A systematic review of the placental translocation of micro-and nanoplastics
EA Medley, MJ Spratlen, B Yan, JB Herbstman… - Current Environmental …, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review Despite increasing awareness of the ubiquity of microplastics
(MPs) in our environments, little is known about their risk of developmental toxicity. Even …
(MPs) in our environments, little is known about their risk of developmental toxicity. Even …
Toxicity effects of functionalized quantum dots, gold and polystyrene nanoparticles on target aquatic biological models: a review
Nano-based products are widespread in several sectors, including textiles, medical-
products, cosmetics, paints and plastics. Nanosafety and safe-by-design are driving …
products, cosmetics, paints and plastics. Nanosafety and safe-by-design are driving …
Silica and titanium dioxide nanoparticles cause pregnancy complications in mice
K Yamashita, Y Yoshioka, K Higashisaka… - Nature …, 2011 - nature.com
The increasing use of nanomaterials has raised concerns about their potential risks to
human health. Recent studies have shown that nanoparticles can cross the placenta barrier …
human health. Recent studies have shown that nanoparticles can cross the placenta barrier …
Titanium dioxide nanoparticles induced cytotoxicity, oxidative stress and DNA damage in human amnion epithelial (WISH) cells
Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2-NPs) induced cytotoxicity and DNA damage have
been investigated using human amnion epithelial (WISH) cells, as an in vitro model for …
been investigated using human amnion epithelial (WISH) cells, as an in vitro model for …
Bidirectional Transfer Study of Polystyrene Nanoparticles across the Placental Barrier in an ex Vivo Human Placental Perfusion Model
S Grafmueller, P Manser, L Diener… - Environmental …, 2015 - ehp.niehs.nih.gov
Background Nanoparticle exposure in utero might not be a major concern yet, but it could
become more important with the increasing application of nanomaterials in consumer and …
become more important with the increasing application of nanomaterials in consumer and …
A children's health perspective on nano-and microplastics
Background: Pregnancy, infancy, and childhood are sensitive windows for environmental
exposures. Yet the health effects of exposure to nano-and microplastics (NMPs) remain …
exposures. Yet the health effects of exposure to nano-and microplastics (NMPs) remain …
Progress and future of in vitro models to study translocation of nanoparticles
HM Braakhuis, SK Kloet, S Kezic, F Kuper… - Archives of …, 2015 - Springer
The increasing use of nanoparticles in products likely results in increased exposure of both
workers and consumers. Because of their small size, there are concerns that nanoparticles …
workers and consumers. Because of their small size, there are concerns that nanoparticles …
Effects of nanotoxicity on female reproductivity and fetal development in animal models
J Sun, Q Zhang, Z Wang, B Yan - International journal of molecular …, 2013 - mdpi.com
The extensive application of nanomaterials in industry, medicine and consumer products
has raised concerns about their potential toxicity. The female population is particularly …
has raised concerns about their potential toxicity. The female population is particularly …
Nanotoxicity overview: nano-threat to susceptible populations
Due to the increasing applications of nanomaterials and nanotechnology, potential danger
of nanoparticle exposure has become a critical issue. However, recent nanotoxicity studies …
of nanoparticle exposure has become a critical issue. However, recent nanotoxicity studies …
In vitro placental model optimization for nanoparticle transport studies
L Cartwright, MS Poulsen, HM Nielsen… - International journal …, 2012 - Taylor & Francis
Background Advances in biomedical nanotechnology raise hopes in patient populations but
may also raise questions regarding biodistribution and biocompatibility, especially during …
may also raise questions regarding biodistribution and biocompatibility, especially during …