Kutlubaev MA, Areprintseva DK, Pervushina EV. [The influence of uric acid on the course of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis].
Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova 2023;
123:177-180. [PMID:
37315259 DOI:
10.17116/jnevro2023123051177]
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Abstract
Uric acid has antioxidant and neuroprotective properties. A number of studies show that high levels of uric acid may have a positive influence on the course of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), especially in males. The frequency of ALS is lower in patients with gout than in the general population. We present a case of a patient with gout and slowly progressive ALS. More research is needed on the potential role of uric acid in ALS and other neurodegenerative disorders.
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