Unveiling the ecotoxicological impact of microplastics on organisms - the persistent organic pollutant (POP): A comprehensive review.

Autor: Siwach S; Fish Molecular Biology laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Delhi, North campus, Delhi 110007, India., Bharti M; Fish Molecular Biology laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Delhi, North campus, Delhi 110007, India., Yadav S; Fish Molecular Biology laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Delhi, North campus, Delhi 110007, India., Dolkar P; Fish Molecular Biology laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Delhi, North campus, Delhi 110007, India., Modeel S; Fish Molecular Biology laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Delhi, North campus, Delhi 110007, India., Yadav P; Fish Molecular Biology laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Delhi, North campus, Delhi 110007, India., Negi T; Government College, Dujana, Jhajjar, Haryana 124102, India., Negi RK; Fish Molecular Biology laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Delhi, North campus, Delhi 110007, India. Electronic address: negigurukul@gmail.com.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Journal of contaminant hydrology [J Contam Hydrol] 2024 Sep; Vol. 266, pp. 104397. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jul 25.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jconhyd.2024.104397
Abstrakt: Microplastics have been ubiquitous in our environment for decades, and numerous studies have revealed their extensive dispersion, reaching far beyond the surface of the land, soil, aquatic ecosystems. They have infiltrated the food-chain, the food web, even the air we breathe, as well as the water we drink. Microplastics have been detected in the food we consume, acting as vectors for hazardous chemicals that adhere to their hydrophobic surfaces. This can result in the transfer of these chemicals to the aquatic life, posing a threat to their well-being. The release of microplastics into different environmental settings can give rise to various eco-toxicological implications. The substantial body of literature has led scientists to the consensus that microplastic pollution is a global problem with the potential to impact virtually any type of ecosystem. This paper aims to discuss crucial information regarding the occurrence, accumulation, and ecological effects of microplastics on organisms. It also highlights the new and emerging disease named "Plasticosis" that is directly linked to microplastics and its toxicological effects like permanent scarring and long-term inflammation in the digestive system of the seabirds. By comprehending the behaviour of these microplastic pollutants in diverse habitats and evaluating their ecological consequences, it becomes possible to facilitate a better understanding of this toxicological issue.
Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest The authors declare no conflict of interest.
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Databáze: MEDLINE
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