Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Li He, Pin Wang, Suzyann F. Schick, Abel Huang, Peyton Jacob, Xu Yang, Yankai Xia, Antoine M. Snijders, Jian-Hua Mao, Hang Chang, Bo Hang
Summary: This study found that exposure to thirdhand smoke leads to strain-dependent changes in anxiety-like behavior and memory in mice, with female mice showing more pronounced effects. Host genetic variations play a critical role in individual susceptibility to thirdhand smoke-induced effects.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ting Zeng, Yanxia Liu, Yingfang Jiang, Lan Zhang, Yagang Zhang, Lin Zhao, Xiaoli Jiang, Qiang Zhang
Summary: This article focuses on materials that help reduce the levels of major carcinogens in cigarette smoke. The research progress on adsorption effects and mechanisms of advanced materials such as cellulose, zeolite, activated carbon, graphene, and molecularly imprinted polymers are highlighted. The review aims to serve as an insightful reference for the design of hybrid and functionally oriented advanced materials.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yong-Hyun Kim, Min-Seok Kim
Summary: This study developed a standardized method for preparing whole cigarette smoke condensate (WCSC) to obtain consistent quality WCSC. The effectiveness of the method was verified by evaluating the concentrations of total particulate matter (TPM) and organic compounds (OCs) in the samples at each step of WCSC preparation from cigarette smoke.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ryan H. Nguyen, Laura B. Vater, Lava R. Timsina, Gregory A. Durm, Katelin Rupp, Keylee Wright, Miranda H. Spitznagle, Brandy Paul, Shadia Jalal, Lisa Carter-Harris, Karen S. Hudmon, Nasser H. Hanna, Patrick J. Loehrer, DuyKhanh P. Ceppa
Summary: The study found that counties with stronger smoke-free air ordinances had lower smoking rates and fewer new lung cancer cases per year. Therefore, strengthening smoke-free air ordinances is crucial for reducing lung cancer incidence.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Huan Xu, Feng Xu, Hongyu Lu, Jiexin Chen, Xiaoling Huang, Yongsong Chen, Ling Lin
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the role of S1PR2 in cigarette smoke extract-induced inflammation and pyroptosis in human bronchial epithelial cells. The results revealed that the S1PR2 signaling pathway may be involved in the pathogenesis of cigarette smoke-induced inflammation and injury, suggesting that S1PR2 inhibitors could be an effective treatment for cigarette smoke-induced airway inflammation and injury.
ARCHIVES OF MEDICAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shengzhe Ji, Zhen Liu, Peng Liu
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of cigarette grade/price and size on tobacco smoke pollution. The results showed that cigarette grade and price did not significantly affect PM2.5 levels, but cigarette size had a significant effect. However, the evaluation of cigarette safety cannot solely rely on tar and nicotine, and further research on other harmful substances and smoking habits is needed.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mithun Rudrapal, Siddhartha Maji, Shiv Kumar Prajapati, Payal Kesharwani, Prashanta Kumar Deb, Johra Khan, Randa Mohamed Ismail, Rani S. Kankate, Ranjan Kumar Sahoo, Shubham J. Khairnar, Atul R. Bendale
Summary: Cigarette smoking can cause life-threatening diseases such as lung cancer and pulmonary and cardiovascular diseases. One of the major health implications of smoking is the oxidative damage to cellular constituents, and dietary polyphenols have shown potential benefits in protecting against various chronic conditions.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Wan Chan, Wanlin Guo, Jian Zhen Yu
Summary: The study assessed the use of polyurethane foam face masks as a sampling medium for estimating personal exposure to ETS, in conjunction with tandem mass spectrometry. The newly developed method showed convenience, affordability, and the ability to monitor nicotine levels in indoor and outdoor environments without requiring a personal sampling pump.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Weizhen Zhang, Jing Liu, Yunxing Xiao, Yumiao Zhang, Yangjinzhi Yu, Zheng Zheng, Yafeng Liu, Qi Li
Summary: Cyanobacteria blooms are a global problem in aquatic environments, affecting water quality, ecosystems, and human health.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenxin Wang, Muhammad Hafeez, Hong Jiang, Waseem Ahmad, Hammad Badar, Raufhon Salahodjaev
