Genotoxic and immunomodulatory effects in human white blood cells after <i>ex vivo</i> exposure to polystyrene nanoplastics
Sandra Ballesteros, Josefa Domenech, Irene Barguilla, Constanza Cortés, Ricard Marcos, Alba Hernández
Abstract
Accumulation of plastic and its derivatives, micro- and nanoplastics (MNPLs), is a substantial environmental and ecological problem that could potentially become a serious health concern to humans.
Topics & Concepts
Ex vivoHuman healthHuman bloodPolystyreneChemistryToxicologyMedicineIn vitroEnvironmental healthPhysiologyBiologyPolymerBiochemistryOrganic chemistryMicroplastics and Plastic Pollution