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Microplastics as contaminants in the marine environment: A review

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Plastic pollution in the world’s oceans: more than 5 trillion plastic pieces weighing over 250,000 tons afloat at sea

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An overview of chemical additives present in plastics: Migration, release, fate and environmental impact during their use, disposal and recycling

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Plastic and Human Health: A Micro Issue?

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Size-dependent internalization of particles via the pathways of clathrin- and caveolae-mediated endocytosis

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Environmental exposure to microplastics: An overview on possible human health effects

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Environmental and health hazard ranking and assessment of plastic polymers based on chemical composition

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The role of surface charge in cellular uptake and cytotoxicity of medical nanoparticles

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Microplastics as an emerging threat to terrestrial ecosystems

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Cytotoxicity of amine-modified polystyrene MPs and NPs on neural stem cells cultured from mouse subventricular zone

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Microscopic menace: exploring the link between microplastics and cancer pathogenesis

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Microplastics exacerbate tissue damage and promote carcinogenesis following liver infection in mice

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Cellular Impact of Micro(nano)plastics on Human Health: A Review

Liu, L., Tu, P., Niu, H., Li, X., Gong, X., Chen, Z., Xing, M., Wu, L., & Lou, X. (2025) · Toxics · doi:10.3390/toxics13110913 · Cited by 24

Nanoplastic exposure in soil compromises the energy budget of the soil nematode C. elegans and decreases reproductive fitness

Huang, C., Yen, P.-L., Kuo, Y.-H., Chang, C.-H., & Liao, V. H. (2022) · Environmental Pollution · doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2022.120071 · Cited by 24

Toxic effects and primary source of the aged micro-sized artificial turf fragments and rubber particles: Comparative studies on laboratory photoaging and actual field sampling

Xie, L., Zhu, K., Jiang, W., Lu, H., Yang, H., Deng, Y., Jiang, Y., & Jia, H. (2022) · Environment International · doi:10.1016/j.envint.2022.107663 · Cited by 25

Dysregulation of gut health in zebrafish by differentially charged nanoplastic exposure: an integrated analysis of histopathology, immunology, and microbial informatics

Xu, Z., Zhang, Y., Xu, Z., Zhong, Y., Wang, L., Liu, C., Chen, A., Jiang, S., Sun, W., Yu, G., et al. (2023) · Environmental Science Nano · doi:10.1039/d2en00542e · Cited by 24

In vitro wheat protoplast cytotoxicity of polystyrene nanoplastics

Wang, J., Zhu, J., Zheng, Q., Wang, D., Wang, H., He, Y., Wang, J., & Zhan, X. (2023) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.163560 · Cited by 24

Alleviation of neurotoxicity induced by polystyrene nanoplastics by increased exocytosis from neurons

Han, S.-W., Kim, T.-Y., Bae, J.-S., Choi, J., & Ryu, K. (2023) · Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications · doi:10.1016/j.bbrc.2023.05.070 · Cited by 25

Type-specific inflammatory responses of vascular cells activated by interaction with virgin and aged microplastics

Lomonaco, T., Persiani, E., Biagini, D., Gisone, I., Ceccherini, E., Cecchettini, A., Corti, A., Ghimenti, S., Francesco, F. D., Castelvetro, V., et al. (2024) · Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety · doi:10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116695 · Cited by 23

Interference Mechanisms of Endocrine System and Other Systems of Endocrine‐Disrupting Chemicals in Cosmetics—In Vitro Studies

Zhang, Y., Tu, L., Chen, J., & Zhou, L. (2024) · International Journal of Endocrinology · doi:10.1155/ije/2564389 · Cited by 25

Identification of polystyrene nanoplastics from natural organic matter in complex environmental matrices by pyrolysis–gas chromatography–mass spectrometry

Juge, C. L., Grassl, B., Allan, I. J., & Gigault, J. (2023) · Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry · doi:10.1007/s00216-023-04609-7 · Cited by 27

Nanoplastic-Induced Biological Effects In Vivo and In Vitro: An Overview

Xie, H., Tian, X., Lin, X., Chen, R., Hameed, S. F., Wang, L., Yu, Y., Li, Y., & Li, Y. (2023) · Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology · doi:10.1007/s44169-023-00027-z · Cited by 23

