Identification and characterization of microplastics in human nasal samples.

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Human nasal cavity samples were collected, and presence of microplastics were evaluated. Microplastics were present, and major types were polyethylene, polyester, acrylic polymer, and polypropylene. Further research is needed regarding microplastics and its clinical impact on human nasal cavity.

SUBMITTER: Min HJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11610425 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature