Microplastics and nanoplastics in cardiovascular disease-a narrative review with worrying links.

Autor:	Zheng H; Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, China.; Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy., Vidili G; Department of Medicine, Surgery, and Pharmacy, University of Sassari, Azienda Ospedaliero, Sassari, Italy., Casu G; Clinical and Experimental Cardiology, Clinical and Interventional Cardiology, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy., Navarese EP; Clinical and Experimental Cardiology, Clinical and Interventional Cardiology, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy., Sechi LA; Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy.; Complex Structure of Microbiology and Virology, AOU Sassari, Sassari, Italy., Chen Y; Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, China.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Frontiers in toxicology [Front Toxicol] 2024 Oct 10; Vol. 6, pp. 1479292. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Oct 10 (Print Publication: 2024).
DOI:	10.3389/ftox.2024.1479292
Abstrakt:	With the widespread use of plastic products and the increase in waste, microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs) have become an important issue in global environmental pollution. In recent years, an increasing number of studies have shown that MNPs may have negative impacts on human health. This review aimed to explore the association between MNPs and cardiovascular disease and provide an outlook for future research. Research has shown that there may be a link between MNPs exposure and cardiovascular disease. Laboratory studies have shown that animals exposed to MNPs often exhibit abnormalities in the cardiovascular system, such as increased blood pressure, vascular inflammation, and myocardial damage. Epidemiological surveys have also revealed that people exposed to MNPs are more likely to suffer from cardiovascular diseases, such as hypertension and myocardial infarction. Although the specific impact mechanism is not fully understood, there are several possible pathways of action, including the effects of toxic substances on MNPs and interference with the endocrine system. In summary, MNPs exposure may have a negative impact on cardiovascular health, but further research is needed to confirm its specific mechanism and extent of impact to guide relevant public health and environmental policies. Competing Interests: The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest. The author(s) declared that they were an editorial board member of Frontiers, at the time of submission. This had no impact on the peer review process and the final decision. (Copyright © 2024 Zheng, Vidili, Casu, Navarese, Sechi and Chen.)
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