The infiltration of microplastics in human systems: Gastrointestinal accumulation and pathogenic impacts.

Microplastic particles have become ubiquitous in various ecosystems due to a drastic increase in plastic use and its consequent litter. The biological effects of these plastic particles on aquatic fauna are well-documented. However, the study of their accumulation and subsequent impact on terrestrial flora and fauna is in its initial stages.

Guanosine Monophosphate Induced Solubilization of Folic Acid Leading to Hydrogel Formation for Targeted Delivery of Hydrophilic and Hydrophobic Drugs.

Hydrogels are emerging as one of the most sought-after drug carriers due to their biocompatibility, high water content mimicking tissue-like environment, injectability, and stimuli responsiveness. Sustained drug release accompanied by targeted delivery to cancer cells can abate numerous adverse side effects of conventional chemotherapy. Folate receptors are overexpressed in various cancer cells, and their high binding affinity to folic acid (FA) makes folic acid-anchored drug carriers a specific targeting entity.