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Influence of nicotine on tissue trace element concentrations and tissue antioxidant defense

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Both altered trace element metabolism and cigaret smoking have been proposed to be risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Thus, it is important to identify the mechanisms by which cigaret smoke alters trace element metabolism. In the present study, serum trace element concentrations were measured in 19 smokers and 13 nonsmokers. In parallel studies, data from rats treated with 50 mg of nicotine over a 21-d period tested the hypothesis that nicotine induced altered trace element metabolism observed in smokers. Serum Cu and Zn concentrations were significantly higher in smokers than in nonsmokers. Serum nicotine concentrations in rats were comparable to those observed in heavy smokers, but serum trace element concentrations were not significantly altered by nicotine treatment. Tissue trace element concentrations were also not markedly affected by nicotine; however, trace element ratios in liver, kidney, lung, and brain were significantly altered by nicotine treatment. In addition, nicotine-treatment resulted in significantly lower liver glutathione concentrations and higher Cu, Zn superoxide dismutase activity than in controls. These data show that a 50-mg infusion of nicotine over 21 d does not produce in rats the serum trace element abnormalities observed in cigaret smokers. However, nicotine did affect the trace element relationships between tissues as well as components of the free radical defense system.

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  1. Division of Military Trauma Research, Letterman Army Institute of Research, 94129, Presidio of San Francisco, CA

    Michael A. Dubick

  2. Departments of Nutrition and Internal Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA

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In conducting the research described in this report, the investigators adhered to the “Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals,” as promulgated by the Committee on Revision of the Guide for Laboratory Animal Facilities and Care, Institute of Laboratory Animal Resources, National Research Council.

Human subjects participated in these studies after giving their free and informed voluntary consent. Investigators adhered to AR 70-25 and USAMRDC Reg 50-25 on the use of volunteers in research.

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Dubick, M.A., Keen, C.L. Influence of nicotine on tissue trace element concentrations and tissue antioxidant defense. Biol Trace Elem Res 31, 97–109 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02990418

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