Basic & Clinical Medicine ›› 2017, Vol. 37 ›› Issue (7): 1059-1063.

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Role of uric acid in fructose-induced metabolic syndrome

Ke-Yue ZHANG,Xue-jun ZENG   

  • Received:2017-03-21 Revised:2017-05-17 Online:2017-07-05 Published:2017-06-23
  • Contact: Xue-jun ZENG E-mail:zxjpumch@126.com

Abstract: Excessive fructose intake can induce metabolic syndrome and increase serum uric acid levels. Uric acid levels are high in types of fructose –induced metabolic syndrome and may play a pathogenic role in the progression of these diseases. In this review, we focus on the role of uric acid in fructose-induced metabolic syndromes.

Key words: fructose, uric acid, metabolic syndrome, mechanism

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