Summary: BRICS economies are facing severe environmental issues that affect human health. The study finds that CO2 emissions have a negative impact on life expectancy, but a positive impact on the death rate. Environmental innovations and environmental policy stringency have positive effects on life expectancy, but the effect is insignificant for the death rate. The study suggests that the BRICS economies should reassess their environmental policies for the betterment of human health.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ki Joon Heo, Gyu Dong Lee, Song Jun Doh, Jae Hee Jung
Summary: This study examined the impact of cigarette smoke on the filtration performance of common face mask materials, revealing a significant reduction in filtration efficiency. The findings suggest that the lifespan of air filters commonly used may be much shorter than expected, leading to potential direct exposure to airborne pollutants.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Marco Buscetta, Marta Cristaldi, Maura Cimino, Agnese La Mensa, Paola Dino, Fabio Bucchieri, Francesca Rappa, Santina Amato, Tommaso Silvano Aronica, Elisabetta Pace, Alessandro Bertani, Chiara Cipollina
Summary: The mechanisms and consequences of GSDMD activation in cigarette smoke-associated inflammation and lung disease are not well understood. This study shows that cigarette smoke extract (CSE) can activate caspase-1 and induce GSDMD cleavage and increased cell permeability. The activation of caspase-4 and caspase-8 by CSE further promotes GSDMD cleavage. These findings suggest that ASC-independent activation of caspase-1, -4, and -8 and subsequent GSDMD cleavage may contribute to macrophage dysfunction and chronic inflammation in the lungs of smokers.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kristen Yeh, Li Li, Frank Wania, Jonathan P. D. Abbatt
Summary: Thirdhand smoke (THS) refers to the contamination that remains indoors after smoking. This study reviews the composition and behavior of different types of indoor THS, including from tobacco, e-cigarettes, cannabis, and illicit substances. Modeling results suggest that volatile compounds are inhaled, while water-soluble compounds are absorbed by the skin.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Chien-Heng Chen, Jia-In Lee, Jhen-Hao Jhan, Yung-Chin Lee, Jiun-Hung Geng, Szu-Chia Chen, Chih-Hsing Hung, Chao-Hung Kuo
Summary: Research analyzing non-smokers exposed to secondhand smoke found that the risk of developing kidney stones was significantly higher in the exposure group compared to the no exposure group. Participants with over 1.2 hours of exposure per week had nearly twofold higher risk of kidney stone development compared to those with no exposure. These findings highlight the potential risk of secondhand smoke in kidney stone formation and suggest the need for further evaluation.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Review
Immunology
Chiang-Wen Lee, Thi Thuy Tien Vo, Yinshen Wee, Yao-Chang Chiang, Miao-Ching Chi, Min-Li Chen, Lee-Fen Hsu, Mei-Ling Fang, Kuan-Han Lee, Su-Er Guo, Hsin-Chung Cheng, I-Ta Lee
Summary: Research has shown that incense burning can have negative effects on human health, primarily due to harmful constituents and deposition in the body. Reactive oxygen species-driven oxidative stress and associated inflammation may be potential mechanisms, eliciting various unfavorable responses.
JOURNAL OF INFLAMMATION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Sandra Magalhaes, Brenda Banwell, Amit Bar-Or, Isabel Fortier, Heather E. Hanwell, Ming Lim, Georg E. Matt, Rinze F. Neuteboom, David L. O'Riordan, Paul K. Schneider, Maura Pugliatti, Bryna Shatenstein, Catherine M. Tansey, Evangeline Wassmer, Christina Wolfson
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS JOURNAL
(2019)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Sandra Magalhaes, Brenda Banwell, Amit Bar-Or, Isabel Fortier, Heather E. Hanwell, Ming Lim, Georg E. Matt, Rinze F. Neuteboom, David L. O'Riordan, Paul K. Schneider, Maura Pugliatti, Bryna Shatenstein, Catherine M. Tansey, Evangeline Wassmer, Christina Wolfson
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS JOURNAL
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Georg E. Matt, Eunha Hoh, Penelope J. E. Quintana, Joy M. Zakarian, Jayson Arceo
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Penelope J. E. Quintana, Eunha Hoh, Nathan G. Dodder, Georg E. Matt, Joy M. Zakarian, Kim A. Anderson, Brittany Akins, Linda Chu, Melbourne F. Hovell
JOURNAL OF EXPOSURE SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Substance Abuse
Melbourne F. Hovell, John Bellettiere, Sandy Liles, Benjamin Nguyen, Vincent Berardi, Christine Johnson, Georg E. Matt, John Malone, Marie C. Boman-Davis, Penelope J. E. Quintana, Saori Obayashi, Dale Chatfield, Robert Robinson, Elaine J. Blumberg, Weg M. Ongkeko, Neil E. Klepeis, Suzanne C. Hughes
