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[Urinary material affecting calcium oxalate monohydrate stone formation].

Y Shirane, A Yamamoto, K Mizuta

    Nihon Hinyokika Gakkai Zasshi. the Japanese Journal of Urology
    |July 1, 1989
    PubMed
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    Urine from calcium oxalate stone formers contains hyaluronic acid, proteins, and pigment. This material promotes calcium oxalate crystal aggregation, contributing to kidney stone formation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biochemistry
    • Urology
    • Materials Science

    Context:

    • Calcium oxalate stones are the most common type of kidney stones.
    • Previous research indicated urine fractions promote calcium oxalate crystal aggregation.
    • The composition of these urine fractions was not fully elucidated.

    Purpose:

    • To identify the components within urine fractions that promote calcium oxalate crystal aggregation.
    • To understand the role of these components in kidney stone formation.

    Summary:

    • Lyophilized urine fractions from calcium oxalate stone formers contain hyaluronic acid (HA) as the sole glycosaminoglycan.
    • These fractions also contain acidic amino acid-rich proteins and urinary pigment.
    • These components are consistent with known constituents of calcium oxalate stones, including HA in the matrix, acidic proteins in calcium-containing stones, and pigment contributing to stone color.

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    Impact:

    • Suggests that urinary HA, proteins, and pigment play a role in promoting calcium oxalate crystal aggregation.
    • These urinary components may act as binding agents, facilitating crystal adhesion.
    • The findings support the hypothesis that these urinary materials are incorporated into the developing kidney stone, contributing to its structure and growth.