Corrigendum to “Polystyrene microplastics induce hepatotoxicity and disrupt lipid metabolism in the liver organoids” [Sci. Total Environ. 806 (2022) 150328]

Polystyrene microplastics induce hepatotoxicity and disrupt lipid metabolism in the liver organoids

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Using lab-grown human liver organoids, researchers showed that polystyrene microplastics caused liver cell damage even at concentrations found in the environment. The microplastics disrupted fat metabolism, increased harmful reactive oxygen species, and triggered inflammation in the liver tissue. This study provides early evidence that microplastic exposure could contribute to liver problems like fatty liver disease in humans.

Corrigendum to “Male reproductive toxicity of polystyrene microplastics: Study on the endoplasmic reticulum stress signaling pathway” [Food Chem. Toxicol. 172C (2023) 113577]

20260228 Dietary microplastic impair liver regeneration

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This research reviewed clinical evidence on the health impacts of microplastic exposure in humans, synthesizing findings from biomonitoring studies, epidemiological investigations, and in vitro toxicology. The review identifies associations between microplastic body burden and inflammatory outcomes, while noting significant gaps in long-term exposure studies.

20260228 Dietary microplastic impair liver regeneration

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This study examined the impacts of plastic pollution on marine life in Palawan, Philippines, documenting plastic ingestion and entanglement in local fish, sea turtles, or other marine species. The findings highlight the ecological toll of inadequate waste management in a globally recognized biodiversity hotspot.

Corrigendum to “Systemic distribution and transplacental transfer of micro- and nanoplastics in a filter-feeding marine predator” [Environ. Res. Volume 298, 1 June 2026, 124237]