A review of interactions of microplastics and typical pollutants from toxicokinetics and toxicodynamics perspective

Gao, Ning; Yang, Lanpeng; Lu, Xueqiang; Duan, Zhenghua; Zhu, Lin; Feng, Jianfeng

doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.128736

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“…The potential of the Tm-ARCOL model should be also extended to the simulation of other specific at-risk populations, such as neonates or pathological situations associated with gut microbial dysbiosis, such as obesity in infants [109]. Finally, since MPs may be the carrier of various chemical pollutants, heavy metals, antibiotics or pathogens [110][111][112], their bioavailability and/or their survival and biological effects could be studied using our in vitro approach, as well as their interactions with the human gut microbiota.…”

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Exposure to polyethylene microplastics alters immature gut microbiome in an infant in vitro gut model

Fournier

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Journal of Hazardous Materials

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Exposure to polyethylene microplastics alters immature gut microbiome in an infant in vitro gut model

Fournier

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Denis

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Journal of Hazardous Materials

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“…The negative effects of PVC on aquatic organisms suggest that MPs and other small plastic particles can have a toxic environmental impact. MPs could act as vector micropollutants to enhance their bioaccumulation in environments (Gao et al, 2022).…”

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Prevalence of environmental microplastics in Taiwan and its impact on the seafood safety: An integrative review

Lin,

Wu,

Lin

2024

Journal of Food Safety

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Human activity has led to microplastic contamination throughout the marine environment. As a result of widespread contamination, microplastics are ingested by many species of wildlife, including fish, cephalopods, and shellfish. Taiwan is surrounded by oceans that offer a rich range of seafood. Taiwanese residents can easily acquire seafood as a source of dietary protein. A recent research project by Greenpeace shows that the Taiwanese eat 16,000 microplastic particles per year. There is concern regarding microplastic physical and chemical toxicity, which poses potential health risks to the local community via food chains. Thus, monitoring microplastic contamination in seafood is imperative to provide helpful information for the government and local communities. Efforts should be taken to reduce microplastic pollution at the source to minimize potential effects on ecological and health safety. This review article emphasizes the urgent need for further research on microplastic pollution in Taiwan, highlights the potential challenges to mitigate this emerging environmental threat, and analyzes food safety hazards as well as microplastic contamination in seafood.

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“…However, research indicates that the present amounts of microplastics have the potential to inflict significant harm to species over time. Another major concern associated with microplastics is that they concentrate other pollutants in water on their surface [67][68][69]. Microplastics supporting other contaminants may readily harm organisms and serve as a vector to move these other contaminants into the food web [70][71][72].…”

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

Gopalakrishnan,

Sivakumar,

Kashian

2023

Applied Sciences

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Microplastics, or plastic particles smaller than 5 mm in size, have become ubiquitous in the environment, found in places ranging from remote deep ocean trenches to minute dust particulates. From the breakdown of larger plastic products and the release of synthetic clothing fibers, these particles enter the ecosystem and cycle through the various components including aquatic, terrestrial, and human systems. Due to their durability, capacity to adhere to other toxic compounds, and potential effects on humans and ecosystems, microplastics have recently risen to the forefront of environmental and health concerns. To address these critical issues, there has been a surge in research related to the microplastics cycle, examining where they originate, how and where they travel, and their environmental and human health impacts. Research on the microplastic cycle is often broken down into its various individual components such as sources, fate, and effect, and further scattered through the literature are focuses on specific environments such as land, oceans, and freshwater, as well as on human health. Here, we review the current state of the literature on the microplastic cycle across its various environmental reservoirs. In-depth examination of the microplastics cycle is necessary for understanding the scope of the problem and developing viable solutions or mitigation strategies, such as reducing plastic production and promoting recycling. Understanding the complex microplastics cycle is an urgent issue that necessitates multidisciplinary research and action.

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A review of interactions of microplastics and typical pollutants from toxicokinetics and toxicodynamics perspective

Cited by 28 publications

References 110 publications

Exposure to polyethylene microplastics alters immature gut microbiome in an infant in vitro gut model

Exposure to polyethylene microplastics alters immature gut microbiome in an infant in vitro gut model

Prevalence of environmental microplastics in Taiwan and its impact on the seafood safety: An integrative review

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

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