Menthol-enhanced cytotoxicity of cigarette smoke demonstrated in two bioassay models
Conclusions:
Cigarette smoke cytotoxicity leading to cell death assessed in plant and human model cells was enhanced by menthol. Further research into these findings is encouraged.
Source: Tobacco Induced Diseases - Category: Global & Universal Authors: Atsuko NoriyasuTadashi KonishiShinichi MochizukiKazuo SakuraiYutaka TanaikeKen MatsuyamaKazuya UezuTomonori Kawano Source Type: research