Astaxanthin intake alleviates gouty arthritis in patients and rats by modulating the levels of various inflammatory markers

Gout is a form of arthritis caused by hyperuricemia that can significantly affect a patient's quality of life. Here, we investigated the therapeutic effects of astaxanthin, a carotenoid with strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, on gout. The results of animal experiments showed t...

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Main Authors: Lin Zhang, Hao Chen, Kaiyue Ding, Shiyong He, Guangxing Li, Jialin Qu, Yanling Qiao, Liu Zhang, Xue Sui, Chao Fan, Jin Wen, Wenzhong Wu, Zhengnan Gao, Dong Shang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-12-01
Series:Journal of Functional Foods
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1756464621004722