Figure 4.
Basal region in proximal convoluted tubule cells of NiNP-treated rats. (A) Basal villi of control group (white arrow), lateral ridges (black arrows) extending from PT basement membrane (star). (B) Thickened basement membrane (star), disturbed basal villi (white arrows) and affected lateral ridges (black arrows).
Abbreviations: NiNPs, nickel nanoparticles; M, mitochondria; PT, proximal convoluted tubule.