Pro-Inflammatory and Cytotoxic Effects of Polystyrene Microplastics on Human and Murine Intestinal Cell Lines

Pro-Inflammatory and Cytotoxic Effects of Polystyrene Microplastics on Human and Murine Intestinal Cell Lines

Plastic is a polymer extremely resistant to degradation that can remain for up to hundreds or thousands of years, leading to the accumulation of massive amounts of plastic waste throughout the planet’s ecosystems. Due to exposure to various environmental factors, plastic breaks down into smaller par...

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Main Authors: Virginia Mattioda, Valerio Benedetti, Carlotta Tessarolo, Francesca Oberto, Alessandra Favole, Marina Gallo, Walter Martelli, Maria Ines Crescio, Enrica Berio, Loretta Masoero, Alessandro Benedetto, Marzia Pezzolato, Elena Bozzetta, Carla Grattarola, Cristina Casalone, Cristiano Corona, Federica Giorda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-01-01
Series:Biomolecules
Subjects:
microplastics
polystyrene
polystyrene PS-MPs
HRT-18
CMT-93
gene expression
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/13/1/140

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