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Comparison of Effects of Smoking and Smokeless Tobacco “Maras Powder” Use on Humoral Immune System Parameters

Year: 2006

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The aim of this study is to assess the impacts of "Maras powder" and cigarette smoking on the parameters of the humoral immune system. MATERIAL AND METHODS: One hundred seventy seven subjects were included in the study. The IgA, IgG, IgM, C3 and C4 levels were detected via nephelometric method. RESULTS: In 1.4% of the control group IgM levels were below normal where it was 10.8% and 18.6% in Maras powder group and in cigarette smoking group respectively. The IgM levels of both groups were significantly lower compared to the control group (P < .05). Nonetheless, the IgE levels of Maras powder group and smoking group were found to be remarkably higher compared to the control group (P < .01). CONCLUSION: Effects of Maras powder on humoral immune response were found to be similar to that of smoking.

Source: Mediators of Inflammation

DOI: 10.1155/mi/2006/85019

Authors: Murat Aral, Hasan Cetin Ekerbicer, Mustafa Celik, Pınar Ciragil, Mustafa Gul

Institution: Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University

Language: English

Topic: Smoking Behavior and Cessation

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,040