Evaluation of Lung Volume and Effect of Vital Staining as Motivation to Quit Tobacco among Nicotine Dependents of Kanpur, India

Abstract Objective: To quantify and compare respiratory functions and further screen the oral mucosa of tobacco and non-tobacco users. Material and Methods: First control group, non-tobacco users (n=55); Second group, smokers' group (n=168) who currently smoked cigarettes; Third group smokeless/chewing type, tobacco group (n=81); Fourth group, both smokeless and smoking type tobacco users (n=46). Fagerstrom Test for Nicotine Dependences (FTND) and Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence-Smokeless Tobacco (FTND-ST) instruments were used to assess nicotine dependence. Subsequently, spirometry and Toluidine Blue (TB) vital staining were performed. Chi-squared and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used for statistical analysis. Results: Fagerstrom test resulted in 48.8% of subjects with low dependency, followed by an increase in nicotine dependency from low to moderate (29.2%), moderate (15.6%), and highly dependent (6.4%) groups. All respiratory function tests and oral screening confirmed significant changes amongst tobacco and non-tobacco users. The forced vital capacity of non-smoker group was significantly different from other tobacco users' group (p<0.05). Conclusion: Early effects of tobacco use can lead to complications with the respiratory system and oral cavity. Such data can be used to delineate the harm of tobacco and should be used to urge individuals to evade the utilization of tobacco (AU).

Cigarro Eletrônico: Mocinho ou vilão? / Cigarrillo Electrónico: ¿Bueno o malo? / Electronic Cigarette: Good guy or bad guy?

RESUMEN Objetivo: Discutir los efectos sobre la salud causados por el uso de cigarrillos electrónicos. Material y métodos: Para ello, se realizó una búsqueda en la base de datos PubMed/Medline de artículos completos publicados en los últimos 10 años. Se utilizaron un total de 21 artículos, según los criterios de inclusión establecidos, con mayor prevalencia de estudios transversales. Resultados: Se encontró que los cigarrillos electrónicos pueden incluso ayudar en el cese del tabaquismo convencional, sin embargo, sus usuarios no están exentos de sufrir complicaciones de salud sistémicas. Estos contienen sustancias tóxicas y no deben considerarse completamente seguros e inofensivos. Conclusiones: se necesitan más estudios para determinar las implicaciones para la salud a largo plazo del uso de este deben considerarse completamente seguros e inofensivos.

SUMMARY Objective: to discuss the health effects caused by the use of electronic cigarettes. Material and Methods : A search was performed in the PubMed/Medline database of complete articles published in the last 10 years. A total of 21 articles were used, according to the established inclusion criteria, with a higher prevalence of cross-sectional studies. Results: It was verified that electronic cigarettes may even help in the cessation of conventional smoking, however, their users are not exempt from suffering systemic health complications. They present toxic substances and should not be considered totally safe and harmless. Conclusions : Further studies are still needed to determine the implications of the use of this electronic device on the health of its users in the long term.

Central neural mechanism of increased pain sensitivity induced by nicotine abstinence / 生理学报

Nicotine is the main addictive component in cigarettes that motivates dependence on tobacco use for smokers and makes it difficult to quit through regulating a variety of neurotransmitter release and receptor activations in the brain. Even though nicotine has an analgesic effect, clinical studies demonstrated that nicotine abstinence reduces pain threshold and increases pain sensitivity in smoking individuals. The demand for opioid analgesics in nicotine abstinent patients undergoing surgery has greatly increased, which results in many side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, and respiratory depression, etc. In addition, these side effects would hinder patients' physical and psychological recovery. Therefore, identifying the neural mechanism of the increase of pain sensitivity induced by nicotine abstinence and deriving a way to cope with the increased demand for postoperative analgesics would have enormous basic and clinical implications. In this review, we first discussed different experimental pain stimuli (e.g., cold, heat, and mechanical pain)-induced pain sensitivity changes after a period of nicotine dependence/abstinence from both animal and human studies. Then, we summarized the effects of the brain neurotransmitter release (e.g., serotonin, norepinephrine, endogenous opioids, dopamine, and γ-aminobutyric acid) and their corresponding receptor activation changes after nicotine abstinence on pain sensitivity. Finally, we discussed the limits in recent studies. We proposed that more attention should be paid to human studies, especially studies among chronic pain patients, and functional magnetic resonance imaging might be a useful tool to reveal the mechanisms of abstinence-induced pain sensitivity changes. Besides, considering the influence of duration of nicotine dependence/abstinence and gender on pain sensitivity, we proposed that the effects of nicotine abstinence and individual differences (e.g., duration of abstinence from smoking, chronic/acute abstinence, and gender) on abstinence-induced pain sensitivity should be fully considered in formulating pain treatment protocols. In summary, this paper could deepen our understanding of nicotine abstinence-induced pain sensitivity changes and its underlying neural mechanism, and could also provide effective scientific theories to guide clinical pain diagnosis and treatment, which has important clinical significance.

