Green Tea Polyphenols Alleviate Kidney Injury Induced by Di(2-Ethylhexyl) Phthalate in Mice
Heng Shi,
Xinhai Zhao,
Qin Peng
et al.
Abstract:Background: Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) is a common plasticizer. Studies have revealed that DEHP exposure can cause kidney damage. Green tea is among the most popular beverages in China. Green tea polyphenols (GTPs) have been proven to have therapeutic effects on organ damage induced by heavy metal exposure. However, few studies have reported on GTP relieving DEHP-induced kidney damage.
Methods: C57BL/6J male mice aged 6–8 weeks were treated with distilled water (control group), 1500 mg/kg/d DEHP + corn… Show more
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