2019
Modulation of “Protective” Nicotine Perception and Use Profile by Flavorants: Preliminary Findings in E-cigarettes
DeVito EE, Jensen KP, O’Malley S, Gueorguieva R, Krishnan-Sarin S, Valentine G, Jatlow PI, Sofuoglu M. Modulation of “Protective” Nicotine Perception and Use Profile by Flavorants: Preliminary Findings in E-cigarettes. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2019, 22: 771-781. PMID: 30995302, PMCID: PMC7368338, DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntz057.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSubjective drug effectsNicotine-containing e-liquidsSelf-administered more nicotineAversive effectsSingle testing dayE-cigarettesSelf-reported preferencesE-cigarette appealRs16969968 genotypePreliminary findingsUnflavored e-liquidsIndividual differencesDrug effectsAd libitumE-liquidsAversive actionsTobacco productsNicotine effectsLow-risk groupNicotine-free e-liquidsPalatable flavorAversivenessTesting daysNicotinic acetylcholine receptor subunit genesNumber of puffs
2018
Acute effects of inhaled menthol on the rewarding effects of intravenous nicotine in smokers
Valentine GW, DeVito EE, Jatlow PI, Gueorguieva R, Sofuoglu M. Acute effects of inhaled menthol on the rewarding effects of intravenous nicotine in smokers. Journal Of Psychopharmacology 2018, 32: 986-994. PMID: 29788802, PMCID: PMC6329876, DOI: 10.1177/0269881118773972.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPositive subjective effectsPositive subjective responsesIntravenous nicotineNicotine metabolismSubjective effectsNicotine metabolite ratioYoung adult smokersSlower nicotine metabolismTest sessionsSubjective responsesSevere nicotine withdrawalMenthol inhalationNicotine withdrawalAcute effectsAdult smokersWithdrawal severityNicotine infusionRewarding effectsSmokersSmoking urgesChronic exposureMetabolite ratiosAversive effectsMenthol conditionsElectronic cigarettes