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The toxicity of polyethylene microplastics on molecular and biochemical parameters in albino mice

Journal of Ecological Engineering 2025 1 citation ? Citation count from OpenAlex, updated daily. May differ slightly from the publisher's own count.
Zahraa Mejbel Majeed, Adel M. Rabee

Summary

Researchers assessed the molecular and biochemical effects of polyethylene microplastic exposure in albino mice, finding dose-dependent toxicity across multiple organ systems, with measurable alterations in liver enzymes, oxidative stress markers, and blood cell parameters consistent with systemic health impacts.

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Microplastics (MPs) pollution is a burgeoning environmental issue. Microplastics can accumulate in animals and people, presenting a considerable health hazard. Polyethylene (PE), generated from petroleum, is one of the most ubiquitous polymers. As a result, its exposure metrics have steadily...

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