Tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), an inflammatory cytokine, is produced by monocytes and
macrophages. It is known as a'double-edged sword'because it is responsible for …

Manganese (Mn), an essential trace metal element in organisms. However, with extensive
use of Mn in industry and agriculture, Mn becomes a heavy metal pollutant in water.(−) …

Medicinal plants are rich in nutrients and phytochemicals which prevent and treat a wide
range of ailments. Accumulating experimental studies exhibit that some bioactive …

Background Occupation, environmental heavy metal exposure, and renal function
impairment are closely related. The relationship between mixed metal exposure and chronic …

Osteoporosis, a chronic bone disorder, is one of the leading causes of fracture and morbidity
risk. Numerous medicinally important herbs have been evaluated for their efficacy in …

Kidney disease is a common health problem worldwide. Acute or chronic injuries may
interfere with kidney functions, eventually resulting in irreversible kidney damage. A number …

Medicinal plants and their ingredients have beneficial effects on human health. Nigella
sativa is a herbal plant with multiple biological and pharmacological activities. Previous …

Renal interstitial fibrosis in mice can be modeled using unilateral ureteral obstruction (UUO).
Here, we investigated the anti-fibrotic effects of the dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor …

Manganese (Mn) is present everywhere: in rocks, soil, water, food, and in various forms. Our
bodies utilize it to contribute to energy metabolism and perform many other functions, but …

The goal of this study was to see how thymoquinone (TQ) altered acrylamide (ACR) induced
toxicity in rats. The current study was carried out on 28 male Wistar rats divided into 4 …