ABSTRACT

Written by leaders in their fields, Calcium Oxalate in Biological Systems comprehensively discusses current information about the importance of this compound in animals, plants, fungi, and microorganisms. Both in vivo and in vitro methods of crystallization as well as crystallization systems are discussed. Researchers who pioneered the field contribute their invaluable knowledge for the first time about oxalate bacteria and their importance. This is an essential reference for both plant and animal scientists concerned with human and animal kidney disease.

chapter Chapter 1|21 pages

Calcium Oxalate Crystallization in vitro

chapter Chapter 2|14 pages

Inhibitors of Calcium Oxalate Crystallization

chapter Chapter 5|39 pages

Calcium Oxalate in Fungi

chapter Chapter 17|17 pages

Animal Model of Calcium Oxalate Nephrolithiasis