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Urolithin A Mitigates Cisplatin-Induced Nephrotoxicity by Inhibiting Renal Inflammation and Apoptosis in an Experimental Rat Model

Melissa Guada, Raghu Ganugula, Manicka Vadhanam and Majeti N.V. Ravi Kumar
Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics October 2017, 363 (1) 58-65; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1124/jpet.117.242420

Abstract

Cumulative kidney toxicity associated with cisplatin is severe and there is no clear consensus on the therapeutic management of the same. The pathogenesis involves activation of inflammatory and apoptotic pathways; therefore, regulating these pathways offers protection. Given the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of urolithin A, a gut microbial metabolite of ellagic acid, our aim was to explore the potential use of urolithin A in the prevention of cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity in an experimental rat model. For this purpose, animals received a single intraperitoneal dose of cisplatin (5 mg/kg body weight). Six hours prior to cisplatin administration, rats were orally treated with either ellagic acid or urolithin A (50 mg/kg body weight), followed by a daily dose of these compounds during the next 5 days. At the end, plasma and kidneys were collected for analysis. Cisplatin-induced kidney damage was revealed by a significant rise in the plasma creatinine levels accompanied by significant morphologic changes in tubules, T cell Ig and mucin domain-containing protein-1, ionized calcium-binding adapter molecule 1, as well as a marked increase in the number of apoptotic cells localized in tubules. Cisplatin also reduced nitric oxide synthase 3 and nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells resulting in regulation of various inflammatory cytokines. Urolithin A effectively attenuated cisplatin-induced kidney damage and showed significantly greater effect than its precursor ellagic acid on preserving the normal kidney architecture by downregulating the proinflammatory cytokines. In summary, urolithin A mitigates cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity in rats by modulation of the inflammatory cascade and inhibition of the proapoptotic pathway.

Introduction

Increasing the efficacy of cytotoxic drugs without compromising nontarget tissue safety is a critical issue in the field of oncology, and is still a major therapeutic approach to treating both localized and metastasized cancers (Mathijssen et al., 2014). Platinum-based drugs such as cisplatin (CIS) are widely used in the treatment of human and veterinary neoplasms’ alike (Barabas et al., 2008; Dilruba and Kalayda, 2016). However, their severe side effects and resistance to the treatment (Barabas et al., 2008; Apps et al., 2015; Dilruba and Kalayda, 2016) limit clinical success. Among the undesirable effects, patient morbidity and mortality are negatively impacted by nephrotoxicity (Yao et al., 2007; Bhat et al., 2015). Over the years, a range of strategies such as reformulating CIS, pharmacogenomics-based personalized dose regimens, use of adjuvants, etc., have been applied in clinical practice to mitigate CIS-induced nephrotoxicity (Pabla and Dong, 2008; Boulikas, 2009; Ciccolini et al., 2011). However, kidney-related toxicity remains an issue in patients’ health care and thus their quality of life.

The plant polyphenols are extensively investigated as adjuvants for their ability to sensitize drug-resistant cancer cells to the chemotherapy as well as their ability to protect nontarget tissues from damage by their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties (Koyner et al., 2008; Lecumberri et al., 2013). Previously, we reported that ellagic acid (EA), a natural compound found in certain nuts, fruits, and vegetables, can protect kidney against cyclosporine-induced nephrotoxicity in the experimental rat model (Sharma et al., 2007; Sonaje et al., 2007). Similarly, the protective effect of EA against CIS-induced kidney injury has also been experimentally investigated (Ateşşahín et al., 2007; Al-Kharusi et al., 2013; El-Garhy et al., 2014). The beneficial effects reported are due to the reduction of oxidative stress and inhibition of proinflammatory and proapoptotic pathways, e.g., monocyte chemoattractant protein-1, nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (NF-κB), tumor necrosis factor-α, inducible nitric oxide synthase, and nitric oxide (Ateşşahín et al., 2007). Recent reports suggest that most of the pharmacological properties associated with EA may be attributed to its gut microbial metabolites (urolithins), which are found in higher levels in circulation compared with their precursor, after consumption of food rich in EA content (Kang et al., 2016; Ryu et al., 2016; Saha et al., 2016; Yuan et al., 2016). There is significant interest in therapeutic applications of urolithin A (UA), such as in treating prostate, bladder, and colon cancers as well as cardiovascular conditions (Zhou et al., 2016; Liberal et al., 2017; Tang et al., 2017). Furthermore, the availability of chemical synthesis for UA makes it an attractive candidate for investigating therapeutic applications.

