Eugenia uniflora (pitanga) leaf extract prevents the progression of experimental acute kidney injury

Eugenia uniflora (pitanga) leaf extract prevents the progression of experimental acute kidney injury

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is characterized by a rapid and potentially reversible decline in renal function. We hypothesized that Eugenia uniflora (pitanga) may present a protective effect in AKI due to its antioxidant properties. Extract from pitanga leaves (200 mg/kg, gavage) or vehicle was adminis...

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Main Authors: Eduardo F. Meira, Nayara D. Oliveira, Noemia P. Mariani, Marcella L. Porto, Juliana A. Severi, Fabiana D.M. Siman, Silvana S. Meyrelles, Elisardo C. Vasquez, Agata L. Gava
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-03-01
Series:Journal of Functional Foods
Subjects:
Acute kidney injury
Renal ischemia reperfusion
Eugenia uniflora
Pitanga
Oxidative stress
Apoptosis
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