A recent study published in Applied In Vitro Toxicology found that tobacco-free nicotine pouches exhibit reduced levels of toxicants and biological activity compared to combustible cigarette smoke. The products, manufactured by Imperial Brands, showed substantially reduced genotoxicity and cytotoxicity in three toxicological assays.
A recent study published in Frontiers in Toxicology found that heated tobacco and vape next generation products display reduced cardiotoxicity potential relative to combustible cigarette smoke. Heated tobacco aerosol showed some cardiotoxic potential, while vape aerosol exhibited no cardiotoxic effects even at high concentrations.
Research finds that exhaled heated tobacco aerosol particles are droplets comprised of 75-85% water, evaporating quickly and not impacting indoor air quality. The aerosol is mostly composed of water droplets, unlike cigarette smoke, which lingers in the air and exceeds IAQ standards.
A new study found that repeat vape aerosol exposure had little impact on lung tissue, unlike combustible cigarette smoke, which caused significant biological responses in lung cell models.
A recent study published in Mutagenesis found that vaping products exhibit little to no DNA damaging potential, contrary to previous concerns. The study used the ToxTracker suite to compare vape e-liquids and aerosols to combustible cigarette smoke, showing significant harm reduction potential for adult smokers
A recent study published in Toxicological Research & Application compared the effects of vape aerosol and cigarette smoke on human lung tissue. The research found that exposure to vape aerosol had a minimal impact on gene expression compared to combustible cigarettes.
A new literature review suggests that snus use is not a significant risk factor for several cancers and diseases. Imperial Brands calls for EU legalization of snus as a reduced-harm tobacco product.
A new study by Imperial Brands found that Blu vapor did not trigger significant toxicological responses in human lung cells, unlike cigarette smoke. The research used a 3D model of human lung tissue and found no decrease in cilia or ciliated cells after four weeks of exposure.
A new study uses Genomic Allergen Rapid Detection (GARD) assays to differentiate and classify vape e-liquids, detecting allergens in ingredients. This innovative approach represents an exciting step towards assessing and classifying future e-liquids.
New research by Imperial Brands shows that vaping blu e-vapor produces a similar effect on human lung tissue as normal air. The study found that exposure to blu vapour had no cytotoxic impact on human airway tissue, unlike conventional cigarette smoke.
A study conducted by Imperial Brands found substantially reduced toxicant levels in the aerosol from their heated tobacco product (HTP) prototype compared to smoke from a standard reference cigarette. The HTP generated significantly lower levels of carbon monoxide and other harmful compounds.