This protocol describes the procedures to induce Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) in adult zebrafish using cisplatin as a nephrotoxic agent. We detailed the steps to evaluate the reproducibility of the technique and two techniques to analyze inflammation and cell death in the renal tissue, flow cytometry and TUNEL, respectively.
The exercise apparatus designed for less fortunate fish facilitates the implementation of diverse exercise protocols with varying intensities by manipulating water flow speed, achievable through rheotaxis.