Researchers from Kanazawa University identify SLC35B1 as the UDP-glucuronic acid transporter into endoplasmic reticulum. This discovery suggests that SLC35B1 is a key modulator of detoxification process of drugs in the human liver. KANAZAWA UNIVERSITY Kanazawa, Japan – One of the main functions of the liver is to detoxify compounds including drugs and toxicants to reduce...
Descriptors such as “natural” and “made from organic tobacco” in the marketing of Natural American Spirit cigarettes imply reduced risk of toxic exposures. Studies show that smokers perceive these cigarettes as being less harmful than other brands, which is why they choose them. There is very limited data on the levels of key harmful chemicals in Natural American Spirit cigarettes. To learn more, University of...