Efficacy of DHA-enriched phosphatidylserine and its underlying mechanism in alleviating polystyrene nanoplastics-induced hepatotoxicity in mice

Zhang, Y., Zhao, Q., Zhao, R., Lu, Y., Jiang, S., & Tang, Y. (2024) · International Immunopharmacology · doi:10.1016/j.intimp.2024.113154 · Cited by 22

Environmental release behavior, cell toxicity and intracellular distribution of novel biodegradable plastic materials

Wen, L., Hu, Q., Lv, Y., Ding, W., Yin, T., Mao, H., & Wang, T. (2024) · Environmental Pollution · doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2024.125554 · Cited by 25

Polystyrene nanoplastics promote muscle cell senescence through microtubule hyper-stabilization-mediated mitophagy dysfunction and cGAS-Sting activation

Cui, J., Yue, X., Zhang, Y., Wang, B., Mu, A., Ren, S., Shao, L., Zhu, S., Zhang, N., Lu, Y., et al. (2025) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2025.139232 · Cited by 22

Exploring the Impact of Microplastics and Nanoplastics on Macromolecular Structure and Functions

Marycleopha, M., Balarabe, B. Y., Kumar, S., & Adjama, I. (2025) · Journal of Applied Toxicology · doi:10.1002/jat.4915 · Cited by 23

Advances in analysis of microplastics in drinking water treatment plants. Fluorescence techniques using iDye Pink

Alonso-Vázquez, P., Luján-Facundo, M. J., Cuartas-Uribe, B., Bes-Piá, A., Alonso, J. L., & Mendoza‐Roca, J. A. (2023) · Environmental Technology & Innovation · doi:10.1016/j.eti.2023.103430 · Cited by 26

Mangrove plants are promising bioindicator of coastal atmospheric microplastics pollution

Huang, Y., Zhu, Z., Li, T. J., Li, M., Cai, Z., Wang, X., Gong, H., & Yan, M. (2024) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.133473 · Cited by 22

The Potential Mechanisms Involved in the Disruption of Spermatogenesis in Mice by Nanoplastics and Microplastics

Wen, Y., Cai, J., Zhang, H., Li, Y., Yu, M., Liu, J., & Han, F. (2024) · Biomedicines · doi:10.3390/biomedicines12081714 · Cited by 24

Photoaging of Polystyrene-based Microplastics Amplifies Inflammatory Response in Macrophages.

Aloi, N., Calarco, A., Curcuruto, G., Natale, M. D. D., Augello, G., Carroccio, S., Cerruti, P., Cervello, M., Cuttitta, A., Colombo, P., et al. (2024) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143131 · Cited by 18

Biological hazards of micro- and nanoplastic with adsorbents and additives

Hong, A. R., & Kim, J. S. (2024) · Frontiers in Public Health · doi:10.3389/fpubh.2024.1458727 · Cited by 21

Exposure to polystyrene microplastics with different functional groups: Implications for blood pressure and heart

Du, W., Xu, K., Wang, S., Gao, X. F., Jiang, M., Lv, X., Zhou, Q., Ma, P., Yang, X., Wang, S., et al. (2025) · Environmental Pollution · doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2025.126009 · Cited by 21

Nanoplastic at environmentally relevant concentrations activates a germline mir-240-rab-5 signaling cascade to affect the secreted ligands associated with transgenerational toxicity induction in C. elegans

Hua, X., Zhang, L., & Wang, D. (2024) · Environmental Science Nano · doi:10.1039/d4en00309h · Cited by 21

The emerging field of inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry for (micro)nanoplastic analysis: “The 3As” analysis, advances, and applications

Kutralam-Muniasamy, G., Shruti, V. C., Pérez‐Guevara, F., & Flores, J. A. (2024) · TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry · doi:10.1016/j.trac.2024.117673 · Cited by 20

Efficient removal of amine-modified polystyrene nanoplastics utilizing poly(N-isopropylacrylamide)-sodium carboxymethyl cellulose hydrogel beads: Parametric optimization and mechanistic insights

