Emergence of nanoplastics in the aquatic environment and possible impacts on aquatic organisms
C Shi, Z Liu, B Yu, Y Zhang, H Yang, Y Han… - Science of the Total …, 2024 - Elsevier
Plastic production on a global scale is instrumental in advancing modern society. However,
plastic can be broken down by mechanical and chemical forces of humans and nature, and …
plastic can be broken down by mechanical and chemical forces of humans and nature, and …
Exploring the impact of contaminants of emerging concern on fish and invertebrates physiology in the Mediterranean Sea
F Impellitteri, CR Multisanti, P Rusanova, G Piccione… - Biology, 2023 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Consumption and excessive use of substances or items that are taken for
granted in our daily lives such as personal care products, plastic objects, and medicines …
granted in our daily lives such as personal care products, plastic objects, and medicines …
[HTML][HTML] Physiological and biochemical responses to caffeine and microplastics in Mytilus galloprovincialis
Caffeine (Caff) is one of the most widely used substances in the human diet and a well-
recognized drug. Its input into surface waters is remarkable, but biological effects on aquatic …
recognized drug. Its input into surface waters is remarkable, but biological effects on aquatic …
[HTML][HTML] Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) physiological response to microplastics and enrofloxacin: Novel pathways to investigate microplastic synergistic effects …
Enrofloxacin (ENR) is a broad-spectrum antibiotic widely used due to its efficacy against
pathogens. Microplastics (MPs) may bind to ENR and reduce its efficiency, whereas there …
pathogens. Microplastics (MPs) may bind to ENR and reduce its efficiency, whereas there …
[HTML][HTML] Combined effect of microplastic, salinomycin and heating on Unio tumidus
Microplastic (MP) and heating (T) suspected to modulate biological effects of aquatic
contaminants. Salinomycin (Sal) is veterinary antibiotic and anticancer agent. The goal of …
contaminants. Salinomycin (Sal) is veterinary antibiotic and anticancer agent. The goal of …
[HTML][HTML] The invasive red swamp crayfish (Procambarus clarkii) as a bioindicator of microplastic pollution: Insights from Lake Candia (northwestern Italy)
Microplastic pollution has become pervasive. Identifying a bioindicator species to track the
occurrence and effects of microplastics (MPs) on ecosystems is crucial for determining their …
occurrence and effects of microplastics (MPs) on ecosystems is crucial for determining their …
[HTML][HTML] Phthalates and their effects on human health: Focus on erythrocytes and the reproductive system
F Arrigo, F Impellitteri, G Piccione, C Faggio - … Biochemistry and Physiology …, 2023 - Elsevier
Plastics, long-chain artificial polymers, are used worldwide with a global production of 350
million tonnes per year. Various degradation processes transform plastics into smaller …
million tonnes per year. Various degradation processes transform plastics into smaller …
Cellular and oxidative stress responses of Mytilus galloprovincialis to chlorpromazine: implications of an antipsychotic drug exposure study
Introduction: Bivalve molluscs like Mytilus galloprovincialis are valuable bioindicators due to
their filter-feeding lifestyle, wide distribution, and ability to concentrate xenobiotics. Studying …
their filter-feeding lifestyle, wide distribution, and ability to concentrate xenobiotics. Studying …
[HTML][HTML] Vulnerability of microplastics on marine environment: A review
Microplastics (MPs), which are small plastic particles measuring less than 5 mm in size,
have emerged as a significant environmental concern in marine ecosystems worldwide. The …
have emerged as a significant environmental concern in marine ecosystems worldwide. The …
[HTML][HTML] Fitness assessment of Mytilus galloprovincialis Lamarck, 1819 after exposure to herbicide metabolite propachlor ESA
N Tresnakova, F Impellitteri, S Famulari, M Porretti… - Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
The lack of data on the chronic effects of chloroacetanilide herbicide metabolites on non-
target aquatic organisms creates a gap in knowledge about the comprehensive impacts of …
target aquatic organisms creates a gap in knowledge about the comprehensive impacts of …