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Salagay OO, Sakharova GM, Antonov NS. [Global study on tobacco use among youth 13-15 years old in the Russian Federation: dynamic surveillance 2004-2021]. TERAPEVT ARKH 2024; 96:233-239. [PMID: 38713037 DOI: 10.26442/00403660.2024.03.202633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
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The article is devoted to the analysis of the results of the global surveys among youth 13-15 years old on tobacco consumption, conducted in 2004, 2015, 2021 in Khabarovsk, Novosibirsk, Cheboksary, Moscow, Pskov and the Russian Federation. The dynamics and trends in consumption of tobacco, electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) and heated tobacco products (HTPs) are analyzed. MATERIALS AND METHODS The surveys used representative samples formed on the basis of all public schools. In 2004, 2015 and 2021 regional sampling included two stages. In 2021 national sampling included three stages: the selection of municipalities, schools and classes. All students of the selected classes were asked. The surveys used the same questionnaire. The total number of respondents - 38 345, the overall response rate - more than 90%. RESULTS In the Russian Federation, in 2004-2021 among students aged 13-15, the prevalence of tobacco consumption decreased from 27.3 to 11.0%, passive smoking in homes from 76.4 to 23.1%, in closed public places from 89.4 to 23.7%. The consumption of ENDS and HTPs increased up to 16.7 and 3.5% respectively. Similar trends in consumption of products, passive smoking were identified in all the cities. CONCLUSION The adoption in 2013 of the Federal Law "On protecting the health of citizens from the effects of second hand tobacco smoke, the consequences of tobacco consumption or the consumption of nicotine-containing products" had a significant impact on tobacco use by adolescents and reduced the prevalence of tobacco consumption and passive smoking among them by 3 times.
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- O O Salagay
- Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
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Nyman SJ, Vogel ME, Heller GM, Hella JR, Illes RA, Kirkpatrick HA. Development and Evaluation of a Health Behavior Change Clinic in Primary Care: An Interdisciplinary Partnership. J Clin Psychol Med Settings 2023; 30:909-923. [PMID: 36869987 PMCID: PMC9985097 DOI: 10.1007/s10880-023-09945-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 03/05/2023]
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Providing effective healthy behavior change interventions within primary care presents numerous challenges. Obesity, tobacco use, and sedentary lifestyle negatively impact the health quality of numerous medical patients, particularly in underserved patient populations with limited resources. Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) models, which incorporate a Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC), can offer point-of-contact psychological consultation, treatment, and also provide opportunities for interdisciplinary psychologist-physician clinical partnerships to pair a BHC's health behavior change expertise with the physician's medical care. Such models can also enhance medical training programs by providing resident physicians with live, case-based learning opportunities when partnered with a BHC to address patient health behaviors. We will describe the development, implementation, and preliminary outcomes of a PCBH psychologist-physician interdisciplinary health behavior change clinic within a Family Medicine residency program. Patient outcomes revealed significant reductions (p < .01) in weight, BMI, and tobacco use. Implications and future directions are discussed.
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- Scott J. Nyman
- Department of Clinical Health Psychology, Ascension Genesys Hospital, Grand Blanc, MI USA
- Departments of Family Medicine and Psychiatry, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Lansing, MI USA
- Department of Psychology, Ascension Genesys Family Health Center, 1460 N. Center Rd, Burton, MI 48509 USA
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- Department of Clinical Health Psychology, Ascension Genesys Hospital, Grand Blanc, MI USA
- Departments of Family Medicine and Psychiatry, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Lansing, MI USA
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- Spectrum Health Lakeland, Saint Joseph, MI USA
- Department of Psychiatry, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Lansing, MI USA
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- Department of Research, Ascension Genesys Hospital, Grand Blanc, MI USA
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- Florida State University Family Medicine Residency Program at Lee Health, Fort Myers, FL USA
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- Department of Clinical Health Psychology, Ascension Genesys Hospital, Grand Blanc, MI USA
- Departments of Family Medicine and Psychiatry, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Lansing, MI USA
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Karakaş N, Çitlik Saritaş S, Bentli R, Derya S, Kartal M. Nicotine addiction in pre-hospital emergency care workers in Turkey: a cross-sectional study. JOURNAL OF SUBSTANCE USE 2023. [DOI: 10.1080/14659891.2023.2173098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2023]
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- Neşe Karakaş
- Faculty of Medicine Department of Public Health, Malatya Turgut Özal University, Malatya, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine Department of Internal Diseases, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Malatya Provincial Health Directorate, Malatya, Turkey
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- Faculty of Health Science, Malatya Turgut Özal University, Malatya, Turkey
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Alqahtani JS, Aldhahir AM, Alanazi Z, Alsulami EZ, Alsulaimani MA, Alqarni AA, Alqahtani AS, AlAyadi AY, Alnasser M, AlDraiwiesh IA, Alghamdi SM, Almarkhan HM, Alsulayyim AS, AlRabeeah SM, AlAhmari MD. Impact of Smoking Status and Nicotine Dependence on Academic Performance of Health Sciences Students. Subst Abuse Rehabil 2023; 14:13-24. [PMID: 36865699 PMCID: PMC9970882 DOI: 10.2147/sar.s393062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023] Open
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Background Smoking behavior has been associated with poor academic performance among adult students worldwide. However, the detrimental effect of nicotine dependence on several students' academic achievement indicators is still unclear. This study aims to assess the impact of smoking status and nicotine dependence on grade point average (GPA), absenteeism rate and academic warnings among undergraduate health sciences students in Saudi Arabia. Methods A validated cross-sectional survey was conducted, in which, participants responded to questions evaluated cigarette consumption, urge to consume and dependency, learning performance, days of absentees, and academic warnings. Results A total of 501 students from different health specialties have completed the survey. Of whom, 66% were male, 95% ranging between the age of 18-30 years old, and 81% reported no health issues or chronic diseases. Current smokers estimated to be 30% of the respondents, of which 36% revealed smoking history of 2-3 years. The prevalence of nicotine dependency (high to extremely high) was 50%. Overall, smokers had significantly lower GPA, higher absenteeism rate, and higher number of academic warnings when compared to nonsmokers (p<0.001). Heavy smokers demonstrated significantly less GPA (p=0.036), higher days of absences (p=0.017), and more academic warnings (p=0.021) compared to light smokers. The linear regression model indicated a significant association between smoking history (increased pack-per-year) and poor GPA (p=0.01) and increased number of academic warning last semester (p=0.01), while increased cigarette consumption was substantially linked with higher academic warnings (p=0.002), lower GPA (p=0.01), and higher absenteeism rate for last semester (p=0.01). Conclusion Smoking status and nicotine dependence were predictive of worsening academic performance, including lower GPA, higher absenteeism rate and academic warnings. In addition, there is a substantial and unfavorable dose-response association between smoking history and cigarette consumption with impaired academic performance indicators.
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- Jaber S Alqahtani
- Department of Respiratory Care, Prince Sultan Military College of Health Sciences, Dammam, 34313, Saudi Arabia,Correspondence: Jaber S Alqahtani, Department of Respiratory Care, Prince Sultan Military College of Health Sciences, Dammam, 34313, Saudi Arabia, Email
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- Respiratory Therapy Department, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan, 45142, Saudi Arabia
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- Family Medicine Department, Northern Area Armed Forces Hospital (NAAFH), Hafar Al Batin, Saudi Arabia
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- Family Medicine Department, Armed Forces Hospital in King Abdulaziz Airbase, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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- Basic Medical Unit, Prince Sultan Military College of Health Sciences, Dammam, 34313, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Respiratory Therapy, Faculty of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Respiratory Care, Prince Sultan Military College of Health Sciences, Dammam, 34313, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Respiratory Care, Prince Sultan Military College of Health Sciences, Dammam, 34313, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Respiratory Care, Prince Sultan Military College of Health Sciences, Dammam, 34313, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Respiratory Care, Prince Sultan Military College of Health Sciences, Dammam, 34313, Saudi Arabia
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- Respiratory Care Program, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, 24382, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Respiratory Care, Prince Sultan Military College of Health Sciences, Dammam, 34313, Saudi Arabia
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- Respiratory Therapy Department, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan, 45142, Saudi Arabia,National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, London, SW7 2BX, UK
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- Department of Respiratory Care, Prince Sultan Military College of Health Sciences, Dammam, 34313, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Respiratory Care, Prince Sultan Military College of Health Sciences, Dammam, 34313, Saudi Arabia
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Ghaderi A, Khoshakhlagh AH, Irani M, Ghaseminezhad A, Gautam P, Mirzaei N, Banafshe HR, Nemati B, Ghalerashidi HM. Examining of Heavy Metal Concentrations in Hookah Smokers. Biol Trace Elem Res 2022; 201:3185-3192. [PMID: 36138261 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-022-03422-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Hookah smoking has been spreading around the world, especially among young adults. The current study aimed to investigate the concentration of heavy metals and elements and clinical symptoms in hookah users in comparison with non-users. To the best of our knowledge, the present study represents the first scientific contribution indicating levels of several heavy metals and elements in urine and blood in hookah users and non-users as well as evaluating clinical symptoms. This research was implemented in Iran among 100 males divided into two groups (50/group): control and hookah users. Heavy metal contamination (lead, cadmium, arsenic, thallium, zinc, and copper) in blood and urine samples was assayed by graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry (GFAAS). Duration of hookah use was 7.06 ± 4.57 years. The mean ± SD of lead, arsenic, and thallium concentrations was 3.77 ± 2.22, 8.50 ± 4.34, and 4.22 ± 2.69 μg/L. The mean levels of blood for lead, arsenic, and urinary thallium in hookah users are significantly higher than the control group (p < 0.05). The most frequent clinical symptoms in hookah smokers were constipation and fatigue. Findings from this study might guide the development of policies to regulate hookah smoking and prevent adverse health effects associated with hookah smoking.
