Abstract:Pentoxifylline (PTX) is a methylxanthine derivative that improves blood flow by decreasing its viscosity. Recently, PTX was proven to be an antioxidant [7], an inhibitor of inflammatory cytokines [8], and a phosphodiesterase inhibitor [9].
BackgroundKidney ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) occurs under many clinical conditions. It leads to acute kidney injury, which may affect various remote but important organs such as the lung.
Aim of the workThe aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of rena… Show more
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