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.
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
259, С. 115018 - 115018
Опубликована: Май 20, 2023
The
increasing
demand
for
plastic
in
our
daily
lives
has
led
to
global
pollution.
improper
disposal
of
resulted
a
massive
amount
atmospheric
microplastics
(MPs),
which
further
the
production
nanoplastics
(NPs).
Because
its
intimate
relationship
with
environment
and
human
health,
microplastic
nanoplastic
contamination
is
becoming
problem.
are
microscopic
light,
they
may
penetrate
deep
into
lungs.
Despite
several
studies
demonstrating
abundance
air,
potential
risks
remain
unknown.
small
size,
characterization
presented
significant
challenges.
This
paper
describes
sampling
procedures
nanoplastics.
study
also
examines
numerous
harmful
effects
particles
on
health
other
species.
There
void
research
toxicity
airborne
upon
inhalation,
toxicological
future.
Further
needed
determine
influence
pulmonary
diseases.
Toxics,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
11(9), С. 747 - 747
Опубликована: Сен. 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.
Heliyon,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
9(1), С. e13070 - e13070
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2023
Pollution-induced
neurotoxicity
is
of
high
concern.
This
pilot
study
investigated
the
potential
relationship
between
presence
microplastics
(MPs)
in
brain
180
wild
fish
(Dicentrarchus
labrax,
Platichthys
flesus,
Mugil
cephalus)
from
a
contaminated
estuary
and
activity
acetylcholinesterase
(AChE)
enzyme.
MPs
were
found
9
samples
(5%
total),
all
them
D.
labrax
collected
summer,
which
represents
45%
this
species
that
season
(20).
Seventeen
recovered
samples,
with
sizes
ranging
8
to
96
μm.
Polyacrylamide,
polyacrylic
acid
one
biopolymer
(zein)
identified
by
Micro-Raman
spectroscopy.
Fish
showed
lower
(p
≤
0.05)
AChE
than
those
where
not
found.
These
findings
point
contribution
induced
long-term
exposure
pollution,
stressing
need
further
studies
on
topic
increase
'One
Health'
protection.
Environmental Science & Technology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
58(8), С. 3702 - 3713
Опубликована: Фев. 15, 2024
Microplastics
are
found
in
various
human
tissues
and
considered
harmful,
raising
concerns
about
exposure
to
microplastics
the
environment.
Existing
research
has
analyzed
indoor
occupational
scenarios,
but
long-term
monitoring
of
ambient
atmospheric
(AMPs),
especially
highly
polluted
urban
regions,
needs
be
further
investigated.
This
study
estimated
environmental
AMPs
by
considering
inhalation,
dust
ingestion,
dermal
three
functional
zones
within
a
megacity.
The
annual
quantity
was
7.37
×
104
items
for
children
1.06
105
adults,
comparable
with
microplastic
consumption
from
food
water.
Significant
spatiotemporal
differences
were
observed
characteristics
that
humans
exposed
to,
wind
speed
rainfall
frequency
mainly
driving
these
changes.
AMP
green
land
spaces,
which
recognized
as
relatively
low
zones,
public
service
residential
zones.
Notably,
significant
positive
correlations
between
pathogenicity
airborne
bacterial
community
discovered.
size
immune-mediated
disease
risks
brought
microbes
showed
most
relationship,
where
Sphingomonas
might
act
potential
key
mediator.
Chemosphere,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
361, С. 142553 - 142553
Опубликована: Июнь 6, 2024
The
widespread
presence
of
microplastics
(MPs)
in
the
air
and
their
potential
impact
on
human
health
underscore
pressing
need
to
develop
robust
methods
for
quantifying
presence,
particularly
breathable
fraction
(<5
μm).
In
this
study,
Raman
micro-spectroscopy
(μRaman)
was
employed
assess
concentration
indoor
airborne
MPs
>1
μm
four
environments
(a
meeting
room,
a
workshop,
two
apartments)
under
different
levels
activity.
MP
spanned
between
58
684
per
cubic
meter
(MP
m