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- Amir Ghaderi
- Department of Addiction Studies, School of Medical, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
- Clinical Research Development Unit-Matini/Kargarnejad Hospital, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Occupational Health Engineering, School of Health, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
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- Student Research Committee, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology, Robert Stempel College of Public Health, Florida International University, Miami, FL, USA
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- Social Determinants of Health (SDH) Research Center, Department of Environment Health, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Physiology Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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Toxic effects of smokeless tobacco on female reproductive health: A review. Curr Res Toxicol 2022; 3:100066. [PMID: 35310558 PMCID: PMC8927787 DOI: 10.1016/j.crtox.2022.100066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2021] [Revised: 02/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Smokeless tobacco use can lead to impairments of ovarian function, morphology, oocyte quality and hormonal regulation. Use of smokeless tobacco during pregnancy has adverse health effects on both the mother and fetus. Exposure to smokeless tobacco in utero has long term health consequences on offspring.
The habitual consumption of tobacco in its various form is widespread and a serious public health issue globally. In particular, the use of smokeless tobacco has increased substantially due to its easy availability and misconception that it is relatively harmless compared to smoking. Tobacco use has been well established from numerous studies as a causative agent of devastating illnesses such as cancer, insulin resistance, hypertension, acute respiratory disease, osteoporosis, etc. Limited but growing evidence have also suggested its role in adversely affecting reproductive capabilities and outcomes in women of reproductive age and during pregnancy. This paper provides an updated review on available literature regarding the negative effects of smokeless tobacco use on female reproductive health, during pregnancy and its adverse consequences on the offspring. Existing data suggests the association between chronic smokeless tobacco use and impairment of ovarian morphology and function, oocyte quality, hormonal perturbations, fetal development and long-term health effects on the fetus. Improved understanding of these issues can contribute to better awareness of the dangers of smokeless tobacco products.
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Eastment MC, Gupta A, James J, Richardson BA, Pinder L, Kim HN, Wald A, Tsui JI. Cervical cancer screening, abnormal results, and follow-up in women with substance use-related diagnoses. Subst Abus 2022; 43:925-931. [PMID: 35289732 PMCID: PMC9632608 DOI: 10.1080/08897077.2021.2010257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Background: Substance use-related diagnoses are common and associated with poor health outcomes. The objective of this analysis was to compare rates of cervical cancer screening, screening abnormalities, and follow-up care in women with and without a substance use-related diagnosis seen for primary care between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2019 in the University of Washington healthcare system. Methods: This study included women aged 21-65 years of age who had at least one outpatient visit between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2019 within one of 45 primary care or women's health clinics in the academic healthcare system. Exposure status was defined using ICD10 codes for substance-use related diagnoses or no substance-use related diagnoses. Only first cervical cancer screening was included. Generalized linear models with a binomial family and log link were used to estimate risk ratios. Results: 3845 women had a substance use-related diagnosis and 89214 did not. Women with a substance use-related diagnosis were less likely to be screened for cervical cancer (44%, 1675/3845) compared to women without a substance use-related diagnosis (49%, 43338/89214; relative risk [RR] 0.90, 95% CI 0.86-0.93). Women with a substance use-related diagnosis were also more likely to have an abnormal screening result (18%, 304/1675) compared to women without a substance use-related diagnosis (10%, 4528/43338; RR 1.74, 95% CI 1.56-1.93). Follow-up for abnormal screens did not differ significantly between groups (24 vs 25%; RR 0.80, 95% CI 0.55-1.17). Conclusion: To combat disparities in cervical cancer screening for women with substance use-related diagnoses, public health efforts should expand access to screening where women with substance use-related diagnoses are seen, including acute care, inpatient hospitalizations, and addiction treatment settings.
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- Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
- Department of Global Health, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
- Department of Global Health, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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Karati D, Mahadik KR, Trivedi P, Kumar D. Alkylating Agents, the Road Less Traversed, Changing Anticancer Therapy. Anticancer Agents Med Chem 2021; 22:1478-1495. [PMID: 34382529 DOI: 10.2174/1871520621666210811105344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2021] [Revised: 07/09/2021] [Accepted: 07/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Cancer is considered one of the gruelling challenges and poses a grave health hazard across the globe. According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), new cancer diagnoses increased to 18.1 million in 2018, with 9.6 million deaths, bringing the global cancer rate to 23.6 million by 2030. In 1942, the discovery of nitrogen mustard as an alkylating agent was a tremendous breakthrough in cancer chemotherapy. It acts by binding to the DNA, and creating cross linkages between the two strands, leading to arrest of DNA replication and eventual cell death. Nitrogen lone pairs of 'nitrogen mustard' produce an intermediate 'aziridinium ion' at molecular level, which is very reactive towards DNA of tumour cells, resulting in multiple side effects with therapeutic consequences. Owing to its high reactivity and peripheral cytotoxicity, several improvements have been made with structural modifications for the past 75 years to enhance its efficacy and improve the direct transport of drugs to the tumour cells. Alkylating agents were among the first non-hormonal substances proven to be active against malignant cells and also, the most valuable cytotoxic therapies available for the treatment of leukaemia and lymphoma patients. This review focus on the versatile use of alkylating agents and the structure activity relationship (SAR) of each class of these compounds. This could provide an understanding for design and synthesis of new alkylating agents having enhanced target specificity and adequate bioavailability.
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- Dipanjan Karati
- Poona college of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Erandwane, Pune- 411038, Maharashtra. India
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- Poona college of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Erandwane, Pune- 411038, Maharashtra. India
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- Poona college of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Erandwane, Pune- 411038, Maharashtra. India
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- Poona college of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Erandwane, Pune- 411038, Maharashtra. India
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Association between the combined effects of GSTM1 present/null and CYP1A1 MspI polymorphisms with lung cancer risk: an updated meta-analysis. Biosci Rep 2021; 40:226457. [PMID: 32945337 PMCID: PMC7533282 DOI: 10.1042/bsr20202275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2020] [Revised: 09/03/2020] [Accepted: 09/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background: Many studies have been performed to explore the combined effects of glutathione-S-transferase M1 (GSTM1) present/null and cytochrome P4501A1 (CYP1A1) MspI polymorphisms with lung cancer (LC) risk, but the results are contradictory. Two previous meta-analyses have been reported on the issue in 2011 and 2014. However, several new articles since then have been published. In addition, their meta-analyses did not valuate the credibility of significantly positive results. Objectives: We performed an updated meta-analysis to solve the controversy following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Methods: False-positive report probability (FPRP), Bayesian false discovery probability (BFDP), and the Venice criteria were used to verify the credibility of meta-analyses. Results: Twenty-three publications including 5734 LC cases and 7066 controls met the inclusion criteria in the present study. A significantly increased risk of LC was found in overall analysis, Asians and Indians. However, all positive results were considered as ‘less-credible’ when we used the Venice criteria, FPRP, and BFDP test to assess the credibility of the positive results. Conclusion: These positive findings should be interpreted with caution and results indicate that significant associations may be less-credible, there are no significantly increased LC risk between the combined effects of GSTM1 present/null and CYP1A1 MspI polymorphisms.
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Oxidative stress and oral cavity cancer. Cancer 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-819547-5.00006-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Khani Jeihooni A, Afzali Harsini P. The Effect of an Educational Intervention Based on PRECEDE Model on Oral Cancer Prevention Behaviors in Hookah Users. JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER EDUCATION 2020; 35:1250-1260. [PMID: 31359373 DOI: 10.1007/s13187-019-01591-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Educational intervention about oral cancer prevention is essential for all people, especially in hookah users. The aim of this study is investigating the effect of an educational intervention based on PRECEDE model on oral cancer prevention in hookah users living in Fasa, Fars Province, Iran, in 2017-2018. In this quasi-experimental study, 360 hookah users were selected and divided into experimental and control groups (180 subjects for each group). Educational intervention was performed for experimental group in 12 sessions. A questionnaire consisting of items evaluating demographic information and PRECEDE model constructs (knowledge, attitude, self-efficacy, enabling factors, and reinforcing factors) was used to measure oral cancer prevention behaviors and nicotine dependency of subjects before and 6 months after intervention. Obtained data were analyzed by SPSS-22 software through paired t test, independent t test, and chi-square test at significance level of P < 0.05. Six months after intervention, experimental group showed significant increase in knowledge, attitude, self-efficacy, enabling factors, reinforcing factors, oral cancer prevention behaviors, and reduction of nicotine dependency compared with control group. This study showed the efficiency of educational intervention based on PRECEDE model in adoption of oral cancer prevention behaviors and reduction of nicotine dependency of hookah users 6 months after intervention.
