Polystyrene microplastics exposure aggravates acute liver injury by promoting Kupffer cell pyroptosis
Xian Qian, Peng Jin, Kaijian Fan, Hongyan Pei, Zhongmei He, Rui Du, Chenxi Cao, Yi Yang
Topics & Concepts
PyroptosisLiver injuryPropidium iodideKupffer cellLactate dehydrogenaseInflammationDownregulation and upregulationChemistryProgrammed cell deathMedicineImmunologyPharmacologyApoptosisBiochemistryInflammasomeEnzymeGeneMicroplastics and Plastic Pollutionbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesAntimicrobial agents and applications