Stabilization of Submicron Calcium Oxalate Suspension by Chondroitin Sulfate C May Be an Efficient Protection from Stone Formation

Figure 9

Photos showing sedimentation of the suspension of submicron COM and COD crystallites with placement time in presence of 0, 0.1, 0.5, and 5 mg/L of C₆S, respectively. (a)–(d) COM; (e)–(f) COD. (a) and (e) 0 h; (b) and (f) 2 h; (c) and (g) 4 h; (d) and (h) 24 h.

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