ReviewFoods (Basel, Switzerland)2023
Microplastics, a Global Issue: Human Exposure through Environmental and Dietary Sources.
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26 citing papers in PubMed, 96 citations in OpenAlex.
- Microplastics in the umbilical vein of fetal growth restricted and healthy fetuses: A preliminary Turkish selected case series.Turkish journal of obstetrics and gynecology · 2026Article
- Microplastics and male reproductive system: A comprehensive review based on cellular and molecular effects.Toxicology reports · 2026Review
- Exploring the relationship between microplastic exposure and bone health.Endocrine connections · 2026Review
- A simple and reliable method for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of nano- and microplastics in organs for controlled preclinical studies.Particle and fibre toxicology · 2026Article
- Micro- and Nanoplastics Exposure Across the Lifespan: One Health Implications for Aging and Longevity.Journal of xenobiotics · 2026Review
- Biological alterations of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) microplastics on Danio rerio at environmentally relevant concentrations - risk assessment.Fish physiology and biochemistry · 2026Article
- From Foodborne Pollutant Carrier to Gastrointestinal Trojan Horse: Simulating the Bioaccessibility of Antibiotics Loaded on Aged Polylactic Acid Microplastics in Human Digestive System.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- In vitro evidence and integrative bioinformatics identify the SGLT2-PPARγ axis as a target against polyethylene microplastic-driven metabolic reprogramming in colorectal cancer cells.Journal of translational medicine · 2026Article
- Seasonal rainfall and land-use impacts on microplastic characteristics in an endangered salmon stream.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Microplastics and child health: A scoping review of prenatal and early-life exposure routes and potential health risks.Toxicology reports · 2025Review
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- A Systematic Review of Microplastic Contamination in Tuna Species: General Pathways into the Food Chain with Ecotoxicological and Human Health Perspectives.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Exposure to Nanoplastics and Co-Contaminants in Foods and Environment: Threats to Human Health.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Microplastics-AssistedFoods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- From Harm to Hope: Tackling Microplastics' Perils with Recycling Innovation.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- A Workflow for Assessing Particle Counts of Mixed Micro- and Nanoplastics in Exposed Laboratory Animals.Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Physiological and oxidative status of soybean seedlings exposed to short term treatment with polystyrene nanoparticles.Ecotoxicology (London, England) · 2025Article
- Representative Test Material for Validation of Density Separation as Part of Microplastic Quantification in Drinking Water.Polymers · 2025Article
- Microplastics and nanoplastics: emerging threats to cardiovascular health - a comprehensive review.Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2025Review
- Airborne micro- and nanoplastics: emerging causes of respiratory diseases.Particle and fibre toxicology · 2024Review
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6 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
Plastic production has grown dramatically over the years. Microplastics (MPs) are formed from the fragmentation of larger plastic debris by combining chemical, physical, and biological processes and can degrade further to form nanoplastics (NPs). Because of their size, MPs and NPs are bioavailable to many organisms and can reach humans through transport along the food chain. In addition to the risk from ingesting MPs themselves, there are risks associated with the substances they carry, such as pesticides, pathogenic microorganisms, and heavy metals, and with the additives added to plastics to improve their characteristics. In addition, bioaccumulation and biomagnification can cause a cumulative exposure effect for organisms at the top of the food chain and humans. Despite the growing scientific interest in this emerging contaminant, the potential adverse effects remain unclear. The aim of this review is to summarize the characteristics (size, shape, color, and properties) of MPs in the environment, the primary sources, and the transport pathways in various environmental compartments, and to shed more light on the ecological impact of MPs and the potential health effects on organisms and humans by identifying human exposure pathways.
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