Arecoline inhibits endothelial cell growth and migration and the attachment to mononuclear cells

• Main Authors: Shuei-Kuen Tseng (Author), Mei-Chi Chang (Author), Ming-Lun Hsu (Author), Cheng-Yao Su (Author), Lin-Yang Chi (Author), Wen-Chien Lan (Author), Jiiang-Huei Jeng (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2014-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background/purpose: Betel quid (BQ) chewing is a popular habit in South-Asian and Southeast Asian countries, and Taiwan. BQ chewing can cause oral cancer and oral submucous fibrosis, and increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases. However, how BQ chewing affects endothelial cells and is involved...