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Acetochlor Induces Nephrotoxicity in Chicken through IP3R1-GRP75-VDAC1-Mediated Stabilization of Mitochondria-Associated MAMs and the Regulation of Apoptosis and Autophagy, an Effect That Is Mitigated by Omega-3 Fatty Acids.

Article D Peer reviewed Preclinical

Key takeaways

This study looked at a pesticide called acetochlor in chickens. It found that the pesticide caused kidney damage. Omega-3 fatty acids helped reduce this damage. This was done in animals, not in people yet.

Who did this work

Lu H · Zhang X · Wang Q · Wang R · Dong Y · Yin Y · Guo T · Yu B · Xing M

Source

Article · PubMed, Climate, heat and the kidney · 2026 Sep 23
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42916532/