The nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) are the most well understood membrane receptors for neurotransmitters at the structural and functional level. They are integral allosteric membrane ...

Nicotine the primary compound found within tobacco smoke is known to change the grouping of some subtypes of nicotinic receptors, but the mechanisms for nicotine addiction remain unclear. Nicotine the ...

Studies have indicated that nicotine may be beneficial for memory function. Scientists are set out to shed further light on the properties attributed to nicotine by determining the precise structure ...

Background. Stimulation of the vagus nerve in the so-called cholinergic antiinflammatory pathway (CAP) attenuates systemic inflammation, improving survival in animal sepsis models via α7 nicotinic ...

Contrary to the warnings issued by health agencies worldwide against cigarette smoking amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), a new paper suggests the possibility that nicotine, a component of ...

There are numerous treatments that, to varying degrees, affect atherogenic dyslipidemia (Figure 3). While statins have dramatic effects on LDL cholesterol, they have little impact on the overall ...

Are you taking Nicotinic acid? Are you aware of the dangers of combining Nicotinic acid with certain foods, herbs, or alcohol? Drug-food-interactions are seldom discussed but can lead to undesirable ...

Atherosclerosis is a chronically progressive alteration of the arteries that can develop over years and decades, in which cholesterol accumulates in the arteries and inflammation occurs. New research ...

Q-A longtime friend says he has good authority for a statement that the nicotine in smoke is good for lowering cholesterol. He claims he read this in a medical magazine, but can`t find the clipping to ...

The full CMI on the next page has more details. If you are worried about taking this medicine, speak to your doctor or pharmacist. 1. Why am I taking NICOTINIC ACID? The active ingredient in this ...