Mondal, S., Baghel, K., Cho, S., Zahra, Z., Lim, H., & Lee, J. (2025) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2025.132035 · Cited by 20

Gestational exposure to polystyrene microplastics incurred placental damage in mice: Insights into metabolic and gene expression disorders

Wang, Z., Shi, R., Wang, R., Ma, Z., Jiang, S., Zhang, F., & Wu, W. (2025) · Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety · doi:10.1016/j.ecoenv.2025.118056 · Cited by 20

Plasmonic heating effect in SERS-based nanoplastic detection

Shin, G., Lim, D., & Shin, D. (2023) · Sensors and Actuators B Chemical · doi:10.1016/j.snb.2023.134196 · Cited by 19

The “Journey” of Microplastics across the Marine Food Web in China’s Largest Fishing Ground

Jiang, R., Deng, Z., Li, J., Xiao, Y., Xu, Y., Wang, J., Li, T., & Zhang, C. (2023) · Water · doi:10.3390/w15030445 · Cited by 20

A novel aerobic denitrifying phosphate-accumulating bacterium efficiently removes phthalic acid ester, total nitrogen and phosphate from municipal wastewater

Ren, L., Guo, Z., Zhang, L., Hu, H., Li, C., Zhong, L., Zhen, Z., & Zhou, J. L. (2023) · Journal of Water Process Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jwpe.2023.103532 · Cited by 19

The evidence of in-vivo and in-vitro studies on microplastic and nano plastic toxicity in mammals: A possible threat for an upcoming generation?

Kauts, S., Shabir, S., Yousuf, S., Mishra, Y., Bhardwaj, R., Milibari, A. A., Singh, S. K., & Singh, M. P. (2023) · Physics and Chemistry of the Earth Parts A/B/C · doi:10.1016/j.pce.2023.103511 · Cited by 20

The Emerging Threat of Micro- and Nanoplastics on the Maturation and Activity of Immune Cells

Dan, K.-B., Yoo, J. Y., & Min, H. (2024) · Biomolecules & Therapeutics · doi:10.4062/biomolther.2024.195 · Cited by 22

Effects of polystyrene microparticles exposures on spermatogenic cell differentiation and reproductive endpoints in male mice

Shen, R., Xia, P., Guo, Y., Ji, P., Yuan, X., Wang, L., Shuang, S., Zhou, L., Tong, R., Zhang, L., et al. (2025) · Environmental Pollution · doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2025.126200 · Cited by 17

Study of the Degradation of Biobased Plastic after Stress Tests in Water

Ambrosio, G., Faglia, G., Tagliabue, S., & Baratto, C. (2021) · Coatings · doi:10.3390/coatings11111330 · Cited by 18

Nanoplastics exposure disrupts circadian rhythm associated with dysfunction of the endolysosomal pathway and autophagy in Caenorhabditis elegans

Yu, C., Wu, Y., & Liao, V. H. (2023) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.131308 · Cited by 18

Comprehensive Analysis of lncRNA–mRNA Expression Profiles in Depression-like Responses of Mice Related to Polystyrene Nanoparticle Exposure

Liu, Q., Hu, W., Zhang, Y., Ning, J., Pang, Y., Hu, H., Chen, M., Wu, M., Wang, M., Yang, P., et al. (2023) · Toxics · doi:10.3390/toxics11070600 · Cited by 20

Accelerated aging: The hidden harm of microplastic exposure

Huang, H., Hou, J., Xing, B., & Xi, B. (2024) · 中国科学通报：英文版 · doi:10.1016/j.scib.2024.05.020 · Cited by 18

Adaptable Plasmonic Membrane Sensors for Fast and Reliable Detection of Trace Low-Micrometer Microplastics in Lake Water

Wu, Z., Janssen, S. E., Tate, M. T., Wei, H., & Qin, M. (2024) · Environmental Science & Technology · doi:10.1021/acs.est.4c06503 · Cited by 17

Detection and quantification of microplastics in endometrial polyps and their role in polyp formation

He, S., & Zhang, Y. (2024) · Reproductive Toxicology · doi:10.1016/j.reprotox.2024.108757 · Cited by 17

Inflammatory responses induced by synergistic actions between nanoplastics and typical heavy metal ions in human cells

Li, C., Huang, X., Min, W., Zhong, H., Yan, X., Gao, Y., Wang, J., Zhou, H., & Yan, B. (2023) · Environmental Science Nano · doi:10.1039/d2en01097f · Cited by 18

In vivo and in vitro degradation and biological toxicity studies of polyesters with varying degradation rates

Zhang, Z.-Y., Zheng, W.-Z., Zhen, Z., Li, X., Wang, P., Lü, B., Yang, X.-B., Huang, D., Ji, J.-H., & Wang, G. (2025) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2025.138196 · Cited by 18

Lung hernia - a review.