Efeito da exposição a produtos fumígenos sobre a expressão de metalotioneínas durante a artrite experimental e sobre linfócitos T / Effect of exposure to tobacco-related products on metallothionein expression in the experimental arthritis and on T lymphocytes functions

Produtos liberados pela queima do cigarro convencional (CC) estão relacionados com a progressão clínica da artrite reumatoide (AR). Produtos fumígenos não combustíveis surgiram com a premissa de apresentarem menor toxicidade que o CC, dentre os quais está o tabaco aquecido (heat-not-burn tobacco; HNBT). Neste projeto investigamos os efeitos do HNBT sobre eventos envolvidos na AR, focando na sintomatologia, expressão de metalotioneínas (MTs), e na biologia de linfócitos T CD4+ primários e da linhagem Jurkat. Exposições in vivo ao ar, CC ou HNBT foram realizadas 2 vezes ao dia, 1 hora cada (12 CC ou 24 HNBT/hora), nos dias 14-21 da indução da artrite induzida por antígeno (AIA) em camundongos C57Bl/6. Foram realizadas análises dos parâmetros clínico da doenças, histopatologia e imunohistoquímica; quantificação de nicotina e cotinina séricas por cromatografia líquida acoplada a espectrometria de massas (MS). Os efeitos das exposições in vitro sobre linfócitos T foram mensurados por citometria de fluxo e ELISA. A concentração de metais emitidas pelo CC ou HNBT durante as exposições foram mensurados por MS com plasma acoplado. Camundongos expostos ao CC apresentaram intensa inflamação pulmonar, expressões acentuadas de MTs hepáticas e pulmonares e exacerbação dos parâmetros de AIA quando comparados ao grupo expostos ao HNBT. Animais expostos ao CC ou ao HNBT apresentaram redução na celularidade de órgãos linfoides. Somente a exposição in vitro ao CC causou estresse oxidativo e secreção de citocinas inflamatórias, ativação do receptor de hidrocarbonetos arila (AhR) e polarização de células Th17. Diferentemente, exposição ao CC ou ao HNBT provocaram redução da secreção de IL-2 e proliferação de células Jurkat. A exposição de células Jurkat à nicotina mimetizou os efeitos inibitórios da exposição ao HNBT sobre a secreção de IL-2 e proliferação de linfócitos T. O CC liberou maiores concentrações de metais nas câmaras de exposição. Associados, nossos resultados mostram que embora exposições ao HNBT não exacerbem parâmetros inflamatórios de AIA e nem em funções linfócitos T, ambos produtos prejudicam a celularidade de órgãos linfoides e a proliferação e secreção de IL-2 por linfócitos T

Products released by burning conventional cigarettes (CC) are related to the worsening of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Non-combustible smoking products appeared with the premise of presenting less toxicity than the CC, among which is the heated tobacco (heat-not-burn tobacco; HNBT). Here, we investigate the effects of HNBT on events involved in RA, focusing on symptoms, expression of metallothioneins (MTs), and on the biology of primary CD4+ T lymphocytes and the Jurkat T cell lineage. In vivo exposures to air, CC or HNBT were performed twice a day, 1 hour each (12 CC or 24 HNBT / hour), on days 14-21 of the induction of antigen-induced arthritis (AIA) in C57Bl / 6 mice. Analyzes of the clinical parameters of the AIA, histopathology, and immunohistochemistry were performed; quantification of nicotine and cotinine by liquid chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (MS). The in vitro effects of exposures on T lymphocytes were measured by flow cytometry and ELISA. The concentration of metals released by the CC or HNBT during the exposures was measured by MS with coupled plasma. Mice exposed to CC showed intense pulmonary inflammation, marked expressions of hepatic and pulmonary MTs, and exacerbation of AIA parameters when compared to the group exposed to HNBT. Animals exposed to CC or HNBT showed a reduction in the cellularity of lymphoid organs. Only in vitro exposure to CC caused oxidative stress and secretion of inflammatory cytokines, activation of the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR), and polarization of Th17 cells. However, exposure to CC or HNBT led to reduced secretion of IL-2 and proliferation of Jurkat cells. The exposure of Jurkat T cells to nicotine mimicked the inhibitory effects of exposure to HNBT on IL-2 secretion and T lymphocyte proliferation. The CC released higher concentrations of metals in the exposure chambers. In association, our results show that although exposures to HNBT do not exacerbate inflammatory parameters of AIA or T lymphocyte functions, both products impair lymphoid organ cell function and the proliferation and secretion of IL-2 by T lymphocytes

Laser Photobiomodulation in the acute inflammatory response of the calcaneal tendon injury in rats exposed to cigarette smoke / Fotobiomodulação Laser na resposta inflamatória aguda em lesão do tendão calcâneo em ratos expostos a fumaça de cigarro / Fotobiomodulación láser en la respuesta inflamatoria aguda en lesión del tendón calcáneo en ratones expuestos a humo de cigarrillo

ABSTRACT Nicotine delays the healing process and increases the levels of myeloperoxidase (MPO), an enzyme that plays a key role in the production of reactive oxygen species during the inflammatory process. Laser Photobiomodulation (PBM) is one of the most used electrophysical agents in the treatment of the calcaneal tendon, however, its effects on MPO activity need to be further elucidated. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of laser PBM on MPO activity after inflicting an injury to the calcaneal tendon of rats exposed to cigarette smoke. Thirty-four male Wistar rats with 90 days of age were used. After 14 days of exposure to cigarette smoke, the animals were divided into three experimental groups: control group (CG, n=12), not submitted to injury or treatment; sham group (ShG, n=10), submitted to partial calcaneal tendon injury and laser PBM simulation; and laser PBM group (PBMG, n=12), submitted to partial calcaneal tendon lesion and treated with laser PBM within the first minute after injury. PBM decreased MPO activity levels in PBMG compared to ShG (CG: 1.38±0.69pg/ml; ShG: 3.78±1.09pg/ml; PBMG: 2.58±0.93pg/ml; p<0.005). In conclusion, applying laser PBM immediately after inflicting damage to the calcaneal tendon attenuates acute inflammatory activity in rats exposed to cigarette smoke.

