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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

Issue

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