Serum and Tissue HIF-2 Alpha Expression in CIN, N-Acetyl Cysteine, and Sildenafil-Treated Rat Models: An Experimental Study

Background and Objectives: Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN), is acute renal damage due to contrast agents. This study is conducted to evaluate serum and renal heterodimeric nuclear transcription factor (HIF)-2 alpha levels and its tissue expression in contrast-induced nephropathy, and in N-acetyl...

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Main Authors: Ismail Altintop, Mehmet Tatli, Cigdem Karakukcu, Zeynep Soyer Sarica, Arzu Hanım Yay, Esra Balcioglu, Ahmet Ozturk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-07-01
Series:Medicina
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1010-660X/54/4/54