The protective effect of thymoquinone, an anti-oxidant and anti--inflammatory agent, against renal injury: A review

Thymoquinone (TQ), 2-Isopropyl-5-methyl-1, 4-benzoquinone, is one of the most active ingredients of <i>Nigella Sativa </i>seeds. TQ has a variety of beneficial properties including anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory activities. Studies have provided original observations on the role of...

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Main Authors: Ragheb Ahmed, Attia Ahmed, Eldin Walid, Elbarbry Fawzy, Gazarin Sana, Shoker Ahmed
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2009-01-01
Series:Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Online Access:http://www.sjkdt.org/article.asp?issn=1319-2442;year=2009;volume=20;issue=5;spage=741;epage=752;aulast=Ragheb