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Wang Y, Ge X, Xu XF, Wang XJ: Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor is a potentially useful therapeutic agent for nicotine-induced periodontal disease. Med Hypotheses. 2009 Oct;73(4):604-5. Epub 2009 Jul 21.
Many cell types possess the essential components for a non-neuronal cholinergic system. These components include acetylcholine, choline acetyltransferase, acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. Studies have indicated that AChE may be crucial for various types of apoptosis and that tobacco smoking augments the severity of periodontal disease. We hypothesize that there is a non-neuronal cholinergic system in periodontal tissue that is activated by excess nicotine, which increases expression of AChE, thus increasing apoptosis of periodontal cells. If so, the introduction of an AChE inhibitor should decrease periodontal cell apoptosis, lessening periodontal disease. |
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