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- Ali Khani Jeihooni
- Department of Public Health, School of Health, Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Fasa Ibn Sina square, Fasa, 7461686688, Iran.
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- Department of Public Health, School of Health, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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Atukuri D, S V, R S, L V, R P, M M R. Identification of quinoline-chalcones and heterocyclic chalcone-appended quinolines as broad-spectrum pharmacological agents. Bioorg Chem 2020; 105:104419. [PMID: 33142228 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2020.104419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2020] [Revised: 10/19/2020] [Accepted: 10/20/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Quinoline derivatives have been reported to possess enticing pharmacological properties. In particular, quinoline-chalcones are identified as promising scaffolds for drug discovery. For a long, the quinoline analogs have been in clinical use for various medical conditions such as cancer inhibitory activity, antibacterial and antifungal, anti-plasmodial, DNA damage inhibitory activity, etc. The number of causalities recorded because of the above-mentioned clinical states is significantly large. Though drug design and discovery is a continuous process all over the world, issues like drug-resistance, low metabolic stability, and long-range side effects are potential hindrances for the continuous use of present pharmacological drugs. In this review work, we focused on the recent drug discovery based on quinoline-chalcones. The work emphasizes the potency of a wide range of quinoline chalcone analogs towards the inhibition of infections caused by the various pathogenic microbes such as bacteria, fungi, plasmodium. Alongside, the quinoline chalcones possessing DNA cleavage properties and cancer cell growth inhibitory properties are also discussed. More importantly, the strongest pharmacological molecules are identified based on the inhibitory properties, cytotoxic values, and pharmacokinetics of synthesized derivatives. Additionally, a structure-activity relationship is established amongst the evaluated molecules. Supplemented by the mechanism of action in few pharmacological activities, the potent activity is also proved by the favorable binding interactions in molecular simulation studies.
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- Dorababu Atukuri
- Department of Chemistry, SRMPP Govt. First Grade College, Huvinahadagali 583219, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, SRMPP Govt. First Grade College, Huvinahadagali 583219, India
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- Department of Chemistry, SRMPP Govt. First Grade College, Huvinahadagali 583219, India
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- Department of Chemistry, SRMPP Govt. First Grade College, Huvinahadagali 583219, India
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- Department of Chemistry, SRMPP Govt. First Grade College, Huvinahadagali 583219, India
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- Department of Chemistry, SRMPP Govt. First Grade College, Huvinahadagali 583219, India
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Asadi F, Fatemi MH. Modeling of cytochrome P-450 enzyme inhibitors activities using 2D/3D QSAR. SN APPLIED SCIENCES 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s42452-020-03318-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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Thomas S, Carroll JC, Brown MC, Chen Z, Mirshams M, Patel D, Boyd K, Pierre A, Goldstein DP, Giuliani ME, Xu W, Eng L, Khodayari Moez E, Liu G, Hung RJ. Nicotine dependence as a risk factor for upper aerodigestive tract (UADT) cancers: A mediation analysis. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0237723. [PMID: 32857771 PMCID: PMC7454981 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0237723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2020] [Accepted: 07/31/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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PURPOSE This study investigated nicotine dependence as an independent risk factor for upper aerodigestive tract (UADT) cancers, including lung and head and neck cancers (HNC). The study aimed to isolate the direct effect of nicotine dependence, independent of tobacco smoking. METHODS A case-control study with a total of 4957 participants was conducted in Ontario, Canada, of which 2964 categorized as either current or former smokers were used in the analysis. Nicotine dependence of ever-smokers (2360 UADT cases and 604 controls) was measured using the Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence. Using mediation analyses and adjusted logistic regression models, we decomposed the direct effect of nicotine dependence and the mediated effect of smoking duration to quantify the risks of lung and HNC. The role of human papillomavirus (HPV) and cancer subtypes were assessed. RESULTS Most individual nicotine dependence behaviours showed positive associations with lung cancer with approximately 1.8 to 3.5-fold risk increase, and to lesser extent with 1.4 to 2.3-fold risk for HNC. Nicotine dependence is partially accountable for increased risks of lung cancer (OR = 1.20, 95%CI = 1.13-1.28) and HNC (1.12, 95%CI = 1.04-1.19). Nicotine dependence had a greater effect on the risk of HPV-negative oropharyngeal cancer (OR = 3.06, 95%CI = 1.65-5.66) in comparison to HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer (OR = 1.05, 95%CI = 0.67-1.65). The direct effects of nicotine dependence remained significant after accounting for cumulative tobacco exposures. CONCLUSION Nicotine dependence increases the risks of lung and HNC cancers after accounting for tobacco smoking, suggesting potential toxic effects of nicotine. These results are informative for the safety consideration of nicotine exposures.
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- Sera Thomas
- Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Sinai Health System, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Sinai Health System, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Family Medicine, Sinai Health System; Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Family & Community Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Ontario Cancer Institute, Princess Margaret Cancer Center, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Ontario Cancer Institute, Princess Margaret Cancer Center, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Ontario Cancer Institute, Princess Margaret Cancer Center, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Ontario Cancer Institute, Princess Margaret Cancer Center, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Ontario Cancer Institute, Princess Margaret Cancer Center, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Ontario Cancer Institute, Princess Margaret Cancer Center, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Ontario Cancer Institute, Princess Margaret Cancer Center, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Ontario Cancer Institute, Princess Margaret Cancer Center, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Ontario Cancer Institute, Princess Margaret Cancer Center, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Ontario Cancer Institute, Princess Margaret Cancer Center, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Sinai Health System, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Ontario Cancer Institute, Princess Margaret Cancer Center, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Sinai Health System, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Jackson DB, Boccio CM, Leal WE. Do youth who vape exhibit risky health lifestyles? Monitoring the future, 2017. Prev Med 2020; 136:106101. [PMID: 32348854 DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2020.106101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2019] [Revised: 03/06/2020] [Accepted: 04/21/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Previous research links cigarette smoking with an array of unhealthy behaviors including poor diet, poor sleep quality, and reduced levels of physical exercise. To date, however, limited research has explored whether vaping nicotine (or marijuana) is associated with these same health risk behaviors. This paper addresses this gap in the literature by examining associations between vaping (nicotine or marijuana) and poor diet, poor sleep quality, and low levels of exercise in a sample of 7765 young adolescents (grades 8 and 10) enrolled in American schools in 2017. The data were analyzed in 2019. The results suggest that youths who vaped nicotine (or marijuana) did not exhibit significant elevations in risky health behavior outcomes relative to abstaining youths. Even so, cigarette smoking and recent use of marijuana through traditional means are significantly associated with risky health outcomes.
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- Dylan B Jackson
- The University of Texas at San Antonio, United States of America.
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- The University of Texas at San Antonio, United States of America
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- Texas A&M, San Antonio, United States of America
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Shah FA, Sayardoust S, Omar O, Thomsen P, Palmquist A. Does Smoking Impair Bone Regeneration in the Dental Alveolar Socket? Calcif Tissue Int 2019; 105:619-629. [PMID: 31535164 DOI: 10.1007/s00223-019-00610-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2019] [Accepted: 08/27/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Smoking is a major risk factor for dental implant failure. In addition to higher marginal bone loss around implants, the cellular and molecular responses to injury and implant physicochemical properties are also differentially affected in smokers. The purpose of this work is to determine if smoking impairs bone microstructure and extracellular matrix composition within the dental alveolar socket after tooth extraction. Alveolar bone biopsies obtained from Smokers (> 10 cigarettes per day for at least 10 years) and Ctrl (never-smokers), 7-146 months after tooth extraction, were investigated using X-ray micro-computed tomography, backscattered electron scanning electron microscopy, and Raman spectroscopy. Both Smokers and Ctrl exhibited high inter- and intra-individual heterogeneity in bone microstructure, which varied between dense cortical and porous trabecular architecture. Regions of disorganised/woven bone were more prevalent during early healing. Remodelled lamellar bone was predominant at longer healing periods. Bone mineral density, bone surface-to-volume ratio, mineral crystallinity, the carbonate-to-phosphate ratio, the mineral-to-matrix ratio, the collagen crosslink ratio, and the amounts of amino acids phenylalanine and proline/hydroxyproline were also comparable between Smokers and Ctrl. Bone microstructure and composition within the healing dental alveolar socket are not significantly affected by moderate-to-heavy smoking.
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- Furqan A Shah
- Department of Biomaterials, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.