To our knowledge, this is the first study to examine the potential of UA treatment in the prevention of CIS-induced nephrotoxicity in a rat model using the precursor compound EA as a reference. To provide insight into the mechanism of renal protection associated with UA, kidney injury was examined by histology, renal function, and apoptosis, as well as different molecular mediators, including T cell Ig and mucin domain–containing protein (TIM)-1, NF-κB, nitric oxide synthase 3 (NOS3), ionized calcium-binding adapter molecule 1 (Iba1), and various inflammatory cytokines.

Materials and Methods

Reagents.

CIS was obtained from Shaanxi Sciphar Hi-Tech Industry Co., Ltd. (China); UA (AGN-PC-0LQZ0Q) was obtained from Angene International Limited (London United Kingdom); EA was obtained from Sigma-Aldrich (Milwaukee, WI); and anti-TIM-1 antibody [EPR6383(2)] N-terminal ab190696 was obtained from ABCAM (Cambridge, MA). Anti-β-actin loading control monoclonal antibody (BA3R), goat anti-rabbit and goat anti-mouse IgG (H+L) secondary antibodies, horseradish peroxidase and Coomassie Protein Assay Reagent were obtained from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Rockford, IL). NOS3 (C-20): sc-654 and NF-κB p65 (F-6): sc-8008 were obtained from Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Inc. (Dallas, TX) and anti-Iba1 antibody was obtained from Wako Chemicals USA, Inc. (Richmond, VA).

Animals and Experimental Design.

Male Sprague-Dawley rats (200–300 g) were purchased from Harlan (Houston, TX). All experimental procedures were approved by the Texas A&M University Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (protocol number IACUC 2014-0106). Animals were maintained in a standard housing environment and had free access to food and water during the study. After acclimatization, rats were randomly divided into four groups (n = 6) as follows: group I, negative control; group II, positive control (CIS); groups III and IV, EA/CIS and UA/CIS, respectively. On the first day of the experiment, groups II, III, and IV received a single intraperitoneal dose of CIS (5 mg/kg body weight) dissolved in saline. Six hours prior to CIS administration, groups III and IV were orally treated with either EA or UA (50 mg/kg body weight) suspended in 0.5% (w/v) carboxymethyl cellulose aqueous solution, followed by a daily dose of these compounds during the next 5 days. Animal weights were recorded throughout the experiment. On day 7, the animals were euthanized by CO2 asphyxiation followed by cervical dislocation. Blood samples were taken by heart puncture, collected into K2EDTA-coated tubes and centrifuged at 956g/4°C for 30 minutes for plasma separation (stored at −80°C until analysis). After perfusion with saline via the circulatory system, both kidneys were collected, weighed, and longitudinally cut into two sections; one section was used for histology (stored in 10% formalin) and the other section was used for molecular analysis (frozen immediately in liquid nitrogen and stored at −80°C).

Biochemical Analysis.

Creatinine levels in plasma were measured using a quantitative enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kit specific to rat following the manufacturer’s protocol (MyBioSource, Inc., San Diego, CA). Plasma samples were diluted at a ratio of 1:4 using the sample dilution buffer provided by the manufacturer.

Histologic Examination.

Formalin-fixed kidneys were embedded in paraffin and sectioned into 4 µm thickness. These sections were stained with H&E and periodic acid–Schiff (PAS) reagents for histologic examination. Tissue sections were evaluated using a bright-field microscopy at 40× original magnification (3000-LED Microscope; ACCU-SCOPE Commack, NY). Five representative microscopy images taken from different rats within the same group were analyzed using the ImageJ software to measure the PAS-positive area and the results were expressed as the average percentage of the total area.

Western Blot.

