Published in eNeuro · View the paper (DOI)
Research in mice found that a common green apple vape flavor, farnesene, enhances nicotine reward and is also rewarding on its own. Farnesene partially activated nicotinic receptors and increased high-sensitivity receptors, potentially heightening reward and drug-seeking behavior.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Green apple flavor in vapes enhances nicotine reward Society for Neuroscience · Aug 3, 2020 · first to report
- Green apple e-cigarette flavorant triggers reward-related behavior in the brain Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine · Aug 18, 2020