Comparison of Protective Effects of Electroacupuncture at ST 36 and LU 5 on Pulmonary and Hypothalamic Pituitary Adrenal Axis Changes in Perinatal Nicotine-Exposed Rats
Background. Maternal smoking and/or exposure to environmental tobacco smoke continue to be significant factors in fetal and childhood morbidity and are a serious public health issue worldwide. Nicotine passes through the placenta easily with minimal biotransformation, entering fetal circulation, whe...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2020-01-01
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Series: | BioMed Research International |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/3901528 |