Proposed validation stages for MPs extraction from edible mussels (

G García Rosales, F Oberhaensli, C M Alonso-Hernández, L C Longoria-Gándara

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Comparative evaluation of enzymatic, acidic, and alkaline digestion protocols for organic matrix removal from lyophilized and frozen mussel samples (Frontiers in toxicology · 2026
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G García RosalesIAEA Environment Laboratoires, 4 Quai Antoine 1er B.P. 800, MC-98000, Monaco.

F OberhaensliIAEA Environment Laboratoires, 4 Quai Antoine 1er B.P. 800, MC-98000, Monaco.

C M Alonso-HernándezIAEA Environment Laboratoires, 4 Quai Antoine 1er B.P. 800, MC-98000, Monaco.

L C Longoria-GándaraDivision for Latin America/Department of Technical Cooperation International Atomic Energy Agency, Wagramer Strasse 5, P.O. Box 100, A-1400, Vienna, Austria.

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Abstract

The potential presence of microplastics (MPs) in seafood products presents significant health concerns, demanding the adoption of standardized and validated methodologies. In this study, we introduce a validated method and an innovative technique for extracting MPs from mussels using an oxidizing agent, Corolase enzyme, and a surfactant, thus eliminating the need for mechanical agitation. Evaluation of the extraction process focused on three critical parameters: recovery percentage, repeatability, and chemical integrity, along with color stability. To ensure precision and reliability, low-density infrared spectroscopy (LDIR) was employed to analyze the effect of spectrum quality (Q). Ultimately, this methodology was applied to identify MPs in commercial mussels, with results showcasing the viability of the proposed validation stages for MPs extraction, maintaining MPs integrity with high recovery percentages.

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CorolaseLDIRMicroplastics (MPs)MusselsValidation

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PMID38975075

DOI10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e32212

PMCPMC11225739

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