Introduction: It is considered that many factors may play a role in urolithiasis. Experimental
and clinical studies have shown that zinc has an inhibitory effect on urolithiasis. Materials …

Many theories have been put forward to explain the mechanism of stone formation and
growth. The aim of this study was to investigate the urinary, serum and stone levels of zinc …

In recent years, the role of trace elements in lithogenesis has received steadily increasing
attention. It is well documented that some trace elements can influence the morphology and …

The possible effects of Zn and Cu in oxalocalcic urolithiasis were investigated. The formation
of calcium oxalate crystals in the presence of Zn and Cu demonstrated that their morpholoy …

Background and Purpose: The role of magnesium in urinary stone formation remains
undefined. In vivo, magnesium inhibits stone formation in hyperoxaluric rats, and small …

Calcium oxalate urolithiasis is a common and painful condition in people. The pathogenesis
of this disease is complex and poorly understood. Laboratory animal and in vitro studies …

Zinc has an important place amongst inhibitors of crystallisation and crystal growth. These
views are supported by in vivo and in vitro studies which suggest that the urinary zinc level is …

Cross-sectional and prospective data on urinary calcium and urinary stone disease.
Background Urinary calcium is considered a risk factor for urinary stone disease (USD) …

Lifestyle, food intake, and exposure to chemicals are potential risk factors for the
development of calcium urolithiasis. Pb, Cd, and Hg have been proved to cause renal …

The presence and role of heavy metals in urinary stones is debated. We investigated the
distribution of trace heavy metals in 78 calculi of well-defined composition by means of …