Effects of microplastics on the biological systems

Abstract

Microplastics are the byproducts of the plastics that enter our lives in all areas such as
health, food and drinking water, with various effects. The effects of exposure to
microplastics on human health have been a matter of curiosity, and in vivo and in vitro
studies have been conducted in this area. Considering the whole biological system,
microplastics cause oxidative stress, inflammatory conditions, DNA breaks,
chromosomal damages and genotoxicity in the cell. It can create inflammatory effects by
affecting the immune system and trigger the formation of neoplasia. Further studies are
needed to determine human exposure levels to microplastics and their association with
chronic diseases. In our current proceeding review we are focusing on the microplastics
and their effects on the cells.