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Original research — experimental, observational, or case-control study. Direct primary evidence.
Human Health Effects
Marine & Wildlife
Nanoplastics
Reproductive & Development
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Potentiation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon uptake in zebrafish embryos by nanoplastics
Environmental Science Nano
2020
51 citations
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Yueyang Zhang,
Greg G. Goss
Summary
Nanoplastics present in the environment were found to enhance the uptake of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in zebrafish embryos, suggesting that plastic particles can act as a "Trojan horse" that increases exposure to other toxic pollutants. This combined toxicity effect raises important concerns about the true health risks of microplastic contamination.
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The presence of microplastics in the environment and their potential effects on the health of organisms are a subject of great concern.