Saudi Med J
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To investigate the potential protective effect of resveratrol (RES) on aluminum chloride (AlCl3)-induced nephrotoxicity in rats. ⋯ The findings of the current study showed that RES pre-administration to rats ameliorates renal damage and improves renal function in AlCl3 intoxicated rats in a mechanism related to its antioxidant potential.
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Susceptibility of influenza viruses circulating in Western Saudi Arabia to neuraminidase inhibitors.
To investigate the sensitivity of circulating influenza viruses in Western Saudi Arabia to neuraminidase inhibitors (NAIs); mainly, zanamivir and oseltamivir. ⋯ Our results show that circulating influenza viruses in Jeddah are still sensitive to NAIs.