Authors: Weisong Qin, Zhongxiu Xu, Yizhou Lu, Caihong Zeng, Chunxia Zheng, Shengyu Wang, Zhihong Liu
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0045873
Abstract Summary
Inhalation exposure to mixed organic solvents (gasoline, dimethylbenzene, formaldehyde) caused significant kidney damage in rats, affecting both tubular and glomerular structures. Proteinuria developed after 5-6 weeks, with proximal tubular injuries appearing first, followed by podocyte damage. The study reveals occupational solvent exposure poses serious nephrotoxic risks.
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Inhaled mixed organic solvents cause kidney damage in rats, affecting tubular cells first then glomeruli, with proteinuria developing after 5-6 weeks—important for occupational health safety.
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