Publications by authors named "Isaac Kwabena Danso"
Article Synopsis
- Polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), and polyethylene (PE) are common plastics found in everyday products, raising concerns about inhalable microplastics in indoor air, especially after increased indoor time during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- A study was conducted on C57BL/6 mice to assess the toxicity of these microplastics; it found that PS led to significantly higher inflammation in the lungs compared to controls, while PP and PE did not show notable effects.
- The study highlighted that PS exposure activated certain inflammatory pathways and proteins in the lungs, indicating that inhaling PS microplastic particles may contribute to respiratory inflammation.
Globally, plastics are used in various products. Concerns regarding the human body's exposure to plastics and environmental pollution have increased with increased plastic use. Microplastics can be detected in the atmosphere, leading to potential human health risks through inhalation; however, the toxic effects of microplastic inhalation are poorly understood.
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