Biomedicines,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(8), P. 1714 - 1714
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
Plastic-based
products
are
ubiquitous
due
to
their
tremendous
utility
in
our
daily
lives.
Nanoplastic
(NP)
and
microplastic
(MP)
pollution
has
become
a
severe
threat
the
planet
is
growing
concern.
It
been
widely
reported
that
polystyrene
(PS)
MPs
severely
toxic
male
reproduction
system,
with
effects
including
decreased
sperm
parameters,
impaired
spermatogenesis,
damaged
testicular
structures.
However,
molecular
mechanisms
for
spermatogenesis
remain
poorly
understood.
Toxics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(3), P. 224 - 224
Published: March 19, 2025
Micro(nano)plastics
(MNPs)
pose
a
significant
threat
to
both
ecological
environments
and
human
health.
This
review
systematically
examines
the
developmental
toxicity
of
MNPs
in
mammals,
with
particular
focus
on
impact
maternal
paternal
exposure
offspring.
Evidence
indicates
that
can
cross
placental
barriers,
inducing
abnormal
development
embryos,
fetuses,
placentas.
disruption
leads
range
adverse
outcomes,
including
neurodevelopmental
abnormalities,
behavioral
disorders,
reproductive
system
damage,
etc.,
Through
comprehensive
analysis
existing
literature,
this
aims
provide
foundation
for
future
research
highlight
urgent
need
action
mitigate
detrimental
effects
health
ecosystem
integrity.
Revista Científica de la Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
35(2), P. 7 - 7
Published: April 9, 2025
The
study
was
conducted
in
the
province
of
Guayas,
located
coastal
region
Ecuador.
researchers
analysed
blood
samples
from
30
horses
different
breeds
(purebred,
pony
and
mixed
breeds)
to
detect
presence
micro-
nanoplastics
(MPs
NPs).
Blood
smear
scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM)
techniques
were
used
identify
quantify
plastic
particles
randomly
selected
animals
aged
between
2
12
years,
with
a
body
weight
(BW)
100
380
kg
condition
score
(BCS)
5
6
(on
scale
1
9),
fed
on
natural
grass
balanced
supplements.
results
did
not
show
MPs,
but
NPs
identified
all
animals,
an
average
51
per
field
1700
square
microns
(µm²)
at
depth
micrometres
(µm)
size
426.33
nanometres
(nm).
No
significant
difference
found
number
or
NP
sexes
(females
males)
(P=0.288);
greater
observed
younger
(P<0.040).
pure-blood
breed
had
larger
(P
<
0.020)
crossbreeds
amount
0.010)
compared
other
breeds.
research
concludes
that
are
present
equine
blood,
highlighting
ability
these
contaminants
enter
potentially
cause
adverse
health
effects.
In
particular,
showed
higher
suggesting
effects
exposure
may
be
more
severe
early
stages
life.
Asian Journal of Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
37(5), P. 1118 - 1126
Published: April 30, 2025
Microplastics
are
emerging
contaminants
and
have
found
significant
interest
due
to
their
pervasive
nature
potential
health
impacts
on
different
life
forms.
A
number
of
methods
been
investigated
so
far,
including
the
use
synthetic
recently
natural
coagulants,
however,
protein
extracts
derived
from
plant-based
materials
not
extensively
studied
for
such
applications.
Therefore,
there
is
an
urgent
need
develop
a
sustainable
treatment
technology
removal
microplastics.
In
this
study,
coagulation
experiments
were
conducted
under
varying
conditions
as
pH,
coagulant
type
concentration
using
jar
test
apparatus
microplastics
aqueous
samples.
The
proteins
extracted
two
Moringa
oleifera
Benincasa
hispida,
in
It
was
that
M.
achieved
94.14
±
11.0%
at
dosage
30
mL/L
whereas
B.
hispida
88.29
10.7%
40
pH
7.
novelty
study
lies
evaluating
impact
seed
findings
suggest
can
be
effective,
sustainable,
eco-friendly
affordable
alternatives
chemical
coagulants
systems.
Biomedicines,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(8), P. 1714 - 1714
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
Plastic-based
products
are
ubiquitous
due
to
their
tremendous
utility
in
our
daily
lives.
Nanoplastic
(NP)
and
microplastic
(MP)
pollution
has
become
a
severe
threat
the
planet
is
growing
concern.
It
been
widely
reported
that
polystyrene
(PS)
MPs
severely
toxic
male
reproduction
system,
with
effects
including
decreased
sperm
parameters,
impaired
spermatogenesis,
damaged
testicular
structures.
However,
molecular
mechanisms
for
spermatogenesis
remain
poorly
understood.
