Human and ecological health effects of nanoplastics: May not be a tiny problem

IF 6.1 Q1 TOXICOLOGY

Current Opinion in Toxicology Pub Date : 2021-12-01 DOI:10.1016/j.cotox.2021.09.004

Michael F. Hughes , Haley M. Clapper , Robert M. Burgess , Kay T. Ho

引用次数: 5

Abstract

Nanoplastics (NPs) are present in food, soil, water, air, and personal care products, resulting in concern regarding exposure and potential adverse effects. NPs principally arise from the degradation of larger-sized plastic particles. The uptake and effects of NPs in humans are not yet known. However, recent laboratory studies have documented the uptake and adverse effects of NPs from the cellular to the community level. As NPs are in the size range of particles that can be absorbed by cells, research on these materials should be accelerated to properly assess their potential risks.

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纳米塑料对人类和生态健康的影响:可能不是一个小问题

纳米塑料(NPs)存在于食物、土壤、水、空气和个人护理产品中，引起了人们对其暴露和潜在不良影响的担忧。NPs主要是由较大的塑料颗粒的降解产生的。人类对NPs的吸收和影响尚不清楚。然而，最近的实验室研究已经记录了NPs从细胞到群落水平的摄取和不良影响。由于NPs属于可被细胞吸收的颗粒大小范围，因此应加快对这些材料的研究，以适当评估其潜在风险。

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Current Opinion in Toxicology Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics-Toxicology

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