Nicotine binding to receptor linked to breast cancer cell growth

Monday, August 23, 2010 - 15:14 in Health & Medicine

When nicotine binds to the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAchR), it is known to promote smoking addiction and may also directly promote the development of breast cancer, according to a study published online August 23 in The Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

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