Biological uptake, distribution and toxicity of micro (nano) plastics in the aquatic biota: A special emphasis on size-dependent impacts

W Liu, H Liao, M Wei, M Junaid, G Chen… - TrAC Trends in Analytical …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs), defined as plastic particles smaller
than 5 mm and 100 nm, respectively, have emerged as significantly hazardous …

[HTML][HTML] The invisible threat: Assessing the reproductive and transgenerational impacts of micro-and nanoplastics on fish

J Yi, Y Ma, J Ruan, S You, J Ma, H Yu, J Zhao… - Environment …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Micro-and nanoplastics (MNPs), emerging as pervasive environmental pollutants,
present multifaceted threats to diverse ecosystems. This review critically examines the ability …

Process-oriented impacts of microplastic fibers on behavior and histology of fish

W Liang, B Li, MC Jong, C Ma, C Zuo, Q Chen… - Journal of hazardous …, 2023 - Elsevier
Microplastic pollution has raised global concern for its hazards to biota. To determine the
direct impact of microplastics during their contact with fish, we exposed goldfish (Carassius …

Microplastics (≤ 10 μm) bioaccumulation in marine sponges along the Moroccan Mediterranean coast: Insights into species-specific distribution and potential …

I Krikech, GO Conti, E Pulvirenti, P Rapisarda… - Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
Microplastics (MPs) are pervasive in marine environments and widely recognized as
emerging environmental pollutants due to the multifaceted risks they exert on living …

Size-dependent effects of plastic particles on antioxidant and immune responses of the thick-shelled mussel Mytilus coruscus

S Wang, Y Ma, FU Khan, S Dupont, W Huang… - Science of The Total …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Micro-/nano-plastic particles (MNPs) are present in the ocean with potential
detrimental impacts on marine ecosystems. Bivalves are often used as marine bioindicators …

[HTML][HTML] Developmental and reproductive toxic effects of exposure to microplastics: A review of associated signaling pathways

I Dubey, S Khan, S Kushwaha - Frontiers in Toxicology, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Microplastics (MPs), small pieces of plastic (∼ 5 mm), are released into the environment not
only as a result of the decomposition of large-sized plastics but also from day-to-day use of …

Abundance and risk assessment of microplastics in water, sediment, and aquatic insects of the Nile River

AM Khedre, SA Ramadan, A Ashry, M Alaraby - Chemosphere, 2024 - Elsevier
Microplastics (MPs) are a serious threat in freshwater environments. The ecological risk and
abundance level of MPs in abiotic and biotic compartments of the Nile River haven't been …

Transgenerational effects of microplastics on Nrf2 signaling, GH/IGF, and HPI axis in marine medaka Oryzias melastigma under different salinities

X Zhang, X Chen, L Gao, HT Zhang, J Li, Y Ye… - Science of The Total …, 2024 - Elsevier
Little information is available on the toxicity of microplastics (MPs) under different salinities in
aquatic organisms. Consequently, the effects of larvae exposure to 180 μg/L MPs with 5.0 …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of microplastic exposure on the early developmental period and circadian rhythm of zebrafish (Danio rerio): A comparative study of polylactic acid and …

J Luan, S Zhang, Y Xu, L Wen, X Feng - Ecotoxicology and Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
Polyglycolic acid (PGA) is an emerging biodegradable plastic material. Together with
polylactic acid (PLA), PGA is considered a suitable alternative to conventional plastics and …

Advances of microplastics ingestion on the morphological and behavioral conditions of model zebrafish: A review

SA Rojoni, MT Ahmed, M Rahman, MMM Hossain… - Aquatic Toxicology, 2024 - Elsevier
Concerns have been conveyed regarding the availability and hazards of microplastics (MPs)
in aquatic biota due to their widespread presence in aquatic habitats. Zebrafish (Danio rerio) …