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World J Stem Cells. Oct 26, 2025; 17(10): 110507
Published online Oct 26, 2025. doi: 10.4252/wjsc.v17.i10.110507
Published online Oct 26, 2025. doi: 10.4252/wjsc.v17.i10.110507
Figure 1 Pathways of microplastic uptake by humans.
Microplastics can enter the human body through three main pathways: Ingestion (via the digestive system), inhalation (via the respiratory system) and potentially through direct skin contact. Created in BioRender (Supplementary material). MPs: Microplastics; PE: Polyethylene; PP: Polypropylene; PVC: Polyvinyl chloride; PS: Polystyrene; PA: Polyamides; PEst: Polyesters; PET: Polyethylene terephthalate.
- Citation: Zheng JH, Li YT, Yang ST, Jia SY, Zheng LW, Wan M. Silent saboteurs: How microplastics disrupt stem cells and tissue regeneration. World J Stem Cells 2025; 17(10): 110507
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-0210/full/v17/i10/110507.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4252/wjsc.v17.i10.110507