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Protective effects of thymoquinone against hexavalent chromium-ınduced nephrotoxicity: a multiparametric evaluation of oxidative stress, ınflammation, ferroptosis- and apoptosis-related markers

Jul 2026 · Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry · Vol 481, pp. 4043 - 4061 · 0 citations · 96 references
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Tq attenuates Cr(VI)-induced nephrotoxicity, as evidenced by improvements in oxidative stress, inflammation, DNA damage, ferroptosis- and apoptosis-related markers, together with preservation of renal structure and function.

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