PMID: Arch Biochem Biophys. 2018 11 1 ;657:65-73. Epub 2018 Sep 15. PMID: 30222954 Abstract Title: Nicotine enhances alcoholic fatty liver in mice: Role of CYP2A5. Abstract: Tobacco and alcohol are often co-abused. Nicotine can enhance alcoholic fatty liver, and CYP2A6 (CYP2A5 in mice), a major metabolism enzyme for nicotine, can be induced by alcohol. …
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Full of inaccuracies and omissions, the New York Times’ recent articles on the safety of the 5G rollout should be viewed more as an opinion piece than factual news reporting
PMID: Toxicol Lett. 2018 Dec 15 ;299:40-46. Epub 2018 Sep 15. PMID: 30227238 Abstract Title: Tobacco smoke and nicotine suppress expression of activating signaling molecules in human dendritic cells. Abstract: Cigarette smoke has significant toxic effects on the immune system, and increases the risk of developing autoimmune diseases; one immunosuppressive effect of cigarette smoke is …
PMID: Arthritis Rheumatol. 2016 12 ;68(12):2878-2888. PMID: 27337150 Abstract Title: Suppression of Inflammatory Arthritis by Human Gut-Derived Prevotella histicola in Humanized Mice. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The gut microbiome regulates host immune homeostasis. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with intestinal dysbiosis. This study was undertaken to test the ability of a human gut-derived commensal to modulate immune …
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PMID: Int J Mol Med. 2018 Nov ;42(5):2447-2458. Epub 2018 Sep 6. PMID: 30226534 Abstract Title: Sulforaphane regulates apoptosis- and proliferation‑related signaling pathways and synergizes with cisplatin to suppress human ovarian cancer. Abstract: Ovarian cancer is currently the most life‑threatening type of gynecological malignancy with limited treatment options. Therefore, improved targeted therapies are required to combat …
PMID: Brain Circ. 2019 Apr-Jun;5(2):74-83. Epub 2019 Jun 27. PMID: 31334360 Abstract Title: The neuroprotective mechanisms and effects of sulforaphane. Abstract: Sulforaphane (SFN) is a phytochemical found in cruciferous vegetables. It has been shown to have many protective effects against many diseases, including multiple types of cancer. SFN is a potent activator of the nuclear …
PMID: J Korean Med Sci. 2019 Jul 22 ;34(28):e197. Epub 2019 Jul 22. PMID: 31327180 Abstract Title: The Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Sulforaphane in Mice with Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an immune-associated inflammatory disorder of the central nervous system and results in serious disability. Although many disease-modifying therapy drugs have been …
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PMID: Neuroscience. 2019 Jul 9 ;414:228-244. Epub 2019 Jul 9. PMID: 31299349 Abstract Title: Neonatal Monosodium Glutamate Administration Disrupts Place Learning and Alters Hippocampal-Prefrontal Learning-Related Theta Activity in the Adult Rat. Abstract: Neonatal treatment with monosodium glutamate causes profound deficits in place learning and memory in adult rats evaluated in the Morris maze. Theta activity …
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