EXPLORING RENAL HEALTH: HISTOPATHOLOGY AND BIOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS IN RATS WITH UNILATERAL URETERAL OBSTRUCTION
Abstract
This study investigates renal health in a rat model of unilateral ureteral obstruction (UUO) by assessing renal histopathology and analyzing blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine levels. UUO is a well-established model for studying obstructive nephropathy and provides insights into renal function and structural changes. Rats with surgically induced UUO were compared to control rats. Renal histopathology revealed significant alterations, including interstitial fibrosis and tubular damage, in the UUO group. Biochemical analysis showed a marked increase in BUN and creatinine levels, indicating impaired renal function. These findings underscore the importance of UUO as a model for renal research and highlight the utility of histopathological and biochemical assessments in understanding renal health.
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