RESUMO A nicotina retarda o processo de cicatrização e eleva os níveis da enzima mieloperoxidase (MPO), a qual possui um papel fundamental na produção de espécies reativas de oxigênio durante o processo inflamatório. A fotobiomodulação laser (FBM) é um dos agentes eletrofísicos mais utilizados no tratamento do tendão calcâneo, no entanto, os seus efeitos sobre a atividade da MPO carecem de maior elucidação. Este estudo objetivou avaliar os efeitos da FBM sobre a atividade da MPO, após lesão do tendão calcâneo em ratos expostos à fumaça de cigarro. Foram utilizados 34 ratos Wistar, machos, com 90 dias de vida. Após 14 dias de exposição à fumaça de cigarro, os animais foram divididos em três grupos experimentais: grupo controle (GC, n=12), não submetido à lesão ou tratamento; grupo sham (GSh, n=10), submetido à lesão parcial do tendão calcâneo e a simulação da FBM laser; grupo FBM laser (GFBM, n=12), submetido à lesão parcial do tendão calcâneo e tratados com FBM laser, no primeiro minuto após a lesão. A FBM diminuiu os níveis de atividade da MPO no GFBM em comparação ao GSh (GC: 1,38±0,69 pg/ml; GSh: 3,78±1,09pg/ml; GFBM: 2,58±0,93pg/ml; p<0,005). Conclui-se que a FBM laser aplicada imediatamente após lesão do tendão calcâneo, atenua a atividade inflamatória aguda em ratos expostos à fumaça de cigarro.

RESUMEN La nicotina retarda el proceso de cicatrización y eleva los niveles de la enzima mieloperoxidasa (MPO), que tiene un papel fundamental en la producción de especies reactivas de oxígeno durante el proceso inflamatorio. La fotobiomodulación con láser (FBM) es uno de los agentes electrofísicos más utilizados en el tratamiento del tendón calcáneo, sin embargo sus efectos sobre la actividad de la MPO carecen de mayor elucidación. Este estudio objetivó evaluar los efectos de la FBM sobre la actividad de la MPO después de lesión del tendón calcáneo en ratones expuestos al humo de cigarrillo. Se utilizaron 34 ratones Wistar, machos, con 90 días de vida. Después de 14 días de exposición al humo de cigarrillo, los animales fueron divididos en tres grupos experimentales: grupo de control (GC, n=12), no sometido a la lesión o tratamiento; grupo sham (GSh, n=10), sometido a la lesión parcial del tendón calcáneo y a la simulación de la FBM láser; y el grupo FBM láser (GFBM, n=12), sometido a la lesión parcial del tendón calcáneo y tratado con FBM láser, en el primer minuto después de la lesión. La FBM disminuyó los niveles de actividad de MPO en el GFBM en comparación con el GSh (GC: 1,38±0,69 pg/ml; GSh: 3,78±1,09pg/ml; GFBM: 2,58±0,93pg/ml, p<0,005). Se concluye que la FBM láser aplicada inmediatamente después de la lesión del tendón calcáneo atenúa la actividad inflamatoria aguda en ratones expuestos al humo de cigarrillo.

Efectos sobre la salud de los cigarrillos electrónicos: una revisión de la literatura / Effects of electronic cigarettes on health: a literature review

RESUMEN Objetivo Identificar en la literatura reciente los dispositivos electrónicos disponibles en el mercado, reconocer su composición, uso actual, riesgos asociados a su uso sobre la salud, así como su posible uso como terapia de cesación de tabaquismo. Generar mayor compresión sobre CE y su importancia en el ámbito de la salud pública. Materiales y Métodos Se realizó una revisión de la literatura en bases de datos indexadas usando términos de búsqueda MeSH y DeCS encontrando 55 artículos con los criterios de inclusión y 5 revisiones adicionales de sociedades o estamentos gubernamentales. Resultados La diversidad en los tipos y componentes de los cigarrillos electrónicos ha aumentado la conciencia sobre su uso. Hasta el momento, el aumento de consumo de CE a nivel mundial ha logrado que muchas organizaciones emitan conceptos y revisen diferentes tipos de estudios en los que se evidencia la discrepancia entre lo ofrecido y lo presentado, y queda claro que no se puede emitir un concepto definitivo sobre estos dispositivos. Conclusiones El aumento en el uso de cigarrillo electrónico a nivel mundial ha disparado las alarmas sobre la regulación de los contenidos, las presentaciones, los efectos sobre la salud y las posibles recomendaciones de uso. Es necesario una mejor revisión de este dispositivo para dar un concepto claro al público.(AU)

