Micro- and nano-plastics induce inflammation and cell death in human cells.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The presence of micro- and nano-plastics (MNPLs) in the environment has increased significantly in the past decades. However, the direct impact of MNPL particles on human health remains unclear.

Methods

In this study, we utilized a modified extraction method with a previously reported staining technique to develop a novel approach for identifying individual plastics in mixtures of MNPLs of commercial and environmental origins to be able to investigate their impacts on human cell inflammation and cell death. Polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), polystyrene (PS), and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) were the plastics analyzed. The plastic composition of the environmental MNPLs was characterized using multiple analytical techniques, including Fourier transform in

SUBMITTER: Bishop B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11995046 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature