In this study, the effects of Turkish cranberry bush (Viburnum opulus L.) on crystal kinetics and morphology of calcium oxalate were investigated in vitro in an attempt to elucidate the mechanisms of formation of calcium oxalate calculi and further help in seeking inhibitors for preventing this disease. The results showed that Turkish cranberry bush fruit (TCBF) affected crystal growth mechanism of calcium oxalate. It was found that TCBF tested in this study is effective on crystallization rate and behaved as an inhibitor of calcium oxalate crystallization. Our data demonstrated that TCBF could play a potential role in the prevention of stone formation associated with hyperoxaluria. The presence of TCBF inhibited the crystal growth of calcium oxalate possibly through adsorption onto the active growth sites for crystal growth.

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