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  • Biochemistry
  • Toxicology

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  • Electronic cigarette (EC) use is increasing despite links to adverse health outcomes.
  • Altered lipid signaling is a potential mechanism for EC-induced lung injury.
  • Lipid pathway perturbations are associated with respiratory illnesses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate quantitative alterations in the plasma lipidome associated with EC use in healthy individuals.
  • To compare lipid profiles of chronic tobacco cigarette (TC) smokers, EC users, and non-users.

Main Methods:

  • Collected plasma samples from 119 participants (TC smokers, EC users, non-users).
  • Quantified lipid species across various subclasses using the Sciex Lipidyzer.
  • Analyzed lipidome signatures in relation to smoking status and sex.

Main Results:

  • Distinct lipidome signatures were observed in TC and EC users compared to non-users.
  • Female EC users exhibited lower levels of plasmalogens, essential for lung surfactant function.
  • No striking overall changes in the majority of lipids were found in EC users.

Conclusions:

  • EC use is associated with sex-specific alterations in critical lung lipids.
  • Plasmalogen levels may be a biomarker for EC-related pulmonary effects in females.
  • Further research is needed to understand the long-term implications of these lipid changes.