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Microplastics Affect Cancer Treatment Response
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Roli Omamuli
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Researchers found that polyvinyl chloride (PVC) microplastics in liver cancer tumors can interfere with the effectiveness of radiotherapy. The study suggests that these plastics alter cholesterol metabolism, which in turn affects the immune system's ability to fight cancer cells.
MICROPLASTICS were detected in 52 of 72 hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) samples examined in a study investigating their potential impact on radiotherapy response.
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