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- Department of Biomaterials, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Department of Periodontology, Institute for Postgraduate Dental Education, Jönköping, Sweden
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- Department of Biomaterials, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Biomaterials, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Biomaterials, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Meenakshi C, Venkatraman B. Correlation between cytogenetic biomarkers obtained from DC and CBMN assays caused by low dose radon exposure in smokers. Int J Radiat Biol 2019; 95:1268-1275. [DOI: 10.1080/09553002.2019.1625494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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- C. Meenakshi
- Radiological Safety Division, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam, India
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- Radiological Safety Division, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam, India
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A review of the effects of tobacco smoking on cancer treatment: smoking cessation intervention should be integrated into the cancer care continuum. JOURNAL OF RADIOTHERAPY IN PRACTICE 2019. [DOI: 10.1017/s1460396919000360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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AbstractBackground:The adverse health effects associated with smoking tobacco have been well investigated, and its detrimental effects on cancer treatment outcomes, efficacy and quality of life (QOL) for cancer patients have also been well documented. Tobacco smoke contains many thousands of chemicals, including a plethora of carcinogens, and the exposure of human cells to these carcinogens, and their metabolic activation, is the main mechanism by which smoking-related cancer is initiated.Materials and Methods:This paper reports on a narrative review of recent studies in the field of effects of tobacco smoking on cancer treatment, including the effects of carcinogens in smoke on carcinogenesis, cell mutations and the immune system. The health effects of smokeless tobacco, effects of tobacco smoking on cancer treatment, and its impact on surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy are reported. The potential risks of second primary cancers or recurrence from tobacco use, the effects of second-hand smoking and cancer treatment, the impact of smoking on the QOL after cancer treatment and the need to integrate smoking cessation programs into the cancer care continuum are also reported.Conclusions:Tobacco use has a direct impact on cellular function by inhibiting apoptosis, stimulating proliferation and decreasing the efficacy of cancer treatment; therefore, quitting its use has the potential to improve treatment response rates and survival, as well as reduces the risk of developing second cancers and potentially improves the QOL after treatment. Smoking cessation is one of the most important interventions to prevent cancer and is also essential after the diagnosis of cancer to improve clinical outcomes. Due to the numerous benefits of smoking cessation, it should become a critical component of the cancer care continuum in all oncology programs – from prevention of cancer through diagnosis, treatment, survivorship and palliative care. Evidence-based smoking cessation intervention should be sustainably integrated into any comprehensive cancer program, and the information should be targeted to the specific benefits of cessation in cancer patients.
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Autophagy in Crotonaldehyde-Induced Endothelial Toxicity. Molecules 2019; 24:molecules24061137. [PMID: 30901980 PMCID: PMC6471975 DOI: 10.3390/molecules24061137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2019] [Revised: 03/18/2019] [Accepted: 03/20/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Crotonaldehyde is an extremely toxic α,β-unsaturated aldehyde found in cigarette smoke, and it causes inflammation and vascular dysfunction. Autophagy has been reported to play a key role in the pathogenesis of vascular diseases. However, the precise mechanism underlying the role of acute exposure crotonaldehyde in vascular disease development remains unclear. In the present study, we aimed to investigate the effect of crotonaldehyde-induced autophagy in endothelial cells. Acute exposure to crotonaldehyde decreased cell viability and induced autophagy followed by cell death. In addition, inhibiting the autophagic flux markedly promoted the viability of endothelial cells exposed to high concentrations of crotonaldehyde. Crotonaldehyde activated the AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) and p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathways, and pretreatment with inhibitors specific to these kinases showed autophagy inhibition and partial improvement in cell viability. These data show that acute exposure to high concentrations of crotonaldehyde induces autophagy-mediated cell death. These results might be helpful to elucidate the mechanisms underlying crotonaldehyde toxicity in the vascular system and contribute to environmental risk assessment.
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Kaushik M, Mahendru S, Chaudhary S, Kumar M, Kukreti S. Prerequisite of a Holistic Blend of Traditional and Modern Approaches of Cancer Management. CURRENT CANCER THERAPY REVIEWS 2019. [DOI: 10.2174/1573394714666180417160750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Background:
With the advent of changes in lifestyle of people all around the world,
cancer cases have been showing an exponential rise. Researchers from varied fields have been trying
to solve this tricky issue.
Methods:
We undertook a systematic search of bibliographic databases of peer-reviewed research
literature to evaluate the holistic blend of modern and traditional approaches, especially the
Ayurvedic perspective of treatment of cancer along with the effect of our diet and lifestyle on the
management (both prevention and cure) of cancer.
Results:
On the basis of extensive literature survey, it was found that Ayurveda as one of the ancient
medicinal systems had been very well documented for utilizing its best practices for the
treatment of various diseases including cancer, by utilization of several herbal plants and dietary
interventions as therapeutics. Active components present in various herbs, which interfere with
certain molecular targets to inhibit carcinogenesis are also summarized. Further, beneficial effects
of yoga and exercise on psychological distress, cancer-related fatigue and global side-effects as
well as their mechanism of action are also discussed. In addition, we recapitulate an upcoming
field of Ayurgenomics to understand the possible correlation of Prakriti with genetics as well as
epigenetics.
Conclusion:
Both genetic as well as environmental factors have shown their linkage with cancer.
Substantial advancements in the field of targeted therapies have opened new horizons for the cancer
patients. To fight with this grave situation, a combination of ancient and modern medicinal
systems seems to be the need of the hour.
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- Mahima Kaushik
- Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, Delhi, India
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, Delhi, India
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, Delhi, India
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Gonzalez AI, Luime JJ, Uçkay I, Hannouche D, Hoffmeyer P, Lübbeke A. Is There an Association Between Smoking Status and Prosthetic Joint Infection After Primary Total Joint Arthroplasty? J Arthroplasty 2018; 33:2218-2224. [PMID: 29573917 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2018.02.069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2017] [Revised: 01/30/2018] [Accepted: 02/15/2018] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Recent reports highlighted the association between smoking and higher risk of postsurgical infections. The aim was to compare the incidence of prosthetic joint infection after primary total joint arthroplasty (TJA) according to smoking status. METHODS A prospective hospital registry-based cohort study was performed including all primary knee and hip TJAs performed between March 1996 and December 2013. Smoking status preoperatively was classified into never, former, and current smoker. Incidence rates and hazard ratios (HRs) for prosthetic joint infection according to smoking status were assessed within the first year and beyond. RESULTS We included 8559 primary TJAs (mean age 69.5 years), and median follow-up was 67 months. There were 5722 never, 1315 former, and 1522 current smokers. Incidence rates of infection within the first year for never, former, and current smokers were, respectively, 4.7, 10.1, and 10.9 cases/1000 person-years, comparing ever vs never smokers, crude and adjusted HRs were 2.35 (95% confidence interval [CI] 1.39-3.98) and 1.8 (95% CI 1.04-3.2). Beyond the first year, crude and adjusted HRs were 1.37 (95% CI 0.78-2.39) and 1.12 (95% CI 0.61-2.04). CONCLUSION Smoking increased the infection risk about 1.8 times after primary hip or knee TJA in both current and former smokers. Beyond the first year, the infection risk was similar to never smokers.
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- Amanda I Gonzalez
- Division of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Rheumatology, Erasmus Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Division of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Division of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Division of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Division of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland
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Masters MN, Haardörfer R, Windle M, Berg C. Psychosocial and cessation-related differences between tobacco-marijuana co-users and single product users in a college student population. Addict Behav 2018; 77:21-27. [PMID: 28941933 DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2017.09.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2017] [Revised: 08/17/2017] [Accepted: 09/14/2017] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Limited research has examined psychosocial factors that differ among cigarette users, marijuana users, and co-users and influence their cessation efforts. We examined: 1) sociodemographic, mental health, and other substance use in relation to user category; and 2) associations among these factors in relation to recent quit attempts and readiness to quit among single product versus co-users. We used a cross-sectional design to study college students aged 18-25 from seven Georgia campuses, focusing on the 721 reporting cigarette and/or marijuana use in the past 4months (238 cigarette-only; 331 marijuana-only; 152 co-users). Multinomial logistic regression showed that correlates (p's<0.05) of cigarette-only versus co-use included attending public or technical colleges (vs. private) and not using little cigars/cigarillos (LCCs), e-cigarettes, and alcohol. Correlates of marijuana-only versus co-use included being Black or Hispanic (vs. White), not attending technical school, and not using LCCs and e-cigarettes. Importance was rated higher for quitting cigarettes versus marijuana, but confidence was rated lower for quitting cigarettes versus marijuana (p's<0.001). Co-users were more likely to report readiness to quit and quit attempts of cigarettes versus marijuana (p's<0.001). While 23.26% of marijuana-only and 15.13% of cigarette-only users reported readiness to quit, 41.18% of cigarette-only and 21.75% of marijuana-only users reported recent quit attempts (p's<0.001). Binary logistic regressions indicated distinct correlates of readiness to quit and quit attempts of cigarettes and marijuana. Cessation efforts of the respective products must attend to co-use with the other product to better understand relative perceptions of importance and confidence in quitting and actual cessation efforts.
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El-Khodary MSM. Quranic Verse No. 8 of Surat Al-Jumu’ah Leads Us to Describe Cancer and Determine its True Cause (Part-II). Cell 2018. [DOI: 10.4236/cellbio.2018.82002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Aizenbud D, Aizenbud I, Reznick AZ, Avezov K. Acrolein-an α,β-Unsaturated Aldehyde: A Review of Oral Cavity Exposure and Oral Pathology Effects. Rambam Maimonides Med J 2016; 7:RMMJ.10251. [PMID: 27487309 PMCID: PMC5001796 DOI: 10.5041/rmmj.10251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Acrolein is a highly reactive unsaturated aldehyde widely present in the environment, particularly as a product of tobacco smoke. Our previous studies indicated the adverse consequences of even short-term acrolein exposure and proposed a molecular mechanism of its potential harmful effect on oral cavity keratinocytic cells. In this paper we chose to review the broad spectrum of acrolein sources such as pollution, food, and smoking. Consequently, in this paper we consider a high level of oral exposure to acrolein through these sources and discuss the noxious effects it has on the oral cavity including on salivary quality and contents, oral resistance to oxidative stress, and stress mechanism activation in a variety of oral cells.
