Original paper
Endotoxin and (1→3)-β-D-Glucan Contamination in Electronic Cigarette Products Sold in the United States
Abstract
Background: Cigarette smoke contains microbes and microbial toxins, such as endotoxin and (1→3)-β-D-glucan, that may have adverse respiratory effects. To our knowledge, the potential for contamination of electronic cigarette (EC) products sold in the United States has not been investigated. Objectives: We aimed to determine whether popular cartridge and e-liquid EC products were contaminated with endotoxin or glucan and to examine differences...
Paper Details
Title
Endotoxin and (1→3)-β-D-Glucan Contamination in Electronic Cigarette Products Sold in the United States
Published Date
Apr 1, 2019
Volume
127
Issue
4