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ArticleUrolithiasis2024

Morin hydrate mitigates calcium oxalate urolithiasis by inhibiting oxalate synthesis and modulating crystal formation.

Mounica Ponugoti, Chakravarthi Guntupalli, Narender Malothu

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Mounica PonugotiKL College of Pharmacy, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Vaddeswaram, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, 522502, India.
Chakravarthi GuntupalliKL College of Pharmacy, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Vaddeswaram, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, 522502, India. chakravarthiguntupalli8@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3777-3157
Narender MalothuKL College of Pharmacy, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Vaddeswaram, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, 522502, India.

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Abstract

Calcium oxalate (CaOx) urolithiasis is a prevalent urinary disorder with significant clinical impact. This study investigates the therapeutic potential of Morin Hydrate (MH), a natural bioflavonoid, in preventing CaOx stone formation. Molecular docking studies revealed that MH binds strongly to glycolate oxidase (GO), suggesting its inhibitory effect on oxalate synthesis. In vitro assays demonstrated that MH effectively inhibits CaOx crystal nucleation, aggregation, and growth, altering crystal morphology to less stable forms. Diuretic activity studies in Wistar rats showed that MH substantially increased urine volume and ion excretion, indicating its moderate diuretic effect. In vivo experiments further supported these findings, with MH treatment improving urinary and serum markers, reducing oxidative stress, and protecting renal tissue, as evidenced by histopathological analysis. Notably, MH administration significantly decreased GO and lactate dehydrogenase activities in urolithiatic rats, indicating a reduction in oxalate production. These results suggest that MH is a promising candidate for the prevention and treatment of CaOx urolithiasis, with the potential for clinical application in reducing the risk and recurrence of kidney stones.

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Calcium OxalateFlavonoidsRats, WistarAnimalsCrystallizationDisease Models, AnimalFlavonesMaleMolecular Docking SimulationOxidative StressRatsUrolithiasisCalcium OxalateFlavonesFlavonoidsmorinCalcium oxalate urolithiasisDiuretic activityGlycolate oxidaseMolecular dockingMorin hydrate

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