Ameliorative effect of virgin olive oil against nephrotoxicity following sub-chronic administration of ethephon in male rats.

Journal: Journal of traditional and complementary medicine
Published Date: Aug 28, 2019

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Ethephon (EP) is the most famous plant growth regulator with different adverse effects on kidney function. Virgin Olive Oil (VOO) is considered as a natural source of antioxidant with beneficial effects. Thus, this study was conducted to investigate the effects of VOO on nephrotoxicity induced by EP in rats.

Authors

  • Tahmineh Mokhtari
    Neuroscience Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
  • Hosam-Eldin Hussein Osman
    Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine, Taif University, Al-Azhar University, Saudi Arabia.
  • Ayman El-Meghawry El-Kenawy
    Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia.
  • Nasrin Dashti
    School of Allied Health Sciences, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

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