The protective effect of N-acetyl cysteine against carbon tetrachloride toxicity in rats

Abstract Background Carbon tetrachloride (CCL4) is used as a solvent for oils and fats, as a refrigerant, and as a dry-cleaning agent. Inhalation of its vapors can depress central nervous system activity and cause degeneration of the liver and kidneys. Aim The aim of this study was to investigate wh...

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Main Authors: Mona Ahmed Foaud, Afaf Hendawy Kamel, Dalia Demerdash Abd El-Monem
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2018-02-01
Series:Journal of Basic and Applied Zoology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41936-018-0022-x