Nephroprotective and antioxidant significance of selenium and α-tocopherol on lead acetate-induced toxicity of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus).

The kidney plays an important physiological function, maintaining the osmoregulation and electrolyte balance of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). Selenium and α-tocopherol (α-toc) are potent antioxidants, which improve the aquaculture health. In this study, we tested the potential ability of selenium and α-toc to alleviate the oxidative stress in the kidney induced by lead toxicity.