[HTML][HTML] A review of potential human health impacts of micro-and nanoplastics exposure

JL Xu, X Lin, JJ Wang, AA Gowen - Science of the Total Environment, 2022 - Elsevier
This systematic review aims to summarize the current knowledge on biological effects of
micro-and nanoplastics (MNPs) on human health based on mammalian systems. An …

Food and human safety: The impact of microplastics

K Kadac-Czapska, E Knez… - Critical Reviews in Food …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Plastic waste pollution is one of the biggest problems in the world today. The amount of
plastic in the environment continues to increase, and human exposure to microplastic (MP) …

[HTML][HTML] Size-dependent seizurogenic effect of polystyrene microplastics in zebrafish embryos

S Jeong, S Jang, SS Kim, MA Bae, J Shin… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2022 - Elsevier
The effects of polystyrene microplastic (PS-MP) size on neurotoxicity remain to be evaluated
at various microsizes, and the seizurogenic effects of PS-MPs are unknown. This study …

New insights into the protection of dietary components on anxiety, depression, and other mental disorders caused by contaminants and food additives

RG Xiong, J Li, J Cheng, SX Wu, SY Huang… - Trends in Food Science …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Several harmful substances can get into the human body easily through
different ways, including foods, drinking water, air, and so on. Moreover, there are a variety …

Toxicity induced via ingestion of naturally-aged polystyrene microplastics by a small-sized terrestrial bird and its potential role as vectors for the dispersion of these …

SS de Souza, ÍN Freitas… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2022 - Elsevier
In recent years, there has been a growing number of studies on the impact of microplastics
(MPs) on biota. However, its effects on birds' health are poorly understood. Thus, we aimed …

Neurotoxicities induced by micro/nanoplastics: A review focusing on the risks of neurological diseases

S Liu, Y He, J Yin, Q Zhu, C Liao, G Jiang - Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Pollution of micro/nano-plastics (MPs/NPs) is ubiquitously prevalent in the environment,
leading to an unavoidable exposure of the human body. Despite the protection of the blood …

[HTML][HTML] Microplastics affect the inflammation pathway in human gingival fibroblasts: A study in the Adriatic Sea

S Caputi, F Diomede, P Lanuti, GD Marconi… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
The level of environmental microplastics in the sea is constantly increasing. They can enter
the human body with food, be absorbed through the gut and have negative effects on the …

[HTML][HTML] Enhanced ASGR2 by microplastic exposure leads to resistance to therapy in gastric cancer

H Kim, J Zaheer, EJ Choi, JS Kim - Theranostics, 2022 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background: Microplastics (MPs) are a new global environmental threat. Previously, we
showed the biodistribution of MPs using [64 Cu] polystyrene (PS) and PET in mice. Here, we …

Beyond the cradle–Amidst microplastics and the ongoing peril during pregnancy and neonatal stages: A holistic review

I Paul, P Mondal, D Haldar, G Halder - Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Advancements in research concerning the occurrence of microplastics (MPs) in human
blood, sputum, urine, and breast milk samples have piqued the interest of the scientific …

The gut microbiota, a key to understanding the health implications of micro (nano) plastics and their biodegradation

C Jiménez‐Arroyo, A Tamargo… - Microbial …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The effects of plastic debris on the environment and plant, animal, and human health are a
global challenge, with micro (nano) plastics (MNPs) being the main focus. MNPs are found …