Chronic Inflammation
A Healthy Cell
Nanoplastics in and between cells
Increased ROS
Immune cell promoting inflammation
Oxidative Stress
Chronic Inflammation
The body recognizes microplastics as foreign material, which activates its emergency response – inflammation. But instead of resolving quickly, that inflammation may persist, damaging nearby tissue.
Oxidative (Chemical) Stress
Research suggests that microplastics cause an increase in chemicals called ROS (reactive oxygen species). If not neutralized, these reactive molecules can damage DNA, proteins, and other vital parts of the cell.
Microplastics Cells
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Created on June 13, 2025
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Chronic Inflammation
A Healthy Cell
Nanoplastics in and between cells
Increased ROS
Immune cell promoting inflammation
Oxidative Stress
Chronic Inflammation
The body recognizes microplastics as foreign material, which activates its emergency response – inflammation. But instead of resolving quickly, that inflammation may persist, damaging nearby tissue.
Oxidative (Chemical) Stress
Research suggests that microplastics cause an increase in chemicals called ROS (reactive oxygen species). If not neutralized, these reactive molecules can damage DNA, proteins, and other vital parts of the cell.