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Activation of the cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway reduces ricin-induced mortality and organ failure in mice. 

Both the kidney and liver had markedly increased cellular oxidative stress following ricin exposure, an effect attenuated by nicotine administration. In conclusion, these data demonstrate that activation of the cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway may prove beneficial in cases of ricin poisoning reducing organ damage and delaying mortality allowing for a greater chance of survival.

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