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Organ-specific apoptotic pathways induced by micro- and nanoplastics: a systematic review of in vitro toxicological evidence.

Paper D Peer reviewed Preclinical

Key takeaways

This review looked at how tiny plastic particles affect cells in the lab. It found that these particles can trigger cell death in different organs. This work was done in test tubes, not in people yet.

Who did this work

Messina LM · Scuto MC · Lupo G · Lombardo CMG · Ledda C · Trovato Salinaro A

Source

Paper · PubMed, organoids & devices · 2026 Sep 4
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42761574/