Toxicological impacts of microplastics on human health: a bibliometric analysis

被引:3
作者
Mittal, Nishu [1 ]
Tiwari, Neeraj [1 ]
Singh, Dhananjay [2 ]
Tripathi, Prabhanshu [3 ]
Sharma, Sapna [1 ]
机构
[1] Shri Ramswaroop Mem Univ, Inst Biosci & Technol, Fac Biosci, Lucknow Deva Rd, Barabanki 225003, Uttar Pradesh, India
[2] Integral Univ, Dept Biosci, Kursi Rd, Lucknow 226026, Uttar Pradesh, India
[3] Indian Inst Toxicol Res, CSIR, Food Drug & Chem Toxicol Div, Lucknow 226001, Uttar Pradesh, India
关键词
Microplastic; Bibliographic analysis; Toxicity; Human health; Heavy metals; Polystyrene;
D O I
10.1007/s11356-023-30801-4
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
Plastic has been known as an artificial polymer whereas environmental microplastics become a global concern. Microplastics are reported to cause immunotoxicity in humans through gut deposition and entering the bloodstream. This study is a comprehensive indication of the recent research on microplastic toxicity in the gastrointestinal system. We performed bibliographic analysis using VOS viewer software and analyzed the data received on microplastics and their impact on gut health which has grown exponentially since 2016. Recent findings also support microplastic toxicity in combination with heavy metals. The smaller particle size and other factors enhanced the adsorption ability of environmental contamination such as heavy metals on microplastic which increased their bioaccumulation. Such toxic complexes of heavy metals and microplastics are a concern to natural ecosystems and environmental biologists. Few reports also demonstrated the biofilm formation on microplastic surfaces which might cause greater environmental as well as human health risks. Notably, terms of determining the microplastics in human tissues through several analytical techniques are still limited to some extent. Future research should be focused on the quantification of microplastics in human tissues, the combined effect of microplastics with other contaminants, and their effects on pre-existing diseases. This study boosts understanding of the potential impacts of microplastic and nanoplastic toxicity in the human gastrointestinal system.
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页码:57417 / 57429
页数:13
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