Immunotoxicity and intestinal effects of nano- and microplastics: a review of the literature

Abstract Background Together with poor biodegradability and insufficient recycling, the massive production and use of plastics have led to widespread environmental contamination by nano- and microplastics. These particles accumulate across ecosystems - even in the most remote habitats - and are tran...

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Main Authors: Nell Hirt, Mathilde Body-Malapel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-11-01
Series:Particle and Fibre Toxicology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12989-020-00387-7