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ArticleEnvironmental health perspectives2025

Simulated Microplastic Release from Cutting Boards and Evaluation of Intestinal Inflammation and Gut Microbiota in Mice.

Hai-Jun Gan, Shan Chen, Ke Yao, Xin-Ying Lin, Albert L Juhasz, Dongmei Zhou, Hong-Bo Li

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Hai-Jun GanState Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Vehicle Emissions Control, School of Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China.
Shan ChenState Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Vehicle Emissions Control, School of Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China.
Ke YaoState Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Vehicle Emissions Control, School of Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China.
Xin-Ying LinState Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Vehicle Emissions Control, School of Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China.
Albert L JuhaszFuture Industries Institute, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes, South Australia, Australia.
Dongmei ZhouState Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Vehicle Emissions Control, School of Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China.
Hong-Bo LiState Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Vehicle Emissions Control, School of Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China.ORCID 0000-0003-1498-4285

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Abstract

backgroundPlastic cutting boards are commonly used in food preparation, increasing human exposure to microplastics (MPs). However, the health implications are still not well understood.

objectivesThe objective of this study was to assess the impacts of long-term exposure to MPs released from cutting boards on intestinal inflammation and gut microbiota.

methodsMPs were incorporated into mouse diets by cutting the food on polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), and willow wooden (WB) cutting boards, and the diets were fed to mice over periods of 4 and 12 wk. Serum levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), tumor necrosis factor-

resultsPP and PE cutting boards released MPs, with concentrations reaching DISCUSSION: The findings suggest that MPs from PP cutting boards impair intestinal barrier function and induce inflammation, whereas those from PE cutting boards affect the gut microbiota, gut metabolism, and liver metabolism in the mouse model. These findings offer crucial insights into the safe use of plastic cutting boards. https://doi.org/10.1289/EHP15472.

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Gastrointestinal MicrobiomeInflammationMicroplasticsAnimalsIntestinesMaleMiceMicroplastics

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