Can anyone tell me if there are any hallmark features of kidney or liver damage (in mouse) which can be viewed on histology?

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Are there any specific stains I can use? Or do I need to look for markers of damage in blood? I want to assess toxicity of a compound.

Alison Blain

Thank you Daniela.

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