Thamires Moraes Silva
Current Organizations / Institutes
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Thamires Moraes Silva has a total of 12 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Mariana Matera Veras
Universidade de São Paulo
2 shared publications - Victor Yuji Yariwake
Laboratory of Environmental and Experimental Pathology, LIM05 - Department of Pathology - University of São Paulo School of Medicine, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
2 shared publications - Ana Clara Bastos Rodrigues
Laboratório de Patologia Ambiental e Experimental (LIM05- LPAE), Hospital Das Clínicas Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
1 shared publication - Ana Clara Bastos Rodrigues
Laboratory of Environmental and Experimental Pathology, LIM05 - Department of Pathology - University of São Paulo School of Medicine, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
1 shared publication - Antonio José Magaldi
Kidney Research Laboratory–LIM12, Department of Nephrology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo 01246-000, Brazil
1 shared publication - Dunia Waked
Laboratory of Environmental and Experimental Pathology, LIM05—Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo 01246-903, Brazil
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
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Scientific Evidence about the Risks of Micro and Nanoplastics (MNPLs) to Human Health and Their Exposure Routes through the Environment
Nowadays, a large amount and variety of plastic is being produced and consumed by human beings on an enormous scale. Microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPLs) have become ubiquitous since they can be found in many ecosystem components. Plastic particles can be found in soil, water, and air. The routes of human exposure are numerous, mainly involving ingestion and inhalation. Once ingested, these particles interact with the gastrointestinal tract and digestive fluids. They can adsorb substances such as additives, heavy metals, proteins, or even microorganisms on their surface, which can cause toxicity. During inhalation, they can be inhaled according to their respective sizes. Studies have reported that exposure to MNPLs can cause damage to the respiratory tract, creating problems such as bronchitis, asthma, fibrosis, and pneumothorax. The reports of boards and committees indicate that there is little data published and available on the toxicity of MNPLs as well as the exposure levels in humans. Despite the well-established concept of MNPLs, their characteristics, and presence in the environment, little is known about their real effects on human health and the environment.
Open AccessScientific Evidence about the Risks of Micro and Nanoplastics (MNPLs) to Human Health and Their Exposure Routes through the Environment
Nowadays, a large amount and variety of plastic is being produced and consumed by human beings on an enormous scale. Microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPLs) have become ubiquitous since they can be found in many ecosystem components. Plastic particles can be found in soil, water, and air. The routes of human exposure are numerous, mainly involving ingestion and inhalation. Once ingested, these particles interact with the gastrointestinal tract and digestive fluids. They can adsorb substances such as additives, heavy metals, proteins, or even microorganisms on their surface, which can cause toxicity. During inhalation, they can be inhaled according to their respective sizes. Studies have reported that exposure to MNPLs can cause damage to the respiratory tract, creating problems such as bronchitis, asthma, fibrosis, and pneumothorax. The reports of boards and committees indicate that there is little data published and available on the toxicity of MNPLs as well as the exposure levels in humans. Despite the well-established concept of MNPLs, their characteristics, and presence in the environment, little is known about their real effects on human health and the environment.