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ArticleDose-response : a publication of International Hormesis Society

Bidirectional Regulation of Mouse Embryonic Stem Cell Proliferation by Nicotine Is Mediated Through Wnt Signaling Pathway.

Qinglan Qu, Fengrong Zhang, Xiang Zhang, Weihong Yin

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Article in Dose-response : a publication of International Hormesis Society. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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7citing papers in PubMed
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7 citing papers in PubMed, 17 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Nicotine supplementation enhances simulated game performance of archery athletes.Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition · 2021
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5 · Who and what money

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4 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Qinglan QuDepartment of Reproductive Medicine, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai, Shandong, China.
Fengrong ZhangDepartment of Reproductive Medicine, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai, Shandong, China.
Xiang ZhangJinan Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China.
Weihong YinYantai Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University, Muping District, Yantai, Shandong, China.
Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University · CNBinzhou University · CNJinan Central Hospital · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionNicotine is a key biologically active compound of cigarettes. Although nicotine is a risk factor for various health issues, it may also be beneficial when treated at moderate concentrations. Nicotine has been shown to bidirectionally regulate stem cell proliferation and differentiation depending on the doses applied. It is not clear whether or how nicotine regulates mouse embryonic stem cell (mESC) survival and proliferation.

methodsMouse embryonic stem cells were cultured in the presence of 0.01, 0.1, 1, or 10 μM nicotine. The effects of nicotine on cell survival and proliferation were examined. The signaling pathway that mediated these effects was analyzed.

resultsCell viability was not affected by nicotine at all 4 concentrations examined. The proliferation of mESCs was promoted by 0.01 and 0.1 μM nicotine and suppressed by 1 and 10 μM. This dose-dependent regulation was mediated through the Wnt/β-catenin pathway. Modulation of Wnt/β-catenin activity either worsens or reverses the effects of nicotine.

conclusionsWe have identified a bidirectional function of nicotine on mESC proliferation through regulation of the Wnt/β-catenin pathway and this is associated with different doses. This study suggests that concentration of nicotine is a crucial aspect for consideration when designing research or therapeutic strategies.

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cell cyclemouse embryonic stem cellnicotineproliferationWNT

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