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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Autor principal: Araújo,Marcela C.P.M. (author)
Outros Autores: Ferraz-Filha,Zilma S. (author), Ferrari,Fernanda C. (author), Saúde-Guimarães,Dênia A. (author)
Formato: article
Idioma:eng
Publicado em: 2016
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Texto completo:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0102-695X2016000600720
País:Brasil
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