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Insights into the interaction mechanism of ofloxacin and functionalized nano-polystyrene

Dilxat, D., Liang, T. B., Wang, Y., & Habibul, N. (2022) · Spectrochimica Acta Part A Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy · doi:10.1016/j.saa.2022.121792 · Cited by 16

The Microplastics Cycle: An In-Depth Look at a Complex Topic

Gopalakrishnan, K. K., Sivakumar, R., & Kashian, D. R. (2023) · Applied Sciences · doi:10.3390/app131910999 · Cited by 16

Fate and disposition of [14C]-polystyrene microplastic after oral administration to laying hens

Shelver, W. L., McGarvey, A. M., Billey, L. O., & Banerjee, A. (2023) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.168512 · Cited by 16

Recent approaches of toxicity-related attributes of NMs: A systematic review

Chaudhari, N. B., Shinde, S., Havelikar, U. A., Desai, S. A., & Patel, V. P. (2025) · Nano Trends · doi:10.1016/j.nwnano.2025.100160 · Cited by 18

Micro- and Nanoplastics Exposure Across the Lifespan: One Health Implications for Aging and Longevity

Moulton, C., Baroni, A., & Tasciotti, E. (2026) · Journal of Xenobiotics · doi:10.3390/jox16020052 · Cited by 18

A quantitative study of nanoplastics within cells using magnetic resonance imaging

Zhang, L., Liu, H., Qi, X., Tang, L., Tang, J., Liu, Y., & Hu, L. (2023) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.164033 · Cited by 15

Realistic microplastics harness bacterial presence and promote impairments in early zebrafish embryos: Behavioral, developmental, and transcriptomic approaches.

Missawi, O., Wouters, C., Lambert, J., Garigliany, M.-M., Kestemont, P., & Cornet, V. (2024) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.141107 · Cited by 15

Hydrogen bonding-mediated interaction underlies the enhanced membrane toxicity of chemically transformed polystyrene microplastics by cadmium

Zhao, W., Ye, T., Zhou, J., Zhang, X., Wang, K., Zhang, H., 崔建升, Zhang, S., & Wang, L. (2024) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.135562 · Cited by 15

Flying toward a plastic-free world: Can Drosophila serve as a model organism to develop new strategies of plastic waste management?

Pignataro, E., Pini, F., Barbanente, A., Arnesano, F., Palazzo, A., & Marsano, R. M. (2024) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.169942 · Cited by 14

Tracking the micro- and nanoplastics in the terrestrial-freshwater food webs. Bivalves as sentinel species

Skawina, A., Dąbrowska, A., Bonk, A. A., Paterczyk, B., & Nowakowska, J. (2024) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170468 · Cited by 16

Synergistic Effects of Microplastics and Marine Pollutants on the Destabilization of Lipid Bilayers

Fleury, J., & Baulin, V. A. (2024) · The Journal of Physical Chemistry B · doi:10.1021/acs.jpcb.4c03290 · Cited by 14

Macro- and micro-plastic accumulation in soils under different intensive farming systems: A case study in Quzhou county, the North China Plain

Zhang, H., Yang, X., Wang, K., Cui, J., Ritsema, C. J., Yan, C., Liu, X., & Geissen, V. (2024) · Environmental Pollution · doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2024.125312 · Cited by 15

Effect of functional groups of polystyrene nanoplastics on the neurodevelopmental toxicity of acrylamide in the early life stage of zebrafish

Yang, H., Kong, L., Chen, Z., & Wu, J. (2024) · Aquatic Toxicology · doi:10.1016/j.aquatox.2024.107177 · Cited by 14