Kidneys were homogenized in phosphate-buffered saline at a final tissue concentration of 10% (w/v) and centrifuged at 20817g/4°C for 30 minutes. Supernatant was collected and protein concentration was determined using the Coomassie Protein Assay (Thermo Scientific). Approximately 20 µg of protein was loaded into a 4%–15% one-dimensional SDS-polyacrylamide gel and subjected to electrophoresis. Next, the proteins were transferred to a nitrocellulose membrane and unreacted sites were blocked with 5% nonfat milk for 1 hour at room temperature. The membranes were incubated with the primary antibody (TIM-1 at 1:10000 and β-actin at 1:2000) overnight at 4°C, washed with a mixture of Tris-buffered saline and Tween 20, and then incubated with the appropriate secondary antibody for another 2 hours at room temperature. The chemiluminescent detection method was used to visualize protein signals. The band images were obtained by the ChemiDoc imaging system (Bio-Rad) and were analyzed by densitometry using the ImageLab software (Bio-Rad, Hercules, CA). β-Actin was used to normalize the protein loading for each sample.

Immunohistochemistry.

Paraffin-kidney sections were heated at 60°C for 1 hour, and then washed twice with xylene for 10 minutes to ensure paraffin removal. The sections were rehydrated in serial ethanol dilutions (100%, 95%, and 70%). After washing the slides in water, antigen retrieval was achieved by boiling the tissue sections in sodium-citrate buffer (0.01 M, pH 6.0) three times for 5 minutes in a microwave oven. The slides were cooled down to room temperature, washed with phosphate-buffered saline, and then blocked and stained using a commercial kit for detecting primary antibodies (ImmunoCruz Rabbit ABC Staining System: sc-2018; Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Inc.). Kidney sections were incubated with primary antibodies specific to TIM-1 (1:200), NF-κB p65, NOS3, and Iba1 (1:100) overnight at 4°C and all other staining steps were performed according to the manufacturers’ instructions. Tissue sections were counterstained with hematoxylin, dehydrated, and mounted for microscopy analysis. Images were taken with a bright-field microscope at the original magnification of 40× (3000-LED Microscope; ACCU-SCOPE).

Multiplex Immunoassay.

The quantification of different cytokines in plasma and kidney homogenates were performed using the ProcartaPlex Immunoassay Kit specific to rat, based on magnetic beads technology (eBioscience, San Diego, CA), following the manufacturer’s instructions. The cytokine concentrations on each sample were measured using a microplate reader (Bio-Plex 200 System; Bio-Rad) and the values obtained were normalized by the protein content in the case of kidney homogenates.

Immunofluorescence.

Kidney sections were deparaffinized, rehydrated, and washed as previously described for immunohistochemistry staining. After antigen retrieval, tissue sections were stained with a terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick end labeling reaction mixture using an in situ cell death detection kit (Roche, Mannheim, Germany). Slides were mounted using Vectashield Antifade Mounting Media containing 4′,6-diamidino-2-phenylindole (Vector Laboratories, Burlingame, CA). Tissue sections were imaged using a confocal laser scanning microscope (Zeiss LSM 780, Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH, Jena, Germany) at 40× original magnification. Terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick end labeling positive cells were quantified using the ImageJ software and the results were expressed as average of at least 22 images for each group.

Statistical Analysis.

The data are expressed as mean values ± S.D. Statistical analysis was performed using GraphPad Prism version 5.00 (GraphPad Software, San Diego, CA). For plasma creatinine levels and quantification of the PAS-positive area, the Mann-Whitney U test was used to compare different groups. For all other experiments, one-way analysis of variance followed by Tukey’s multiple comparisons test was performed. Significant differences were considered when P < 0.05.

Results

Effect of CIS on Body and Kidney Weights.

The body weight of control rats significantly increased (∼17%) during the experiment. However, this increase in body weight was marginal in animals that received CIS with and without intervention (∼5%). The relative kidney weights for all CIS groups including those receiving intervention were significantly higher than control animals, which is indicative of CIS-induced renal damage (Supplemental Tables 1 and 2).

Renal Function and Histologic Findings.

CIS controls showed a significant rise in plasma creatinine levels compared with the negative control group. A significant reduction was observed in creatinine levels in rats treated with EA or UA (Fig. 1A). Specifically, kidney histologic examination revealed degeneration of the tubules leading to cell detachment toward the tubular lumen in CIS controls, and such changes were not observed in the intervention groups (Fig. 1B). The morphologic tubular damage was further confirmed by PAS staining showing epithelial necrosis reflected by loss of brush border membrane, prominent PAS staining in tubular cells located toward the lumen of the tubules, and significant accumulation of PAS-positive material in the medullary region of the kidneys in the CIS controls (Fig. 2A). Animals treated with EA showed moderate protection, while UA offered significant protection (Fig. 2B).