Article
Environmental Sciences
E. Melinda Mahabee-Gittens, Matthew J. Mazzella, John T. Doucette, Ashley L. Merianos, Lara Stone, Chase A. Wullenweber, Stefanie A. Busgang, Georg E. Matt
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2020)
Letter
Engineering, Environmental
E. Melinda Mahabee-Gittens, Ashley L. Merianos, Georg E. Matt
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
E. Melinda Mahabee-Gittens, Ashley L. Merianos, Roman A. Jandarov, Penelope J. E. Quintana, Eunha Hoh, Georg E. Matt
Summary: By comparing hand nicotine and urinary cotinine as biomarkers, the study found that they have different associations with pediatric illnesses, potentially influenced by factors like family income. Hand nicotine levels were linked to discharge diagnoses of viral infection, pulmonary illness, and bacterial infection in children, showing a distinct association compared to urinary cotinine.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiaochen Tang, Neal Benowitz, Lara Gundel, Bo Hang, Christopher M. Havel, Eunha Hoh, Peyton Jacob, Jian-Hua Mao, Manuela Martins-Green, Georg E. Matt, Penelope J. E. Quintana, Marion L. Russell, Altaf Sarker, Suzaynn F. Schick, Antoine M. Snijders, Hugo Destaillats
Summary: Tobacco-specific nitrosamines (TSNAs) may pose long-term health risks to nonsmokers, especially in homes contaminated with thirdhand smoke.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jiang Li, Meghan C. Martinez, Dominick L. Frosch, Georg E. Matt
Summary: COVID-19 continues to have a disproportionate impact on vulnerable populations. This study aims to identify risk factors for testing positive for SARS-CoV-2. The findings suggest that smokers have significantly lower odds of testing positive for SARS-CoV-2, and other risk factors include missing smoking status data, being under 18, being male, being a racial/ethnic minority, and having mild major comorbidities.
TOBACCO USE INSIGHTS
(2022)
Article
Substance Abuse
Rachael A. Record, Lydia H. Greiner, Heather Wipfli, Jessica Pugel, Georg E. Matt
Summary: This study tested the reliability and validity of new self-report scales for assessing knowledge, attitudes, and behavior related to thirdhand smoke. The results showed consistent reliability and validity of the scales at different time points, supporting their use in identifying gaps in knowledge and guiding the design of novel tobacco control policies and interventions.
NICOTINE & TOBACCO RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Substance Abuse
Georg E. Matt, Penelope J. E. Quintana, Eunha Hoh, Joy M. Zakarian, Nathan G. Dodder, Rachael A. Record, Melbourne F. Hovell, E. Melinda Mahabee-Gittens, Samuel Padilla, Laura Markman, Kayo Watanabe, Thomas E. Novotny
Summary: This study found that different cleaning methods alone have limited effectiveness in removing nicotine residue indoors. However, combining dry/damp cleaning with wet cleaning significantly reduced nicotine levels on surfaces and in dust. While cleaning interventions reduced nicotine contamination, they did not permanently eliminate it from indoor environments.
NICOTINE & TOBACCO RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Substance Abuse
Penelope J. E. Quintana, Nicolas Lopez-Galvez, Nathan G. Dodder, Eunha Hoh, Georg E. Matt, Joy M. Zakarian, Mansi Vyas, Linda Chu, Brittany Akins, Samuel Padilla, Kim A. Anderson, Melbourne F. Hovell
Summary: This study investigated the differences in chemical concentrations in silicone wristbands worn by children exposed to secondhand smoke and vapor. The levels of nicotine and cotinine in wristbands were found to differentiate between children exposed to different types of smoke, and showed potential for sensitive detection of tobacco-related contaminants.
NICOTINE & TOBACCO RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Georg E. Matt, Penelope J. E. Quintana, Eunha Hoh, Joy M. Zakarian, Nathan G. Dodder, Rachael A. Record, Melbourne F. Hovell, E. Melinda Mahabee-Gittens, Samuel Padilla, Laura Markman, Kayo Watanabe, Thomas E. Novotny
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE REPORTS
(2020)
Article
Substance Abuse
Thomas F. Northrup, Angela L. Stotts, Robert Suchting, Amir M. Khan, Charles Green, Michelle R. Klawans, Penelope J. E. Quintana, Eunha Hoh, Melbourne F. Hovell, Georg E. Matt
Summary: The study identified pathways of furniture contamination and infant exposure to thirdhand smoke (THS) during neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) hospitalization, despite hospital regulations against tobacco/nicotine use. This highlights the potential spread of nicotine and THS-related health risks to vulnerable infants during crucial developmental stages.
NICOTINE & TOBACCO RESEARCH
(2021)