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Effect of HgCl2 (4 mg/kg of body weight, intraperitoneal) in rats at 18 h after treatment on body weight, kidney weight, and plasma BUN levels
Results are expressed as means ± S.E.
| Control (n = 4) | HgCl2-treated (n = 4) | |
|---|---|---|
| Body weight (g) | 341 ± 2 | 351 ± 7 |
| Kidney weight (g) | 2.22 ± 0.04 | 2.90 ± 0.06a |
| BUN (mg/dl) | 16 ± 1 | 93 ± 6a |
a p < 0.05 versus control rats.
