[Objective] To determine the toxic effects of nano-scale aluminum oxide (NAOs) on kidney in rats. [Method]: SD male rats were randomly divided into 3 groups: control group, non nano-scale aluminum oxide (nNAOs) group and NAOs group. Each group was treated by intraperitoneal injection once two days. The accumulation and metabolism of Al was analyzed by atomic absorption spectrum (AAS), expression of nestin was analyzed by immunohistochemistry. After 60 days the rats were sacrificed and the serum were collected for biochemical analysis. [Results]: The accumulation and metabolism of NAOs and nNAOs in rat kidneys were different. Compared with control group, the concentration of serum UA in NAOs group and the serum CRE in nNAOs group were significant higher. There is no different expression of nestin in the three groups. [Conclusion]: NAOs may induce the damage to the kidneys in rats, which maybe related to the special particle and metabolism characters. |