The Global Spread of Microplastics: Contamination in Mussels, Clams, and Crustaceans from World Markets DOI Creative Commons
Tamara Mutić, Jelena Mutić, Miloš Ilić

et al.

Foods, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(23), P. 3793 - 3793

Published: Nov. 26, 2024

Analysis of microplastic (MP) occurrence in commercially relevant species is a prerequisite for food risk assessment. Using standardized methodology, we aimed to investigate MP contamination point-of-sale clams, mussels, and Crustacea shellfish collected from various markets (Belgium, Croatia, Serbia, South Korea). An improved digestion protocol yielded ≥ 99.8% efficiency all analyzed. In total 190 samples analyzed individually by microFTIR, MPs were identified 43.68% the with less than 1 MP/individual average (0–4 MP/individual, 0–1.35 MPs/g tissue). Significant differences between observed when considering contaminated MPs, having lowest edible tissue. Polystyrene, polypropylene, polyethylene dominant found clams while polyamide, terephthalate, polyvinyl chloride most abundant shellfish. Our data do not support bioaccumulation or biomagnification size animal group. more strongly associated type geographical origin market.

Language: Английский

Dietary Phenolic Compounds—Wellbeing and Perspective Applications DOI Open Access
Dasha Mihaylova, Maria Dimitrova-Dimova, Aneta Popova

et al.

International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 25(9), P. 4769 - 4769

Published: April 27, 2024

Contemporary living is continuously leading to poor everyday choices resulting in the manifestation of various diseases. The benefits plant-based nutrition are undeniable and research on topic rising. Modern man now aware possibilities that plant can provide seeking ways benefit from it. Dietary phenolic compounds among easily accessible beneficial substances exhibit antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antitumor, antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antiparasitic, analgesic, anti-diabetic, anti-atherogenic, antiproliferative, as well cardio-and neuroprotective activities. Several industries exploring incorporate biologically active their produce. This review concentrated presenting current information about dietary contribution maintaining good health. Additionally, this content will demonstrate importance prosperity natural for fields, i.e., food industry, cosmetology, biotechnology, others.

Language: Английский

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Nanoplastics and Neurodegeneration in ALS DOI Creative Commons
Andrew Eisen, Erik P. Pioro, Stephen A. Goutman

et al.

Brain Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(5), P. 471 - 471

Published: May 7, 2024

Plastic production, which exceeds one million tons per year, is of global concern. The constituent low-density polymers enable spread over large distances and micro/nano particles (MNPLs) induce organ toxicity via digestion, inhalation, skin contact. Particles have been documented in all human tissues including breast milk. MNPLs, especially weathered particles, can breach the blood–brain barrier, inducing neurotoxicity. This has non-human species, human-induced pluripotent stem cell lines. Within brain, MNPLs initiate an inflammatory response with pro-inflammatory cytokine oxidative stress generation reactive oxygen mitochondrial dysfunction. Glutamate GABA neurotransmitter dysfunction also ensues alteration excitatory/inhibitory balance favor reduced inhibition resultant neuro-excitation. Inflammation cortical hyperexcitability are key abnormalities involved pathogenic cascade amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) intricately related to mislocalization aggregation TDP-43, a hallmark ALS. Water many foods contain humans, ingestion main form exposure. Digestion plastics within gut alter their properties, rendering them more toxic, they cause microbiome dysbiosis dysfunctional gut–brain axis. recognized as trigger and/or aggravating factor for ALS associated long (years or decades) preclinical period neonates infants exposed through milk, milk substitutes, toys. endangers time intense neurogenesis establishment neuronal circuitry, setting stage development neurodegeneration later life. MNPL neurotoxicity should be considered yet unrecognized risk diseases.

Language: Английский

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Translocation of microplastics in human tissues and impact on gut microbiota DOI

Iris Pinillos,

Mikel Roldán,

M. Victoria Moreno‐Arribas

et al.

