Scientists make a breakthrough in the cellular recognition of microplastics
Researchers at Ritsumeikan University have made a breakthrough in understanding how macrophages recognize microplastics, discovering an interaction between aromatic rings that drives this process. The study suggests that while microplastics may not induce acute inflammation, chronic exposure could lead to autoimmune diseases.
SourceRitsumeikan University·JournalScience of The Total Environment·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 29, 2023