Itching to stop smoking? Scientists may know why
Sunday 13 September 2009
Scientists think they have discovered why people trying to quit smoking often find they are itching to stop. Belgian researchers studying the effect of nicotine in mice found that it activates a molecular pathway in membranes in the skin, nose and mouth known to play a role in inflammation. The findings of this study could help in developing treatments to help people quit smoking with fewer irritating side effects.
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