Nanoplastics in aquatic environments: impacts on aquatic species and interactions with environmental factors and pollutants

R Trevisan, P Ranasinghe, N Jayasundara… - Toxics, 2022 - mdpi.com
Plastic production began in the early 1900s and it has transformed our way of life. Despite
the many advantages of plastics, a massive amount of plastic waste is generated each year …

[HTML][HTML] Can the impact of micro-and nanoplastics on human health really be assessed using in vitro models? A review of methodological issues

V Forest, J Pourchez - Environment International, 2023 - Elsevier
Because of the many advantages they offer (strength, low cost, durability, lightweight,
resistance, etc.), plastics are integral part of our daily life with a production constantly rising …

[HTML][HTML] Micro-and nanoplastics breach the blood–brain barrier (BBB): Biomolecular corona's role revealed

V Kopatz, K Wen, T Kovács, AS Keimowitz, V Pichler… - Nanomaterials, 2023 - mdpi.com
Humans are continuously exposed to polymeric materials such as in textiles, car tires and
packaging. Unfortunately, their break down products pollute our environment, leading to …

Effects of oral administration of polystyrene nanoplastics on plasma glucose metabolism in mice

X Fan, X Wei, H Hu, B Zhang, D Yang, H Du, R Zhu… - Chemosphere, 2022 - Elsevier
Microplastic (MP) and nanoplastic (NP) induce neurotoxicity, cytotoxicity, and reproductive
system toxicity in mammals. However, the impacts of NPs on the endocrine system are …

[HTML][HTML] Photoaging enhanced the adverse effects of polyamide microplastics on the growth, intestinal health, and lipid absorption in developing zebrafish

X Zhang, M Xia, J Zhao, Z Cao, W Zou, Q Zhou - Environment International, 2022 - Elsevier
The safety of microplastics (MPs) and associated health effects has been one of the major
concerns worldwide. However, the role of photoaging toward the risk of MPs in water …

[HTML][HTML] The microplastics exposure induce the kidney injury in mice revealed by RNA-seq

X Xiong, L Gao, C Chen, K Zhu, P Luo, L Li - … and Environmental Safety, 2023 - Elsevier
Microplastics (MPs) may pollute drinking water, accumulate in the food chain, and release
toxic chemicals that may cause a variety of diseases. The detrimental effects of MPs on …

Uptake, transport, and toxicity of pristine and weathered micro-and nanoplastics in human placenta cells

HM Dusza, EA Katrukha, SM Nijmeijer… - Environmental …, 2022 - ehp.niehs.nih.gov
Background: The first evidence of micro-and nanoplastic (MNP) exposure in the human
placenta is emerging. However, the toxicokinetics and toxicity of MNPs in the placenta …

Advanced technologies for the determination of quantitative structure-activity relationships and degradation efficiency of micropollutants and their removal in water–A …

SR Ratchnashree, N Karmegam, M Selvam… - Science of the Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
The growing concentrations of micropollutants in aquatic ecosystems are a global water
quality issue. Understanding micropollutants varied chemical composition and potency is …

Dietary exposure to polystyrene nanoplastics impairs fasting-induced lipolysis in adipose tissue from high-fat diet fed mice

HT Shiu, X Pan, Q Liu, KK Long, KKY Cheng… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2022 - Elsevier
The health concerns of microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) surge, but the key
indicators to evaluate the adverse risks of MPs/NPs are elusive. Recently, MPs/Ps were …

Ecotoxicological perspectives of microplastic pollution in amphibians

MA Burgos-Aceves, C Faggio… - Journal of Toxicology …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Microplastics (MPs) are contaminants widely distributed in the environment and biota.
Previously, most studies focused on identifying and characterizing microplastics in the …