Protection of coenzyme Q10 against contrast-induced acute kidney injury in male diabetic rats

Abstract Background Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a major risk factor for contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI). DM and CI-AKI result in oxidative damage and inflammation that can be reduced when treated with the coenzyme Q-10 (CoQ10). The aim of this study was to investigate the therapeutic pot...

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Main Authors: Sheila Marques Fernandes Couto, Cassiane Dezoti da Fonseca, Mirian Watanabe, Maria de Fátima Fernandes Vattimo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-06-01
Series:Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13098-021-00689-6