title: Uromucoid excretion of normal individuals and stone formers.
abstract: Uromucoid excretion was measured in 49 normal subjects and 79 patients with stones. The results showed no significant differences in the uromucoid excretion rate between these 2 groups; there was no simple quantitative relationship between uromucoid excretion rate and the genesis of stones. It is suggested that uromucoid may be concerned in a protective function of tubular epithelium and also in the transport of electrolytes and hydrogen ions.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002940:Circadian Rhythm; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007669:Kidney Calculi / Q000652:urine*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009088:Mucoproteins / Q000652:urine*
chemical_list: D009088:Mucoproteins