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Establishment and phenotypic characterization of a rat model with a clinically relevant phenotype for chronic gouty arthritis.
Frontiers in immunology - 1 Jan 2026
Xie Cunxiang, Huang Yidi, Fang Jinying, Liu Mingxuan, Gao Yingkai, Zhao Luming, Wang Hao, Yang Kaiyuan, Wang Hailong
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Background: The study of chronic gouty arthritis (CGA) is limited by the absence of animal models that faithfully mimic its chronic progression. Existing models fail to capture the transition from acute flares to chronic joint damage, highlighting the need for a more representative model. Methods: A novel CGA model was established in SD rats using a combined strategy. Chronic hyperuricemia was induced via a diet...
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