Polystyrene microplastics impair the function of human retinal microvascular endothelial cells and pericytes and increase vascular permeability in vitro
PS may worsen retinopathy by inducing endothelial cell and pericyte apoptosis and by increasing vascular leakage, although it does not promote angiogenesis.
Authors
- Jang‐Hyuk Yun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7645-9721)
Institutions
- Kangwon National University (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Medicine
- Published
- 2025-06-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2025.1587759
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Retinal and Optic Conditions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 8.54