Poultry Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
104(1), P. 104490 - 104490
Published: Nov. 12, 2024
Polyvinyl
chloride
microplastics
(PVC-MPs)
and
Cadmium
(Cd)
are
widely
occurring
water
pollutants
that
interact
with
each
other
to
exert
toxic
effects.
As
a
waterfowl,
Muscovy
duck
is
more
susceptible
PVC-MPs
Cd
than
land
poultry.
In
this
study,
was
used
as
research
model,
10
mg/L
50
mg/kg
were
alone
in
combine
explore
the
effect
on
kidney
of
duck.
We
found
treatment
or
changed
weight,
increased
creatinine
urea
nitrogen
content,
disrupted
oxidative
balance
macro/trace
element
metabolism,
while
combination
PVC-MPs+Cd
reduced
accumulation
kidney.
addition,
caused
mitochondrial
damage,
increase
decrease
mitochondria-associated
proteins
(Fis1,
Drp1,
PGC-1α,
Nrf1),
Nrf2
signaling
pathway
plays
key
role
detoxification
alleviation
stress,
we
recovered
related
(Nrf2,
Keap-1,
HO-1,
NQO1,
AC-SOD
European Heart Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
45(38), P. 4099 - 4110
Published: Sept. 6, 2024
Abstract
Emerging
evidence
indicates
that
chemical
exposures
in
the
environment
are
overlooked
drivers
of
cardiovascular
diseases
(CVD).
Recent
suggests
micro-
and
nanoplastic
(MNP)
particles
derived
largely
from
or
mechanical
degradation
plastics
might
represent
a
novel
CVD
risk
factor.
Experimental
data
preclinical
models
suggest
MNPs
can
foster
oxidative
stress,
platelet
aggregation,
cell
senescence,
inflammatory
responses
endothelial
immune
cells
while
promoting
range
metabolic
alterations
lead
to
disease
premature
death.
In
humans,
various
plastics,
including
polyethylene
polyvinylchloride,
have
been
detected
atherosclerotic
plaques
other
tissues,
pericardia,
epicardial
adipose
pericardial
myocardia,
left
atrial
appendages.
measurable
levels
within
thrombi
seem
accumulate
preferentially
areas
vascular
lesions.
Their
presence
carotid
is
associated
with
subsequent
increased
incidence
events.
To
further
investigate
possible
causal
role
CVD,
future
studies
should
focus
on
large,
prospective
cohorts
assessing
exposure
individuals
plastic-related
pollution,
routes
absorption,
existence
putative
safety
limit,
correspondence
between
accumulation
timing
development,
pathophysiological
mechanisms
instigated
by
pertinent
concentrations
MNPs.
Data
such
would
allow
design
preventive,
even
therapeutic,
strategies.
Meanwhile,
existing
reducing
plastic
production
use
will
produce
benefits
for
human
health.
This
goal
could
be
achieved
through
UN
Global
Plastics
Treaty
currently
negotiation.
Cells,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(21), P. 1788 - 1788
Published: Oct. 29, 2024
Microplastics
and
nanoplastics
(MNPs)
are
ubiquitous
environmental
contaminants.
Their
prevalence,
persistence,
increasing
industrial
production
have
led
to
questions
about
their
long-term
impact
on
human
animal
health.
This
narrative
review
describes
the
effects
of
MNPs
oxidative
stress,
inflammation,
aging.
Exposure
leads
increased
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
across
multiple
experimental
models,
including
cell
lines,
organoids,
systems.
ROS
can
cause
damage
cellular
macromolecules
such
as
DNA,
proteins,
lipids.
Direct
interaction
between
immune
cells
or
an
indirect
result
stress-mediated
may
lead
pro-inflammatory
cytokines
throughout
different
MNP-exposure
conditions.
inflammatory
response
is
a
common
feature
in
pathogenesis
neurodegenerative,
cardiovascular,
other
age-related
diseases.
also
act
senescence
inducers
by
promoting
mitochondrial
dysfunction,
impairing
autophagy,
activating
DNA
responses,
exacerbating
aging
altogether.
Increased
reproductive
transfer
MNPs/induced
damages
from
parents
offspring
animals
further
corroborates
transgenerational
health
risks
tiny
particles.
aims
provoke
deeper
investigation
into
notorious
these
pervasive
particles
well-being
longevity.
