Microplastics and Nanoplastics in Atheromas and Cardiovascular Events

Several studies have shown that microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs) enter the human body through ingestion, inhalation, and skin exposure, where they interact with tissues and organs. MNPs have been found in selected human tissues, such as the placenta, lungs, and liver, as well as in breast milk, urine, and blood. Recent studies performed in preclinical models have led to the suggestion of MNPs as a new risk factor for cardiovascular diseases.

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