Attenuation of Paraquat-Induced Nephrotoxicity and Dysfunction in Male Wistar Albino Rats

Background. Paraquat (PQ) is a pesticide commonly used in the control of weed in agricultural practices worldwide. Exposure to PQ has adverse biochemical and physiological consequences to humans and animals. The mechanism of toxicity is linked to the generation of reactive oxygen species and subsequ...

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Main Authors: Cosmas O. Ujowundu, Peter-Oscar I. Anaba, Ngozi B. Ulinasombu, Favour N. Ujowundu, Kalu O. Igwe, Henry D. Ogbuagu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute 2020-03-01
Series:Innovative Biosystems and Bioengineering
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Online Access:http://ibb.kpi.ua/article/view/191259