Article type: Letter to Editor
Article title: Uric acid and Parkinson's disease
Journal: Menoufia Medical Journal
Year: 2023
Authors: Jamir Pitton Rissardo, Ana LetÃcia Fornari Caprara
E-mail: jamirrissardo@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Uric acid (UA) is the final oxidation product of purine catabolism in humans. Recently, it has been studied as a risk factor for developing several diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, chronic kidney disease, hypertension, and metabolic syndrome. In this context, reduced UA concentration has been linked to Parkinson's disease (PD). PD is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by bradykinesia and at least one other symptom of resting tremor or rigidity. Herein, we would like to discuss recent articles about UA levels and PD.
Keywords: Uric Acid, Parkinson's Disease, Nonmotor Symptoms, Motor Symptoms, Brain Gray Matter Volume
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DOI
10.4103/mmj.mmj_62_22
Citation
Rissardo JP, Caprara AL. Uric acid and Parkinson's disease. Menoufia Med J 2022;35:2093-4.
