Zohreh Naji Ebrahimi Yazd
Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Mashhad, Iran
[ 1 ] - Doxorubicin-induced renal inflammation in rats: Protective role of Plantago major
Objective: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the possible protective effect of Plantago major (P. major) extract against doxorubicin (DXR)-induced renal inflammation in rats. Materials and Methods: 80 male albino rats were randomly divided into 8 groups as follows: control, DXR, Ext (extract) 600, Ext1200, dexamethasone+DXR, vitamin E+DXR, Ext600+DXR, and Ext1200+DXR. Duration of the...
[ 2 ] - Effect of Plantago major extract on doxorubicin-induced nephropathy in rat
Introduction: Nephropathy is defined as rational loss of renal function related with glomerulosclerosis and declining glomerular filtration rate. Inflammation and oxidative stress play a critical role in nephropathy. Plantago major has antioxidant effects. The aim of present study is the investigation of the effect of Plantago major hydro-alcoholic extract on the oxidative stress and renal func...