ISSN:
1434-0879
Keywords:
Frog calculogenesis
;
Oxalate calculi
;
Anticalculous substances
;
Calculi prophylaxis
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Rana esculenta tadpoles that are fed spinach develop an oxalic calculogenesis. The addition of cholestyramine, orthophosphate, citrate, allopurinol and tungstate to the tank water prevented calculi formation while succinimide, magnesium oxide, hydrochlorothiazide and tetracycline were ineffective. Methylene blue proved lethal to tadpoles, and its anti-lithogenic activity could not be assessed. These findings, except for the non-effectivness of magnesium oxide, are in agreement with both the theoretical expectations and the results obtained in other experimental models. Experimental frog calculogenesis seems to be a simple and valid method for evaluating anti-lithogenic activity.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00256678
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