ABSTRACT Objective To identify the most recent literature on electronic cigarettes (EC) available in the market, in order to characterize their composition, current use, health risks associated with their use, as well as their possible use as smoking cessation therapy. To generate a greater understanding of EC and their importance in the field of public health. Materials and Methods A literature review was performed in indexed databases using MeSH and DeCS terms, finding 55 articles that met the inclusion criteria and five additional reviews of companies or governmental bodies. Results The diversity of the types and components of electronic cigarettes has increased awareness of their use. So far, the increase in EC consumption worldwide has led many organizations to issue concepts and review different types of studies that show evidence of a discrepancy between what is offered and what is presented. Consequently, it is clear that a definitive concept of their use cannot be issued. Conclusions The increase in the use of electronic cigarettes worldwide has triggered alarms on the regulation of contents, presentations, effects on health, and possible recommendations for their use, making it necessary to better review the issue in order to give a clear concept to the public.(AU)

Objetivo Identificar na literatura recente os dispositivos eletrônicos disponíveis no mercado, reconhecer sua composição, uso atual, riscos associados ao seu uso na saúde, bem como seu possível uso como terapia de cessação do tabaco. Gerar maior entendimento da EC e sua importância no campo da saúde pública. Materiais e métodos Uma revisão da literatura foi realizada em bancos de dados indexados, utilizando os termos de pesquisa MeSH e DeCS, encontrando 55 artigos com os critérios de inclusão e 5 revisões adicionais de empresas ou órgãos governamentais. Resultados A diversidade nos tipos e componentes de cigarros eletrônicos aumentou a conscientização sobre seu uso. Até o momento, o aumento do consumo da CE em todo o mundo levou muitas organizações a emitir conceitos e revisar diferentes tipos de estudos que mostram a discrepância entre o que é oferecido e o que é apresentado, e é claro que um conceito não pode ser emitido. definitivo sobre esses dispositivos. Conclusões O aumento do uso de cigarros eletrônicos em todo o mundo levantou alarmes sobre a regulamentação de conteúdo, apresentações, efeitos à saúde e possíveis recomendações de uso. Uma melhor revisão deste dispositivo é necessária para fornecer um conceito claro ao público.(AU)

Respiratory impact of electronic cigarettes and low-risk tobacco

Abstract Electronic cigarettes, handheld devices that generate an aerosol that may contain nicotine by heating a solution or e-liquid, have been increasingly used especially in the young population. The aerosol's composition is determined by temperature, and by the substances contained in the heated liquid: glycerin, propylene glycol, nicotine in variable concentrations, flavoring agents, and other non-nicotine compounds. >80 compounds (including known toxics, e.g., formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, metallic nanoparticles, and acrolein) have been found in e-liquid and aerosols. Airway irritation, mucus hypersecretion, and inflammatory response, including systemic changes, have been observed after the exposure to e-cigarettes, leading to an increase in respiratory symptoms and changes in respiratory function and the host defense mechanisms. E-cigarette has been linked with an increase of symptoms in individuals with asthma, cystic fibrosis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. One of the major concerns in public health is the rise in e-cigarette experimentation among never-smokers, especially children and adolescents, which leads to nicotine addiction and increases the chances of becoming with time a conventional smoker. There is an urgent need to regulate e-cigarettes and electronic nicotine delivery systems, at least with the same restrictions to those applied to tobacco products, and not to consider them as harmless products.

Role of genetic susceptibility in nicotine addiction and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Abstract Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in developed countries. Although cigarette smoking is the major risk factor, only 10-20% of smokers develop COPD. The extent of cigarette smoking (pack-years and smoking duration) accounts for only 15% of the variation in lung function, indicating that differences in susceptibility to COPD must exist. We provide an overview of the complexity of nicotine addiction and COPD, with special attention to the involvement of genetic factors. The following aspects are discussed in the present article: (1) epidemiology in Mexico and (2) a review of the published literature on genetic association studies using the National Center for Biotechnology Information database of the United States as a search tool. COPD is unique among complex genetic diseases where an environmental risk factor is known and the level of exposure can be documented with some precision. The high morbidity and mortality associated with COPD and its chronic and progressive nature has prompted the use of molecular genetic studies to identify susceptibility factors for the disease. Biomedical research has a remarkable set of tools to aid in the discovery of genes and polymorphisms. We present a review of the most relevant genetic associations in nicotine addiction and COPD.

