Polyphenols are capable of decreasing cancer risk. We examined the chemopreventive
effects of a green tea (Camellia sinensis) extract, polyphenol extract (a mixture of blackberry …

Previous work has shown that gap junction intercellular communication (GJIC) enhances
cisplatin (Pt) toxicity in testicular tumor cells but decreases it in non-tumor testicular cells. In …

Meprin metalloproteinases have been implicated in the pathophysiology of
ischemia/reperfusion (IR)‐induced kidney injury. Previous in vitro data showed that meprin β …

Fruits, vegetables as well as processed food products of plant origin are a rich source of
beneficial for human health constituents. Among them the polyphenols constitute a large …

Object: Chlorogenic acid (CA), a phenolic compound, was reported to have beneficial effect
on cisplatin induced acute kidney injury. The present study aimed to introduce 5/6 …

Snakebites are considered a neglected tropical disease in Brazil and 70% of cases of
envenomation are attributed to the genus Bothrops. The efficient therapy to treat patients is …

Introduction In this study, the protective effects of yerba mate aqueous extract, which is
widely used in traditional medicine, against hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2)-induced toxicity …

The incidence of kidney disease is increasing worldwide, becoming one of the major public
health problems. Until recently, the kidney was considered an organ with a limited capacity …

Abstract Introduction: Doxorubicin (DOX), a well-known chemotherapeutic drug, has been
reported to induce numerous toxic side effects including renal toxicity. This preliminary study …

Abstract Although Steamed Codonopsis lanceolata (SCL) has been shown to protect
against acute kidney injury (AKI), Its poor stability and susceptibility to decomposition in the …