The preventive effect of vitamin C on the cellular and functional integrity of kidney cells in rats following repeated exposure to paraquat
Paraquat (PQ) is a bipyridylium herbicide that is applied around trees in orchards and between crop rows to control broad-leaved and grassy weeds. Its oxidation results in the formation of superoxides which causes damage to cellular components. In this study, we determined the antioxidant effect vit...
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Main Authors: | Benjamin Nnamdi Okolonkwo (Author), Edna Ogechi Nwachuku (Author), Pascal Chuka Ene (Author), Chukwubuike Udoka Okeke (Author) |
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2014-11-01T00:00:00Z.
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