ReviewToxics2023
Sources, Degradation, Ingestion and Effects of Microplastics on Humans: A Review.
Review in Toxics, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 26 papers.
What it found
Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.
The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.
The trial behind it
Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.
Who cites it
26 citing papers in PubMed, 69 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Development of a platform for quantum-dot-labeled polyethylene nanoplastics for dynamic analytical applications.RSC advances · 2026Article
- Toxic effects of microplastics in aquatic environments and the pathways to sustainable management.RSC advances · 2026Review
- Waste Valorization of Passion Fruit Peel Hydrolysate for Bacterial Cellulose Production: Influence of Nitrogen Source on Yield and Functional Properties for Food Packaging.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Maternal Exposure to Microplastics and High-Fructose Diet Induces Offspring Hypertension via Disruption of HAntioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Exploring the utilization of oat by-products in the circular bioeconomy: the potential for the development of extruded snacks enriched with β-glucan.Bioresources and bioprocessing · 2026Article
- Microplastic exposure and human health risks across the life cycle: a focus on reproduction, development, and aging.Frontiers in cell and developmental biology · 2026Review
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- Microplastics in Musculoskeletal Disorders: An Emerging Threat.Indian journal of orthopaedics · 2025Review
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- Comparative Analysis of Physical and Polymer Characteristics of Microplastics Detected in Human Colorectal Cancer Samples From the United States and Malaysia.Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology · 2025Article
- Environmental Nephrotoxicity Across the Life Course: Oxidative Stress Mechanisms and Opportunities for Early Intervention.Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Plastics in dermatology: A review and solutions.Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV · 2025Review
- The theoretical role of the wind in aerosolising microplastics and nanoplastics from coastal combined sewer overflows.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Microplastic Pollution: A Global Environmental Crisis Impacting Marine Life, Human Health, and Potential Innovative Sustainable Solutions.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Review
- Effects of dietary acrylamide on kidney and liver health: Molecular mechanisms and pharmacological implications.Toxicology reports · 2025Review
- Postbiotic Sodium Butyrate Mitigates Hypertension and Kidney Dysfunction in Juvenile Rats Exposed to Microplastics.Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Impact ofFood chemistry: X · 2025Article
Corrections and comments
PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.
Authors and funding
8 authors at 6 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
Celluloid, the predecessor to plastic, was synthesized in 1869, and due to technological advancements, plastic products appear to be ubiquitous in daily life. The massive production, rampant usage, and inadequate disposal of plastic products have led to severe environmental pollution. Consequently, reducing the employment of plastic has emerged as a pressing concern for governments globally. This review explores microplastics, including their origins, absorption, and harmful effects on the environment and humans. Several methods exist for breaking down plastics, including thermal, mechanical, light, catalytic, and biological processes. Despite these methods, microplastics (MPs, between 1 and 5 mm in size) continue to be produced during degradation. Acknowledging the significant threat that MPs pose to the environment and human health is imperative. This form of pollution is pervasive in the air and food and infiltrates our bodies through ingestion, inhalation, or skin contact. It is essential to assess the potential hazards that MPs can introduce. There is evidence suggesting that MPs may have negative impacts on different areas of human health. These include the respiratory, gastrointestinal, immune, nervous, and reproductive systems, the liver and organs, the skin, and even the placenta and placental barrier. It is encouraging to see that most of the countries have taken steps to regulate plastic particles. These measures aim to reduce plastic usage, which is essential today. At the same time, this review summarizes the degradation mechanism of plastics, their impact on human health, and plastic reduction policies worldwide. It provides valuable information for future research on MPs and regulatory development.
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