Nano- and Microplastics in the Cardiovascular System: Current Insights and Biological Implications

Nanomaterials 2026 Open access

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Authors: Mario Cristina, Manuel Belli, Anna Baroni, Chantalle Moulton, Emily Carinci, Marta Gatti, Ennio Tasciotti, Matteo Antonio Russo, P. Russo, Luigi Sansone
DOI: 10.3390/nano16100589
Cited by: 1
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Abstract

Micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) are ubiquitous environmental pollutants recognized as emerging and relevant risk factors for numerous human diseases, including cardiovascular diseases. MNPs enter the human body through ingestion, inhalation, and dermal penetration, and their toxicity varies according to size, shape, and chemical composition, most notably between microplastics (>1 µm) and nanoplastics (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Microplastics and Plastic Pollution Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications Effects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicals

Publication details

Journal / source
Nanomaterials
Publisher
MDPI AG
Volume
16
Issue
10
Pages
589–589
Publication date
12 May 2026
Language
EN