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JUUL e-liquid exposure elicits cytoplasmic Ca 2+ responses and leads to cytotoxicity in cultured airway epithelial cells.
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Toxicology letters [Toxicol Lett] 2021 Feb 01; Vol. 337, pp. 46-56. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Nov 27. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Rationale: The popularity of new and emerging tobacco products such as E-cigarettes (E-cigs) is rapidly expanding worldwide. However, uncertainties surrounding the potential health consequences due to the use of such products exist and warrant further study.<br />Methods: Cultured A549 and Calu-3 airway epithelia were exposed to three out of the eight types of JUUL brand e-liquids ("Mint", "Virginia Tobacco" and "Menthol", all containing 3% nicotine at 1% and 3% (vol/vol) dilutions) and assessed for viability using a resazurin-based assay. Intracellular Ca <superscript>2+</superscript> levels were measured using fluorescent indicators and pro-inflammatory cytokine levels were monitored by quantitative PCR (qPCR). Cultures were also analyzed by flow cytometry to evaluate apoptotic markers and cell viability.<br />Results: Exposing the airway epithelial cells to the flavored JUUL e-liquids led to significant cytotoxicity, with the "Mint" flavor being the overall most cytotoxic. The "Mint" flavored e-liquid also led to significant elevations in intracellular Ca <superscript>2+</superscript> and upregulation of the pro-inflammatory cytokine IL-6 and early apoptotic marker Annexin V.<br />Conclusions: JUUL e-liquid challenge resulted in a loss of airway epithelial cell viability, induced pro-inflammatory responses and eventually caused apoptosis.<br />Competing Interests: Declaration of Competing Interest The authors report no declarations of interest.<br /> (Copyright © 2020 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)
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- A549 Cells
Apoptosis drug effects
Calcium metabolism
Cell Line
Cytokines analysis
Cytokines metabolism
Flavoring Agents toxicity
Humans
Mentha
Nicotine analysis
Respiratory Mucosa drug effects
Calcium Signaling drug effects
Cell Survival drug effects
Cytoplasm drug effects
Cytoplasm metabolism
Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems
Epithelial Cells drug effects
Respiratory Mucosa cytology
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1879-3169
- Volume :
- 337
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Toxicology letters
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 33253780
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.toxlet.2020.11.017