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October 17, 2025Journal of Biological Research - Bollettino della Società Italiana di Biologia SperimentaleOpen Access

From Pristine to Laboratory-Weathered Micro- And Nanoplastics: Interaction With Environmental Contaminants and Biological Effects

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Observational analysis reveals interactions between microplastics and contaminants, suggesting altered biological effects.

Key Points

  • Micro- and nanoplastics demonstrated distinct toxic effects depending on their surface chemistry and environmental weathering.
  • Pristine and COOH-functionalized microplastics showed differing abilities to adsorb bisphenol A, affecting cytotoxicity in cell models.
  • Exposure to simulated environmental particles caused significant stress responses in zebrafish, highlighting developmental delays and cortisol elevation.
  • Interactions between nanoplastics and cadmium appeared to attenuate cadmium-induced toxicity, indicating complex environmental dynamics.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/68f19f24de32064e504ddfb5https://doi.org/10.4081/jbr.2025.14557
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