Mucosal surfaces are lined by epithelial cells, which provide a complex and adaptive
module that ensures first-line defense against external toxics, irritants, antigens, and …

E-cigarettes have a liquid that may contain flavors, solvents, and nicotine. Heating this liquid
generates an aerosol that is inhaled into the lungs in a process commonly referred to as …

To narrow the gap in our understanding of potential oxidative properties associated with
Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) ie e-cigarettes, we employed semi-quantitative …

This review outlines recent advances in the investigation of the chemical properties,
molecular interactions and health effects of hazardous compounds in atmospheric aerosols …

Electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) have fast increased in popularity but the physico-chemical
properties and toxicity of the generated emission remain unclear. Reactive oxygen species …

ABSTRACT COPD is a seriously disabling respiratory condition that inexorably progresses
to disability and mortality. It affects approximately 10% of the population globally with a …

Abstract Background Amorphous silica nanoparticles (SiO2 NPs) have been regarded as
relatively benign nanomaterials, however, this widely held opinion has been questioned in …

Toxic particulate elements present in cigarette smoke pose health threats to the life of
smokers due to direct inhalation and at the same time increase health risks to non-smokers …

In the current study, electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy was employed to
measure environmentally persistent free radicals (EPFRs) in the total particulate matter …

Electronic cigarettes (ECIGs) are battery-powered devices that heat and vaporize solutions
containing propylene glycol (PG) and/or vegetable glycerin (VG), nicotine and possible trace …