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Comparative analysis on the effect of palm oil (Elaeis guineensis) in reducing cadmium and lead accumulation in liver of Wistar rats

CONTEXT: Palm oil from Elaeis guineensis is an edible nutrient substance with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. We examined its protective effect against lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) accumulation in the liver. MATERIALS AND METHODS: 12% w/w of palm oil (PO) in rat chow concentrate was fed...

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Autores principales: Nwokocha, Chukwuemeka R., Nwokocha, Magdalene I., Owu, Daniel U., Obi, Joshua, Olatunde, Bukola, Ebe, Chioma, Nwangwu, Ozioma, Iwuala, Moses O
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2012
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3510874/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23225965
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0974-8490.102266