Publications by authors named "Manzoor Alhaji Nuhu"
Biomicrofluidics
December 2021
Article Synopsis
- A new droplet-based microfluidic platform is developed to investigate the nucleation kinetics of calcium oxalate monohydrate (COM), which is linked to kidney stones, while monitoring transitions between different forms.
- The research analyzes how factors like supersaturation levels, pH, and inhibitors like magnesium ions and osteopontin impact the rate at which COM forms.
- Results show that pH significantly affects nucleation rates, with lower pH leading to slower kinetics; additionally, osteopontin is more effective at inhibiting COM nucleation than magnesium, revealing the important role of macromolecules in kidney stone formation.
