Potential Effects of Orally Ingesting Polyethylene Terephthalate Microplastics on the Mouse Heart

In conclusion, PET MPs promoted cardiomyocyte apoptosis by inducing oxidative stress and activating mitochondria-mediated apoptotic processes, ultimately leading to myocardial fibrosis. This study provides ideas for the prevention of PET MP toxicity and promotes thinking about enhancing plastic pollution control.PMID:38369677 | DOI:10.1007/s12012-024-09837-6

Source: Cardiovascular Toxicology - February 18, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Tao Lu Desheng Li Xiaoqing Yuan Zhenzhen Wang Zhuang Shao Xiaotian Feng Chen Yang Huan Liu Guanqing Zhang Yue Wang Xiaohan Liu Ling Zhou Maolei Xu Source Type: research