Microplastics Clog Liver Immune Cells, Driving Fat Buildup in Mice
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Microplastics clog liver immune cells, driving fat buildup in mice
Microplastics appear capable of significantly impairing the function of phagocytes in the liver, at least in mice. In turn, this disrupts the metabolism of this vital organ and increases the build-up of fat inside it. These key findings from a joint German-Austrian study led by the University of Bonn, have now been published in the journal Nature Metabolism.
Microplastics impair liver function and increase fat in mice
Microplastics appear capable of significantly impairing the function of phagocytes in the liver, at least in mice. In turn, this disrupts the metabolism of this vital organ and increases the build-up of fat inside it.
Recent studies show that microplastics appear capable of significantly impairing the protective functions of liver cells. This, in turn, disrupts the metabolism of this vital organ and increases fat accumulation. This has so far been confirmed in mice.
Plastic in the cell stomach: In mice, 500 nanometer-sized polystyrene particles accumulate mainly in the liver's food cells. After twelve weeks, their functions were disturbed and the liver cells stored more fat. Significantly smaller nanoplastic particles, on the other hand, triggered a different metabolic pattern. Bonn (Germany). Tiny plastic particles can overcome the intestinal barrier after swallowing and internal [...] Die Beitrag Mikropla…
Microplastics Cause Fatty Liver Disease in Mice
Microplastics appear capable of significantly impairing the function of phagocytes in the liver, at least in mice. In turn, this disrupts the metabolism of this vital organ and increases the build-up of fat inside it. These are the key findings from a joint German-Austrian study led by the University of Bonn, details of which have now been published in the journal “Nature Metabolism.”
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