High plasma uric acid concentration: causes and consequences

High plasma uric acid concentration: causes and consequences

<p>Abstract</p> <p>High plasma uric acid (UA) is a precipitating factor for gout and renal calculi as well as a strong risk factor for Metabolic Syndrome and cardiovascular disease. The main causes for higher plasma UA are either lower excretion, higher synthesis or both. Higher wa...

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Main Authors: de Oliveira Erick, Burini Roberto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-04-01
Series:Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome
Subjects:
Uric acid
Diet
Protection
Risk
Metabolic syndrome
Online Access:http://www.dmsjournal.com/content/4/1/12

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http://www.dmsjournal.com/content/4/1/12

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