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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 28, 2024; 30(16): 2191-2194
Published online Apr 28, 2024. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v30.i16.2191
Microplastics and microbiota: Unraveling the hidden environmental challenge
Jean Demarquoy
Jean Demarquoy, Université de Bourgogne, Institut Agro-Dijon, Dijon 21000, France
Author contributions: Demarquoy J conducted literature review and analysis and authored this manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Jean Demarquoy, PhD, Professor, UMR PAM, PMB, Université de Bourgogne, Institut Agro-Dijon, INRAe, 6 blvd Gabriel, Dijon 21000, France. jean.demarquoy@u-bourgogne.fr
Received: March 3, 2024
Revised: April 2, 2024
Accepted: April 8, 2024
Published online: April 28, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: The intricate relationship between microplastics (MPs) and gut microbiota, as outlined in this article, emphasizes the growing concern for environmental health. Although the potential microbial degradation of certain MPs is recognized, the dysbiosis induced by these particles is widely acknowledged as a threat, impacting the balance and diversity of gut microbiota. Ongoing research aims to unravel these complex, bidirectional interactions, highlighting the need for a comprehensive understanding of their implications for both environmental ecosystems and human health.