Placental plastics in young women from general population correlate with reduced foetal growth in IUGR pregnancies

Environmental Pollution, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 314, P. 120174 - 120174

Published: Sept. 13, 2022

Language: Английский

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Polystyrene microplastics disrupt female reproductive health and fertility via sirt1 modulation in zebrafish (Danio rerio)

Journal of Hazardous Materials, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 460, P. 132359 - 132359

Published: Aug. 22, 2023

Language: Английский

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Comparison of reproductive toxicity between pristine and aged polylactic acid microplastics in Caenorhabditis elegans

Journal of Hazardous Materials, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 466, P. 133545 - 133545

Published: Jan. 17, 2024

Language: Английский

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Quantitation of micro and nanoplastics in human blood by pyrolysis-gas chromatography–mass spectrometry

Microplastics and Nanoplastics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 4(1)

Published: June 24, 2024

Abstract The limited available data on human internal exposure poses a significant challenge in assessing the risks associated with micro and nanoplastics (MNPs) to health. A contributing factor this is scarcity of sensitive analytical methods quantify mass concentration plastic polymers blood. In study we present an improved validated method for quantitatively analysing polyethylene (PE), terephthalate (PET), poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC), poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA), polypropylene, polystyrene whole blood samples. We introduce apply stringent quality assurance control procedures, including validation using samples continuous monitoring batch analyses ensure reliability. Expanding upon prior pioneering work by Leslie et al. (2022), optimised pyrolysis-gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (Py-GC-MS) conditions enhance sensitivity selectivity. Recovery experiments demonstrated high level accuracy precision, values ranging from 68 109% Applying ( n = 68), identified 64 samples, PE as predominant polymer, followed PVC, PET, PMMA. 17 polymer concentrations were found exceed limit quantitation, mean 1070 ng/mL summed concentrations, between 170 2490 ng/mL. sum across all 68) was 268 These findings underscore pressing need further research aimed at comprehensive MNP quantification matrices, considering potential health implications.

Language: Английский

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Physiological impact of secondary nanoplastics on aquatic inhabitants in special reference to immunotoxicity

Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 197(2)

Published: Jan. 30, 2025

Language: Английский

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Macro- and Microplastics in the Antarctic Environment: Ongoing Assessment and Perspectives

Environments, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 9(7), P. 93 - 93

Published: July 15, 2022

The number of scientists and tourists visiting Antarctica is on the rise and, despite management framework for environmental protection, some coastal areas, particularly in Antarctic Peninsula region, are affected by plastic contamination. few data available occurrence microplastics (<5 mm) difficult to compare, due different methodologies used monitoring studies. However, indications emerging guide future research implement protocols. In surface subsurface waters Southern Ocean, debris >300 µm appears be scarce far less abundant than paint chips released from vessels. Yet, near scientific stations, fragmentation degradation larger items, as well microbeads microfibers into wastewater personal care products laundry, could potentially affect marine organisms. Some studies indicate that, through long-range atmospheric transport, fibers produced other continents can deposited Antarctica. Drifting also cross Polar Front, with potential carry alien fouling organisms Ocean. Sea ice dynamics appear favor uptake algae krill, key species food web. Euphausia superba apparently has ability fragment expel ingested particles at nanoscale. most endemic species, unique ecophysiological adaptations extreme conditions likely highly sensitive cumulative stresses caused climate change, anthropogenic disturbances. Although there limited evidence date that micro- nanoplastics have direct biological effects, our review aims raising awareness problem order assess real impact Antarctica, underlines urgency fill methodological gaps their detection all matrices, equip stations ships adequate treatment plants reduce release microfibers.

Language: Английский

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Microplastic exposure in aquatic invertebrates can cause significant negative effects compared to natural particles - A meta-analysis.

Environmental Pollution, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 315, P. 120434 - 120434

Published: Oct. 20, 2022

Many studies have now reported adverse effects of exposure to microplastics in aquatic organisms. Still, relatively few compared the MPs with those natural particle controls, which makes it difficult separate from chemical effects. In this study, we carry out a meta-analysis 26 compare and particles on animals using three different endpoints - growth, reproduction, mortality. This analysis showed that capacity induce more mortality for some taxonomic groups. However, are not consistent across each endpoint or between We were able clearly discern differing impacts resulting specific polymer types shapes, though negative associated polylactic acid polyethylene, as well fragments opposed beads fibres. Additionally, meta-regression indicated larger MP sizes, higher experimental temperatures, longer periods all generally Future should continue make use controls allow better risk assessment nanoplastics ecosystems.

Language: Английский

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Microplastic Pollution: Threats and Impacts on Global Marine Ecosystems

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(17), P. 13252 - 13252

Published: Sept. 4, 2023

This study investigates the scope of global marine microplastic pollution and its implications on ecosystems human health. We first delve into how plastic enters ocean, with an emphasis accumulation along coastlines, particularly formation impact Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP). Through a concentration map microplastics across five continents, distribution is revealed. Furthermore, effects wildlife are explored, as well their potential entry food chain, posing public health risks. The results our research underscore serious threats to health, emphasizing need for more scientific policy measures address this challenge.

Language: Английский

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Caenorhabditis elegans: a model organism in the toxicity assessment of environmental pollutants

Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 30(14), P. 39273 - 39287

Published: Feb. 6, 2023

Language: Английский

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Sources, Degradation, Ingestion and Effects of Microplastics on Humans: A Review

Toxics, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(9), P. 747 - 747

Published: Sept. 1, 2023

Celluloid, the predecessor to plastic, was synthesized in 1869, and due technological advancements, plastic products appear be ubiquitous daily life. The massive production, rampant usage, inadequate disposal of have led severe environmental pollution. Consequently, reducing employment has emerged as a pressing concern for governments globally. This review explores microplastics, including their origins, absorption, harmful effects on environment humans. Several methods exist breaking down plastics, thermal, mechanical, light, catalytic, biological processes. Despite these methods, microplastics (MPs, between 1 5 mm size) continue produced during degradation. Acknowledging significant threat that MPs pose human health is imperative. form pollution pervasive air food infiltrates our bodies through ingestion, inhalation, or skin contact. It essential assess potential hazards can introduce. There evidence suggesting may negative impacts different areas health. These include respiratory, gastrointestinal, immune, nervous, reproductive systems, liver organs, skin, even placenta placental barrier. encouraging see most countries taken steps regulate particles. measures aim reduce which today. At same time, this summarizes degradation mechanism impact health, reduction policies worldwide. provides valuable information future research regulatory development.

Language: Английский

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