Protective effects of <it>Spirulina maxima </it>on hyperlipidemia and oxidative-stress induced by lead acetate in the liver and kidney

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Oxidative damage has been proposed as a possible mechanism involved in lead toxicity, specially affecting the liver and kidney. Previous studies have shown the antioxidant effect of <it>Spirulina maxima </it>in several ex...

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Main Authors: Juárez-Oropeza Marco A, Torres-Durán Patricia V, Hernández-Muñoz Rolando, Pérez-Méndez Oscar, Ponce-Canchihuamán Johny C
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-03-01
Series:Lipids in Health and Disease
Online Access:http://www.lipidworld.com/content/9/1/35