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Micro- and nanoplastics: A new cardiovascular risk factor?
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Micro- and nanoplastics: A new cardiovascular risk factor?

Exposure to micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) is inevitable due to their omnipresence in the environment. A growing body of studies has advanced our understanding of the potential toxicity of MNPs but knowledge gaps still exist regarding the adverse effects of MNPs on the cardiovascular system and underlying mechanisms, particularly in humans.

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