Fig. 1.
Fig. 1.

Preventive effect of UA and EA on CIS-induced renal dysfunction and histopathological damage. (A) Plasma creatinine levels and (B) histologic changes in kidney tissue were observed by hematoxylin and eosin staining from each group (n = 6) on day 6 after CIS administration to rats (arrows indicate tubular injury). Images were captured using a bright-field microscope at original magnification, 40×. *P < 0.05 compared with the CIS group; Mann-Whitney U test.

Fig. 2.
Fig. 2.

Protective effect of UA, and to a lesser extent EA, on tubular morphology of kidneys injured by CIS exposure. (A) Kidney sections stained with PAS obtained from each group (n = 6) on day 6 after CIS administration to rats (arrows indicate tubular damage and magenta-colored spots represent PAS-positive area). Representative images are shown at original magnification, 40×. (B) Quantitative analysis of PAS-positive area reflecting the degree of tubular injury. **P < 0.01 compared with the CIS group; Mann-Whitney U test.

Immunologic and Anti-Inflammatory Findings.

Renal expression of TIM-1 was found to be significantly decreased in rats treated with EA and UA (Fig. 3, A–C). Additionally, the immunohistochemical staining for transcription factor NF-κB was prominent in cells detached from renal tubules and localized in the lumen, as can be observed in the CIS control kidney sections shown in Fig. 4A. In contrast, intervention groups displayed decreased staining in kidney sections, suggesting the prevention of NF-κB expression (Fig. 4A). The expression of NOS3 was preserved in renal tubules in the intervention groups, while a decrease in the expression of the enzyme was observed in the kidneys of the CIS controls (Fig. 4B). Furthermore, the immunohistochemical analysis for Iba1, a protein specifically expressed in macrophages, showed marked staining in the renal tubular cells of the CIS control animals, indicating enhanced macrophage infiltration in the damaged tissue (Fig. 5A). Interestingly, rats treated with UA had dramatically reduced Iba1 expression at the tubular region of the kidney, which was almost comparable to the negative control animals, while EA failed to attenuate (Fig. 5A). These findings further correlated with the expression of various inflammatory cytokines in kidney homogenates (Fig. 5, B–J; Supplemental Fig. 1). Specifically, UA treatment decreased the expression of proinflammatory cytokines, such as tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin (IL)-6, interferon gamma, IL-1α, IL-1β, IL-13, IL-17A, and IL-2. In contrast, EA treatment failed to reduce these levels (Fig. 5, B–I). Furthermore, both UA and EA treatments showed a marked increase in the levels of anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10 (Fig. 5J). These changes in the cytokine levels were localized in kidney tissue and no systemic inflammatory response was observed in plasma samples reflected by the absence of these cytokines.

Fig. 3.
Fig. 3.

UA and EA regulate TIM-1 protein expression in CIS-induced nephrotoxicity. (A) Representative image of western blot of TIM-1 expression in kidney homogenates for each group (n = 6) on day 6 after CIS administration to rats. (B) Relative band intensity analysis of TIM-1 expression of western blots normalized by β-actin. (C) Immunohistochemical staining of TIM-1 in kidney sections (golden brown–colored areas indicate positive staining; original magnification, 40×). **P < 0.01 and ***P < 0.001 compared with the CIS group; one-way analysis of variance followed by Tukey’s multiple comparisons test.

Fig. 4.
Fig. 4.

Anti-inflammatory and prosurvival effects of UA and EA in CIS-induced kidney damage. Representative images of immunohistochemical staining of NF-κB p65 (A) and NOS3 (B) in kidney sections for each group (n = 6) on day 6 after CIS administration to rats (golden brown–colored areas indicate positive staining). Images were captured using a bright-field microscope at original magnification, 40×.

Fig. 5.
Fig. 5.

