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ReviewJournal of inflammation research2024

Targeting Neutrophil Extracellular Traps in Gouty Arthritis: Insights into Pathogenesis and Therapeutic Potential.

Cantao Li, Chenxi Wu, Fenfen Li, Wenjing Xu, Xiaoxi Zhang, Yan Huang, Daozong Xia

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Review in Journal of inflammation research, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 21 papers.

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21citing papers in PubMed
5.5field-weighted citation impact, top 4% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

21 citing papers in PubMed, 23 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Cantao Li *School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.
Chenxi Wu *School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.
Fenfen LiSchool of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.
Wenjing XuSchool of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.
Xiaoxi ZhangSchool of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.
Yan HuangSchool of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.
Daozong XiaSchool of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0002-7902-5002
Zhejiang Chinese Medical University · CN

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Gouty arthritis (GA) is an immune-mediated disorder characterized by severe inflammation due to the deposition of monosodium urate (MSU) crystals in the joints. The pathophysiological mechanisms of GA are not yet fully understood, and therefore, the identification of effective therapeutic targets is of paramount importance. Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs), an intricate structure of DNA scaffold, encompassing myeloperoxidase, histones, and elastases - have gained significant attention as a prospective therapeutic target for gouty arthritis, due to their innate antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties. Hence, exploring the therapeutic potential of NETs in gouty arthritis remains an enticing avenue for further investigation. During the process of gouty arthritis, the formation of NETs triggers the release of inflammatory cytokines, thereby contributing to the inflammatory response, while MSU crystals and cytokines are sequestered and degraded by the aggregation of NETs. Here, we provide a concise summary of the inflammatory processes underlying the initiation and resolution of gouty arthritis mediated by NETs. Furthermore, this review presents an overview of the current pharmacological approaches for treating gouty arthritis and summarizes the potential of natural and synthetic product-based inhibitors that target NET formation as novel therapeutic options, alongside elucidating the intrinsic challenges of these inhibitors in NETs research. Lastly, the limitations of HL-60 cell as a suitable substitute of neutrophils in NETs research are summarized and discussed. Series of recommendations are provided, strategically oriented towards guiding future investigations to effectively address these concerns. These findings will contribute to an enhanced comprehension of the interplay between NETs and GA, facilitating the proposition of innovative therapeutic strategies and novel approaches for the management of GA.

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gouty arthritisinflammationNETs inhibitorneutrophil extracellular trapsneutrophils

Identifiers

PMID38523684
PMCPMC10960513
OpenAlexW4392957092

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