Effect of Nicotine on Immune System Function
As a parasympathetic alkaloid and the main substance in cigarette smoke, nicotine modulates the immune system, inhibits innate and acquired immunity and is used in treating many autoimmune diseases. It often stimulates the α7 receptor and causes an anti-inflammatory state in the body. This study is...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
2023-01-01
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Series: | Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin |
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Online Access: | https://apb.tbzmed.ac.ir/PDF/apb-13-69.pdf |