Use of derived adipose stem cells to reduce complications of cutaneous scarring in smokers. An experimental model in rats

Abstract Purpose To evaluate the use of adipose-derived stem cells (ADSC) in reducing the necrosis area in an experimental model of cutaneous ischemic flap in rats submitted to subcutaneous nicotine injection to simulate a smoker patient. Methods In an experimental study, 30 rats were enrolled and divided into two experimental groups of 15 animals all submitted to a subcutaneous nicotine injection to create ischemic cutaneous flaps on their backs. Other 10 animals were used only to obtain adipose tissue derived stem cells (ADSC). The first group (n=15) received ADSC treatment at the end of surgery while the other group, the control (n=15), received no other interventions. After euthanasia, a decal was performed on the whole area of the flap, accurately defining the transition from necrosis to healthy region. Photos of all animals were collected and evaluated by scales standardized by Paint-Autocad- 2015 software to define the area of flap necrosis in each rat. Student T test was performed to compare the groups, considering a p< 0.05 significant. Data were analyzed using SPSS IBM® 18 version. Results Through the analysis of the images by the program Paint-Autocad-2015 and the area of decal obtained by the transparent sheet, we obtained a mean of 46% necrosis of the total area of the flap in the treatment group and 69.4% in the control group. In the descriptive analysis, a mean of 3.7 cm of necrosis CI 95% (3.2 - 4.2) was evident in the treatment group whereas a mean value of 5.56 CI 95% (5.2 - 5.9) was found in control group, with p value <0.001 for this comparison. Conclusion The application of adipose-derived stem cells reduces the percentage of necrosis in an experimental model of randomized cutaneous flap in rats submitted to subcutaneous nicotine injection.

Dispositivos de Administración Electrónica de Nicotina y sus Efectos en los Tejidos Periodontales y la Región Orofacial: Revisión de la Literatura / Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems and their Effect in Periodontal Tissue and the Orofacial Region. A Review

RESUMEN: Los dispositivos de administración electrónica de nicotina aparecieron con el objetivo de reemplazar el uso del tabaco y contribuir al reciente crecimiento de las políticas antitabaco. Actualmente, los efectos que producen los químicos que contiene son desconocidos. El objetivo de este trabajo consistió en describir la información encontrada en la literatura sobre los posibles daños generados por los dispositivos de administración electrónica de nicotina, en la cavidad bucal y los tejidos periodontales. Se realizó una búsqueda electrónica y manual, sin límite de idioma ni año. Se excluyeron, opiniones de expertos y artículos que estudiaran otros dispositivos de administración de nicotina. Se seleccionaron 18 artículos, 7 estudios in-vitro, 2 estudios longitudinales, 2 ensayos clínicos y 7 reportes de caso. Se encontró que existen niveles de citotoxicidad elevados, observando cambios a nivel de morfología y metabolismo celular. Sin embargo, si lo comparamos con el tabaco, se observa que los niveles de toxicidad son menores en los dispositivos de administración electrónica de nicotina. En los estudios longitudinales y ensayos clínicos se observó un aumento del sangramiento al sondaje y de la circulación sanguínea, medida con láser Doppler, al cambiar de cigarro convencional a cigarro electrónico. Los reportes de caso informan de importantes traumatismos en el territorio maxilofacial, causados por la explosión de estos dispositivos, durante su uso. Los dispositivos de administración electrónica de nicotina son tóxicos a nivel de las células periodontales, generando necrosis y daños al ADN celular. Presentan riesgos de uso, reportándose traumatismos graves a nivel oral y maxilofacial, por sobrecalentamiento de las baterías. Los ensayos clínicos y estudios longitudinales no fueron concluyentes, por lo que se debe seguir investigando en la materia.

ABSTRACT: Electronic nicotine delivery systems were introduced to replace tobacco use and contribute to the anti-smoking policies. Today, the effect the chemicals it contains produce in the human body, are unknown. The aim of this work was to describe the information found in the literature about the possible damage produced in the periodontal tissue and the oral cavity, by the electronic nicotine delivery systems. An electronic and manual search was carried by a single reviewer, without year or language limit, excluding expert's opinions and articles that studied other nicotine delivery systems. Eighteen articles were selected; 7 in vitro studies, 2 longitudinal studies, 2 clinical trials and 7 case reports. Toxicity levels were found to be high, showing changes in cellular morphology and metabolism. Comparing with conventional cigarette, toxicity levels were lower in the electronic nicotine delivery systems. Longitudinal studies and clinical trials observed an increase in bleeding on probing and in blood circulation, by using laser doppler velocimetry, when changing from conventional cigarette to electronic cigarette. Also reports about explosions while using these electronic devises were encountered in the literature, with grave consequences in the maxillofacial territory. Electronic nicotine delivery systems show toxic levels, generating necrosis and DNA damage in periodontal ligament and gingival fibroblast cells. The risk of using these devices is high, due to possible explosion following overheating of the lithium battery, causing facial and oral trauma. Clinical trials and longitudinal studies were not conclusive, so investigations should continue in this matter.

The effects of subcutaneous injection of nicotine on osseointegration of machined and anodized implants in rabbits

