Long‐Chain Acyl Carnitines Aggravate Polystyrene Nanoplastics‐Induced Atherosclerosis by Upregulating MARCO (Adv. Sci. 19/2023)

Microplastics and Nanoplastics Qin Qiong is revered as a venerable guardian deity in ancient Chinese mythology. Similarly, macrophages serve as its protectors within the cardiovascular system. In article number 2205876, Yizhou Zhong, Zhenlie Huang, and co-workers unveil that when the cardiovascular system is exposed to micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs), macrophages face not only the direct assault from the MNPs but also simultaneous aggression from long-chain acylcarnitines, a kind of endogenous chemical compound. These findings have the potential to aid in managing the escalating health risks imposed on humanity by increasing MNP exposure.