The Medical and Ecological Problems,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
28(3), P. 42 - 60
Published: Dec. 30, 2024
Airborne
microplastic
(NP)
and
nanoplastic
(MP)
pollution
has
emerged
as
a
pressing
environmental
concern
with
significant
implications
for
human
health.
While
MPs
are
present
both
indoors
outdoors,
indoor
concentrations
generally
higher
due
to
the
abrasion
of
household
materials,
furniture,
other
domestic
sources.
NPs,
when
inhaled,
accumulate
in
various
lung
regions,
exerting
toxic
effects
potentially
leading
respiratory
diseases.
This
systematic
review,
conducted
according
PRISMA
guidelines,
evaluates
recent
experimental
studies
on
pathogenic
impact
nanomicroplastics
(NMPs)
tissues
using
vivo
vitro
models.
The
review
included
10
analyzing
MP
accumulation
90
examining
pathogenetic
mechanisms
exposure.
Research
data
indicates
predominance
polymeric
fibers
such
polypropylene,
polyethylene
terephthalate,
polytetrafluoroethylene,
accounting
nearly
half
structures.
NMPs
exhibit
size-
composition-dependent
accumulation,
smaller
positively
charged
particles
showing
translocation
potential
systemic
circulation
organs.
highlights
synergistic
heavy
metals
pollutants,
interaction
pulmonary
surfactant,
role
exacerbating
Current
analysis
underscores
growing
interest
NMP-related
health
risks
identifies
knowledge
gaps,
including
need
standardization
NMP
toxicity
testing
further
exploration
biological
systems.
findings
emphasize
importance
mitigating
exposure
safeguard
pave
way
future
research
long-term
impacts
airborne
European Respiratory Review,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
33(172), P. 230226 - 230226
Published: April 30, 2024
Throughout
their
lifecycle,
from
production
to
use
and
upon
disposal,
plastics
release
chemicals
particles
known
as
micro-
nanoplastics
(MNPs)
that
can
accumulate
in
the
environment.
MNPs
have
been
detected
different
locations
of
human
body,
including
our
lungs.
This
is
likely
a
consequence
MNP
exposure
through
air
we
breathe.
Yet,
still
lack
comprehensive
understanding
impact
may
on
respiratory
disease
health.
In
this
review,
collated
current
body
evidence
implications
inhalation
lung
health
vitro
,
vivo
occupational
studies.
We
focused
interactions
between
pollution
specific
lung-resident
cells
diseases.
conclude
it
evident
possess
capacity
affect
tissue
remains
unclear
which
extent
occurs
ambient
levels
MNPs,
emphasising
need
for
more
evaluation
environmental
everyday
life.
Molecular Cancer,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Jan. 24, 2025
Microplastics,
as
an
emerging
environmental
pollutant,
have
received
widespread
attention
for
their
potential
impact
on
ecosystems
and
human
health.
Microplastics
are
defined
plastic
particles
less
than
5
millimeters
in
diameter
can
be
categorized
primary
secondary
microplastics.
Primary
microplastics
usually
originate
directly
from
industrial
production,
while
formed
by
the
degradation
of
larger
items.
capable
triggering
cytotoxicity
chronic
inflammation,
may
promote
cancer
through
mechanisms
such
pro-inflammatory
responses,
oxidative
stress
endocrine
disruption.
In
addition,
improved
bring
new
perspectives
to
therapy,
studies
drug
carriers
underway,
showing
high
targeting
bioavailability.
Although
current
suggest
association
between
certain
cancers
(e.g.,
lung,
liver,
breast
cancers),
long-term
effects
specific
still
need
studied.
This
review
aimed
at
exploring
carcinogenicity
promising
applications
therapy
provides
important
directions
future
research
emphasizes
multidisciplinary
collaboration
address
this
global
health
challenge.
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.
Environment International,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
191, P. 108949 - 108949
Published: Aug. 15, 2024
Ageing
is
a
nature
process
of
microplastics
that
occurrs
daily,
and
human
beings
are
inevitably
exposed
to
aged
microplastics.
However,
systematic
understanding
ageing
status
its
toxic
effect
currently
still
lacking.