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- Dror Aizenbud
- Department of Orthodontics and Craniofacial Anomalies, School of Graduate Dentistry, Rambam Health Care Campus, Oral Biology Research Laboratory, Technion–Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Haifa, Israel
- To whom correspondence should be addressed. E-mail:
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- Hebrew University, Hadassah, School of Dental Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Orthodontics and Craniofacial Anomalies, School of Graduate Dentistry, Rambam Health Care Campus, Oral Biology Research Laboratory, Technion–Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Haifa, Israel
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Kuntsche S, Kuntsche E. Parent-based interventions for preventing or reducing adolescent substance use — A systematic literature review. Clin Psychol Rev 2016; 45:89-101. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cpr.2016.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2015] [Revised: 02/19/2016] [Accepted: 02/26/2016] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Paukste E, Harris N. Using rap music to promote adolescent health: pilot study of VoxBox. Health Promot J Austr 2015; 26:24-29. [PMID: 25832899 DOI: 10.1071/he14054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2014] [Accepted: 01/06/2015] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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ISSUE ADDRESSED Alcohol, tobacco and other drugs (ATODs) usage among adolescents, particularly those living in lower socioeconomic communities, is a population health problem in Australia that requires innovative health promotion strategies. There is a growing recognition of the potential of arts-based approaches to engage youth in health promoting activities. This paper presents the process evaluation of the pilot VoxBox intervention that used rap to build adolescents' awareness of risks associated with ATODs. METHODS The VoxBox intervention was piloted in Logan, Queensland, at five high schools with 18 adolescents completing the intervention. Data collection methods included observation, focus groups, semi-structured interviews and a survey of adolescent participants. RESULTS The intervention was well received by participants and stakeholders. Three factors characterising the project's successful engagement of adolescents were: participate - go with the flow, learning from the real deal and resourced to make some noise. CONCLUSION In VoxBox, the emphasis on engaging adolescents in an activity of real interest that was appropriately resourced and delivered was central to credibility and success. SO WHAT?: The findings highlight the importance of interventions matching the interests of the targeted population group.
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- Ernesta Paukste
- School of Medicine, Gold Coast campus, Griffith University, Parklands Drive, Southport, Qld 4222, Australia
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- School of Medicine, Gold Coast campus, Griffith University, Parklands Drive, Southport, Qld 4222, Australia
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Ruegg TA. Historical Perspectives of the Causation of Lung Cancer: Nursing as a Bystander. Glob Qual Nurs Res 2015; 2:2333393615585972. [PMID: 28462309 PMCID: PMC5342645 DOI: 10.1177/2333393615585972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2014] [Revised: 04/15/2015] [Accepted: 04/15/2015] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. Less-known forces are involved in the etiology of lung cancer and have relevant implications for providers in ameliorating care. The purpose of this article is to discuss theories of causation of lung cancer using historical analyses of the evolution of the disease and incorporating related explanations integrating the relationships of science, nursing, medicine, and society. Literature from 160 years was searched and Thagard's model of causation networks was used to exhibit how nursing and medicine were significant influences in lung cancer causation theory. Disease causation interfaces with sociological norms of behavior to form habits and rates of health behavior. Historically, nursing was detrimentally manipulated by the tobacco industry, engaging in harmful smoking behaviors, thus negatively affecting patient care. Understanding the underlying history behind lung cancer causation may empower nurses to play an active role in a patient's health.
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- Tracy A. Ruegg
- The University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
- The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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Wolfenden L, Carruthers J, Wyse R, Yoong S. Translation of tobacco control programs in schools: findings from a rapid review of systematic reviews of implementation and dissemination interventions. Health Promot J Austr 2014; 25:136-8. [PMID: 24988137 DOI: 10.1071/he13089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2013] [Accepted: 04/18/2014] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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ISSUE ADDRESSED School-based programs targeting the prevention of tobacco use are a key strategy for reducing the overall tobacco-related mortality and morbidity in the community. While substantial research investment has resulted in the identification of various effective tobacco prevention interventions in schools, this research investment will not result in public health benefits, unless effectively disseminated and implemented. This rapid review aimed to identify effective implementation or dissemination interventions, targeting the adoption of school-based tobacco prevention programs. METHODS A systematic search was conducted to identify published systematic reviews that examined the effectiveness of implementation and dissemination strategies for facilitating the adoption of tobacco policies or programs in schools from 1992 to 2012. RESULTS The search yielded 1028 results, with one relevant systematic review being identified. The review included two controlled studies examining the implementation and dissemination of tobacco prevention programs and guidelines. The two randomised trials examined the delivery of active face-to-face training to implement a school-based curriculum compared with video-delivered or mail-based training. Improvements in the implementation of the programs were reported for the face-to-face training arm in both trials. CONCLUSIONS Little rigorous evidence exists to guide the implementation and dissemination of tobacco prevention programs in schools. SO WHAT? Few systematic reviews exist to inform the implementation of evidence-based tobacco prevention programs in schools. In the absence of a strong evidence base, health care policymakers and practitioners may need to draw on setting-based frameworks or parallel evidence from other settings to design strategies to facilitate the adoption of tobacco prevention initiatives.
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- L Wolfenden
- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
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Avezov K, Reznick AZ, Aizenbud D. Oxidative stress in the oral cavity: sources and pathological outcomes. Respir Physiol Neurobiol 2014; 209:91-4. [PMID: 25461624 DOI: 10.1016/j.resp.2014.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2014] [Revised: 10/13/2014] [Accepted: 10/14/2014] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Oxidative stress (OS), an imbalance in the oxidant-antioxidant equilibrium, is thought to be involved in the development of many seemingly unrelated diseases. Oral cavity tissues are a unique environment constantly exposed to internal and external compounds and material hazards as almost no other part of the human body. Some of the compounds are capable of generating OS. Here, the main groups of endogenous as well as exogenous OS sources are presented, followed by their oxidative effect on the salivary contents and function. The oxidative mechanisms in oral cells and their pathologic influence are also discussed.
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- Katia Avezov
- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, PO Box 9649, Haifa, Israel; Orthodontic and Craniofacial Department, Graduate School of Dentistry, Rambam Health Care Campus, PO Box 9602, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, PO Box 9649, Haifa, Israel.
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, PO Box 9649, Haifa, Israel; Orthodontic and Craniofacial Department, Graduate School of Dentistry, Rambam Health Care Campus, PO Box 9602, Haifa, Israel
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Association between the CYP2E1 polymorphisms and lung cancer risk: a meta-analysis. Mol Genet Genomics 2014; 290:545-58. [DOI: 10.1007/s00438-014-0941-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2014] [Accepted: 09/23/2014] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Stucki S, Kuntsche E, Archimi A, Kuntsche S. Does smoking within an individual's peer group affect intervention effectiveness? An evaluation of the Smoke-Free Class Competition among Swiss adolescents. Prev Med 2014; 65:52-7. [PMID: 24786759 DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2014.04.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2013] [Revised: 04/17/2014] [Accepted: 04/18/2014] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to test whether participation in the Smoke-Free Class Competition (SFC), a classroom-based smoking prevention program, reduced smoking and increased smoking-related knowledge among those with and without smoking peers compared to control groups. METHOD Including smoking peers as a moderator in multilevel models, a quasi-experimental design with a post-test at seven months was used to analyze data from 1035 students in Switzerland (2011; mean age 13.3, 53.2% female). RESULTS Completing the SFC decreased smoking prevalence (OR=0.7; CI=0.5-1.0; ns) and increased smoking-related knowledge (b=1.0; p<.01) compared to control classes. However, the former effect was only significant among those without smoking peers (OR=0.3; CI=0.2-0.5; p<.001). With smoking peers, smoking prevalence was even higher at post-test (OR=3.7; CI=1.7-8.2; p<.01) in the classes that completed SFC compared to controls. No effect was found in classes that started SFC but had to pull out. CONCLUSIONS The results indicate that SFC should be applied early in adolescence, when individuals are less likely to have classmates who smoke and are therefore less likely to have to pull out of the program. This is particularly important because SFC was only effective among those who completed the program and did not have smoking peers.
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- Stephanie Stucki
- Addiction Switzerland, Research Institute, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Addiction Switzerland, Research Institute, Lausanne, Switzerland; Radboud University, Behavioural Science Institute, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Addiction Switzerland, Research Institute, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Addiction Switzerland, Research Institute, Lausanne, Switzerland.
