Amelioration of Lead-induced Toxicity in Blood, Liver and Kidney Tissues of Male Wistar Rats by Fermented Ofada Rice

Amelioration of Lead-induced Toxicity in Blood, Liver and Kidney Tissues of Male Wistar Rats by Fermented Ofada Rice

The protective effects of ‘ofada’ rice koji (ORK, fermented ofada rice) and ascorbic acid (AA) against lead (Pb)-induced toxicity in the blood, liver and kidney tissues of male Wistar rats was investigated. The animals were divided into four treatment groups (A – D, n = 5). Groups B, C and D were in...

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Main Authors: Eferhire Aganbi, Oghenetega Jonathan Avwioroko, Emmanuel Rex Enabulele, Onyeka Joshua Osagu, Chinedu Kennis Uwandu, Assumpta Ike, Aaron Akpede, Prince Eferusuoa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Turkish Science and Technology Publishing (TURSTEP) 2015-10-01
Series:Turkish Journal of Agriculture: Food Science and Technology
Subjects:
Ofada rice
Lead-induced toxicity
Total flavonoids
Antioxidants FRAP assay
Online Access:http://www.agrifoodscience.com/index.php/TURJAF/article/view/436

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