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Gout: How Purine Metabolism Drives Uric Acid Buildup and What Urate-Lowering Drugs Actually Do
posted by Lauren Williams 7 February 2026 1 Comments

Gout: How Purine Metabolism Drives Uric Acid Buildup and What Urate-Lowering Drugs Actually Do

Gout is caused by uric acid crystals from disrupted purine metabolism. Allopurinol, febuxostat, and other urate-lowering drugs target this process - but most patients aren't getting the right dose or monitoring. Here's what actually works.