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Mr P, Guruprasad Y, Jose M, Saxena K, K D, Prabhu V. Comparative Study of Genotoxicity in Different Tobacco Related Habits using Micronucleus Assay in Exfoliated Buccal Epithelial Cells. J Clin Diagn Res 2014; 8:ZC21-4. [PMID: 24995238 DOI: 10.7860/jcdr/2014/8733.4357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2014] [Accepted: 04/11/2014] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Oral cancer is one of the most debilitating diseases afflicting mankind. Consumption of tobacco in various forms constitutes one of the most important etiological factors in initiation of oral cancer. When the focus of today's research is to determine early genotoxic changes in human cells, micronucleus (MN) assay provides a simple, yet reliable indicator of genotoxic damage. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To identify and quantify micronuclei in the exfoliated cells of oral mucosa in individuals with different tobacco related habits and control group, to compare the genotoxicity of different tobacco related habits between each group and also with that of control group. PATIENTS AND METHODS In the present study buccal smears of 135 individuals with different tobacco related habits & buccal smears of 45 age and sex matched controls were obtained, stained using Giemsa stain and then observed under 100X magnification in order to identify and quantify micronuclei in the exfoliated cells of oral mucosa. RESULTS The mean Micronucleus (MN) count in individuals having smoking habit were 3.11 while the count was 0.50, 2.13, and 1.67 in normal control, smoking with beetle quid and smokeless tobacco habit respectively. MN count in smokers group was 2.6 times more compared to normal controls. MN count was more even in other groups when compared to normal control but to a lesser extent. CONCLUSION From our study we concluded that tobacco in any form is genotoxic especially smokers are of higher risk and micronucleus assay can be used as a simple yet reliable marker for genotoxic evaluation.
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- Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology, AME'S Dental College, Hospital and Research Institute , Raichur, Karnataka, India
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- Reader, Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology, AME'S Dental College, Hospital and Research Institute , Raichur, Karnataka, India
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- Professor and Head, Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology, Yenepoya Dental College and Hospital , Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology, Yenepoya Dental College and Hospital , Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology, AME'S Dental College, Hospital and Research Institute , Raichur, Karnataka, India
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- Professor, Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology, Yenepoya Dental College and Hospital , Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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Avezov K, Reznick AZ, Aizenbud D. Oxidative damage in keratinocytes exposed to cigarette smoke and aldehydes. Toxicol In Vitro 2014; 28:485-91. [PMID: 24444448 DOI: 10.1016/j.tiv.2014.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2013] [Revised: 11/28/2013] [Accepted: 01/08/2014] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Cigarette smoke (CS) is a significant environmental source of human exposure to chemically active saturated (acetaldehyde) and α,β-unsaturated aldehydes (acrolein) inducing protein carbonylation and dysfunction. The exposure of oral tissues to environmental hazards is immense, especially in smokers. The objectives of the current study were to examine the effect of aldehydes originating from CS on intracellular proteins of oral keratinocytes and to observe the antioxidant response in these cells. Intracellular protein carbonyl modification under CS, acrolein and acetaldehyde exposure in the HaCaT keratinocyte cell line, representing oral keratinocytes was examined by Western blot. Possible intracellular enzymatic dysfunction under the above conditions was examined by lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activity assay. Oxidative stress response was investigated, by DCF (2,7-dichlorodihydrofluorescein) assay and GSH (glutathione) oxidation. Intracellular protein carbonyls increased 5.2 times after CS exposure and 2.7 times after exposure to 1 μmol of acrolein. DCF assay revealed an increase of fluorescence intensity 3.2 and 3.1 times after CS and acrolein exposure, respectively. CS caused a 72.5% decrease in intracellular GSH levels compared to controls. Activity of intracellular LDH was preserved. α,β-Unsaturated aldehydes from CS are capable of intracellular protein carbonylation and have a role in intracellular oxidative stress elevation in keratinocytes, probably due to the reduction in GSH levels.
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- Katia Avezov
- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel; Orthodontic and Craniofacial Department, School of Graduate Dentistry Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel.
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel; Orthodontic and Craniofacial Department, School of Graduate Dentistry Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel
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Avezov K, Reznick AZ, Aizenbud D. LDH enzyme activity in human saliva: the effect of exposure to cigarette smoke and its different components. Arch Oral Biol 2014; 59:142-8. [PMID: 24370185 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2013.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2013] [Revised: 06/21/2013] [Accepted: 11/09/2013] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Aldehydes and reactive nitrogen species (RNS) are important chemically active agents in cigarette smoke (CS). Salivary lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) originates predominantly from oral epithelium and was identified as an oral state marker. Its activity in saliva decreases after CS exposure. The aims of the current study were to identify the specific damaging agents in CS responsible for this activity reduction and to understand the mechanisms participating in CS oxidative damage to the salivary enzymes. METHODS Purified and salivary LDH samples were exposed to different levels of CS, pure acrolein, acetaldehyde, peroxynitrite and RNS donors. Each response of the isolated agent to the exposure was examined by a spectrophotometric enzyme activity assay and a Western blot. RESULTS CS exposure caused a 34% reduction in LDH activity. Isolated treatment with unsaturated-aldehydes (acrolein, 10μmol) caused a 61% reduction, while saturated-aldehydes (acetaldehyde, 200μmol), peroxynitrite (200μM) and RNS donor (SIN-1, 2mM) caused no substantial effect. All five LDH isoenzymes reacted similarly. The carbonyl immunoblotting assay revealed a fourfold increase in carbonyl content when treated with CS and a sevenfold increase when treated with acrolein. CONCLUSION α,β-Unsaturated-aldehydes were identified as the main CS ingredient responsible for salivary LDH activity diminution. The effect of saturated-aldehydes and RNS donors was negligible. Unsaturated-aldehydes are capable of introducing carbonyl group into proteins, causing their dysfunction. This provides a molecular explanation for a decrease in LDH enzymatic activity in saliva.
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- Katia Avezov
- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel; Orthodontic and Craniofacial Department, School of Graduate Dentistry Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel; Orthodontic and Craniofacial Department, School of Graduate Dentistry Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel.
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Avezov K, Reznick AZ, Aizenbud D. Time and dose effects of cigarette smoke and acrolein on protein carbonyl formation in HaCaT keratinocytes. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2014; 849:57-64. [PMID: 25398315 DOI: 10.1007/5584_2014_91] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Cigarette smoke (CS) is an important environmental source of human exposure to a highly toxic and chemically active α,β-unsaturated aldehyde: acrolein. It is capable of causing protein carbonylation and dysfunction, especially in oral tissues of smokers, constantly exposed to CS toxic constituents. The foremost damage is considered to be cumulative, but even a short exposure can be potentially harmful. The objectives of the current study were to examine the short time and dose effects of direct CS and acrolein exposure on intracellular protein carbonylation in epithelial cells. HaCaT-keratinocytes were exposed to different doses of acrolein and whole phase CS using a unique smoking simulator apparatus that mimics the exposure in smokers. The rate of intracellular protein carbonyl modification was examined 10-60 min after the exposure by Western blot. In addition, the effect of pre-incubation with a thiol scavenger N-acetylcysteine (NAC) was also assessed. We found that intracellular protein carbonyls increased as fast as 10 min after CS exposure and their concentration doubled after 20 min, with a slight elevation afterwards. Also, carbonyl levels increased gradually as CS and acrolein doses were elevated. Addition of 1 mM NAC neutralized part of the damage. We conclude that CS and acrolein intracellular protein carbonylation is dose- and time- dependent. Even a short time exposure to CS and its aldehydic constituents can be potentially harmful.
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, 9649, Haifa, Israel,
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Carson KV, Jurisevic MA, Smith BJ. Is cancer risk still reduced if you give up smoking in later life? Lung Cancer Manag 2013. [DOI: 10.2217/lmt.13.45] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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SUMMARY This report summarizes the experimental and epidemiological evidence examining the ability of smoking cessation to influence cancer risk reduction in later life. Available evidence suggests that smoking cessation even in later years can significantly reduce mortality and yield risk reductions for many cancers including lung, oral, head and neck, and stomach cancer, among others. More research is necessary to accurately quantify the degree of cancer risk reduction for particular age groups and to calculate the minimum time of cessation necessary to produce a significant benefit for the patient. Smoking cessation is the only approach that has been shown to effectively reduce the risk of many cancers on a mass scale. Considering this, we recommend that healthcare providers communicate these benefits to patients at every opportunity and reinforce the notion that it is never too late to quit smoking.
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- Kristin V Carson
- School of Medicine, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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- The Clinical Practice Unit, The Basil Hetzel Institute for Translational Health Research, Adelaide, Australia
- Respiratory Medicine, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Adelaide, Australia
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- The Clinical Practice Unit, The Basil Hetzel Institute for Translational Health Research, Adelaide, Australia
- Respiratory Medicine, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Adelaide, Australia
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Gebel S, Lichtner RB, Frushour B, Schlage WK, Hoang V, Talikka M, Hengstermann A, Mathis C, Veljkovic E, Peck M, Peitsch MC, Deehan R, Hoeng J, Westra JW. Construction of a computable network model for DNA damage, autophagy, cell death, and senescence. Bioinform Biol Insights 2013; 7:97-117. [PMID: 23515068 PMCID: PMC3596057 DOI: 10.4137/bbi.s11154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Towards the development of a systems biology-based risk assessment approach for environmental toxicants, including tobacco products in a systems toxicology setting such as the “21st Century Toxicology”, we are building a series of computable biological network models specific to non-diseased pulmonary and cardiovascular cells/tissues which capture the molecular events that can be activated following exposure to environmental toxicants. Here we extend on previous work and report on the construction and evaluation of a mechanistic network model focused on DNA damage response and the four main cellular fates induced by stress: autophagy, apoptosis, necroptosis, and senescence. In total, the network consists of 34 sub-models containing 1052 unique nodes and 1538 unique edges which are supported by 1231 PubMed-referenced literature citations. Causal node-edge relationships are described using the Biological Expression Language (BEL), which allows for the semantic representation of life science relationships in a computable format. The Network is provided in .XGMML format and can be viewed using freely available network visualization software, such as Cytoscape.
