Microbial Biotechnology,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
16(1), С. 34 - 53
Опубликована: Ноя. 22, 2022
Abstract
The
effects
of
plastic
debris
on
the
environment
and
plant,
animal,
human
health
are
a
global
challenge,
with
micro(nano)plastics
(MNPs)
being
main
focus.
MNPs
found
so
often
in
food
chain
that
they
provoking
an
increase
intake.
They
have
been
detected
most
categories
consumed
foods,
drinking
water,
even
feces.
Therefore,
oral
ingestion
becomes
source
exposure
to
MNPs,
gastrointestinal
tract,
primarily
gut,
constantly
interacts
these
small
particles.
consequences
remain
unclear.
However,
current
vivo
studies
vitro
tract
models
shown
several
types
sizes
impact
gut
intestinal
bacteria,
affecting
homeostasis.
typical
microbiome
signature
MNP
is
associated
dysbiosis
loss
resilience,
leads
frequent
pathogen
outbreaks,
local
systemic
metabolic
disorders.
Moreover,
micro‐
nano‐plastic
particles
animal
tissues
accumulated
evidence
microbial
degradation
plastics/MNPs
by
bacteria
insect
microbiota
raise
issue
whether
make
key
contributions
bio‐transformation
ingested
MNPs.
Here,
we
discuss
issues
unveil
complex
interplay
between
microbiome.
elucidation
biological
this
interaction
both
host
undoubtedly
challenging.
It
expected
biotechnology
research
could
help
decipher
extent
which
microorganisms
diversify
MNP‐determinant
species,
mechanisms,
enzymatic
systems,
as
well
become
important
understand
our
response
provide
background
information
inspire
future
holistic
studies.
NanoImpact,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
29, С. 100441 - 100441
Опубликована: Ноя. 24, 2022
Contamination
of
the
environment
with
nano-and
microplastic
particles
(NMPs)
and
its
putative
adverse
effects
on
organisms,
ecosystems,
human
health
is
gaining
increasing
scientific
public
attention.
Various
studies
show
that
NMPs
occur
abundantly
within
environment,
leading
to
a
high
likelihood
exposure
NMPs.
Here,
different
scenarios
can
occur.
The
most
notable
routes
into
body
are
via
airways
gastrointestinal
tract
(GIT)
through
inhalation
or
ingestion,
but
also
skin
due
use
personal
care
products
(PCPs)
containing
Once
have
entered
body,
it
possible
they
translocated
from
exposed
organ
other
compartments.
In
our
review
article,
we
combine
current
knowledge
(1)
humans
basic
understanding
potential
(2)
translocation
mechanisms
tissues
and,
consequently,
their
(3)
fate
body.
Regarding
routes,
reviewed
occurrence
in
food,
beverages,
air
(focusing
indoors
workplaces)
found
suggest
an
abundant
presence
MPs
scenarios.
overall
abundance
matrices
relevant
highlights
importance
whether
for
tissue
translocation.
Therefore,
describe
pathways
skin,
GIT
respiratory
systems
particular
attention
was
paid
how
likely
translocate
primary
organs
secondary
naturally
occurring
defence
against
Based
understanding,
conclude
dermal
rather
unlikely.
contrast,
small
NPs
generally
system
tissues.
Thus,
existing
literature
contamination
mechanisms,
critically
discuss
size
detected
reported
studies.
some
cases,
samples
exceed
particle
overcome
biological
barriers
allowing
emphasize
reading
discussing
presented
results
NMP
samples.
Polymers,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
14(7), С. 1359 - 1359
Опубликована: Март 27, 2022
Our
society
lives
in
a
time
of
transition
where
traditional
petroleum-based
polymers/plastics
are
being
replaced
by
more
sustainable
alternative
materials.
To
consider
these
bioproducts
as
viable
options
than
the
actual
ones,
it
is
demanded
to
ensure
that
they
fully
biodegradable
or
compostable
and
there
no
release
hazardous
compounds
environment
with
their
degradation.
