Gut bacteria impact host uric acid burden and its association with atherosclerosis
K. Kasahara, R. L. Kerby, Q. Zhang, M. Pradhan, M. Mehrabian, A. J. Lusis, G. Bergstrom, F. Backhed, F. E. Rey
This study shows gut bacteria influence uric acid levels and atherosclerosis in mice and humans by catabolizing purines.
bioRxiv · Dec 12, 2022 · PreprintMicrobiology