Expecting the antinicotine vaccine

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Cristian Didilescu
Expecting the antinicotine vaccine Cristian Didilescu
Institutul de Pneumologie „Marius Nasta" Bucuresti

Contact: C. Didilescu, didilescu@yahoo.com,

ABSTRACT

The last decade is marked by a number of studies regarding the conception of an antinicotine vaccin. There are research studies waiting to be done (Switzerland, USA, Sweden). The principle is represented by the fact that nicotine has a small molecule which can cross the blood-brain barrier resulting psychic effects and dependence. Vaccination against nicotine produces in the blood an amount of antibodies that stop the nicotine effects and generates the feeling of pleasure when the person tries to smoke again.
The research studies are advanced and the specialists are hoping to introduce the vaccine against nicotine on the market at the beginning of 2010.
Key words: antinicotinic vaccine, smoking cessation, antibodies, nicotine

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