Environments,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(12), P. 263 - 263
Published: Nov. 22, 2024
Microplastics
have
become
a
ubiquitous
pollutant
that
permeates
every
aspect
of
our
environment—from
the
oceans
to
soil
elementary
foundations
human
life.
New
findings
demonstrate
microplastic
particles
not
only
pose
latent
threat
adult
populations,
but
also
play
serious
role
even
before
birth
during
fetal
stages
development.
Exposure
microplastics
early
childhood
is
another
source
risk
almost
impossible
prevent.
This
comprehensive
review
examines
multiple
aspects
associated
with
development,
detailing
mechanisms
by
which
these
enter
body,
their
bioaccumulation
in
tissues
throughout
life
and
inevitable
re-entry
into
different
ecosystems
after
death.
Cancers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(17), P. 3079 - 3079
Published: Sept. 4, 2024
Micro-
and
nano-plastics
(MNPLs)
can
move
along
the
food
chain
to
higher-level
organisms
including
humans.
Three
significant
routes
for
MNPLs
have
been
reported:
ingestion,
inhalation,
dermal
contact.
Accumulating
evidence
supports
intestinal
toxicity
of
ingested
their
role
as
drivers
increased
incidence
colorectal
cancer
(CRC)
in
high-risk
populations
such
inflammatory
bowel
disease
(IBD)
patients.
However,
mechanisms
are
largely
unknown.
In
this
review,
by
using
leading
scientific
publication
databases
(Web
Science,
Google
Scholar,
Scopus,
PubMed,
ScienceDirect),
we
explored
possible
effects
related
MNPL
exposure
on
gut
epithelium
healthy
conditions
IBD
The
summarized
idea
that
oral
may
contribute
epithelial
damage,
thus
promoting
sustaining
chronic
development
inflammation,
mainly
Colonic
mucus
layer
disruption
further
facilitate
passage
into
bloodstream,
contributing
toxic
different
organ
systems
platelet
activation,
which
may,
turn,
inflammation
CRC
development.
Further
exploration
threat
human
health
is
warranted
reduce
potential
adverse
risk.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(8), P. 3487 - 3487
Published: April 22, 2024
Recently,
the
European
Commission
announced
their
intention
to
restrict
intentionally
added
microplastics
reduce
amount
emitted
by
0.5
million
tons
per
year.
Findings
on
indicate
toxic
behavior
for
biota,
yet
many
mechanisms
remain
in
dark.
Microplastics
also
pose
a
challenge
life
cycle
assessment
as
methods
are
actively
being
developed.
Considering
this
recent
decision,
an
anticipatory
was
performed,
comparing
impacts
of
natural
grass
pitches
with
artificial
using
bio-based
infill
materials
well
polymeric
ones
made
from
recycled
and
virgin
materials.
The
aim
confirm
if
fact
considerable
environmental
hazard
when
compared
more
traditional
impacts.
microplastics’
impact
modeled
after
MarILCA
group’s
work
new
midpoint
physical
effects
biota.
results
showed
that
influence
remains
negligible
method
provided.
For
most
categories,
wood-based
best
results,
often
closely
tied
rubber
tires.
A
sensitivity
analysis
revealed
neither
biota
nor
greenhouse
gas
emissions
degradation
marine
environment
deciding
factors
assessing
endpoint
ecosystem
damage.
Processes,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(2), P. 502 - 502
Published: Feb. 11, 2025
The
presence
of
microplastics
in
the
environment
has
increased
due
to
anthropogenic
activities;
it
is
estimated
that
15
million
kilograms
plastic
waste
accumulate
ocean
annually.
Pollution
permeates
every
inch
from
food
chain
water
bottles
floating
on
surface.
This
monolith
pollution
made
up
all
kinds
marine
debris
and
contains
1.8
trillion
pieces
plastic,
covering
an
area
twice
size
Texas.
objective
this
review
show
advances
study
emerging
problems,
specifically
soil
their
potential
effects
health.
In
addition,
have
synergy
with
residual
contaminants
exist
such
as
textile
waste,
organic
matter,
pathogens,
etc.
causes
damage
aquatic
organisms
makes
nutrient
transfer
more
complex
many
these
species.
There
a
report
estimates
liabilities
related
will
cost
industry
100,000
dollars
lawsuits
for
damages
losses,
which
20,000
occur
United
States.
can
generate
indicators
current
effect
public
policies
try
control
growth
pollutant
environment.
It
important
discuss
routes
generation
microplastics,
distribution,
cosmetics
involved
fast
fashion
glitter
evaluate
physical,
chemical,
biological,
toxicological
environment,
proposing
path
future
be
followed
regarding
research
topic.
Oncology Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
29(4), P. 1 - 14
Published: Feb. 21, 2025
Microplastics
(MPs)
are
pervasive
in
several
ecosystems
and
have
the
potential
to
infiltrate
multiple
aspects
of
human
life
through
ingestion,
inhalation
dermal
exposure,
thus
eliciting
substantial
concerns
regarding
their
implications
for
health.
Whilst
initial
research
has
documented
effects
MPs
on
disease
development
across
physiological
systems,
may
also
facilitate
tumor
progression
by
influencing
microenvironment
(TME).
This
evolving
focus
underscores
growing
interest
role
tumorigenesis
interactions
within
TME.
In
present
review,
relationship
between
TME
is
comprehensively
assessed,
providing
a
detailed
analysis
with
cells,
stromal
cells
(including
macrophages,
fibroblasts
endothelial
cells),
extracellular
matrix
inflammatory
processes.
Recommendations
future
directions
strategies
address
reduce
microplastic
pollution
proposed.
