Cisplatin-induced kidney damage and the protective effect of bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus L.): an experimental study

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PANDIR D., Kara O.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, vol.43, no.6, pp.951-956, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 43 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Doi Number: 10.3906/sag-1210-82
  • Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.951-956
  • Yozgat Bozok University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Aim: Bilberry is a natural antioxidant and has been utilized as a free radical scavenger to reverse the toxic effects of oxidative stress. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of bilberry on cisplatin-induced toxic effects in rat kidney.