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Nanoplastics
Reproductive & Development
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Breach of Security? Placental Uptake of Micro- and Nanoplastic Particles
Environmental Health Perspectives
2022
3 citations
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Silke Schmidt
Summary
This review examines emerging evidence for placental uptake of micro- and nanoplastic particles, exploring whether the placenta's barrier function can be breached by these contaminants during pregnancy. The review raises concerns about potential fetal exposure to plastic particles and the implications for developmental health.
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