Lead and Aluminum Toxicity Induce Loss and Death of Hepatorenal Cells in Mice

Lead and aluminum are natural components of the Earth's crust and are environmental contaminants. This study was undertaken to evaluate histological alterations induced by a chronic intoxication by aluminum chloride and lead acetate. After 12 weeks in vivo study, an increase in the activity of...

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Main Authors: Leila GADOUCHE, Khayra ZERROUKI, Noureddine DJEBLI
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Language:English
Published: University "Hassiba Benbouali" de Chlef 2024-07-01
Series:Revue Nature et Technologie
Online Access:https://journals.univ-chlef.dz/index.php/natec/article/view/399
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description Lead and aluminum are natural components of the Earth's crust and are environmental contaminants. This study was undertaken to evaluate histological alterations induced by a chronic intoxication by aluminum chloride and lead acetate. After 12 weeks in vivo study, an increase in the activity of markers of liver function (AST and ALT) was found in blood of treated groups by these metals. Hypocalcaemia has been reported in mice poisoned by lead and hypocalcemia in aluminum-intoxicated group, implying that both metals impair calcium homeostasis. Histological study at the liver level showed hepatocyte lesions with presence of dilated sinusoids, ballooning, inflammatory infiltrates, nuclear pyknosis, Kupffer cells, vascular congestions and increased number of binucleated hepatocytes. The kidneys have dilated renal tubules, inflammatory infiltrates and congestions. The biochemical parameters confirmed the histological changes observed in the liver and kidneys. Lead and aluminum severely affect the liver and kidneys.
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spelling doaj-art-7c2a3133b84946f8984969e14d901a4e2025-08-20T02:15:51ZengUniversity "Hassiba Benbouali" de ChlefRevue Nature et Technologie1112-97782437-03122024-07-011602463Lead and Aluminum Toxicity Induce Loss and Death of Hepatorenal Cells in MiceLeila GADOUCHE0Khayra ZERROUKI1Noureddine DJEBLI2Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Life, Hassiba Benbouali University of Chlef, P.O. Box 151, Chlef 02000, AlgeriaLaboratory of Pharmacognosy and Api-Phytotherapy; Mostaganem University, Mostaganem, AlgeriaLaboratory of Pharmacognosy and Api-Phytotherapy; Mostaganem University, Mostaganem, Algeria Lead and aluminum are natural components of the Earth's crust and are environmental contaminants. This study was undertaken to evaluate histological alterations induced by a chronic intoxication by aluminum chloride and lead acetate. After 12 weeks in vivo study, an increase in the activity of markers of liver function (AST and ALT) was found in blood of treated groups by these metals. Hypocalcaemia has been reported in mice poisoned by lead and hypocalcemia in aluminum-intoxicated group, implying that both metals impair calcium homeostasis. Histological study at the liver level showed hepatocyte lesions with presence of dilated sinusoids, ballooning, inflammatory infiltrates, nuclear pyknosis, Kupffer cells, vascular congestions and increased number of binucleated hepatocytes. The kidneys have dilated renal tubules, inflammatory infiltrates and congestions. The biochemical parameters confirmed the histological changes observed in the liver and kidneys. Lead and aluminum severely affect the liver and kidneys. https://journals.univ-chlef.dz/index.php/natec/article/view/399
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Lead and Aluminum Toxicity Induce Loss and Death of Hepatorenal Cells in Mice
Revue Nature et Technologie
title Lead and Aluminum Toxicity Induce Loss and Death of Hepatorenal Cells in Mice
title_full Lead and Aluminum Toxicity Induce Loss and Death of Hepatorenal Cells in Mice
title_fullStr Lead and Aluminum Toxicity Induce Loss and Death of Hepatorenal Cells in Mice
title_full_unstemmed Lead and Aluminum Toxicity Induce Loss and Death of Hepatorenal Cells in Mice
title_short Lead and Aluminum Toxicity Induce Loss and Death of Hepatorenal Cells in Mice
title_sort lead and aluminum toxicity induce loss and death of hepatorenal cells in mice
url https://journals.univ-chlef.dz/index.php/natec/article/view/399
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