Absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion and toxicity of microplastics in the human body and health implications

P Wu, S Lin, G Cao, J Wu, H Jin, C Wang… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Microplastics (MPs;< 5 mm) in the biosphere draws public concern about their
potential health impacts. Humans are potentially exposed to MPs via ingestion, inhalation …

Key mechanisms of micro-and nanoplastic (MNP) toxicity across taxonomic groups

S Matthews, L Mai, CB Jeong, JS Lee, EY Zeng… - … and Physiology Part C …, 2021 - Elsevier
Micro-and nanoplastics (MNPs) are ubiquitous in aquatic and terrestrial environments, and
detrimental biological effects have been observed on a variety of organisms, from bacteria …

Systematic toxicity evaluation of polystyrene nanoplastics on mice and molecular mechanism investigation about their internalization into Caco-2 cells

D Xu, Y Ma, X Han, Y Chen - Journal of hazardous materials, 2021 - Elsevier
There is a growing concern regarding the toxic effects of nanoplastics (NPs) on aquatic and
marine organism, while relatively few studies about their toxicity evaluation on mammals are …

Potential health impact of microplastics: a review of environmental distribution, human exposure, and toxic effects

Y Li, L Tao, Q Wang, F Wang, G Li… - Environment & Health, 2023 - ACS Publications
Microplastics are ubiquitous in the global environment. As a typical emerging pollutant, its
potential health hazards have been widely concerning. In this brief paper, we introduce the …

[HTML][HTML] Polystyrene micro-/nanoplastics induced hematopoietic damages via the crosstalk of gut microbiota, metabolites, and cytokines

J Jing, L Zhang, L Han, J Wang, W Zhang, Z Liu… - Environment …, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Micro-/nanoplastics (MNPLs), novel environmental pollutants, widely exist in the
environment and life and bring health risks. Previous studies have shown that NMPLs can …

Improved detection of reactive oxygen species by DCFH-DA: New insight into self-amplification of fluorescence signal by light irradiation

D Yu, Y Zha, Z Zhong, Y Ruan, Z Li, L Sun… - Sensors and Actuators B …, 2021 - Elsevier
Dichlorodihydrofluorescein diacetate (DCFH-DA) has been widely used in detection of
reactive oxygen species (ROS). Unfortunately, the detection process is easily affected by …

Maternal exposure to polystyrene nanoparticles retarded fetal growth and triggered metabolic disorders of placenta and fetus in mice

G Chen, S Xiong, Q Jing, CAM van Gestel… - Science of The Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
Microplastics can enter the human body via direct body contact or the food chain, increasing
the likelihood of adverse impacts on pregnancy and fetal development. We investigated the …

Size-dependent effects of polystyrene nanoplastics on autophagy response in human umbilical vein endothelial cells

YY Lu, H Li, H Ren, X Zhang, F Huang, D Zhang… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2022 - Elsevier
Ubiquitous nanoplastics (NPs) increase exposure risks to humans through the food chain
and/or other ways. However, huge knowledge gaps exist regarding the fate and adverse …

The potential impacts of micro-and-nano plastics on various organ systems in humans

N Ali, J Katsouli, EL Marczylo, TW Gant, S Wright… - …, 2024 - thelancet.com
Humans are exposed to micro-and-nano plastics (MNPs) through various routes, but the
adverse health effects of MNPs on different organ systems are not yet fully understood. This …

[HTML][HTML] Nanoplastics are bioaccumulated in fish liver and muscle and cause DNA damage after a chronic exposure

I Brandts, M Cánovas, A Tvarijonaviciute, M Llorca… - Environmental …, 2022 - Elsevier
The extent of the widespread, planetary contamination by plastic waste is difficult to fully
capture. Nanoplastics (NPs) are currently in the center of research concerning plastic litter …