Inhalation Toxicology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 17
Published: Feb. 11, 2025
In
the
past
decade,
microplastics
(MPs)
have
drawn
significant
attention
as
widespread
environmental
contaminants,
with
research
increasingly
highlighting
their
harmful
effects
on
respiratory
health
in
aquatic
and
terrestrial
organisms.
Findings
revealed
human
lung
tissues,
raising
concerns
about
potential
role
damaging
tissue
integrity
contributing
to
pulmonary
fibrosis-a
chronic
inflammatory
condition
characterized
by
scarring
of
epithelial
tissues
due
accumulated
extracellular
matrix,
triggered
factors
such
alcohol,
pathogens,
genetic
mutations,
pollutants.
this
review,
we
explore
both
well-studied
lesser-studied
mechanisms
signaling
pathways,
aiming
shed
light
how
might
act
mediators
that
activate
distinct,
often
overlooked
cascades.
This
review
searched
PubMed
Google
Scholar
using
keywords
like
"plastic,"
"microplastic,"
"lung
fibrosis,"
"pulmonary
system,"
"exposure
route,"
"signaling
pathways,"
combined
"OR"
"AND"
singular
plural
forms.
These
pathways
could
not
only
induce
damage
but
also
play
a
development
fibrosis.
be
targeted
reduce
microplastic-induced
fibrosis,
opening
new
avenues
for
future
treatments.
International Journal of Biological Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(14), P. 5779 - 5792
Published: Oct. 21, 2024
The
escalation
of
plastic
pollution
represents
a
global
environmental
and
health
problem.
Important
toxic
effects
have
been
attributed
to
the
increasing
diffusion
microplastics
(MPs)
nanoplastics
(NPs)
derived
from
degradation
plastics.
These
particles
ubiquitously
observed
in
environment,
with
humans
being
continuously
exposed
via
ingestion,
inhalation
skin
contact.
Nonetheless,
cellular
homeostasis
imbalance
induced
by
micro-
nano-
plastics
(MNPs)
human
has
only
recently
shown,
while
most
evidence
molecular
mechanisms
studies
Ageing Research Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
99, P. 102405 - 102405
Published: July 4, 2024
Diabetes
mellitus,
a
metabolic
condition
affecting
around
537
million
individuals
worldwide,
poses
significant
challenges,
particularly
among
the
elderly
population.
The
etiopathogenesis
of
type
2
diabetes
(T2D)
depends
on
combination
effects
driven
by
advancing
age,
genetic
background,
and
lifestyle
habits,
e.g.
overnutrition.
These
factors
influence
development
T2D
differently
in
men
women,
with
an
obvious
sexual
dimorphism
possibly
underlying
diverse
clinical
features
disease
different
sexes.
More
recently,
environmental
pollution,
estimated
to
cause
9
deaths
every
year,
is
emerging
as
novel
risk
factor
for
T2D.
Indeed,
exposure
atmospheric
pollutants
such
PM2.5,
O3,
NO2,
Persistent
Organic
Pollutants
(POP)s,
along
their
bioaccumulation,
associated
obesity,
15
%
excess
case
very
high
levels
PM2.5.
Similar
data
are
available
plasticizer
molecules,
bisphenol
A
phthalates,
endocrine-disrupting
chemicals.
Even
though
causality
still
debated
at
this
stage,
preclinical
evidence
sustains
ability
multiple
affect
pancreatic
function,
promote
insulin
resistance,
alter
lipid
metabolism,
contributing
onset
progression.
In
addition,
findings
suggest
possible
role
also
plastic
itself
pioneeristic
studies
evidenced
that
micro-
or
nanoplastics
(MNP)s,
particles
nano-
range,
cellular
damage,
senescence,
inflammation,
disturbances,
leading
resistance
impaired
glucose
metabolism
animal
and/or
vitro
models.
Here
we
synthesize
recent
knowledge
relative
association
between
air-related
plastic-derived
incidence
T2D,
discussing
mechanistic
links
suggested
literature.
We
then
anticipate
need
future
field
candidate
therapeutic
strategies
limiting
pollution-induced
damage
models,
SGLT-2
inhibitors.
finally
postulate
guidelines
prevention
should
consider
pollution
sex
additional
limit
pandemic.