E-cigarette and food flavoring diacetyl alters airway cell morphology, inflammatory and antiviral response, and susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2
Summary Diacetyl (DA) is an α-diketone that is used to flavor microwave popcorn, coffee, and e-cigarettes. Occupational exposure to high levels of DA causes impaired lung function and obstructive airway disease. Additionally, lower levels of DA exposure dampen host defenses in vitro. Understanding D...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group
2022-02-01
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| Series: | Cell Death Discovery |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41420-022-00855-3 |