Gut microbiota plays a significant role in gout.
J Med Microbiol
; 73(4)2024 Apr.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38629677
ABSTRACT
With the development of social economy, the incidence of gout is increasing, which is closely related to people's increasingly rich diet. Eating a diet high in purine, fat, sugar and low-fibre for a long time further aggravates gout by affecting uric acid metabolism. The renal metabolism mechanism of uric acid has been thoroughly studied. To find a new treatment method for gout, increasing studies have recently been conducted on the mechanism of intestinal excretion, metabolism and absorption of uric acid. The most important research is the relationship between intestinal microbiota and the risk of gout. Gut microbiota represent bacteria that reside in a host's gastrointestinal tract. The composition of the gut microbiota is associated with protection against pathogen colonization and disease occurrence. This review focuses on how gut microbiota affects gout through uric acid and discusses the types of bacteria that may be involved in the occurrence and progression of gout. We also describe potential therapy for gout by restoring gut microbiota homeostasis and reducing uric acid levels. We hold the perspective that changing intestinal microbiota may become a vital method for effectively preventing or treating gout.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Gastrointestinal Microbiome
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Gout
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
J Med Microbiol
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J. medical microbiol
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Journal of medical microbiology
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Country of publication:
Reino Unido