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HERO ID
4193258
Reference Type
Journal Article
Title
Chlorella vulgaris administration prevents HgCl2-caused oxidative stress and cellular damage in the kidney
Author(s)
Blas-Valdivia, V; Ortiz-Butron, R; Pineda-Reynoso, M; Hernandez-Garcia, A; Cano-Europa, E
Year
2011
Is Peer Reviewed?
Yes
Journal
Journal of Applied Phycology
ISSN:
0921-8971
EISSN:
1573-5176
Volume
23
Issue
1
Page Numbers
53-58
DOI
10.1007/s10811-010-9534-6
Web of Science Id
WOS:000287330400007
Abstract
Chlorella vulgaris is a unicellular green alga resistant to heavy metals. Chlorella is a rich nutritional ingredient because it contains high levels of antioxidants. The objective of this research was to study if C. vulgaris protect renal cells against mercury-chloride-caused oxidative stress and cellular damage in the kidney. Our results demonstrated that HgCl2 causes oxidative stress and cellular damage, and that C. vulgaris administration prevents oxidative stress and cellular damage in kidney.
Keywords
Mercury; Renal damage; Chlorella vulgaris; Oxidative stress
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Inorganic Mercury Salts (2)
Mercuric Chloride
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Mercurous Chloride
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