Rahmani, Zahra
MSc in Anatomical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
[ 1 ] - Protective Effect of Atorvastatin on Benzopyrene-Induced Hepatorenal Toxicity: A Histopathological Study
Background and purpose: Benzo[a]pyrene (BaP) is an environmental pollutant that has genotoxic and carcinogenic effects. Atorvastatin (ATV), as a lipid-lowering drug, has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic properties. This study investigated the effects of ATV on chronic liver and kidney damage induced by BaP. Materials and methods: In this experimental study, adult female rats w...