Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) have attracted much attention as a new substitute for
conventional cigarettes. E-cigarettes are first exposed to the respiratory system after …

Abstract “E-Cigarette (e-cig) Va**-Associated Acute Lung Injury”(EVALI) has been linked
to vitamin-E-acetate (VEA) and Δ-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), due to their presence in …

Abstract Caveolin-1 (Cav-1) is a critical lipid raft protein playing dual roles as both a tumor
suppressor and promoter. While its role in tumorigenesis, progression, and metastasis has …

The plasma membrane lipid rafts are cholesterol-and sphingolipid-enriched domains that
allow regularly distributed, sub-micro-sized structures englobing proteins to …

Exposure to cigarettes and other nicotine-based products results in persistent inflammation
in the lung. In recent years, electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) have become extremely popular …

Background Lung epithelial cells play important roles in lung inflammation and injury,
although mechanisms remain unclear. Osteopontin (OPN) has essential roles in epithelial …

It is expected that secondary exposure to e-cigarette aerosol (passive va**) will soon
become an issue of public health. Passive va** inhales e-cigarette aerosol containing …

We evaluated the effect of multiple exposures to electronic cigarettes on human oral mucosa
structure and proinflammatory cytokine secretion. A 3D air-liquid interface human gingival …

Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by
inflammation, airflow obstruction, and lung damage resulting from multiple causes, in …

Most people consider that electronic cigarettes are safer than tobacco and are marketed as
quit-smoking products. The e-liquid, which usually contains propylene glycol (PG) and …