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Interaction between maternal passive smoking during pregnancy and CYP1A1 and GSTs polymorphisms on spontaneous preterm delivery. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2012
OBJECTIVE: The present study aimed to examine the association between maternal passive smoking during pregnancy and the risk of spontaneous PTD and to explore the potential interaction of the single or joint gene polymorphism of CYP1A1 and GSTs with ...
Yi-Juan Luo, Xiao-Zhong Wen, Peng Ding, Yan-Hui He, Chuan-Bo Xie, Tao Liu, Jian-Miao Lin, Shi-Xin Yuan, Xiao-Ling Guo, De-Qin Jia, Li-Hua Chen, Bao-Zhen Huang, Wei-Qing Chen   +12 more
doaj   +1 more source

Serum catalase, thiol and myeloperoxidase levels in children passively exposed to cigarette smoke

Italian Journal of Pediatrics, 2019
Background Free radicals found in cigarette smoke can harm all tissues and cellular structures in the human body. Passive smoking increases free radical production, leads to the depletion of antioxidants and increases oxidative stress which causes lipid ...
Emel Torun, Feyza Ustabas Kahraman, Ahmet Zaid Goksu, Aysel Vahapoglu, Zeynep Ebru Cakin   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

The relationship between tobacco and breast cancer incidence: A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies

Frontiers in Oncology, 2022
BackgroundThe effect of tobacco on breast cancer (BC) is controversial. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between tobacco and BC.MethodsA search was conducted in PubMed, EBSCO, Web of Science and Cochrane Library databases ...
Yujing He, Yuexiu Si, Xiangyuan Li, Jiaze Hong, Chiyuan Yu, Ning He   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

The association between environmental factors and the development of Crohn's disease with focusing on passive smoking: A multicenter case-control study in Japan.

PLoS ONE, 2019
BackgroundThe number of patients with Crohn's disease (CD) in Japan has recently been increasing. We examined the association between environmental factors and the development of CD in Japanese focusing on passive smoking.MethodsWe conducted a ...
Kyoko Kondo, Satoko Ohfuji, Kenji Watanabe, Hirokazu Yamagami, Wakaba Fukushima, Kazuya Ito, Yasuo Suzuki, Yoshio Hirota, Japanese Case-Control Study Group for Crohn's disease   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Tobacco control policies to promote awareness and smoke-free environments in residence and workplace to reduce passive tobacco smoking in Bangladesh and its correlates. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2018
BACKGROUND:Bangladesh is one of the highest tobacco consuming countries in the world, with reported 21.2% of the population as daily smokers, 24.3% as smokeless tobacco users, and 36.3% as adult passive smoker.
Papia Sultana, Md Tahidur Rahman, Dulal Chandra Roy, Shamima Akter, Jenny Jung, Md Mizanur Rahman, Jahanara Akter   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Advanced Flame Retardant Strategies and Fire Performance Assessment for Safer Photovoltaics in Buildings: A Two‐Part Review

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
The integration of photovoltaic (PV) systems into building structures introduces distinct fire risks with critical implications for occupant safety. This review examines the key fire hazards associated with PV implementation and explores mitigation strategies, including flame‐retardant additives.
Florian Ollagnon, Olaia Aurrekoetxea‐Arratibel, Emma Gottis, Heng‐Yu Li, Xabier Olano‐Azkune, Matthieu Despeisse, Antonin Faes, Christophe Ballif   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Redefining Therapies for Drug‐Resistant Tuberculosis: Synergistic Effects of Antimicrobial Peptides, Nanotechnology, and Computational Design

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
Antimicrobial peptide (AMP)‐loaded nanocarriers provide a multifunctional strategy to combat drug‐resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis. By enhancing intracellular delivery, bypassing efflux pumps, and disrupting bacterial membranes, this platform restores phagolysosome fusion and macrophage function.
Christian S. Carnero Canales, Jessica Ingrid Marquez Cazorla, Renzo Marianito Marquez Cazorla, Aline Martins dos Santos, Jonatas Lobato Duarte, Letícia Oliveira Catarin Nunes, Túlio Custódio Reis, Lara Cerazi Salvador, Norival Alves Santos‐Filho, Rafael Miguel Sábio, Hélder A. Santos, Fernando Rogério Pavan   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Oxygen and ROS Delivery for Infected Wound Healing and Future Prospects

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
Bacterial infection is a major driver of delayed wound healing and postsurgical readmissions; with rising antibiotic resistance, solid peroxide–releasing biomaterials offer sustained delivery of ROS/O2 for antimicrobial control and microenvironmental modulation.
Ayden Watt, Chably Rachella, Charlotte Jaloux, Joshua Vorstenbosch, Adam Hart, Michael Tanzer, Geraldine Merle, Jake Barralet   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Sculpting the Future of Bone: The Evolution of Absorbable Materials in Orthopedics

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
This review summarizes the current status of polymeric, ceramic, and metallic absorbable materials in orthopedic applications, and highlights several innovative strategies designed to enhance mechanical performance, control degradation, and promote bioactivity. We also discuss the progress and translational potential of absorbable materials in treating
Zhao Wang, Zehui Lv, Xuejie Cai, Yingjie Wang, Bo Peng, Haojing Xu, Hualuo Pang, Xingdong Yang, Jiawei Xu, Yixin Bian, Bin Feng, Peng Wen, Yufeng Zheng, Xisheng Weng   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Advances in Safe, Flexible, and Stretchable Batteries for Wearable Applications

Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
Unlike previous reviews centered on component‐based deformability, this work highlights safety‐driven design strategies for flexible and stretchable batteries. By integrating material‐level engineering, geometry‐controlled structures, biocompatibility, and self‐protection mechanisms, it establishes a unified framework that connects mechanical ...
Hyewon Kang, Garan Byun, Seunghyeb Ban, Yunuo Huang, Woon‐Hong Yeo   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source