Publications by authors named "Ruizhen Bu"
J Ethnopharmacol
January 2025
Article Synopsis
- Gout is a type of arthritis caused by the accumulation of monosodium urate crystals due to high uric acid levels, and Biqi capsules (BQ) are a traditional Chinese medicine formula used for its treatment, derived from the ancient practices of physician Hua Tuo.*
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- The study aimed to explore how BQ is effective against acute gouty arthritis (AGA) and high uric acid (HUA) by analyzing its impact on various signaling pathways using a combination of animal models and laboratory cell studies.*
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- Results indicated that BQ has 1780 potential targets for gout treatment, significantly reducing serum uric acid levels, improving kidney function, and decreasing inflammation by regulating specific proteins and pathways involved in gout