Abstract Purpose: To evaluate the influence of subcutaneous injection nicotine in osseointegration process on different implant surfaces. Methods: Twenty-two male rabbits were distributed into two groups according to the subcutaneous injections: (1) nicotine 3 mg/day/kg and (2) 0.9 % NaCI 3 mL/day/kg, three times a day; subgroups were then designated-machined and anodized implants were placed in the right and left tibia bones, respectively. The animals were submitted euthanasia after periods of eight weeks to determine nicotine and cotinine levels, alkaline phosphatase and biomechanical analysis. Results: The plasmatic levels of nicotine and cotinine were 0.5 ± 0.28 ng/mL and 9.5 ± 6.51 ng/mL, respectively. The alkaline phosphatase analyses in blood levels in control group were observed 40.8 ± 11.88 UI/L and 40.75 ± 12.46 UI/L, for the surfaces machined and anodized, respectively. In the test group was observed levels 37.9 ± 4.84 UI/L, for both implant surfaces. No significant differences were observed between control and test groups and between the implant surfaces regarding alkaline phosphatase blood levels. For biomechanics, no significant differences were observed in control group between the machined (25±8.46 Ncm) or anodized (31.2 ± 6.76 Ncm) implants. However, the treatment with nicotine induced higher torque than control in both machined (38.3 ± 13.52 Ncm) and anodized (35.5 ± 14.17 Ncm) implants, with p = 0.0024 and p = 0.0121, respectively. Conclusion: Subcutaneous injection of nicotine following implant insertion didn't have effect on osseointegration, independently from the implant surface.

Tabagismo e gravidez: influência na morfologia fetal / Smoking and pregnancy: influence on fetal morphology

O hábito de fumar durante a gravidez é uma das causas evitáveis de morbidade e mortalidade infantil e materna. A nicotina tem efeitos principalmente no desenvolvimento cerebral e pulmonar fetal. Considerando que apenas uma minoria das mulheres fumantes em idade fértil consegue parar de fumar ao engravidar, o tabagismo entre mulheres jovens é o principal determinante da prevalência do tabagismo durante a gravidez. Este estudo de revisão sistemática pesquisou nas bases de dados Bireme, Scielo, PubMed, Lilacs e Site Up to Date. A seleção levou em conta seus títulos e resumos relacionados ao assunto, no período entre 2010 e 2017, utilizando os descritores tabaco/tobacco, nicotina/nicotine, hábito de fumar/smoking, gravidez/pregnancy e desenvolvimento fetal/fetal morphology. Foram encontrados 75 artigos; destes, foram selecionados 25, os mais recentes estudos randomizados, relatos de casos, estudos coortes e de alto teor teórico, necessários para a construção do texto. Através desta análise, observou-se a necessidade de uma intervenção política mais intensa para desencorajar o hábito de fumar, ocasionar maior impacto das mídias e redes sociais sobre esse assunto e maior atuação dos profissionais da saúde. Portanto, identificar os fatores associados ao tabagismo no período gestacional pode facilitar a implementação de programas que ajudem a diminuir os malefícios sobre a saúde materno-fetal.(AU)

Smoking during pregnancy is one of the preventable causes of infant and maternal morbidity and mortality. Nicotine has effects primarily on fetal brain and lung development. Considering that only a minority of women of childbearing age can quit when they become pregnant, smoking among young women is the main determinant of the prevalence of smoking during pregnancy. This systematic review study searched the Bireme, Scielo, PubMed, Lilacs and Site Up to Date databases. The selection took into account the titles and summaries related to the subject, from 2010 to 2017, using the descriptors tabaco / tobacco, nicotine / nicotine, smoking tuxedo, pregnancy / fetal development and fetal morphology. We found 75 articles, of which 25 were selected, the most recent randomized studies, case reports, cohort studies, and high theoretical content required for the construction of the text. Through this analysis we observed the need for a more intense political intervention that discourages smoking, greater impact of the media and social networks on this subject and greater performance of health professionals. Therefore, identifying the factors associated with smoking in the gestational period may facilitate the implementation of programs that help reduce the harm to maternal-fetal health.(AU)

Cigarrillo electrónico: ¿otra herramienta para ayudar a dejar de fumar o una nueva estrategia para promover la adicción a la nicotina? / Electronic cigarette: another tool to help quit smoking or a new strategy to promote nicotine addiction?

Los autores de este artículo describen las principales características del cigarrillo electrónico y sus componentes, anali-zan la controversia sobre su potencial uso como terapia de sustitución del tabaco y describen las experiencias regulato-rias de Argentina y de otros países. (AU)

The authors of this article describe the main features of electronic cigarettes and its components, analyze the controversy about its potential use as tobacco substitution therapy, and summarize the regulatory experiences in Argentina and other countries. (AU)

Different levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor and cortisol in healthy heavy smokers

Studies suggest that brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis modulate dopaminergic activity in response to nicotine and that the concentrations of BDNF and cortisol seem to be dependent on the amount and duration of smoking. Therefore, we investigated BDNF and cortisol levels in smokers ranked by daily cigarette consumption. Twenty-seven adult males (13 non-smokers and 14 smokers) participated in the study. The smokers were divided in two groups: light (n=7) and heavy smokers (n=7). Anthropometric parameters and age were paired between the groups, and plasma BDNF and salivary cortisol levels were measured. Saliva samples were collected on awakening, 30 min after awakening, at 10:00 and 12:00 am, 5:00 and 10:00 pm. Additionally, cotinine serum levels were measured in smokers. Heavy smokers had higher mean values of BDNF compared to the control group (P=0.01), whereas no difference was observed in light smokers. Moreover, heavy smokers presented lower cortisol levels in the last collection (10:00 pm) than the control group (P=0.02) and presented statically higher values of cotinine than the light smokers (P=0.002). In conclusion, changes in BDNF and cortisol levels (10:00 pm) appear to be dependent on heavy cigarette smoking and can be involved in activation and in the relationship between the mesolimbic system and the HPA axis.

