Increases or decreases in the contractile response of smooth muscle underlie important
pathological conditions such as hypertension, incontinence and altered gastrointestinal …

It is not surprising that cardiovascular diseases such as congestive heart failure and
coronary insufficiency can give rise to varying degrees of sleep impairment; it is less readily …

In this study, we investigated the protective effect of β-glucan against nicotine induced
oxidative damage in urinary bladder and kidney tissues. Wistar albino rats were injected ip …

Interactions of melatonin and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NADH) have been studied
in different experimental models including NADH‐promoted oxyhemoglobin oxidation …

Objective: By inhibiting the synthesis of thymidine and purine, and thereby DNA synthesis,
Methotrexate (MTX), suppresses the proliferation of cancer cells. It is thought that the side …

Chronic exposure to cigarette smoke affects the structure and function of mitochondria,
which may account for the pathogenesis of smoking-related diseases. Bacopa monniera …

Background: The present work aimed to compare the protective effect of Nigella sativa (NS)
and onion extract on the nicotine-induced lung damage in rats. The antioxidant and anti-lipid …

Objective (s): This study investigated the possible effects of low (3 mg/kg) and high (6 mg/kg)
doses of nicotine on the skeletal development of rat fetuses by the double staining method …

Vascular remodelling is an adaptive mechanism, which counteracts pressure changes in
blood circulation. Nicotine content in cigarette increases the risk of hypertension. The exact …

Oxidative stress has been implicated with cardiovascular aging. Most antioxidant
intervention studies have involved long‐term treatments as a potential means to eliminate …