Inflammatory and oxidative responses to PET nanoplastics in the leech Hirudo verbana : a comparative analysis of acute and chronic exposure

C Bon; L. Pulze; S. Amoroso; E. Bertola; M. Barbaro; D Tessaro; N. Baranzini; A Grimaldi; C Bon; L. Pulze; S. Amoroso; E. Bertola; M. Barbaro; D Tessaro; N. Baranzini; A Grimaldi

doi:10.1039/d5en00733j

December 3, 2025Environmental Science NanoOpen Access

Inflammatory and oxidative responses to PET nanoplastics in the leech Hirudo verbana : a comparative analysis of acute and chronic exposure

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Key Points

Inflammatory responses indicate detrimental effects on cellular function in aquatic organisms.
Acute exposure to nanoplastics disrupts immune regulation, increasing susceptibility to disease.
Analysis of chronic exposure highlights persistent cellular stress in Hirudo verbana following nanoplastic contact.
Findings suggest the need for monitoring environmental nanoplastic levels due to pollution concerns.

Implication

Comparative analysis reveals cellular stress and immune dysregulation in aquatic organisms exposed to nanoplastics.

Abstract

Nanoplastics (NPs) are emerging environmental contaminants with the potential to induce cellular stress and immune dysregulation in aquatic organisms.

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Inflammatory and oxidative responses to PET nanoplastics in the leech Hirudo verbana : a comparative analysis of acute and chronic exposure

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Inflammatory and oxidative responses to PET nanoplastics in the leech Hirudo verbana : a comparative analysis of acute and chronic exposure

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