An Extract of Rhodobacter sphaeroides Reduces Cisplatin-Induced Nephrotoxicity in Mice

Cisplatin is used as a treatment for various types of solid tumors. Renal injury severely limits the use of cisplatin. Renal cell apoptosis, oxidative stress, and inflammation contribute to cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity. Previously, we found that an extract of Rhodobacter sphaeroides (Lycogen™) i...

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Main Authors: Wen-Wei Chang, Jau-Jin Liu, Chi-Fan Liu, Wen-Sheng Liu, Yun-Ping Lim, Yu-Jung Cheng, Che-Hsin Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-11-01
Series:Toxins
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/5/12/2353