Origin, ecotoxicity, and analytical methods for microplastic detection in aquatic systems
Over the decades, interaction of microplastics with other pollutants in a dynamic
environmental set up was observed to increase their toxic effects. This scenario is worse in …
environmental set up was observed to increase their toxic effects. This scenario is worse in …
The impact of micro-and nanoplastics on aquatic organisms: Mechanisms of oxidative stress and implications for human health—A review
E Geremia, MT Muscari Tomajoli, C Murano, A Petito… - Environments, 2023 - mdpi.com
In recent years, interest in the impact of environmental pollutants on the ecosystem has
increased significantly, with particular attention being paid to the relationship between …
increased significantly, with particular attention being paid to the relationship between …
[HTML][HTML] PVC pellet leachates affect adult immune system and embryonic development but not reproductive capacity in the sea urchin Paracentrotus lividus
Microplastic pollution is a major concern of our age, eliciting a range of effects on organisms
including during embryonic development. Plastic preproduction pellets stunt the …
including during embryonic development. Plastic preproduction pellets stunt the …
The lysosome-phagosome pathway mediates immune regulatory mechanisms in Mesocentrotus nudus against Vibrio coralliilyticus infection
Y Wang, Q Wang, L Chen, B Li - Fish & Shellfish Immunology, 2023 - Elsevier
Sea urchins are a popular model species for studying invertebrate diseases. The immune
regulatory mechanisms of the sea urchin Mesocentrotus nudus during pathogenic infection …
regulatory mechanisms of the sea urchin Mesocentrotus nudus during pathogenic infection …
[HTML][HTML] Developmental toxicity of pre-production plastic pellets affects a large swathe of invertebrate taxa
Microplastics pose risks to marine organisms through ingestion, entanglement, and as
carriers of toxic additives and environmental pollutants. Plastic pre-production pellet …
carriers of toxic additives and environmental pollutants. Plastic pre-production pellet …
Polystyrene Micro-and Nanoplastics (PS MNPs): A Review of Recent Advances in the Use of-Omics in PS MNP Toxicity Studies on Aquatic Organisms
In recent years, micro-and nanoplastics (MNPs) have represented an emerging threat for the
aquatic environment due to their persistence and widespread distribution. Indeed, their …
aquatic environment due to their persistence and widespread distribution. Indeed, their …
Combined ecotoxicity of polystyrene microplastics and Di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate increase exposure risks to Mytilus coruscus based on the bioaccumulation …
Y Wang, Q Shi, M Zhang, L Xu, Q Wei, R Zhang… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and microplastics (MPs) are emerging
contaminants frequently detected in the marine environment. However, the influence of MPs …
contaminants frequently detected in the marine environment. However, the influence of MPs …
The role of microbe-microplastic associations in marine Nematode feeding behaviors
Fauna across many taxa and trophic levels have been shown to consume microplastics
(MPs) in experiments, providing evidence that supports field-based gut content …
(MPs) in experiments, providing evidence that supports field-based gut content …
Microplastic-induced shifts in bioturbation and oxygen penetration depth in subtidal sediments
Interstitial meiofauna, organisms smaller than 500 μm that live between sediment grains, are
the most abundant animals on Earth. They play crucial roles in biogeochemical cycles, but …
the most abundant animals on Earth. They play crucial roles in biogeochemical cycles, but …
Effect of biodegradable polymers upon grazing activity of the sea urchin Paracentrotus lividus (Lmk) revealed by morphological, histological and molecular analyses
In the last years biodegradable polymers (BPs) were largely used as real opportunity to
solve plastic pollution. Otherwise, their wide use in commercial products, such as packaging …
solve plastic pollution. Otherwise, their wide use in commercial products, such as packaging …