Inhibition of human lymphokine-activated killer activity by smokeless tobacco (snuff) extract

Chronic snuff dipping has been associated with oral cancer in man and experimental animals. Here, the effects of a water-extract of snuff on the in-vitro development of human lymphokine-activated killer (LAK) activity were examined. The snuff extract inhibited both LAK cytotoxicity and DNA synthesis...

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Published in:	Archives of oral biology Vol. 33; no. 5; p. 317
Main Authors:	Lindemann, R A, Park, N H
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England 1988
Subjects:	Cytotoxicity, Immunologic - drug effects DNA - biosynthesis Humans Interleukin-2 - pharmacology Killer Cells, Natural - immunology Killer Cells, Natural - metabolism Lymphocyte Activation Plant Extracts - pharmacology Tobacco, Smokeless
ISSN:	0003-9969
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