ArticleCurrent research in toxicology2026
Aromatic aldehydes formed during heating of cinnamon-flavored e-liquids drive pro-inflammatory responses in human aortic smooth muscle cells.
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Flavor additives can contribute to the biological effects of electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) aerosols, yet the mechanisms underlying flavor-related vascular toxicity remain poorly understood. We previously showed that exposure of human aortic smooth muscle cells (AoSMCs) to cinnamon-flavored e-cigarette aerosol induced a marked pro-inflammatory response that was amplified by heating. The present study aimed to identify thermal degradation products derived from cinnamon flavoring that may contribute to this effect. Aerosol condensates were generated from cinnamon-flavored e-liquids under controlled vaping conditions, and a chemical screening approach was used to identify degradation products. Benzaldehyde and phenylacetaldehyde were detected as specific to the heated cinnamon condensate and were subsequently selected for targeted
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