A researcher from Zahedan University of Medical Sciences invents a drug that breaks down kidney stones
Dr. Ruhi Afkari, a researcher with Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, succeeded in inventing a combination of oxalate-decomposing probiotic bacteria and plant extracts that proved to be effective in reducing calcium oxalate kidney stones. The Head of Intellectual Property Office of ZAUMS announcing this news regarding the importance of this invention, said: “kidney stone is a common disease in the urogenital system, which still there is no definitive treatment to this condition”.
Report from: Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, International Affairs Office
Published on: 22 August 2023
Dr. Ruhi Afkari, a researcher with Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, succeeded in inventing a combination of oxalate-decomposing probiotic bacteria and plant extracts that proved to be effective in reducing calcium oxalate kidney stones. The Head of Intellectual Property Office of ZAUMS announcing this news regarding the importance of this invention, said: “kidney stone is a common disease in the urogenital system, which still there is no definitive treatment to this condition”.
“Oxalates present in kidney stones are strong toxic compounds and their accumulation in the tissue causes disruption and tissue damages”. Dr. Lili Mohammadi continued “Investigations have shown that by excreting oxalate through the urine, oxalate crystals precipitate and cause the formation of stones in the urinary tract”.
According to Dr. Mohammadi, it has been proven that oxalate-dissolving probiotics balance and break down oxalate in the digestive system. On the other hand, today, with the new approach of medical science to medicinal plants, new treatment methods have been developed to cure various diseases, including kidney stones.
She added: Considering the clinical problems and high treatment costs caused by the increase in urinary oxalate and considering that probiotic bacteria and plant extracts can have a direct effect on reducing kidney tissue inflammation and kidney stone formation, Dr. Afkari investigated the effect of simultaneous consumption of different concentrations of probiotic bacteria and different concentrations of effective herbal ingredients on kidney stones in laboratory rats and healthy individuals and registered this valuable invention.
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