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Microplastics were found in prostate tissue from 6 of 12 patients. This exploratory study identified Polyamide (Nylon 6) as the most common microplastic, highlighting potential human health concerns.

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  • Environmental Science
  • Toxicology
  • Urology

Background:

  • Microplastics are pervasive environmental pollutants with documented human exposure.
  • The presence and impact of microplastics within human organs, specifically prostate tissue, remain largely unexplored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the presence of microplastics in human prostate tissue.
  • To characterize the types and sizes of microplastics detected in prostate samples.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of prostate tissues from 12 patients undergoing Trans Urethral Resection of the Prostate (TUR-P).
  • Microplastic extraction and identification using light microscopy.
  • Chemical characterization of microplastics via Attenuated Total Reflection-Fourier Transform Infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectrophotometry.

Main Results:

  • Microplastic particles were detected in 6 out of 12 prostate tissue samples.
  • Identified microplastics were below 26 μm and presented in various shapes (pellets, spheres, fibers).
  • Four types of plastic were identified: Polyamide (Nylon 6) in 3 samples, and Polypropylene, Polyacrylic Acid, and Poly (dimethylsiloxane) each in 1 sample.

Conclusions:

  • This study provides the first evidence of microplastic presence in human prostate tissue.
  • The findings suggest a need for further research with larger cohorts to validate these exploratory results.
  • Highlights potential health implications of microplastic accumulation in the prostate.