Inhalable textile microplastic fibers impair airway epithelial growth
F. van Dijk, S. S. Song, G. van Eck, X. H. Wu, S. Bos, D. Boom, I. Kooter, D. C. J. N. Spierings, R. Wardenaar, M. Cole, A. Salvati, R. Gosens, B. N. Melgert
This study shows nylon microplastic fibers impair airway epithelial growth in organoids, likely due to leaching components, highlighting risks of indoor exposure.
bioRxiv · Jan 25, 2021 · PreprintPharmacology & Toxicology