The Epidemiology and Genetics of Hyperuricemia and Gout across Major Racial Groups: A Literature Review and Population Genetics Secondary Database Analysis

Gout is an inflammatory condition caused by elevated serum urate (SU), a condition known as hyperuricemia (HU). Genetic variations, including single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), can alter the function of urate transporters, leading to differential HU and gout prevalence across different populati...

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Main Authors: Faven Butler, Ali Alghubayshi, Youssef Roman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Journal of Personalized Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/11/3/231