Evidence of phospholipids and mucopolysaccharides in the cystic fluid from a patient with generalized tissue calcification.
Analyses of the cystic fluid from a patient with massive tissue calcification showed a significant amount of acid mucopolysaccharides (mainly hyaluronic acid) and phospholipid-polypeptide complexes. The possible role of those molecules in this type of calcinosis is discussed.
D002114:Calcinosis / Q000150:complications / Q000378:metabolism*; D002118:Calcium / Q000032:analysis; D002809:Chondroitin Sulfates / Q000032:analysis; D003560:Cysts / Q000032:analysis*; D005260:Female; D006025:Glycosaminoglycans / Q000032:analysis*; D006801:Humans; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid / Q000032:analysis; D006962:Hyperparathyroidism, Secondary / Q000150:complications; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000150:complications; D008875:Middle Aged; D010743:Phospholipids / Q000032:analysis*; D011506:Proteins / Q000032:analysis
D006025:Glycosaminoglycans; D010743:Phospholipids; D011506:Proteins; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid; D002809:Chondroitin Sulfates; D002118:Calcium