Hong Ah Reum, Kim Jin Su
Division of Applied RI, Korea Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences (KIRAMS), Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Radiological and Medico-Oncological Sciences, University of Science and Technology (UST), Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Front Public Health. 2024 Nov 22;12:1458727. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1458727. eCollection 2024.
With the increased worldwide production of plastics, interest in the biological hazards of microplastics (MP) and nanoplastics (NP), which are widely distributed as environmental pollutants, has also increased. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the toxicological effects of MP and NP on and systems based on studies conducted over the past decade. We summarize key findings on how the type, size, and adsorbed substances of plastics, including chemical additives, impact organisms. Also, we address various exposure routes, such as ingestion, inhalation, and skin contact, and their biological effects on both aquatic and terrestrial organisms, as well as human health. Additionally, the review highlights the increased toxicity of MP and NP due to their smaller size and higher bioavailability, as well as the interactions between these particles and chemical additives. This review emphasizes the need for further research into the complex biological interactions and risks posed by the accumulation of MP and NP in the environment, while also proposing potential directions for future studies.
随着全球塑料产量的增加,作为环境污染物广泛分布的微塑料(MP)和纳米塑料(NP)的生物危害也受到了更多关注。本综述旨在基于过去十年的研究,全面概述MP和NP对[此处原文缺失具体系统名称]系统的毒理学影响。我们总结了关于塑料的类型、大小和吸附物质(包括化学添加剂)如何影响生物体的关键发现。此外,我们探讨了各种暴露途径,如摄入、吸入和皮肤接触,以及它们对水生和陆生生物以及人类健康的生物学影响。本综述还强调了MP和NP因其较小尺寸和较高生物利用度而增加的毒性,以及这些颗粒与化学添加剂之间的相互作用。本综述强调需要进一步研究MP和NP在环境中积累所带来的复杂生物相互作用和风险,同时也为未来的研究提出了潜在方向。