Biochemistry
Biochemistry
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ISBN: 9781319114671
Author: Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Biochemical basis of allopurinol is to be determined.

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Gout is an inflammatory arthritis that is caused due to the accumulation of high amount of uric acids in the blood. Uric acid forms needle-like structure in the joint, causing pain, tenderness, redness, swelling, and warmth. The accumulation of excess uric acid in the blood is termed as hyperuricemia.

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