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Joint toxic effects of polystyrene nanoparticles and organochlorine pesticides (chlordane and hexachlorocyclohexane) on Caenorhabditis elegans

Environmental Science Nano 2020 30 citations ? Citation count from OpenAlex, updated daily. May differ slightly from the publisher's own count.
Xinyu Li, Jiani Hu, Rongliang Qiu, Xiaoting Zhang, Yingxin Chen, Defu He

Summary

Joint exposure to polystyrene nanoplastics and organochlorine pesticides (chlordane and HCH) in the roundworm C. elegans caused greater toxicity than either pollutant alone, suggesting synergistic interactions. These findings highlight the importance of studying combined pollutant effects rather than individual chemicals in isolation.

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C elegans

This study revealed polystyrene nanoplastics and organochlorine pesticides (chlordane and hexachlorocyclohexane) caused stronger chronic toxicity including inhibition on growth and lifespan than single exposure, via mechanisms of oxidative damages.

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