International journal of medicinal mushrooms, 15(4), 345-355 (2013-06-26)
Agaricus brasiliensis currently is one of the most studied fungi because of its nutritional and therapeutic properties as an anti-inflammatory agent and an adjuvant in cancer chemotherapy. The effects of orally administered aqueous A. brasiliensis extract (14.3- and 42.9-mg doses)
Data from the National Lung Screening Trial suggested that annual computed tomography (CT) screening of at-risk patients decreases lung cancer mortality by 20%. We assessed the effects of low-dose CT radiation in mice exposed to 4-(methylnitrosoamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone (NNK) to mimic the
The Journal of urology, 188(5), 1701-1705 (2012-09-25)
Cigarette smoking interacts with the urinary arsenic profile to modify the risk of urothelial carcinoma. NNK (4-[methylnitrosamino]-1-[3-pyridyl]-1-butanone) and its metabolite NNAL (4-[methylnitrosamino]-1-[3-pyridyl]-1-butanol) are biomarkers for cigarette smoking exposure. We explored the joint effects of urinary NNK metabolites and arsenic species
Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry, 405(6), 2083-2089 (2013-01-12)
A hydrophilic interaction liquid chromatographic-tandem mass spectrometric (HILIC-MS-MS) method for investigation of the in vivo metabolism of 4-(methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone (NNK), a potent carcinogen, in rabbit blood has been developed and validated. This method achieved excellent repeatability and accuracy. Recovery ranged from
Lung cancer is one of the commonest cancers detected worldwide with a high mortality rate. The responsible factors affecting survival include delayed prognosis, and lack of effective treatments. To help improve the disease management, there is a need for better