It
then
essential
adapt
legislation
support
novel
specific
guidelines
test
biodegradability
each
biopolymer
varied
environments,
consequently,
establish
consistent
data
design
coherent
labeling
system.
This
review
work
aims
point
out
current
standards
can
serve
basis
for
characterization
biopolymers'
biodegradation
profile
different
environments
(soil,
compost,
aquatic
systems)
identify
other
laboratory
methodologies
have
been
adopted
same
purpose.
With
information
gathered
this
work,
was
possible
remaining
gaps
existing
national
international
help
new
validation
criteria
be
introduced
future
research
policies
related
bioplastics
boost
progress
rising
industry.
RSC Advances,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
13(11), С. 7468 - 7489
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2023
This
review
includes
the
most
relevant
aspects
of
microplastics'
presence
in
atmosphere,
with
a
complete
analysis
possible
sources,
transport
mechanisms,
and
health
risks
associated
these
emerging
bio-persistent
pollutants.
Heliyon,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
10(2), С. e24355 - e24355
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
Microplastics
have
become
omnipresent
in
the
environment,
including
air
we
inhale,
water
consume,
and
food
eat.
Despite
limited
research,
accumulation
of
microplastics
within
human
respiratory
system
has
garnered
considerable
interest
because
its
potential
implications
for
health.
This
review
offers
a
comprehensive
examination
impacts
stemming
from
on
lung
airways
explores
computational
benefits
challenges
associated
with
studying
this
phenomenon.
The
existence
can
lead
to
range
adverse
effects.
Research
indicated
that
induce
inflammation,
oxidative
stress,
impaired
function.
Furthermore,
small
size
allows
them
penetrate
deep
into
lungs,
reaching
alveoli,
where
gas
exchange
takes
place.
raises
concerns
about
long-term
health
consequences,
such
as
development
diseases
translocation
other
organs.
Computational
approaches
been
instrumental
understanding
impact
microplastic
deposition
airways.
models
simulations
enable
investigation
particle
dynamics,
patterns,
interaction
mechanisms
at
various
levels
complexity.
However,
using
methods
presents
several
challenges.
complex
anatomy
physiological
processes
require
accurate
representation
models.
Obtaining
relevant
data
model
validation
parameterization
remains
significant
hurdle.
Additionally,
diverse
nature
microplastics,
variations
size,
shape,
chemical
composition,
poses
capturing
their
full
behaviours
toxicological
Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
34(2), С. 185 - 196
Опубликована: Янв. 6, 2024
Humans
are
likely
exposed
to
microplastics
(MPs)
in
a
variety
of
places
including
indoor
and
outdoor
air.
Research
better
understand
how
exposure
MPs
correlates
health
is
growing.
To
fully
the
possible
impacts
on
human
health,
it
necessary
quantify
MP
identify
what
critical
data
gaps
exist.
Nature Communications,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 31, 2024
Abstract
Due
to
the
abundance
of
microplastics
in
environment,
research
about
its
possible
adverse
effects
is
increasing
exponentially.
Most
studies
investigating
effect
on
cells
still
rely
commercially
available
polystyrene
microspheres.
However,
choice
these
model
microplastic
particles
can
affect
outcome
studies,
as
even
nominally
identical
may
interact
differently
with
due
different
surface
properties
such
charge.
Here,
we
show
that
microspheres
from
eight
manufacturers
significantly
differ
their
ζ
-potential,
which
electrical
potential
a
particle
medium
at
slipping
plane.
The
-potential
additionally
altered
after
environmental
exposure.
We
developed
microfluidic
microscopy
platform
demonstrate
determines
particle-cell
adhesion
strength.
Furthermore,
find
this
effect,
also
strongly
internalization
into
cells.
Therefore,
act
proxy
microplastic-cell
interactions
and
govern
reported
various
organisms
exposed
microplastics.
