Figure 3.
USCs improved renal function and histological damage in AKI rats. (a) HE staining of kidney tissues. (b) PAS staining of kidney tissues. (c) Statistical analysis of renal function indicators. (A) Blood urea nitrogen (BUN). (B). Serum creatinine (SCr). (C) Tubular injury score. (D) Number of injured glomeruli. (E). PAS-positive area ratio. ∗∗P < 0.01, ∗∗∗P < 0.001. Scale bar: medulla: 40 μm, cortex: 20 μm.