Campomanesia velutina leaves extracts exert hypouricemic effects through inhibition of xanthine oxidase and ameliorate inflammatory response triggered by MSU crystals

ABSTRACT Gout is a destructive arthritis with a high prevalence worldwide. However, the available therapy is not able to increase life quality in many patients. Campomanesia velutina (Cambess) O. Berg, Myrtaceae, is used in Brazilian folk medicine to treat pain, inflammation and rheumatism. The aim...

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Main Author: Araújo,Marcela C.P.M. (author)
Other Authors: Ferraz-Filha,Zilma S. (author), Ferrari,Fernanda C. (author), Saúde-Guimarães,Dênia A. (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2016
Subjects:
Campomanesia velutina
Gout
Hyperuricemia
Inflammation
Myricitrin
Xanthine oxidase
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0102-695X2016000600720
Country:Brazil
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