Elsevier eBooks, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 387 - 403

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Effect of microplastics used in agronomic practices on agricultural soil properties and plant functions: Potential contribution to the circular economy of rural areas DOI

Vasiliki Liava,

Evangelia E. Golia

Waste Management & Research The Journal for a Sustainable Circular Economy, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 42(8), P. 634 - 650

Published: March 22, 2024

The extensive use of plastic materials and their improper disposal results in high amounts waste the environment. Aging plastics leads to breakdown into smaller particles, such as microplastics (MPs) nanoplastics. This research investigates used agricultural practices they contribute MP pollution soils. distribution characteristics MPs soils were evaluated. In addition, effect on soil properties, relationship between metals soil, fate pesticides influence plant growth analysed, discussing legume, cereal vegetable crops. Finally, a brief description main methods chemical analysis identification is presented. study will better understanding soil-plant system. changes induced by parameters can lead potential benefits it possible increase availability micronutrients reduce uptake toxic elements. Furthermore, although remains an emerging threat ecosystems, presence may result soils, highlighting principles circular economy.

Language: Английский

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First Approach for Defining an Analytical Protocol for the Determination of Microplastics in Cheese Using Pyrolysis–Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry DOI Creative Commons
Cristina Di Fiore,

Fabiana Carriera,

Alessia Iannone

et al.

Applied Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(13), P. 5621 - 5621

Published: June 27, 2024

The exposure of humans to microplastics through food is a topic great interest. Foods marine origin, such as fish and salt, have been the most extensively studied in this regard. Conversely, foods considered less likely be contaminated (such dairy products) investigated lesser extent. This first study addressing occurrence cheese. In paper, we report analytical approach for cheese preparation, before chemical analysis was performed. Therefore, suitable digestion methods were investigated. Alkaline (i.e., KOH 5 M, 50 °C, 48 h) achieved efficiency 97.5 ± 0.8%. To assess feasibility preparative method proposed, recovery rate spiked polystyrene microbeads (~10 µm) 98.5 0.4% determined. Further, effects agent on also confirm whether allows confirmation plastic-nature microparticles, qualification (polystyrene, 150 µm, polyethylene terephthalate, 300 performed using pyrolysis–gas chromatography–mass spectrometry.

Language: Английский

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Occurrence of Microplastics in the Atmosphere: An Overview on Sources, Analytical Challenges, and Human Health Effects DOI Creative Commons

Fabiana Carriera,

Cristina Di Fiore, Pasquale Avino

et al.

Atmosphere, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15(7), P. 863 - 863

Published: July 21, 2024

The rapid spread and accumulation of microplastics (MPs) in environmental ecosystems result from extensive plastic usage. MPs have been found both indoor outdoor air. Outdoor MP levels vary widely across global cities, with reported ranges 36 to 118 m−2 day−1. However, differing measurement units complicate comparisons. Indoor are particularly concerning due the significant amount time people spend indoors. For instance, concentrations workplaces like reception areas nail salons were be 309 ± 214 46 55 m−3, respectively. Technological limitations hinder identification MPs, methods µ-ATR-FTIR, µ-FTIR, µ-Raman identifying different sizes. smaller than 0.3 µm pose a health risk as they can internalized lung cells, while larger 10 too large enter alveolar macrophages. This review highlights current understanding airborne focusing on their sources, transport, deposition mechanisms. It aims provide foundation for further studies deeply assess presence, abundance, occurrence aerosols, subject that remains underexplored.

Language: Английский

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Microplastics in Seafood: Navigating the Silent Health Threat and Intestinal Implications through a One Health Food Safety Lens DOI
Pei Yee Woh,

Ho Yi Shiu,

James K.H. Fang

et al.

Journal of Hazardous Materials, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 480, P. 136350 - 136350

Published: Nov. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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The Global Spread of Microplastics: Contamination in Mussels, Clams, and Crustaceans from World Markets DOI Creative Commons
Tamara Mutić, Jelena Mutić, Miloš Ilić

et al.

Foods, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(23), P. 3793 - 3793

Published: Nov. 26, 2024

Analysis of microplastic (MP) occurrence in commercially relevant species is a prerequisite for food risk assessment. Using standardized methodology, we aimed to investigate MP contamination point-of-sale clams, mussels, and Crustacea shellfish collected from various markets (Belgium, Croatia, Serbia, South Korea). An improved digestion protocol yielded ≥ 99.8% efficiency all analyzed. In total 190 samples analyzed individually by microFTIR, MPs were identified 43.68% the with less than 1 MP/individual average (0–4 MP/individual, 0–1.35 MPs/g tissue). Significant differences between observed when considering contaminated MPs, having lowest edible tissue. Polystyrene, polypropylene, polyethylene dominant found clams while polyamide, terephthalate, polyvinyl chloride most abundant shellfish. Our data do not support bioaccumulation or biomagnification size animal group. more strongly associated type geographical origin market.

Language: Английский

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