Influência da nicotina na osseointegração de implantes instalados em tíbias de ratos: avaliação biomecânica, histológica, histométrica e imunoistoquímica / Influence of nicotine on osseointegration of implants installed in the tibia of rats: biomechanical, histological, histometric and immunohistochemical evaluation

Objetivo: Avaliar do ponto de vista biomecânico, histomorfométrico, histoquímico e através de marcadores imunoistoquímicos a influência da terapia com laser em baixa intensidade (LLLT) na osseointegração de implantes instalados em tíbias de ratos modificados ou não sistemicamente pela nicotina. Materiais e métodos: Um total de 120 ratos (Wistar) foi distribuído em dois grandes grupos experimentais (n = 60) submetidos a duas aplicações diárias de solução salina (Veh) ou nicotina (Nic). Após 30 dias, implantes de titânio (2.2 mm x 4 mm) foram instalados na metáfise proximal de ambas as tíbias de todos os animais. Grupos experimentais de diferentes tratamentos locais do alvéolo cirúrgico previamente a instalação do implante (n = 30) foram criados no momento da cirurgia: Veh - nenhum tratamento; Veh/LLLT - irradiação do alvéolo cirúrgico com laser em baixa intensidade; Nic - nenhum tratamento; Nic/LLLT - irradiação do alvéolo cirúrgico com laser em baixa intensidade. O laser utilizado foi o Thera Lase (InGaAlP 660 nm, modo de aplicação contínuo, em contato com a área, 35 mW, 0,14 J, 4,9 J/cm2 , por 4 segundos). Dez animais de cada grupo foram eutanasiados aos 15, 30 e 60 dias pós-operatórios. As tíbias direitas foram submetidas à análise de torque reverso e posteriormente processadas para confecção de cortes histológicos descalcificados, corados por hematoxilina e eosina, vermelho picrosirius ou submetidos a reações imunoistoquímicas com os anticorpos primários policlonais: HIF-1 α, VEGF, BMP-2, RUNX-2, OCN, ALP, RANKL, OPG e TRAP. A partir das tíbias esquerdas foram preparados cortes histológicos calcificados para análise das porcentagens de contato osso-implante (BIC) e área óssea (BA), dentro dos limites das roscas do implante. A análise foi realizada através da microscopia de luz polarizada para análise histoquímica e da microscopia óptica de campo claro para a análise histológica, histométrica e imunoistoquímicas. As imunomarcações foram submetidas à análise qualitativa para os anticorpos HIF-1 α, VEGF, BMP-2, OCN, ALP, RANKL e OPG e análise quantitativa para os anticorpos RUNX-2 e TRAP. Os dados quantitativos foram analisados estatisticamente (p≤0,05). Resultados: A nicotina atrasou a produção de elementos da matriz óssea, diminuiu o padrão de imunomarcação de HIF-1α, VEGF, BMP-2, OCN, ALP e OPG, aumentou o padrão de imunomarcação de RANKL e aumentou a quantidade de células imunorreativas a RUNX-2 e TRAP, diminuindo a BA, embora não tenha sido capaz de influenciar o torque de remoção e o BIC. O laser aumentou o padrão de imunomarcação de HIF-1α, VEGF, BMP-2, OCN e ALP, aumentou a quantidade de células imunorreativas a RUNX-2 e TRAP, aumentou a BA, mas também não foi capaz de influenciar o torque de remoção e o BIC. Adicionalmente, o laser influenciou positivamente a BA e o torque de remoção dos implantes, aumentou a angiogênese e a diferenciação osteoblástica, promovendo a formação óssea, biomineralização e maturação óssea peri-implantar nos animais modificados sistemicamente pela nicotina. Conclusão: A LLLT é capaz de promover o processo de reparo ósseo periimplantar em condições normais e compensar os efeitos negativos da nicotina na osseointegração(AU)

