Chronic Exposure to Nanoplastics Alters Stem Cell Type-Specific Mechanisms, Promoting Cancer Development
Irene Barguilla, Laura Billon, Kevin Geistlich, Javier Gutiérrez-García, Raquel Egea, Laura Rubio, Sandrine Jeanpierre, Alba Hernández, Boris Guyot, Véronique Maguer‐Satta
This study shows that chronic exposure to nanoplastics PET and PS alters stem cell properties, enhancing self-renewal and invasiveness, and promotes cancer-like traits through distinct molecular mechanisms.
bioRxiv · Jan 23, 2026 · PreprintCancer Biology