The Effect of Erythropoietin on Methotrexate-Induced Renal Damage in Rats: Biochemical and Histopathological Studies

Purpose: Methotrexate (MTX), a folic acid antagonist, is widely used as a cytotoxic chemotherapeutic agent for several malignancies and various inflammatory diseases. However, the efficacy of this agent often is limited by severe side effects and toxic conditions. In our study, it was aimed to inves...

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Main Authors: Betul Kabakci, Ergul Belge Kurutas, Sevgi Bakaris, Meltem Gungor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cukurova University 2015-03-01
Series:Çukurova Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi
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Online Access:http://www.scopemed.org/fulltextpdf.php?mno=166642