Biotransport and toxic effects of micro- and nanoplastics in fish model and their potential risk to humans: A review

Xu, Y., Liu, L., Ma, Y., Wang, C., Duan, F., Feng, J., Yin, H., Sun, L., Cao, Z., Jung, J., et al. (2024) · Aquatic Toxicology · doi:10.1016/j.aquatox.2024.107215 · Cited by 17

Current status of microplastic pollution and the latest treatment technologies

Li, S., Peng, W., Guo, Y., Li, S., & Wang, Q. (2024) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.177467 · Cited by 13

Impact of Textile-Derived Micro- and Nanoplastics on Brain Health: An Emerging Environmental Risk

Bayattork, M., Rahman, M., Hossain, M. I., Zhang, Y., Haque, A. N. M. A., Kim, B., & Naebe, M. (2026) · Environmental Science & Technology · doi:10.1021/acs.est.5c10338 · Cited by 18

Transcriptomic analysis of oxidative stress mechanisms induced by acute nanoplastic exposure in Sepia esculenta larvae

Liu, X., Yang, J., & Li, Z. (2023) · Frontiers in Physiology · doi:10.3389/fphys.2023.1250513 · Cited by 14

The understudied global experiment of pollution's impacts on wildlife and human health: The ethical imperative for interdisciplinary research

de Jersey, A. M., Lavers, J. L., Zosky, G. R., & Rivers‐Auty, J. (2023) · Environmental Pollution · doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122459 · Cited by 14

Impact of Micro‐ and Nano‐Plastics on Human Intestinal Organoid‐Derived Epithelium

Wang, B., Iglesias‐Ledon, L., Bishop, M., Chadha, A., Rudolph, S., Longo, B. N., Cairns, D. M., Chen, Y., & Kaplan, D. L. (2024) · Current Protocols · doi:10.1002/cpz1.1027 · Cited by 12

Impact of Nanoplastic Particles on Macrophage Inflammation and Intestinal Health in a Mouse Model of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Schwarzfischer, M., Ruoss, T. S., Niechcial, A., Lee, S. S., Wawrzyniak, M., Laimbacher, A., Atrott, K., Manzini, R., Wilmink, M., Linzmeier, L., et al. (2024) · Nanomaterials · doi:10.3390/nano14161350 · Cited by 14

Fluorescent labelling as a tool for identifying and quantifying nanoplastics

Merdy, P., Bonneau, A., Delpy, F., & Lucas, Y. (2024) · RSC Advances · doi:10.1039/d4ra04526b · Cited by 15

Polystyrene microplastics disrupt adrenal steroid synthesis in male mice via mitochondrial dysfunction

Xiong, Y., Chen, Z., Xiang, H., Liu, Y., & Wang, Y. (2024) · Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety · doi:10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.117528 · Cited by 13

Aggregation behavior of photoaging nanoplastics in artificial sweat solutions

Yang, Y., Song, H., Cao, Y. L., Li, J., Li, J., Cui, X., Hu, X., Mahfuza, A., Ning, P., Zhang, L., et al. (2025) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2025.137466 · Cited by 14

Transcriptome Sequencing and Metabolite Analysis Revealed the Single and Combined Effects of Microplastics and Di-(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate on Mouse Liver

Zhang, J., Li, Y., Wang, Y., Li, Z., Li, X., Bao, H., Li, J., & Zhou, D. (2025) · International Journal of Molecular Sciences · doi:10.3390/ijms26104943 · Cited by 13

A comprehensive review of the circulation of microplastics in aquatic ecosystem using scientometric method

Gao, Y., Fan, K., Lai, Z., Wang, C., Li, H., & Liu, Q. (2022) · Environmental Science and Pollution Research · doi:10.1007/s11356-022-18837-4 · Cited by 13

Intestinal Barrier Damage and Growth Retardation Caused by Exposure to Polystyrene Nanoplastics Through Lactation Milk in Developing Mice

Zhou, C., Wu, H., Zhang, L., Xiao, X., Wang, X., Li, M., Cai, R., You, J. H., Chen, Q., Yang, Y., et al. (2025) · Nanomaterials · doi:10.3390/nano15010069 · Cited by 12

