Fig. 4From: Cerium oxide nanoparticles attenuate acute kidney injury induced by intra-abdominal infection in Sprague–Dawley ratsCeO2 nanoparticles attenuate peritonitis induced increase in renal superoxide levels. Dihydroethidium staining of kidney sections at 18 h after polymicrobial insult. a Control, b CeO2, c Peritonitis, d Peritonitis + CeO2 and e Quantification of superoxide levels in different groups. 200× magnification. *P < 0.05 compared to control group, $ P < 0.05 compared to CeO2 group and # P < 0.05 compared to peritonitis group (n = 4/group)Back to article page