Polystyrene nanoplastics mediate oxidative stress, senescence, and apoptosis in a human alveolar epithelial cell line

• Main Authors: Cristina Milillo (Author), Eleonora Aruffo (Author), Piero Di Carlo (Author), Antonia Patruno (Author), Marco Gatta (Author), Annalisa Bruno (Author), Melania Dovizio (Author), Lisa Marinelli (Author), Marilisa Pia Dimmito (Author), Viviana Di Giacomo (Author), Cecilia Paolini (Author), Mirko Pesce (Author), Patrizia Ballerini (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2024-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundNanoplastics, an emerging form of pollution, are easily consumed by organisms and pose a significant threat to biological functions due to their size, expansive surface area, and potent ability to penetrate biological systems. Recent findings indicate an increasing presence of airborne nan...