Watermelon rind ethanol extract exhibits hepato-renal protection against lead induced-impaired antioxidant defenses in male Wistar rats

Lead acetate associated tissue injury has been linked to altered antioxidant defenses, hyperuricemia and inflammation. We hypothesized that watermelon rind extract, would ameliorate lead acetate-induced hepato-renal injury.Thirty Male Wistar rats received distilled water, lead acetate (Pb; 5 mg/kg)...

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Main Authors: Olugbenga S. Michael, Olubayode Bamidele, Pamela Ogheneovo, Temitope A. Ariyo, Lawrence D. Adedayo, Olufemi I. Oluranti, Elizabeth O. Soladoye, Charles O. Adetunji, Funmileyi O. Awobajo
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Language:EN
Published: Elsevier 2021
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/a86031d8f2af42aea48f75a76f93fa40
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