Polyethylene terephthalate microplastics (PET-MPs) have emerged as significant environmental pollutants with potential health risks. This study investigates the cytotoxic effects of PET-MPs on BEAS-2B lung epithelial cells through integrated transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses. The results of the CCK8 assay showed a reduction in the viability of BEAS-2B cells following continuous exposure to PET-MPs. Transcriptomic analysis identified 1412 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) mainly enriched in apoptosis and extracellular matrix organization processes. Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway analysis revealed that these DEGs are predominantly involved in the PI3K-Akt, TNF, and MAPK signaling pathways. Metabolomic analysis identified 2869 differentially expressed metabolites (DEMs), mainly associated with pyrimidine, arginine, proline, and β-alanine metabolism pathways. Multi-omics analysis indicated that PET-MPs primarily disrupt lipid metabolism, which may lead to an increased risk of apoptosis. We hypothesize that PET-MPs affect lipid metabolism by up-regulating the ANGPTL4 gene, thereby promoting cellular apoptosis. This study reveals the mechanisms of PET-MPs toxicity, emphasizing the potential risks they pose to human health.
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