Acute renal failure (ARF) is one of the most serious complications of Bothrops snakebites. Pathogenesis of ARF in snakebite envenomation may involve hemodynamic disturbances, immunologic reactions and direct nephrotoxicity. This study aimed at evaluating Bothrops jararaca venom direct toxicity on
BACKGROUND
Subsequent ischaemic episodes may induce renal resistance. P21 is a cell cycle inhibitor that may be induced by oxygen-free radicals and may have a protective effect in ischaemic acute kidney injury (AKI). This study aimed at evaluating the role of oxidative stress and p21 on tubular
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