Uric acid is a by-product yielded during the breakdown of purines found in foods ... The thyroid hormones are involved in the metabolism of purines and when they are deficient, the metabolism ...
Purine metabolism involves the synthesis and breakdown of purine nucleotides in cells ... Gout is a common metabolic disorder characterized by the accumulation of uric acid crystals in joints, causing ...
"Our findings suggest that decreased uric acid levels in patients with PD are influenced by factors beyond purine metabolism ... and its breakdown and recycling are vital for maintaining healthy ...
Arthritis Care Research News Alerts. 2007;57(5):816-821. High uric acid levels in the blood are a precursor of gout, the most common inflammatory arthritis in adult men. It is believed that coffee ...