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- Stephan Gebel
- Philip Morris International R&D, Philip Morris Research Laboratories GmbH, Koeln, Germany
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Huynh TP, Mah V, Sampson VB, Chia D, Fishbein MC, Horvath S, Alavi M, Wu DC, Harper J, Sarafian T, Dubinett SM, Langhans SA, Goodglick L, Rajasekaran AK. Na,K-ATPase is a target of cigarette smoke and reduced expression predicts poor patient outcome of smokers with lung cancer. Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol 2012; 302:L1150-8. [PMID: 22345575 PMCID: PMC3379038 DOI: 10.1152/ajplung.00384.2010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2010] [Accepted: 02/14/2012] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Diminished Na,K-ATPase expression has been reported in several carcinomas and has been linked to tumor progression. However, few studies have determined whether Na,K-ATPase function and expression are altered in lung malignancies. Because cigarette smoke (CS) is a major factor underlying lung carcinogenesis and progression, we investigated whether CS affects Na,K-ATPase activity and expression in lung cell lines. Cells exposed to CS in vitro showed a reduction of Na,K-ATPase activity. We detected the presence of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in cells exposed to CS before Na,K-ATPase inhibition, and neutralization of ROS restored Na,K-ATPase activity. We further determined whether Na,K-ATPase expression correlated with increasing grades of lung adenocarcinoma and survival of patients with smoking history. Immunohistochemical analysis of lung adenocarcinoma tissues revealed reduced Na,K-ATPase expression with increasing tumor grade. Using tissue microarray containing lung adenocarcinomas of patients with known smoking status, we found that high expression of Na,K-ATPase correlated with better survival. For the first time, these data demonstrate that CS is associated with loss of Na,K-ATPase function and expression in lung carcinogenesis, which might contribute to disease progression.
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- Thu P Huynh
- Molecular Biology Institute, University of California, Los Angeles, USA
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High risk of benzo[α]pyrene-induced lung cancer in E160D FEN1 mutant mice. Mutat Res 2011; 731:85-91. [PMID: 22155171 DOI: 10.1016/j.mrfmmm.2011.11.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2011] [Revised: 11/18/2011] [Accepted: 11/25/2011] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Flap endonuclease 1 (FEN1), a member of the Rad2 nuclease family, possesses 5' flap endonuclease (FEN), 5' exonuclease (EXO), and gap-endonuclease (GEN) activities. The multiple, structure-specific nuclease activities of FEN1 allow it to process different intermediate DNA structures during DNA replication and repair. We previously identified a group of FEN1 mutations and single nucleotide polymorphisms that impair FEN1's EXO and GEN activities in human cancer patients. We also established a mouse model carrying the E160D FEN1 mutation, which mimics the mutations seen in humans. FEN1 mutant mice developed spontaneous lung cancer at high frequency at their late life stages. An important unanswered question is whether individuals carrying such FEN1 mutation are more susceptible to tobacco smoke and have an earlier onset of lung cancer. Here, we report our study on E160D mutant mice exposed to benzo[α]pyrene (B[α]P), a major DNA damaging compound found in tobacco smoke. We demonstrate that FEN1 employs its GEN activity to cleave DNA bubble substrates with BP-induced lesions, but the E160D FEN1 mutation abolishes such activity. As a consequence, Mouse cells carrying the E160D mutation display defects in the repair of B[α]P adducts and accumulate DNA double-stranded breaks and chromosomal aberrations upon treatments with B[α]P. Furthermore, more E160D mice than WT mice have an early onset of B[α]P-induced lung adenocarcinoma. All together, our current study suggests that individuals carrying the GEN-deficient FEN1 mutations have high risk to develop lung cancer upon exposure to B[α]P-containing agents such as tobacco smoke.
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Chen RJ, Ho YS, Wu CH, Wang YJ. Molecular Mechanisms of Nicotine-induced Bladder Cancer. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jecm.2011.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Chiba T, Uchi H, Yasukawa F, Furue M. Role of the arylhydrocarbon receptor in lung disease. Int Arch Allergy Immunol 2011; 155 Suppl 1:129-34. [PMID: 21646808 DOI: 10.1159/000327499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Ubiquitous environmental contaminants such as dioxins have long been implicated in cellular toxicity, but only recently have various biological effects been linked to immune regulation. These plentiful noxious agents exert their effects through the arylhydrocarbon receptor (AhR) recognized as a ligand-activated transcription factor. AhR activation mediates gene alteration, cell-cell adhesion interaction, cytokine expression, and mucin production, which are involved in the induction of cancer or inflammation. We have reported that human bronchial epithelial cells express AhR, and AhR activation induces mucin production through reactive oxygen species. This review discusses the role of AhR in lung disease, focusing in particular on airway epithelial cells. In addition, although it is not yet clear how the activation of AhR modifies carcinogenesis or airway inflammation, we mention a potent therapeutic target for AhR activation in the prevention/treatment of lung cancer, allergic asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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- Takahito Chiba
- Department of Dermatology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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Gao LB, Pan XM, Li LJ, Liang WB, Bai P, Rao L, Su XW, Wang T, Zhou B, Wei YG, Zhang L. Null genotypes of GSTM1 and GSTT1 contribute to risk of cervical neoplasia: an evidence-based meta-analysis. PLoS One 2011; 6:e20157. [PMID: 21629772 PMCID: PMC3100325 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0020157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2010] [Accepted: 04/26/2011] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Background and Objectives Glutathione S-transferases (GSTs) are multifunctional enzymes that play a key role in the detoxification of varieties of both endogenous products of oxidative stress and exogenous carcinogens. Methods In this meta-analysis, twenty-five studies were identified by searching PubMed, EMBASE, ISI Web of Science and CBM databases: 23 evaluated GSTM1 and 19 evaluated GSTT1. Crude odds ratios with corresponding 95% confidence intervals were used to estimate the association between GSTM1 and GSTT1 polymorphisms and risk of cervical neoplasia. Subgroup analyses were conducted by pathological history, ethnicity, source of DNA for genotyping, quality score, and matching variable. Results The null genotypes of GSTM1 and GSTT1 polymorphisms were associated with a significantly increased risk of cervical neoplasia (for GSTM1: OR = 1.40; 95%CI, 1.19–1.65; for GSTT1: OR = 1.30; 95%CI, 1.05–1.62, respectively). Subgroup analyses showed that the null genotype of GSTM1 increased the risk of cervical neoplasia in Asians, studies with DNA isolation from white blood cells and tissue samples, both high and low quality studies, and matched studies. In GSTM1-GSTT1 interaction analysis, individuals with dual null genotype were associated with a significantly increased risk of cervical neoplasia (OR = 1.72; 95%CI, 1.18–2.51). Conclusion These findings indicate that GSTM1 and GSTT1 polymorphisms, particularly GSTM1-GSTT1 interaction, may play critical roles in the development of cervical neoplasia. A conservative manner should be adopted to interpret these results because of obvious heterogeneity between-study, unadjusted data, and relatively small sample size in this meta-analysis. Well designed studies with larger sample size are of great value to confirm these results.
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- Lin-Bo Gao
- Laboratory of Molecular and Translational Medicine, West China Institute of Women and Children's Health, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Forensic Pathology, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, Henan, People's Republic of China
- Department of Forensic Biology, West China School of Preclinical and Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Forensic Biology, West China School of Preclinical and Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Forensic Biology, West China School of Preclinical and Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Forensic Biology, West China School of Preclinical and Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Forensic Biology, West China School of Preclinical and Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory of Molecular and Translational Medicine, West China Institute of Women and Children's Health, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory of Molecular and Translational Medicine, West China Institute of Women and Children's Health, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory of Molecular and Translational Medicine, West China Institute of Women and Children's Health, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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Dougan M, Li D, Neuberg D, Mihm M, Googe P, Wong KK, Dranoff G. A dual role for the immune response in a mouse model of inflammation-associated lung cancer. J Clin Invest 2011; 121:2436-46. [PMID: 21537082 DOI: 10.1172/jci44796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2010] [Accepted: 03/02/2011] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death worldwide. Both principal factors known to cause lung cancer, cigarette smoke and asbestos, induce pulmonary inflammation, and pulmonary inflammation has recently been implicated in several murine models of lung cancer. To further investigate the role of inflammation in the development of lung cancer, we generated mice with combined loss of IFN-γ and the β-common cytokines GM-CSF and IL-3. These immunodeficient mice develop chronic pulmonary inflammation and lung tumors at a high frequency. Examination of the relationship between these tumors and their inflammatory microenvironment revealed a dual role for the immune system in tumor development. The inflammatory cytokine IL-6 promoted optimal tumor growth, yet wild-type mice rejected transplanted tumors through the induction of adaptive immunity. These findings suggest a model whereby cytokine deficiency leads to oncogenic inflammation that combines with defective antitumor immunity to promote lung tumor formation, representing a unique system for studying the role of the immune system in lung tumor development.
