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Functionalized polystyrene nanoplastic-induced energy homeostasis imbalance and the immunomodulation dysfunction of marine clams (Meretrix meretrix) at environmentally relevant concentrations
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Functionalized polystyrene nanoplastics inhibited growth of marine clams (Meretrix meretrix) at environmentally relevant concentrations by disrupting energy homeostasis and immune function. The study demonstrated that surface functionalization of nanoplastics influences their toxicity to filter-feeding bivalves.
Functionalized polystyrene nanoplastics inhibit the growth of marine clams (Meretrix meretrix) through energy homeostasis imbalance and immunomodulation dysfunction at environmentally relevant concentrations.
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