Micro-and nanoplastics in soil: New insights, knowledge gaps and challenges
Chemosphere,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
373, P. 144117 - 144117
Published: Jan. 25, 2025
Language: Английский
Microplastic exposure and its consequences for renal and urinary health: systematic review of in vivo studies
Muhammad Reva Aditya,
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Athaya Rahmanardi Muhammad,
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Vito Adriansyah
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et al.
All Life,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18(1)
Published: May 20, 2025
Language: Английский
Are microplastics a new cardiac threat? A pilot study with wild fish from the North East Atlantic Ocean
Environmental Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
261, P. 119694 - 119694
Published: July 27, 2024
Global
environmental
contamination
by
microplastics
(MPs)
is
a
growing
problem
with
potential
One
Health
impacts.
The
presence
of
MPs
in
vital
organs,
such
as
the
heart,
particular
concern,
but
knowledge
still
limited.
goal
present
pilot
study
was
to
investigate
heart
wild
specimens
three
commercial
fish
species
(Merluccius
merluccius,
Sardina
pilchardus,
and
Trisopterus
luscus)
from
North
East
Atlantic
Ocean.
Heart
samples
154
were
analysed
for
MP
content
(one
sample
per
fish).
A
total
44
recovered
species.
had
varied
chemical
composition
(5
polymers),
shapes
(4)
colours
(5).
Differences
profile
among
observed
(p
≤
0.05).
Thirty
(19%)
their
hearts,
mean
(±SD)
concentration
0.286
±
0.644
MPs/fish.
S.
pilchardus
highest
There
no
significant
>
0.05)
differences
between
M.
merluccius
T.
luscus.
These
findings
different
biological
ecological
traits
together
literature
data
suggest
that
likely
disseminated
phenomenon.
Therefore,
further
research
on
cardiovascular
system
its
health
effects
very
much
needed.
Language: Английский
Impacts of micro- and nanoplastic exposure on the cardiovascular system: a systematic review focused on in vivo studies
All Life,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(1)
Published: Oct. 15, 2024
Microplastics
and
nanoplastics,
degraded
plastic
polymers,
are
increasing
in
the
environment,
raising
concerns
about
their
potential
health
impacts,
particularly
on
cardiovascular
system.
This
systematic
review
aimed
to
investigate
prospective
effects
of
MPs
NPs
toxicity.
study
was
written
following
PRISMA
2020
guidelines.
The
risk
bias
included
studies
assessed
using
SYRCLE
tool.
Our
38
vivo
dating
back
from
2017
2024
several
databases,
including
PubMed,
ScienceDirect,
SpringerLink,
Taylor
&
Francis,
ProQuest,
Wiley
Online
Library,
with
inclusion
criteria
(PECOS)
(1)
Population:
Animal;
(2)
Exposure:
All
types
exposure
micro
nanoplastics;
(3)
Comparison:
Placebo/
Control;
(4)
Outcome:
Cardiotoxicity,
inhibition
development
tissue,
oxidative
stress,
inflammation,
abnormal
structure;
(5)
Study
design:
In
experimental
study.
Studies
reveal
that
cause
toxicity
through
deposition,
morphological
changes,
biomarker
alterations,
metabolism
genetic
regulation
related
injury,
stress.
is
limited
comparison
different
particle
sizes,
dose
exposure,
duration
toward
cardiotoxicity,
does
not
compare
between
types.
Language: Английский
Toxicology of Nanomaterials With a Special Focus on the Nervous System
Advances in medical diagnosis, treatment, and care (AMDTC) book series,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 27 - 64
Published: Oct. 11, 2024
Nanomaterials
possess
different
properties
that
make
them
suitable
for
application
in
numerous
fields.
Nonetheless,
their
toxicity,
especially
neurotoxic
propensity,
is
a
considerable
area
of
investigation.
In
this
chapter,
nanomaterial
neurotoxicity
reviewed
detail,
with
an
emphasis
on
assessing
levels
exposure
or
routes
entry
to
brain
cells,
mechanisms
by
which
they
cause
damage,
and
specific
types
damage.
addition,
vitro,
ex
vivo,
vivo
models
used
measure
are
described.
This
chapter
provides
discussion
matter
considering
challenges
terms
characterization,
risk
assessment,
regulatory
aspects.
concludes
underscoring
the
importance
toxicological
prediction
safe-by-design
solutions.
Future
research
should
address
long-term
effects
using
nanomaterials
means
preventing
neurotoxicity.
Language: Английский
Fibrous Foes: First Report on Insidious Microplastic Contamination in Dietary Fiber Supplements
Logeshwaran Panneerselvan,
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Haryni Jayaradhika Raghuraman Rengarajan,
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Raji Kandaiah
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Environmental Pollution,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
363, P. 125248 - 125248
Published: Nov. 5, 2024
Regular
consumption
of
health
supplements
to
balance
dietary
intake
has
gained
popularity
worldwide.
One
such
supplement
that
among
consumers
is
fibers.
Microplastic
(MPs)
contamination
in
various
food
products
being
reported
However,
there
a
paucity
understanding
the
occurrence
MPs
supplements.
This
study
addresses
this
gap
by
investigating
degree
fiber
Nine
commonly
consumed
(powder
and
gummy-based)
over-the-counter
Australia
were
tested
study.
Microscopic
examination
revealed
presence
fibers
fragments
all
products.
Further
categorization
showed
particles
colours,
including
black,
blue,
red,
green,
white.
The
order
polymer
abundance
was
Polyamide
>
Polydiallyl
Phthalate
polyethylene
polypropylene
diene
Polyurethane
=
Polyethylene
terephthalate
Ethylene
acrylic
acid
copolymer.
Among
supplements,
powder-based
samples
had
higher
(at
adult
dosage
suggested
manufacturer)
than
gummy-based
product.
average
predicted
ingestion
microplastics
from
these
(all
nine
samples)
5.89
±
2.89
day
Language: Английский