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- Michael Dougan
- Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, USA
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Lung and blood lymphocytes NTPDase and acetylcholinesterase activity in cigarette smoke-exposed rats treated with curcumin. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bionut.2011.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Heister E, Neves V, Silva SRP, McFadden J, Coley HM. Carbon Nanotubes Loaded with Anticancer Drugs: A Platform for Multimodal Cancer Treatment. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-14802-6_12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/23/2023]
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Evidence-based health promotion programs for schools and communities. Am J Prev Med 2011; 40:207-19. [PMID: 21238871 DOI: 10.1016/j.amepre.2010.10.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2010] [Revised: 09/21/2010] [Accepted: 10/15/2010] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Healthy People 2020 includes an objective to increase the proportion of elementary, middle, and senior high schools that provide comprehensive school health education to prevent health problems in the following areas: unintentional injury; violence; suicide; tobacco use and addiction; alcohol or other drug use; unintended pregnancy, HIV/AIDS, and sexually transmitted infections (STI); unhealthy dietary patterns; and inadequate physical activity. These specific goals are part of the efforts of Healthy People 2020 to increase the proportion of elementary, middle, and senior high schools that have health education goals or objectives that address the knowledge and skills articulated in the National Health Education Standards. A focus on Pre-K through 12 health education is a prerequisite for the implementation of a coordinated, seamless approach to health education as advocated by the Healthy People Curriculum Task Force and incorporated into the Education for Health framework. To help accomplish these goals, this article views the role of education as part of the broader socioecologic model of health. A comprehensive literature review was undertaken to identify evidence-based, peer-reviewed programs, strategies, and resources. The results of this review are presented organized as sexual health, mental and emotional health, injury prevention, tobacco and substance abuse, and exercise and healthy eating. Evidence-based implementation strategies, often considered the missing link, are recommended to help achieve the Healthy People 2020 objective of increasing the prevalence of comprehensive school health education programs designed to reduce health risks for children.
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Weiner D, Khankin EV, Levy Y, Aizenbud D, Reznick AZ. Effects of cigarette smoke on salivary protein tyrosine nitration. Eur J Med Res 2010; 15 Suppl 2:211-6. [PMID: 21147654 PMCID: PMC4360313 DOI: 10.1186/2047-783x-15-s2-211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Nitration of tyrosine and tyrosine-containing proteins and their roles in pathophysiology have just recently been reviewed. Despite low yields of tyrosine modifications, nitration of tyrosine residues may inactivate important proteins. Nitrotyrosine can be formed by various nitrating agents, including peroxynitrite. Thus, the occurrence of nitrotyrosine-containing proteins in vivo should be regarded as a general indication of tissue damage induced by reactive nitrogen species such as peroxynitrite. This strongly suggests that peroxynitrite could be formed in vivo under certain pathophysiological conditions. OBJECTIVE Our aim in this study was to elucidate the effect of cigarette smoke (CS) on nitrotyrosine formation in saliva proteins. METHODS We exposed saliva to CS, in vitro, and used Western Blotting (WB) and monoclonal anti-nitrotyrosine antibody to assess the level of saliva protein nitration. RESULTS As saliva contains extensive amounts of nitrites, it was no surprise that at basal levels, saliva proteins, albumin, and α-amylase all were already nitrated. The WB also revealed that with continuous exposure to CS the tyrosine nitration of both albumin and α-amylase is declining significantly after 3 h. A quite similar effect was seen after exposure to aldehydes, but to a less extent as compared to CS. Exposure of nitrotyrosine-modified bovine serum albumin (BSA-N) to aldehydes, produced a similar effect, meaning a decrease in tyrosine nitration. CONCLUSIONS These findings might be explained by the possible ability of CS aldehydes to reduce protein-bound nitro group to an amine. Another proposed mechanism is that CS unsaturated aldehydes react with proteins mainly through Michael addition reaction; leading to the generation of stable aldehyde-protein adducts (APA). Thus, it may react with nitro groups of saliva proteins, like albumin or α-amylase, to generate APA, which ultimately, may not be recognized by our antibody. Another possible mechanism, is interaction between the aldehyde group with the hydroxyl group of the 3-nitrotyrosine, forming a hemiacetal, which is not recognized by the antibody. This mechanism might explain the difference in the denitration effects caused by the saturated aldehyde acetaldehyde, which exists in large amounts in CS, and unsaturated aldehydes. Therefore, it is possible that the main player in the CS smoke denitration effect on salivary proteins is the aldehyde group and not the double bond of unsaturated aldehydes.
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- D Weiner
- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, the Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion, Haifa, Israel
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- Division of Molecular and Vascular Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard; Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Internal Department D, Rambam Health Care Campus and Faculty of Medicine, Technion, Haifa, Israel
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- Orthodonic and Craniofacial Center, Rambam Health Care Campus and Faculty of Medicine, Technion, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, the Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion, Haifa, Israel
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Campaner AB, Eras AE, Paganini CBL, Galvão MAL. The effect of cigarette smoking on cell proliferation in normal uterine cervix epithelium. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2010; 284:119-23. [PMID: 20677025 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-010-1586-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2010] [Accepted: 07/04/2010] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of smoking on cell proliferation in normal cervical epithelium. METHODS A total of 45 women undergoing hysterectomies due to uterine leiomyomata were investigated. Thirty were nonsmokers and 15 were current smokers. A segment of tissue was taken from cervix after removal of the uterus, and the identification of cell proliferation was performed by immunohistochemical analysis employing Ki-67 staining. The number of positive cells colored by Ki-67 staining was finally expressed as number of cells per square millimeter (mm²) of epithelium. RESULTS The comparison of the number of proliferating cells measured by ki-67 staining among smoking and nonsmoking women did not show significant difference. Among smoking women, there was no significant difference related to the number of cigarettes smoked per day or time of consumption and epithelial cell proliferation. However, the total amount of cigarettes smoked throughout presented significant association with Ki-67 staining (p < 0.001); the number of proliferating cells per mm² increased proportionally to the increase in consumption of cigarettes. CONCLUSIONS The results indicated that there was no significant difference between cell proliferation in smokers and nonsmokers; however, it was shown that in the smokers' group, amount of cigarettes smoked during throughout lifetime can increase cell proliferation in normal cervical epithelium.
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- Adriana Bittencourt Campaner
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical Science College of Santa Casa of São Paulo, América, São Paulo, SP, 05401-200, Brazil.
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Martins LC, Ferreira-Melo SE, Sabha M, Coelho OR, Yugar-Toledo JC, Quinaglia T, Moreira MM, Coca A, Moreno Júnior H. Acute effects of pharmacotherapies in blood pressure in normotensive moderate smokers. Blood Press 2010; 18:255-60. [PMID: 19919396 DOI: 10.3109/08037050903289606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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This study was designed to evaluate the changes in arterial blood pressure (BP) and heart rate (HR) in moderate smokers during smoking abstinence after 7 days of treatment with bupropion alone, transdermal nicotine or bupropion combined with transdermal nicotine. Twenty-four healthy moderate smokers (12 female/12 male; 40+/-7 years) were evaluated randomly on five occasions and their systolic, diastolic, mean arterial blood pressure (MAP) and HR were measured by a Finapres device for 10 h, immediately after smoking interruption. All of the 24 smokers participated on five protocols during 7 days: control group (C) - no drugs; placebo group (PL); bupropion group (BUP) 150-300 mg; transdermal nicotine group (TN) - 21 mg; and BUP+TN-nicotine patch. Concomitantly, the subjects were evaluated by ABPM (ambulatory BP monitoring). All of BP parameters monitored shown significant statistical differences in the BUP, TN and BUP+TN groups compared with the controls (p<0.05), when measured by Finapres. The HR remained unaltered in all of the groups. No significant differences were seen in the BP or HR during the 24-h ABPM. These findings indicate that in moderate smokers, bupropion, transdermal nicotine or bupropion associated with transdermal nicotine caused an elevation in the BP after acute smoking interruption.
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The effect of cigarette smoking on cervical langerhans cells and T and B lymphocytes in normal uterine cervix epithelium. Int J Gynecol Pathol 2010; 28:549-53. [PMID: 19851202 DOI: 10.1097/pgp.0b013e3181aa232d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The objective of our study was to evaluate the effect of smoking on intraepithelial Langerhans cells and T and B lymphocytes in normal cervical epithelium. A total of 47 women who underwent hysterectomies because of uterine leiomyomata were investigated. Thirty-two individuals were nonsmokers and 15 were current smokers. A segment of tissue was taken from the cervix after the removal of the uterus and was formalin-fixed and paraffin-embedded for histologic analysis. The identification of the Langerhans cells and T and B lymphocytes was carried out by immunohistochemical analysis. The number of intraepithelial Langerhans cells was expressed by the amount of cells per square millimeter of epithelium. For T and B lymphocytes, a score expressed the cell count. The comparison of the number of intraepithelial Langerhans cells between smoking and nonsmoking women showed a significant difference (P=0.045), but it did not occur in relation to the number of T and B cells between the 2 groups. There was also no significant difference in relation to the number of cigarettes smoked per day, time of consumption, and total amount of cigarettes smoked throughout the lifetime. It was shown that smoking reduces the number of intraepithelial Langerhans cells in a normal cervix but does not influence the number of T and B lymphocytes.
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