DIFFERENTIAL EXPRESSION OF URINARY INTER-alpha-TRYPSIN INHIBITOR TRIMERS AND DIMERS IN NORMAL COMPARED TO ACTIVE CALCIUM OXALATE STONE FORMING MEN

Abstract

Immunoreactive profiles of urinary proteins may be able to be developed into a useful diagnostic tool to identify active stone formation, although a separate panel may be required for men and women. It is possible that these differences may provide clues as to why the incidence of stone disease is higher in men than women.