Protective Effects of Astaxanthin on the Levels of Urea and Creatinine as well as Changes in Kidney Tissue following Cadmium-Induced Toxicity in Syrian Male Mice
Introduction: Cadmium is an environmental and industrial pollutant that causes nephrotoxicity. Astaxanthin is a carotenoid with antioxidant, anti-apoptotic, and anti-inflammatory properties. This study investigated the protective effect of astaxanthin on the levels of urea and creatinine, as well as...
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Ilam University of Medical Sciences
2020-12-01
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Series: | Majallah-i Dānishgāh-i ’Ulūm-i Pizishkī-i Īlām |
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Online Access: | http://sjimu.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-4784-en.html |