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- Title
The Plastic Within: Microplastics Invading Human Organs and Bodily Fluids Systems.
- Authors
Enyoh, Christian Ebere; Devi, Arti; Kadono, Hirofumi; Wang, Qingyue; Rabin, Mominul Haque
- Abstract
Microplastics (MPs), small plastic particles resulting from the degradation of larger plastic items and from primary sources such as textiles, engineered plastic pellets, etc., have become a ubiquitous environmental pollutant. As their prevalence in the natural environment grows, concerns about their potential impacts on human health have escalated. This review discusses current research findings on the presence of MPs in organs such as the liver, blood, heart, placenta, breast milk, sputum, semen, testis, and urine, while also exploring plausible mechanisms of translocation. Furthermore, the review emphasizes the importance of understanding the potential toxicological effects of MPs on various physiological processes within these organs and their broader implications for human health. This review also examines the pathways through which MPs can enter and accumulate in human organs and bodily fluids, shedding light on the intricate routes of exposure and potential health implications. It is worth noting that the invasive medical procedures may permit direct access of MPs to the bloodstream and tissues, serving as a potential contamination source. However, it is evident that a comprehensive understanding of MPs' invasion into human organs is vital for effective mitigation strategies and the preservation of both human health and the environment.
- Subjects
ORGANS (Anatomy); MICROPLASTICS; PLASTICS; ENGINEERING plastics; POLLUTANTS; SEMEN; URINE; BODY fluids
- Publication
Environments (2076-3298), 2023, Vol 10, Issue 11, p194
- ISSN
2076-3298
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/environments10110194