In
this
study,
plastic
cup
lids-originated
polypropylene
(PP)
were
UV-photoaged
until
the
carbonyl
index
(CI),
canonical
indicator
for
ageing,
achieved
0.08,
0.17,
0.22
0.28.
The
adverse
hepatic
these
PPs
(aPPs)
was
evaluated
in
Balb/c
mice
(75
ng/mL
water,
about
200
particles/day)
human-originated
liver
organoids
(LOs,
50
particles/mL,
ranged
from
5.94
13.15
ng/mL)
at
low-dose
equivalent
exposure
level.
Low-dose
PP
could
induce
reductive
stress
both
vitro
vivo,
by
elevating
NADH/NAD+ratio
CI-dependent
manner,
together
with
hepatoxicity
(indicated
increased
AST
secretion
cytotoxicity),
disrupted
genes
encoding
nutrients
transporters
NADH
subunits
accompanied
restricted
ATP
supply,
declined
mitochondrial
membrane
potential
complexI/IV
activities,
without
significant
increase
MDA
levels
liver.
These
changes
metabolism,
representing
circulatory
panel
increases
lactate,
triglyceride,
Fgf21
levels,
decreases
pyruvate
level,
linked
body
weight
gain
but
elevated
contents
following
aPPs
exposure.
Additionally,
assessing
LOs,
it
found
digestion
drastically
accelerated
worsen
energy
supply
upon
mitochondria,
"scattergun
effect"
induced
formation
micro-
nano-plastics
mixture
toward
NADH/NAD+imbalance.
Frontiers in Food Science and Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4
Published: Feb. 28, 2024
Cultivated
meat,
a
sustainable
alternative
to
traditional
livestock
farming,
has
gained
attention
for
its
potential
environmental
and
health
benefits.
However,
concerns
about
microplastic
contamination
pose
challenges,
especially
when
sourcing
cells
from
marine
organisms
prone
bioaccumulation.
Additionally,
the
pervasive
presence
of
microplastics
in
laboratory
settings,
ingredients,
during
production,
increases
risk
unintentional
contamination.
This
study
focused
on
Atlantic
mackerel
(
Scomber
scombrus
)
skeletal
muscle
cell
lines
examine
effects
exposure,
represented
by
fluorescent
polyethylene
microspheres
(10–45
µm)
performance
including
proliferation,
viability,
gene
expression,
differentiation
processes
critical
cultivated
meat
production.
The
results
revealed
significant
impacts
attachment
proliferation
at
concentrations
1
μg/mL,
10
50
μg/mL.
Notably,
μg/mL
concentration
exerted
most
pronounced
viability
both
phases.
While
indicated
that
size
influence
remained
unaffected,
additional
contributing
factors
require
further
investigation.
These
findings
underscore
necessity
thoroughly
exploring
microplastic-cell
interactions
ensure
food
safety
safeguard
within
burgeoning
industry.
Environmental Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
58(23), P. 9967 - 9979
Published: May 30, 2024
Nanoplastics
(NPs)
are
omnipresent
in
the
environment
and
contribute
to
human
exposure.
However,
little
is
known
regarding
long-term
effects
of
NPs
on
health.
In
this
study,
intestinal
Caco-2
cells
were
exposed
polystyrene
nanoplastics
(nanoPS)
an
environmentally
relevant
concentration
range
(102–109
particles/mL)
under
two
realistic
exposure
scenarios.
first
scenario,
repeatedly
nanoPS
every
2
days
for
12
study
effects.
second
only
was
added
once
cultured
duration
initial
NPs.
Under
repeated
dosing,
subtle
mitochondria
induced
by
low
concentrations
would
accrue
over
consistent
finally
lead
significant
impairment
mitochondrial
respiration,
mass,
cell
differentiation
process
at
end
prolonged
exposure,
accompanied
significantly
increased
glycolysis
whole
period.
Single
dosing
elicited
transient
glycolytic
functions,
as
well
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
production
early
phase
but
self-recovery
capacity
mitigated
these
intermediate
culture
times.
Notably,
secondary
ROS
observed
during
late
period,
while
mass
not
affected
end.
These
crucial
importance
comprehensively
evaluating
health
hazards
arising
from
lifetime
NPs,
complementing
extensively
acute
associated
with
prevalent
short-term
high
concentrations.
Our
underlines
need
toxicity
scenarios
such
dosing.
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.