Di-butyl Phthalate and Polystyrene Microplastic Mixture Exposure Results in Decreased Lifespan and Reproductive Toxicity in C. elegans
Description
Microplastics (MPs, >5mm1 ) are an environmental pollutant that poses health risks to humans.
▪ Effects of microplastics include oxidative stress, metabolic disorders, immune responses, neurotoxicity, and reproductive issues2-3 .
▪ Phthalates are widely used as plasticizers, in commercial products and are widely considered endocrine disruptors that harm the reproductive system and development4-5 .
▪ We use the C. elegans model to investigate the effect of polystyrene (PS) MP and Di-butyl phthalate (DBP) exposure on fertility, development and lifespan.
This paper has been withdrawn.