Lower Temperatures Exacerbate NLRP3 Inflammasome Activation by Promoting Monosodium Urate Crystallization, Causing Gout

Gout is a recurrent and chronic form of arthritis caused by the deposition of monosodium urate (MSU) crystals in the joints. Macrophages intake MSU crystals, the trigger for NLRP3 inflammasome activation, which leads to the release of interleukin (IL)-1β and results in the flaring of gout. The effec...

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Main Authors: Huijeong Ahn, Gilyoung Lee, Geun-Shik Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Cells
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/10/8/1919