Polystyrene nanoplastic exposure promotes amyloid misfolding and metabolic impairment at sublethal doses. A subcellular infrared imaging study

Environmental Science Nano 2026 Open access

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Authors: Iran Augusto Neves da Silva, Agnes Paulus, V. R. Skoryk, Kar-Yan Su, Fatima Herranz, Oxana Klementieva
DOI: 10.1039/d5en01181g
Cited by: 3
References: 67

Abstract

Sub-diffraction O-PTIR imaging reveals that polystyrene nanoplastics penetrate cells and promote pathological amyloid-β misfolding at sublethal doses.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Microplastics and Plastic Pollution biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties Effects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicals

Publication details

Journal / source
Environmental Science Nano
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
13
Issue
4
Pages
1948–1961
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN