Fig. 4.
Microscopic images of rat renal anatomical structures. a Reference kidney, not having undergone any storage period, displaying intact renal architecture with normal tubules. b Kidney stored for 6 h in air-saturated Celsior® solution, analyzed 14 days after transplantation, demonstrating an area of necrosis. c Kidney stored for 6 h in argon-saturated Celsior® solution, analyzed 14 days after transplantation, displaying intact renal architecture without significant tubular injuries.