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Potentiation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon uptake in zebrafish embryos by nanoplastics

Environmental Science Nano 2020 51 citations ? Citation count from OpenAlex, updated daily. May differ slightly from the publisher's own count. Score: 45 ? 0–100 AI score estimating relevance to the microplastics field. Papers below 30 are filtered from public browse.
Yueyang Zhang, Yueyang Zhang, Yueyang Zhang, Yueyang Zhang, Greg G. Goss Greg G. Goss Yueyang Zhang, Yueyang Zhang, Greg G. Goss Greg G. Goss Greg G. Goss Greg G. Goss Greg G. Goss 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.

The presence of microplastics in the environment and their potential effects on the health of organisms are a subject of great concern.

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