Protective effects of 1,8-cineole against potassium dichromate-induced nephrotoxicity in rats: Evaluation of oxidative stress, inflammatory, and apoptotic pathways
Controlled animal study demonstrates that 1,8-cineole alleviates potassium dichromate-induced nephrotoxicity in rats, suggesting therapeutic potential against heavy metal kidney injury.
Key Points
To evaluate the protective effects of 1,8-cineole against potassium dichromate-induced renal toxicity and examine its influence on oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis.
Randomized 40 male Wistar albino rats into five treatment groups (n=8 per group): control, vehicle, potassium dichromate (PD), 1,8-cineole (CN), and PD combined with CN.
Administered all treatments orally once daily for 28 consecutive days.