Effects of Nicotine withdrawal on the Plasma Lipid Profile of Wistar Rats fed with High-fat diet
Abstract
Background to the study: Nicotine is the main active component of cigarettes. Smoking has been associated with higher prevalence of abnormalities in lipid metabolism. This study investigated the effects of nicotine withdrawal on the plasma lipid profile of wistar rats fed with high-fat diet (HFD).
Keywords
Nicotine
Withdrawal
Plasma lipid profile
High-fat diet
Wistar rats.
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