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Common Plastic Chemical DNPP Linked to Liver Injury and Immune Dysfunction in Mice

"Immune dysregulation and cellular dysfunction mediate di-n-pentyl phthalate-induced hepatotoxicity: Insights from single-cell RNA sequencing." — Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association, 2026

April 27, 2026by AI Curated

Common Plastic Chemical DNPP Linked to Liver Injury and Immune Dysfunction in Mice

What they found

DNPP exposure in mice substantially increased liver-to-body weight ratio and serum alanine aminotransferase levels, indicating liver injury. This was accompanied by immune dysregulation and impaired cellular functions.

What they studied

Researchers investigated DNPP-induced liver toxicity and its underlying mechanisms in mice using single-cell RNA sequencing, flow cytometry, and quantitative real-time PCR.

Takeaways

The abstract focuses on findings; it does not give personal how-to steps.

About this paper

This study used a DNPP-exposed mouse model to investigate liver toxicity and mechanisms. It employed advanced techniques like single-cell RNA sequencing. The findings highlight the need for strengthened monitoring of DNPP in environmental media.

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