The Effects of Vitamin D on Gentamicin-Induced Acute Kidney Injury in Experimental Rat Model

The Effects of Vitamin D on Gentamicin-Induced Acute Kidney Injury in Experimental Rat Model

Introduction. Acute kidney injury (AKI) pathogenesis is complex. Findings of gentamicin nephrotoxicity are seen in 30% of the AKI patients. Vitamin D has proven to be effective on renin expression, inflammatory response, oxidative stress, apoptosis, and atherosclerosis. We aimed to investigate the e...

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Main Authors: Ender Hur, Alev Garip, Asuman Camyar, Sibel Ilgun, Melih Ozisik, Sena Tuna, Murat Olukman, Zehra Narli Ozdemir, Eser Yildirim Sozmen, Sait Sen, Fehmi Akcicek, Soner Duman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:International Journal of Endocrinology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/313528

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