Nicotine induces morphological and functional changes in astrocytes via nicotinic receptor activity
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DOI: 10.1002/glia.24011
Abstract: Nicotine is a highly addictive compound present in tobacco, which causes the release of dopamine in different regions of the brain. Recent studies have shown that astrocytes express nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) and mediate calcium… read more here.
Keywords: changes astrocytes; induces morphological; functional changes; nicotine induces ... See more keywords
Nicotine induces apoptosis through exacerbation of blocked alveolar macrophage autophagic degradation in silicosis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2020.09.019
Abstract: Silica dust mainly attacks alveolar macrophages (AMs). The apoptosis of AMs is correlated with the progress of silicosis. Our previous study showed that autophagic degradation was blocked in AMs from silicosis patients. However, the effects… read more here.
Keywords: apoptosis; nicotine induces; autophagic degradation; silicosis ... See more keywords