The micro(nano)plastics perspective: exploring cancer development and therapy
Central South University · Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University · +2 more institutions
Abstract
Microplastics, as an emerging environmental pollutant, have received widespread attention for their potential impact on ecosystems and human health. Microplastics are defined as plastic particles less than 5 millimeters in diameter and can be categorized as primary and secondary microplastics. Primary microplastics usually originate directly from industrial production, while secondary microplastics are formed by the degradation of larger plastic items. Microplastics are capable of triggering cytotoxicity and chronic inflammation, and may promote cancer through mechanisms such as pro-inflammatory responses, oxidative stress and endocrine disruption. In addition, improved microplastics bring new perspectives to…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 27.23
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 147
Authors
3- XDXiangying DengCorresponding
Central South University, Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Xiangya Hospital Central South University
- YGYajun Gui
Central South University, Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University
- LZLin Zhao
Central South University, Changsha Medical University, Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University
Topics & keywords
- Cancer therapy
- Biology
- Perspective (graphical)
- Nano-
- Cancer
- Computational biology
- Cancer research
- Materials science