Effects of Stephania hainanensis alkaloids on MSU-induced acute gouty arthritis in mice

• Main Authors: Hao-fei Fan (Author), Xing-yue Fang (Author), Hao-lin Wu (Author), Yi-qian Xu (Author), Li-chong Gong (Author), Dao-rui Yu (Author), Hao Jia (Author), Xiao-liang Tang (Author), Qi-bing Liu (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Gout is initiated by the precipitation of monosodium urate (MSU) crystals within the joints and soft tissues, and it can eventually cause acute or chronic arthritis. MSU crystals trigger, amplify, and maintain a strong inflammatory response through promoting proinflammatory activ...