars reticulata. [PDF]
Han Y +10 more
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