Effect of UA and EA on macrophage infiltration and modulation of inflammatory cytokines in CIS-induced nephrotoxicity. (A) Representative image of immunohistochemical staining of Iba1 in kidney sections (golden brown–colored areas indicate positive staining; original magnification, 40×). (B–J) Cytokine levels in kidney homogenates for each group (n = 6) on day 6 after CIS administration to rats. *P < 0.05, **P < 0.01, and ***P < 0.001 compared with the CIS group; one-way analysis of variance followed by Tukey’s multiple comparisons test.

Apoptosis Evaluation.

As shown in Fig. 6A, a significant increase in the number of apoptotic cells localized in the tubular area was found in CIS control kidneys. In contrast, treatment with UA and EA considerably decreased the tubular apoptotic cells in the kidney sections Fig. 6B, suggesting the antiapoptotic activity of these compounds in tubular injury. Overall, UA offered better protection compared with EA in preventing CIS-induced nephrotoxicity by inhibiting inflammation and apoptosis.

Fig. 6.
Fig. 6.

Protective effect of UA and EA on tubular cell apoptosis in CIS-induced kidney injury. (A) Apoptotic cells were determined by terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick end labeling (TUNEL) (green); nuclei were visualized by 4′,6-diamidino-2-phenylindole staining (shown in blue) from each group (n = 6) on day 6 after CIS administration to rats. Representative images are shown at original magnification, 40×. (B) Quantification of TUNEL-positive cells. ***P < 0.001 compared with the CIS group; one-way analysis of variance followed by Tukey’s multiple comparisons test.

Discussion

Since its first licensed use in 1978, CIS has been widely established in the treatment of various cancers. However, to date there has been limited advance in addressing the concerns related to CIS-induced nephrotoxicity (Loehrer and Einhorn, 1984). Alternative safer platinum-based analogs were developed but they were not as effective as CIS (Ho et al., 2016). The pathogenesis of CIS nephrotoxicity is characterized by renal dysfunction based on a rise in creatinine levels in plasma due to a decrease in the glomerular filtration rate, and is attributed to different mechanisms involving proapoptotic signaling, oxidative stress, and inflammation (Ramesh and Reeves, 2002; Hanigan and Devarajan, 2003; Yao et al., 2007). Overcoming inflammatory response through effective therapeutic agents is considered a significant approach to prevent nephrotoxicity (Ramesh and Reeves, 2002; Pabla and Dong, 2008). However, to date there is no clear consensus on the therapeutic management of CIS-induced nephrotoxicity (Weijl et al., 2004; Baek et al., 2015; Yamamoto et al., 2016).

The dose of CIS used to induce renal damage in this study (5 mg/kg) was selected based on previous literature (El-Garhy et al., 2014; Kursunluoglu et al., 2014). The doses of UA and EA were selected based on prior studies (Espín et al., 2013; García-Niño and Zazueta, 2015) as well as keeping in mind the translational feasibility of conventional dosage forms for oral administration (50 mg/kg, human equivalent dose:∼520 mg for 65 kg person) (Food and Drug Administration, 2005).

The histologic and biochemical markers studied are reliable indicators in the experimental model (Nematbakhsh et al., 2013), which is also evident in our CIS-treated animals. UA, and to a lesser extent EA, improved renal function along with kidney morphology by attenuating the CIS-induced nephrotoxicity, which is localized in tubules and reflected by severe loss of brush borders membrane, detachment of cells toward the lumen of the tubules, and also prominent accumulation of PAS-positive material in the site of the renal injury.

TIM-1, also known as kidney injury molecule-1, is a protein markedly expressed by proximal tubular cells in the injured kidney. It has been proposed as a potential biomarker to detect and predict acute tubular injury in different stages of drug development and patient care since this protein is also found in urine and is stable over a prolonged period of time (Vaidya et al., 2010). TIM-1 signaling has been involved in promoting CIS nephrotoxicity by T cell activation and cytokine secretion and its inhibition is demonstrated to be highly protective (Nozaki et al., 2011). In our findings, we showed that the administration of UA or its precursor, EA, was able to suppress the renal protein expression of TIM-1, suggesting it as a potential target.

