One more reason to swear off tobacco: The inflammatory trap induced by nicotine
Friday, September 2, 2016 - 05:01
in Health & Medicine
A new link between nicotine and inflammation has been revealed by researchers who report that nicotine strongly activates immune cells to release DNA fibers decorated with pro-inflammatory molecules, so called neutrophil extracellular traps. The continuous exposure to these NETs can harm the tissue and could explain the hazardous consequences of tobacco consumption for human health.
