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Detection of Microplastic in Human Placenta and Meconium in a Clinical Setting

Abstract

Environmental pollution with microplastics (MPs) is a major and worldwide concern. Involuntary exposure to MPs by ingestion or inhalation is unavoidable. The effects on human health are still under debate, while in animals, cellular MP translocation and subsequent deleterious effects were shown. First reports indicate a potential intrauterine exposure with MPs, yet readouts are prone to contamination. METHOD: To establish a thorough protocol …

Authors

Braun T; Ehrlich L; Henrich W; Koeppel S; Lomako I; Schwabl P; Liebmann B

Journal

Pharmaceutics, Vol. 13, No. 7,

Publisher

MDPI

DOI

10.3390/pharmaceutics13070921

ISSN

1999-4923