Effect of experimentally hypothyroidism an renal proximal tubule.

İn this study, experimental hypothyroidism in rats was induced using 6-propyl-2-tiouracyl (PTU) and its effects on kidney, glomerule and tubules structure were investigated at microscopic level. İn the experiments, 60 days old 12 female rats which weighted 200-250 gr were used. The rats were separeted into two groups. To one group, 10 mg/kg day PTU was introduced intraperitoneally for 15 days. To other group which was used as a control group %0.9 physiological solution (PS) was injected intraperitoneally for 15 days.. İn the renal structure investigated by light and electron microscope, it was observed that internal and external medulla were similar to those of the control group. Moreover, some expansion in glomerül capillaries of cortex, plumpness and expansion in capsule cavity were observed. Particularly, basal folding in proximal tubule was found to be evident. Likevvise, increase in intercelluler spaces and formation of a vacuolize view were found. İt was found that there was no any damage in glomerule filtration barrier at thin structure level. İt was also found that there not no any difference in basal lamina which was similar to the control group.