Pathogenesis of calcium oxalate stones is under study. Serum PTH and 1,25(OH)2D3 and nephrogenous cyclic AMP are being measured along with response to low calcium diet and thiazide in patients with idiopathic hypercalciuria. Urine saturation and crystal growth inhibition are being measured in stone formers, in response to various forms of treatment. The factors that influence the ability of crystallization to occur on the surface of the urothelium, specifically the effects of urothelial injury on the deposition and attachment of calcium oxalate crystals, is being studied.

Project Start
1983-09-01
Project End
1992-08-31
Budget Start
1989-09-01
Budget End
1990-08-31
Support Year
7
Fiscal Year
1989
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Chicago
Department
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
225410919
City
Chicago
State
IL
Country
United States
Zip Code
60637
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