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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.
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