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Impact of sugars on tobacco product toxicity and abuse liability

Award Number: R01DA051005
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON DRUG ABUSE
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 06/01/2020
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 05/31/2024

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Impact of sugars on tobacco product toxicity and abuse liability - PROJECT SUMMARY Sugars, which are present naturally in some tobacco types and are also added to cigarette tobacco filler as additives, are not included in the FDA list of harmful and potentially harmful constituents (HPHC). Existing research data suggests that sugars in tobacco filler may contribute to the harmful properties of cigarettes in three critical ways: by enhancing smoke palatability and appeal and, as precursors to aldehydes and furans in the smoke, by increasing smoke toxicity and carcinogenicity and potentially addictiveness. Therefore, sugars are potentially the most versatile key constituents contributing to the smoking-associated morbidity and mortality. However, there is lack of robust quantitative data on the relationship between tobacco sugar content and relevant toxicant yields in U.S. commercial cigarettes, and the associated user exposures, behaviors, and cigarette appeal. In this study, we will leverage our combined expertise in tobacco chemistry, epidemiology, and human trials assessing biomarkers and behavioral and subjective measures, to address these key knowledge gaps. In Aim 1, we will use stable isotope-labeled sugars added to a commercial cigarette that is low in sugars and will analyze the dose-dependent formation of correspondingly labeled pyrolysis products in the smoke of this cigarette. to characterize the impact of sugars in the filler of U.S. cigarettes on the relevant chemical profile of cigarette smoke. We will also analyze the impact of sugar content on the levels of nicotine and tobacco-specific nitrosamines (TSNA) in the smoke. In Aim 2, we will analyze sugars in U.S. commercial cigarettes and use PATH biomarker data to investigate the impact of sugar content in cigarette tobacco on toxicant and carcinogen intake in U.S. smokers. In Aim 3, we will investigate the impact of sugar content in cigarette tobacco on cigarette abuse liability and appeal by conducting a laboratory study in which smokers will assess study cigarettes with differing levels of sugars in a laboratory setting. The overall goal of this proposal is to provide the FDA with the scientific basis to determine whether sugars should be added to HPHC list and whether their levels in tobacco products should be regulated.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = -$35 )
2024	2022	REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA	200 OAK ST SE	MINNEAPOLIS	MN	55455	HENNEPIN	USA	Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act Regulatory Research	000	3	9/16/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$35
														Subtotal = -$35

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $0 )
2023	2022	REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA	200 OAK ST SE # 224	MINNEAPOLIS	MN	55455	HENNEPIN	USA	Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act Regulatory Research	000	3	1/6/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $0

Issue Date FY: 2022 ( Subtotal = $421,132 )
2022	2022	REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA	200 OAK ST SE # 224	MINNEAPOLIS	MN	55455	HENNEPIN	USA	Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act Regulatory Research	001	3	5/23/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$421,132
2022	2021	REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA	200 OAK ST SE # 224	MINNEAPOLIS	MN	55455	HENNEPIN	USA	Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act Regulatory Research	000	2	2/3/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $421,132

Issue Date FY: 2021 ( Subtotal = $431,405 )
2021	2021	REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA	200 OAK ST SE # 224	MINNEAPOLIS	MN	55455	HENNEPIN	USA	Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act Regulatory Research	001	2	6/2/2021	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$431,405
2021	2020	REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA	200 OAK ST SE # 224	MINNEAPOLIS	MN	55455	HENNEPIN	USA	Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act Regulatory Research	000	1	2/15/2021	NEW	$0
														Subtotal = $431,405

Issue Date FY: 2020 ( Subtotal = $437,383 )
2020	2020	REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA	200 OAK ST SE # 224	MINNEAPOLIS	MN	55455	HENNEPIN	USA	Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act Regulatory Research	000	1	5/15/2020	NEW	$437,383
														Subtotal = $437,383

Grand Total All Awards = $1,289,885

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Impact of sugars on tobacco product toxicity and abuse liability

Award Number: R01DA051005

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON DRUG ABUSE

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 06/01/2020

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 05/31/2024

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