Expression of a Splice Variant of CYP26B1 in Betel Quid-Related Oral Cancer
Betel quid (BQ) is a psychostimulant, an addictive substance, and a group 1 carcinogen that exhibits the potential to induce adverse health effects.Approximately, 600 million users chew a variety of BQ.Areca nut (AN) is a necessary ingredient in BQ products.Arecoline is the primary alkaloid in the AN and can be metabolized through the cytochrome P4