Physiological concentrations of soluble uric acid are chondroprotective and anti-inflammatory

Abstract High uric acid levels are a risk factor for cardiovascular disorders and gout; however, the role of physiological concentrations of soluble uric acid (sUA) is poorly understood. This study aimed to clarify the effects of sUA in joint inflammation. Both cell cultures of primary porcine chond...

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Main Authors: Jenn-Haung Lai, Shue-Fen Luo, Li-Feng Hung, Chuan-Yueh Huang, Shiu-Bii Lien, Leou-Chyr Lin, Feng-Cheng Liu, B. Linju Yen, Ling-Jun Ho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2017-05-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-02640-0