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ClearCompounds of Marine Origin with Possible Applications as Healing Agents
This paper is not relevant to microplastics research; it reviews bioactive compounds from marine organisms and their potential applications in wound healing and cosmetic formulations, with no focus on plastic contamination.
Saving the pharmacy of the sea: How does global change affect species with bioactive potential in the Mediterranean?
This study examined how human activities — including pollution, fishing, and climate change — threaten Mediterranean marine species that produce potentially useful bioactive compounds. Microplastic contamination is among the stressors affecting these species and their ability to produce molecules of pharmaceutical interest.
Microplastics contamination in molluscs from the northern part of the Persian Gulf
Researchers analyzed microplastic contamination in five species of mollusks from the northern Persian Gulf, including both gastropods and bivalves with different feeding strategies. They found microplastics in all species, with concentrations ranging from 0.2 to 21 particles per gram of soft tissue, and fibers were the most common type. The study indicates that microplastic contamination is widespread in Persian Gulf seafood and that filter-feeding organisms tend to accumulate more particles.
Microplastic prevalence, diversity and characteristics in commercially important edible bivalves and gastropods in relation to environmental matrices
Researchers assessed microplastic abundance and characteristics in the tissues of commercially important bivalves and gastropods from the southwest coast of India, finding MPs across all five species examined and raising concerns about seafood safety.
Microplastic contamination in commercially important bivalves from the southwest coast of India
Microplastics were detected in water and three commercially important bivalve species along the southwest coast of India, with concentrations varying by species and collection site. The presence of plastic particles in filter-feeding shellfish intended for human consumption raises concerns about dietary exposure.
Unveiling the hidden impacts: A comprehensive review of microplastic effects on marine bivalves
This review synthesizes research on how microplastics accumulate in marine bivalves through their filter-feeding behavior, covering mechanisms of ingestion, bioaccumulation, oxidative stress induction, immune disruption, and growth inhibition, with implications for food safety given widespread human consumption of bivalves.
Influence of microplastics on freshwater bivalves (review)
This review synthesized knowledge on how microplastics affect freshwater bivalves, covering ingestion, tissue accumulation, physiological stress responses, and reproductive impacts. Bivalves are shown to be sensitive bioindicators of microplastic contamination in rivers and lakes.
Seaweeds and Corals from the Brazilian Coast: Review on Biotechnological Potential and Environmental Aspects
This is a biotechnology review covering the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical potential of Brazilian seaweeds and corals, noting as context that microplastic bioaccumulation in these organisms poses environmental risks; it is not primarily a microplastics research paper.
Microplastics occurrence in gills and digestive tract tissues of blue crabs collected from the Persian Gulf coast
Researchers documented microplastics in the gills and digestive tracts of blue crabs from coastal waters, finding MP particles of diverse types and sizes in both tissues and assessing implications for human health from consuming these commercially important crustaceans.
Microplastic contamination in Bivalves: An assessment of potential health risks to humans and bivalves in the Tam Giang Lagoon
Researchers analysed microplastic contamination in three bivalve species from Tam Giang Lagoon in Vietnam, finding 291 MP particles across 36 specimens, with clams showing the highest burden (67% of total MPs). The findings indicate significant human dietary MP exposure from lagoon bivalves and call for monitoring of this food source.
From Ocean to Medicine: Harnessing Seaweed’s Potential for Drug Development
This review explores how compounds derived from seaweed show promise for drug development, with properties including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer activity. While not directly about microplastics, marine-derived bioactive compounds could be relevant to addressing the inflammation and oxidative stress that microplastic exposure is known to cause in the body.
The impact of microplastics on bivalve mollusks: A bibliometric and scientific review
This review examines how microplastics affect bivalve shellfish like mussels, oysters, and clams, which are important both ecologically and as human food sources. Microplastics disrupt bivalve feeding, growth, reproduction, and immune function, and can also carry other toxic pollutants into their tissues. Since bivalves filter large volumes of water and are often eaten whole by humans, they represent a direct pathway for microplastic transfer from the ocean to our bodies.
