Nanoplastics have the potential to cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB), suggests a new study using human BBB cells. The study demonstrated that both polystyrene and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) nanoplastics could cross the BBB, with PVC particles showing a higher penetration rate.
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University of Eastern Finland
Pioneering study reveals nanoplastics have potential to cross blood-brain barrier
The research marks a significant advancement in understanding how nanoplastics might transfer in human blood and interact with biological systems.
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