Microplastics and male reproductive system: A comprehensive review based on cellular and molecular effects - PubMed
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- #Microplastics
- #Environmental Toxins
- #Male Reproductive Health
- Microplastics (MPs) pose a significant environmental and human health challenge, entering the body through food, air, and skin absorption.
- MPs negatively impact male reproductive health, affecting gametogenesis, fertilization, and embryo formation, potentially worsening infertility issues.
- Research highlights MPs' effects on the male reproductive system, including testicular aging, inflammation, oxidative stress, and malignancy.
- MPs disrupt spermatogenesis, impair sperm parameters, reduce ATP production, and damage sperm DNA integrity and function.
- MPs may interfere with male hormone production and balance by interacting with the endocrine system.
- Proactive measures are necessary to mitigate MPs' impact on reproductive health.