Concurrent water- and foodborne exposure to microplastics leads to differential microplastic ingestion and neurotoxic effects in zebrafish

Caught in Fish Gut: Uptake and Inflammatory Effects of Nanoplastics through Different Routes in the Aquatic Environment

“…Notably, the level of accumulation was significantly lower in waterborne exposure than in foodborne exposure. Contradictory to our study, a previous study reported that adult zebrafish had a higher accumulation of MPs in gut tissue when exposed via waterborne versus foodborne exposure . However, differences in the life stage between these two studies may explain these discrepancies.…”

“…Contradictory to our study, a previous study reported that adult zebrafish had a higher accumulation of MPs in gut tissue when exposed via waterborne versus foodborne exposure. 18 However, differences in the life stage between these two studies may explain these discrepancies. Although not tested in the present study, NPs have been shown to have a higher potential for uptake and a longer intestinal retention time than MPs.…”

“…A recent study also showed that adult zebrafish (Danio rerio) ingested different amounts of microplastics via waterborne and foodborne transmission, with a significantly more abnormal hyperactive swimming behavior observed in the foodborne relative to the waterborne group. 18 However, current toxicity studies have focused on single-route assessments (waterborne or foodborne exposure), with the effects of different exposure routes of NPs on enrichment and toxicity in aquatic environments unclear. Therefore, in addition to assessing the toxicity caused by NPs in the aquatic environment, more attention should be focused on the potential impact of NPs exposure routes within the same aquatic system.…”

Distinct effects of nano-polystyrene, erythromycin, and their mixtures on the composition and metabolic profile of intestinal microbiota in Nereis succinea

“…This is consistent with some previous findings that PS did not cause mortality in Environmental Science: Nano Paper organisms even when concentrations exceeded mg L −1 levels. 25 However, PS at both exposure levels increased body weight (Fig. 1A), caused oxidative stress (Fig.…”

Qualitative and quantitative analysis of accumulation and biodistribution of polystyrene nanoplastics in zebrafish (Danio rerio) via artificial freshwater

“…72 Via the aqueous exposure pathway, it is believed that PSN moved and accumulated into the gill during zebrafish respiration. 90,91 In a previous study, it was reported that through dietary exposure pathways, the nanoparticles were detected in the gill of zebrafish. 92 In this respect, it was believed that the nanoparticles reached the gill via the circulatory system/or direct exposure.…”