Toxicity of nanoplastics: machine learning combined with meta-analysis

Li, Z., Zhang, Y., & Chen, Y. (2025) · Nanoscale Horizons · doi:10.1039/d5nh00024f · Cited by 14

Utilization of intestinal organoid models for assessment of micro/nano plastic-induced toxicity

Yuan, Q., & Liu, Y. (2023) · Frontiers in Environmental Science · doi:10.3389/fenvs.2023.1285536 · Cited by 13

Plastic recycling in South Korea: problems, challenges, and policy recommendations in the endemic era

Song, U., & Park, H. (2024) · Journal of Ecology and Environment · doi:10.5141/jee.23.083 · Cited by 16

Photoaged polystyrene nanoplastics exposure results in reproductive toxicity due to oxidative damage in Caenorhabditis elegans

León, R. E., Salcedo, V. A. A., Miguel, F. J. N. S., Tardio, C. R. A. L., Briceño, A. A. T., Fouilloux, S. F. C., Barbosa, M. D. M., Barros, C. A. S., Waldman, W. R., Espinosa‐Bustos, C., et al. (2024) · Environmental Pollution · doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2024.123816 · Cited by 14

Naked-eye sensitive detection of nanoPET by pH-responsive colorimetric method based on dual-enzyme catalysis

Zhan, W., Wang, C., Yang, X., Li, H., Xiong, S., & Li, X. (2024) · Environment International · doi:10.1016/j.envint.2024.108598 · Cited by 12

Microplastic Debris in Palm Cooking Oil: A Call for Research

Setyobudi, R. H., Anwar, S., Garfansa, M. P., Liwang, T., Iswahyudi, I., Damat, D., Savitri, E. S., Wahono, S. K., Latipun, L., Adinurani, P. G., et al. (2024) · BIO Web of Conferences · doi:10.1051/bioconf/202410400037 · Cited by 18

Disposition of [ 14 C]-polystyrene microplastics after oral administration to lactating sheep

Shelver, W. L., McGarvey, A. M., & Billey, L. O. (2024) · Food Additives & Contaminants Part A · doi:10.1080/19440049.2024.2379382 · Cited by 12

The endoplasmic reticulum-mitochondrial crosstalk involved in nanoplastics and di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate co-exposure induced the damage to mouse mammary epithelial cells

Wang, C., Ji, X., Wang, X., Song, Y., Pan, C., Qian, M., & Jin, Y. (2025) · Environmental Pollution · doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2025.126014 · Cited by 14

Toxicological profiling of polystyrene microplastics in raw 264.7 macrophages: Linking microplastic exposure to immune cell impairment

Koner, S., Seenivasan, R., & Chandrasekaran, N. (2025) · Toxicology · doi:10.1016/j.tox.2025.154239 · Cited by 12

Geophagy and microplastic ingestion

Amiri, H. M., Hoseini, M., Abbasi, S., Malakootian, M., Hashemi, M., Jaafarzadeh, N., & Turner, A. (2021) · Journal of Food Composition and Analysis · doi:10.1016/j.jfca.2021.104290 · Cited by 12

Polystyrene nanoplastic co-exposed to BPA and BPS induces cytotoxicity, genotoxicity, and alters ROS production in HepG2 cells

Rocha, C. C. D. S., Sanchez, C., Souza, M. C. O., Treviso, E. M., Savietto, G. H., Devóz, P. P., de Freitas, L. V. P., Antunes, L. M. G., Paschoal, J. A. R., & Barbosa, F. (2025) · Toxicology in Vitro · doi:10.1016/j.tiv.2025.106121 · Cited by 11

Revealing Metabolic Dysregulation Induced by Polypropylene Nano- and Microplastics in Nile Tilapia via Noninvasive Probing Epidermal Mucus

Wu, X., Yang, S.-A., Kan, Y., Li, M., Dong, J., Qiu, T., Gu, Y., Zhao, Y., & Liang, D. (2024) · Analytical Chemistry · doi:10.1021/acs.analchem.4c00351 · Cited by 11

Developing environmentally relevant micro- and nanoplastics to assess removal efficiencies in wastewater treatment processes

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