Microplastics Isolated From Shellfish Paratapes undulatus From Kuala Selangor, Selangor, Malaysia
Researchers isolated and characterized microplastics from the soft tissues of the shellfish Paratapes undulatus collected from Kuala Selangor, Malaysia, analyzing 30 samples for plastic type, shape, and size. The study documented the types of microplastics present in this commercially harvested bivalve, raising concern about human exposure through seafood consumption.
Rehashing Our Insight of Seaweeds as a Potential Source of Foods, Nutraceuticals, and Pharmaceuticals
This review summarizes research on seaweed as a source of beneficial compounds including antioxidants, anti-inflammatory agents, and other health-promoting substances. While not directly about microplastics, the research is relevant because seaweeds grow in marine environments increasingly contaminated with microplastics. Understanding the health benefits of seaweed also requires considering the potential risks of microplastic contamination in these marine food sources.
Source and risk assessment of heavy metals and microplastics in bivalves and coastal sediments of the Northern Persian Gulf, Hormogzan Province
Researchers assessed heavy metal contamination and microplastic distribution in coastal sediments and edible bivalves from the northern Persian Gulf in Hormozgan Province. They found varying levels of both pollutant types across sampling sites, with proximity to industrial and urban areas correlating with higher contamination. The study provides a risk assessment indicating that combined exposure to heavy metals and microplastics through seafood consumption in the region warrants monitoring.
Bivalve Mollusks as Biological Monitoring of Microplastic: A Review of Anadara antiquata and Gafrarium sp. in Indonesia
This Indonesian review examines two bivalve species (Anadara antiquata and Gafrarium sp.) as biological monitors of coastal microplastic contamination, synthesizing evidence that these filter feeders accumulate microplastics from seawater and serve as reliable sentinels for pollution in Indonesian coastal ecosystems.
Influence of Microplastics on Freshwater Bivalves (Review)
This review analyzed studies on microplastic uptake, bioaccumulation, and biological effects in freshwater bivalves, which serve as both pollution sentinels and vectors for microplastic entry into food webs. The authors found consistent evidence for particle accumulation causing physiological stress, while calling for more standardized exposure protocols to improve cross-study comparability.
Microplastics in marine-derived traditional Chinese medicine, potential threat to patients
Researchers detected microplastics in all nine types of marine-derived traditional Chinese medicines tested, with abundances ranging from 0.07 to 9.53 items per gram, representing the first documented evidence of microplastic contamination in these widely consumed medicinal products.
Analysis of Antibiotics in Bivalves by Ultra-High Performance Liquid Chromatography–Quadrupole Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry
This paper is not about microplastics; it develops an analytical chemistry method using liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry to detect antibiotic residues in bivalve shellfish as indicators of pharmaceutical contamination in coastal waters.
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This review examines microplastic contamination in coastal and marine environments, focusing on bivalves as sentinel organisms due to their filter-feeding behavior and widespread use as human food, synthesizing evidence on physiological damage across aquatic species and ecological risks from plastic particle transfer through food chains.
Exploring microplastics in commercial bivalve species and in bivalve aquaculture waters: Insights from the southern Pacific
Microplastics were detected in multiple commercially sold bivalve species (such as mussels and oysters) and in nearby inland and coastal waters. Because bivalves are widely eaten by humans, the findings raise direct concerns about microplastic dietary exposure through seafood consumption.
Are microplastics impacting shellfish?
Researchers investigated whether microplastic contamination measurably impacts shellfish physiology, growth, reproduction, and health outcomes, assessing the ecological and food safety implications of microplastic exposure in commercially and ecologically important bivalve species.
Microplastic contamination in bivalves: First assessment in three coastal lagoons of the colombian caribbean, south america
Researchers assessed microplastic contamination in bivalves from three coastal lagoons, finding that filter-feeding species readily accumulate particles from surrounding water and sediment. The study characterized particle types and polymer compositions across different lagoon environments.
Investigating microplastics bioaccumulation and biomagnification in seafood from the Persian Gulf: a threat to human health?
Researchers investigated microplastic bioaccumulation and biomagnification in five commercially important seafood species from the Persian Gulf, examining both muscle tissue and gills. They found microplastics present in all species, with evidence suggesting potential trophic transfer through the marine food web. The study estimates that regular consumption of these seafood species could represent a notable pathway for human microplastic exposure in the region.