The histopathological and functional consequences of microplastic exposure

Deleted Journal, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 7(1)

Published: Jan. 11, 2025

As the production, usage, and disposal of plastics increase, microplastics generated—plastic particles smaller than 5 mm—increases, exacerbating environmental pollution. In turn, various organisms become increasingly exposed to contaminated environments, potentially affecting humans through food chain. Crucial findings from in vivo experiments indicate histopathological changes caused by impact morphology physiological function organisms. This study describes induced across circulatory, nervous, digestive, respiratory, reproductive systems explains associated functional alterations. Except nervous system, main morphological involve degenerative throughout body, such as apoptosis, inflammation, fibrosis. Most were inflammatory responses microplastics, leading fibrosis subsequent impairments. Various studies confirm that stimulate cells, increased reactive oxygen species cell death. Consequently, these impair related systemic functions. review highlights fundamental organs cells due discusses limitations involving showing no changes.

Language: Английский

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Tracing microplastics in marine fish: Ecological threats and human exposure in the Bay of Bengal

The Science of The Total Environment, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 963, P. 178462 - 178462

Published: Jan. 20, 2025

Language: Английский

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Microplastics – A Growing Concern as Carcinogens in Cancer Etiology: Emphasis on Biochemical and Molecular Mechanisms

Cell Biochemistry and Biophysics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 82(4), P. 3109 - 3121

Published: July 20, 2024

Language: Английский

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Microplastics and Co-pollutants in Soil and Marine Environments: Sorption and Desorption Dynamics in Unveiling Invisible Danger and Key to Ecotoxicological Risk Assessment

Chemosphere, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 362, P. 142630 - 142630

Published: June 17, 2024

Language: Английский

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Transport of polystyrene microplastics in bare and iron oxide-coated quartz sand: Effects of ionic strength, humic acid, and co-existing graphene oxide

The Science of The Total Environment, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 946, P. 174270 - 174270

Published: June 24, 2024

Language: Английский

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Response of Soil Heavy Metal Forms and Bioavailability to the Application of Microplastics across Five Years in Different Soil Types

Journal of Hazardous Materials, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 480, P. 136068 - 136068

Published: Oct. 5, 2024

Language: Английский

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An in-depth study of dust samples reveals microplastic (MP) contamination in indoor commercial markets

Euro-Mediterranean Journal for Environmental Integration, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 20, 2025

Language: Английский

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When Nano- and Microplastics Meet Taro (Colocasia esculenta) Roots: Their Size-Dependent Adsorption, Penetration, and Promotion on Secondary Wall Reinforcement

Environmental Science & Technology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 24, 2025

Nano/microplastics (N/MPs) induce phytotoxicity and represent a significant global threat to terrestrial agricultural ecosystems. However, the defense mechanisms of plants against different-sized N/MPs remain largely unknown. To address this knowledge gap, we investigated interactions between polystyrene (PS) NPs (50 100 nm) PS-MPs (200 500 with taro (Colocasia esculenta). We found that PS particles varying sizes exhibited differential root adsorption penetration, PS-NPs capable penetrating epidermis, whereas were totally excluded. Notably, demonstrated capacity recognize different responded degrees resistance. In reaction more toxic 50 nm PS-NPs, roots mobilized robust mechanism three levels: molecular, compositional, ultrastructural. This was achieved by activating lignin synthesis, carbohydrate metabolism, lipid transport, resulting in doubling lignified region increases cell wall thickness 116%, 56.3%, 22.5% exodermis, cortex, respectively. Consequently, excluded all four outside vascular tissue prevented contamination corms. Our study provides new insights into interaction demonstrates crucial role barriers sustaining food safety.

Language: Английский

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Microplastics weaken the digestion and absorption functions in the golden pompano (Trachinotus blochii) by affecting the intestinal structure, bacteria and metabolites

Chemosphere, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 362, P. 142415 - 142415

Published: June 3, 2024

Language: Английский

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Systematic Assessment of Mechanisms, Developments, Innovative Solutions, and Future Perspectives of Microplastics and Ecotoxicity – A Review

Advanced Sustainable Systems, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 8(11)

Published: July 29, 2024

Abstract As plastics become more ubiquitous, their impact on the environment and human health cannot be overlooked. Once generated, micro‐ nano‐plastics end‐up in environment, causing widespread environmental risks. This is a significant problem given minuscule sizes of microplastics, therefore warrants further investigation. study presents comprehensive review ecotoxicology microplastics methods for degradation decomposition besides discussing fate transport processes, recent progress, emerging strategies, challenges potential future directions. The authors carefully evaluate processes through which cause harm, from molecular interactions species, to ecological impacts, end with advances microplastic biodegradation. Different kinds found include polyethylene, polystyrene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, polycarbonate, polyurethane, polyethylene terephthalate. Analysis microbial enzymatic provides several swelling mitigation strategies designed reduce threats. In‐depth investigations ecotoxicity biodegradation are being facilitated by interdisciplinary proposals areas nanotechnology, new analytical methods, synthetic biology. extensive helps understand comprehensively in‐turn ensures informed actions mitigate challenge sustainable future.

Language: Английский

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