Gout

The video discusses uric acid, its role as an antioxidant in the blood, and its regulation in the human body. It explains the lack of urate oxidase in humans, leading to high uric acid levels, and the body's methods of excretion and retention. The video also covers the formation of uric acid crystals, leading to gout, a painful condition with limited treatment options. It highlights the potential health implications of gout, including inflammation and cell death, and suggests areas for future research.

What is the difference between uric acid and urate?

How does uric acid function as an antioxidant in the blood?

What happens to uric acid levels in the body when the enzyme urate oxidase is inactive?

Describe how antioxidants neutralize free radicals.

What are the health implications of dysregulation of uric acid levels?

Explain the process that leads to the formation of gout.

What are the implications of uric acid crystals in relation to immune response?