The transcription factor NF-κB has been implicated in the pathogenesis of CIS as a regulator of inflammation. The oxidative stress generated by this drug in renal cells activates the NF-κB pathway, leading to stimulation of synthesis of many proinflammatory mediators (Schrier, 2002; Ozkok and Edelstein, 2014). Interestingly, both interventions, UA and EA, showed marked reduction of NF-κB signaling in the renal tissue; however, only UA was also able to downregulate various cytokines involved in the proinflammatory cascade and immune response. This observation demonstrated that UA specifically targeted the NF-κB–induced proinflammatory response pathway. Since macrophages are involved in the release of cytokines, such inhibitory activity of these mediators obtained with UA may be due to its capacity to reduce macrophage infiltration in the tubular area of the kidney in CIS-induced nephrotoxicity. Moreover, it has been suggested that the upregulation of endogenous anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10 produced by dendritic cells protects the kidney against CIS damage and its contribution to suppressing proinflammatory cytokines (Tadagavadi and Reeves, 2010). Our observations showed that both UA and EA treatments led to significant increase in renal IL-10 levels, suggesting that these compounds may have a direct anti-inflammatory effect in the proinflammatory response produced by CIS in kidney tissue. Along with these findings, the interventions were also able to reduce the number of apoptotic cells in the renal tubules probably mediated by the inhibition of NF-κB, which is involved in the cell survival pathway. Interestingly, this antiapoptotic effect was more evident in the case of UA, suggesting that NF-κB is a direct target, and through modulating this pathway it is able to attenuate the damage in CIS-induced nephrotoxicity.

NOS3, known as endothelial nitric oxide synthase, is highly expressed in renal vascular endothelium but is also expressed in the cortex and medulla of proximal tubules (Mount and Power, 2006). Its activity has been associated with the renal protective effect of ischemic preconditioning against the ischemia/reperfusion-induced acute renal failure in a mouse model (Yamasowa et al., 2005). Here, we demonstrate that CIS reduced the NOS3 expression in the kidney, which can be explained by a decrease in the renal blood flow likely to occur in early CIS-induced acute renal failure (Winston and Safirstein, 1985). Since the nitric oxide synthase system is responsible for nitric oxide production, which regulates sodium and water homeostasis in the kidney (Mount and Power, 2006), any alteration in this pathway contributes to worsening of the tubular damage. This finding is in agreement with previous studies that showed decreased expression of NOS3 in CIS-induced acute kidney injury in rats, and such expression was enhanced by α-lipoic acid (Bae et al., 2009) and vitamin E (Darwish et al., 2017), suggesting the beneficial role of this enzyme in CIS-induced nephrotoxicity. UA and EA were able to reverse the effect of CIS-induced NOS3 modulation.

In summary, our data support the hypothesis that UA is a better therapeutic agent than its precursor EA in mitigating CIS-induced nephrotoxicity. However, further studies are needed to understand the intricacies and interplay of the molecular mechanism proposed in this research work. Overall, UA demonstrates significant potential as a good adjuvant for renal protection in patients receiving nephrotoxic drugs, such as CIS.

Acknowledgments

We are grateful to Dr. Gus A. Wright, Department of Veterinary Pathobiology (VTPB), Texas A&M University, for providing access to the Digital Imaging Core Facility; and Dr. Andrew Hillhouse, Texas A&M Institute for Genome Sciences and Society, for providing access to the Bio-Plex 200 system.

Authorship Contributions

Participated in research design: Guada, Ganugula, Vadhanam, Majeti.

Conducted experiments: Guada, Ganugula.

Performed data analysis: Guada, Ganugula, Majeti.

Wrote or contributed to the writing of the manuscript: Guada, Ganugula, Vadhanam, Majeti.

Footnotes

Abbreviations

CIS
cisplatin
EA
ellagic acid
Iba1
ionized calcium-binding adapter molecule 1
IL
interleukin
NF-κB
nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells
NOS3
nitric oxide synthase 3
PAS
periodic acid–Schiff
TIM-1
T cell Ig and mucin domain–containing protein-1
UA
urolithin A

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Urolithin A Prevents Cisplatin-Induced Nephrotoxicity

Melissa Guada, Raghu Ganugula, Manicka Vadhanam and Majeti N.V. Ravi Kumar
Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics October 1, 2017, 363 (1) 58-65; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1124/jpet.117.242420
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