In vivo exposure of mixed microplastic particles in mice and its impacts on the murine gut microbiome and metabolome
Kyle Joohyung Kim, Marcus A. Garcia, Aaron S. Romero, Yan Jin, Jinhua Chi, Matthew J. Campen, Haiwei Gu, Jason R Richardson, Eliseo F. Castillo, Julia Yue Cui
This study shows that microplastic exposure alters gut microbiome composition and serum metabolome in mice, with sex-specific and dose-dependent effects.
Toxicological Sciences · Oct 25, 2025Peer-reviewedPharmacology & Toxicology