Objective: To evaluate, from biomechanical, histomorphometric, histochemical stand point and through of immunohistochemical markers, the influence of low level laser therapy (LLLT) on the osseointegration of implants placed in the tibias of nicotine systemically modified (or not) rats. Materials and methods: A total of 120 rats (Wistar) was assigned into two major experimental groups (n = 60) underwent two-daily-applications of saline (Veh) or nicotine (Nic). After thirty days, titanium implants (2.2 mm x 4 mm) were placed in the proximal metaphysis of both tibiae from all animals. Experimental groups of different surgical alveolus local treatments prior to implant placement (n = 30) were created at the moment of the surgery: Veh - no local treatment; Veh/LLLT - irradiation of surgical alveoli with low level laser; Nic - no local treatment; Nic/LLLT - irradiation of surgical alveoli with low level laser. The laser used was Thera Lase® (InGaAIP 660 nm, in continuous mode, in contact with the area, 35 mW, 0.14 J, 4.9 J/cm2 , for 4 seconds). Ten animals from each group were euthanized at 15, 30 and 60 days postoperative. The right tibiae were submitted to reverse-torque analysis and, then processing in order to prepare decalcified histological sections, stained either by hematoxylin and eosin or picrosirius red or subjected to immunohistochemical reactions with the primary polyclonal antibodies: HIF-1 α, VEGF, BMP-2, RUNX-2, OCN, ALP, RANKL, OPG and TRAP. From left tibias were prepared undecalcified histological sections to evaluate the percentages of bone-to-implant contact (BIC) and bone area (BA) within the limits of the implant threads. The histochemical analysis was performed by a polarized light microscopy and the histological, histometric and immunohistochemical analysis were performed by a bright field optical microscopy. The HIF1α, VEGF, BMP-2, OCN, ALP, RANKL and OPG immunostaining were submitted to qualitative analysis and the RUNX-2 and TRAP immunostaining were submitted to quantitative analysis. Quantitative data were analyzed statistically (p≤0.05). Results: The nicotine delayed the production of bone matrix components, decreased the imunolabeling pattern of HIF-1α, VEGF, BMP-2, OCN, ALP and OPG, increased the imunolabeling pattern of RANKL, increased the amount of RUNX-2 and TRAP-immunoreactive cells, reduced the BA, but did not influence the BIC and the force required to break the osseointegration. The laser increased the imunolabeling pattern of HIF-1α, VEGF, BMP-2, OCN and ALP, increased the amount of RUNX-2 and TRAP-immunoreactive cells, increased the BA, but also was not be able to influence the BIC and the force required to break the osseointegration. In addition, the laser positively influenced the BA and the implant removal torque, increased the angiogenesis and osteoblast differentiation, promoted bone formation, biomineralization and peri-implant bone maturation in the nicotine systemically modified rats. Conclusions: LLLT is able to promote the peri-implant bone repair process in normal conditions and is able to compensate the negative effects of nicotine on osseointegration(AU)

Efectos del tabaquismo en la microbiota y tejido periodontal: revisión de la literatura / Effects of smoking on the microbiota and periodontal tissue: literature review

La Periodontitis es una enfermedad inflamatoria local crónica de los tejidos de soporte delos dientes que conduce a la pérdida progresiva del ligamento periodontal y del hueso alveolar. El tabaquismo es un factor de riesgo conocido para muchas enfermedades y la evidencia creciente sugiere que el tabaquismo afecta negativamente a la salud periodontal. El hábito del tabaquismo provoca el aumento de la flora bacteriana periodonto patógenas, aumentando su patogenicidad y alteraciones en el tejido periodontal, sin embargo el efecto del tabaquismo no es directamente a estas bacterias. La nicotina provoca una disminución del flujo sanguíneo y disminución de capilares lo que dificulta la respuesta inmune contra las bacterias patógenas. Además el sistema inmune se ve suprimido frente al tabaquismo, por lo que la acción de los leucocitos es escasamente eficaz para combatir la enfermedad periodontal. Como conclusión, el tabaquismo, principalmente la nicotina, afecta al flujo sanguíneo gingival, la producción de citocinas, la función de los neutrófilos, el recambio de tejido conectivo y como consecuencia de estos factores, aumenta el número de bacterias periodonto patógenas lo que afecta negativamente al tejido periodontal.

Periodontitis is a chronic local inflammatory disease of tissue supporting the teeth that leads to progressive loss of periodontal ligament and alveolar bone. Smoking is a known risk factor for many diseases and increasing evidence suggests that smoking negatively affects periodontal health. Cigarette smoking increased periodontal pathogenic bacterial flora, increasing their pathogenicity and alterations in the periodontal tissue, however the effect of smoking is not directly to these bacteria. Nicotine causes a decreased blood flow and decreased capillary hindering the immune response against pathogenic bacteria. In addition, the immune system is suppressed, so the action of leukocytes is poorly effective against periodontal disease. In conclusion, smoking, mainly nicotine, affects the gingival blood flow, cytokine production, the neutrophil function, replacement of connective tissue and because of these factors, increases the number of periodontal pathogenic bacteria which negatively affects the periodontal tissue.

Crocin improves damage induced by nicotine on a number of reproductive parameters in male mice

Background: Crocin, a carotenoid isolated from Crocus sativus L. [saffron], is a phar-macologically active component of saffron. Nicotine consumption can decrease fertility in males through induction of oxidative stress and DNA damage. The aim of this study is to determine the effects of crocin on reproductive parameter damages in male mice exposed to nicotine

Materials and Methods: In this experimental study, we divided 48 mice into 8 groups [n=6 per group]: control [normal saline], nicotine [2.5 mg/kg], crocin [12.5, 25 and 50 mg/kg] and crocin [12.5, 25 and 50 mg/kg]+nicotine [2.5 mg/kg]. Mice received once daily intraperitoneal injections of crocin, nicotine and crocin+nicotine for 4 weeks. Sperm parameters [count, motility, and viability], testis weight, seminiferous tube diameters, testosterone, and serum nitric oxide levels were analyzed and compared

Results: Nicotine administration significantly decreased testosterone level; sperm count, viability, and motility; testis weight and seminiferous tubule diameters compared to the control group [P<0.05]. However, increasing the dose of crocin in the crocin and crocin+nicotine groups significantly boosted sperm motility and viability; seminiferous tubule diameters; testis weight; and testosterone levels in all groups compared to the nicotine group [P<0.05]

Conclusion: Crocin improves nicotine-induced adverse effects on reproductive parameters in male mice