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ArticleSleep and biological rhythms2025

The impact of uric acid levels in the pathophysiology and its contribution to the prediction of diagnosis in restless legs syndrome.

Esma Kobak Tur, Buse Cagla Ari

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Esma Kobak TurUniversity of Health Sciences, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Research and Training Hospital, Neurology, Istanbul, Turkey.ORCID 0000-0003-2558-7023
Buse Cagla AriBahcesehir University Medical Faculty, Neurology, Istanbul, Turkey.ORCID 0000-0002-2354-2975

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Abstract

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is characterized by an uncomfortable urge to move the legs, worsened in the evening, occurring at rest, and relieved temporarily by movement. Although its pathophysiology remains incompletely understood, oxidative stress has been suggested. Uric acid (UA) is a marker associated with oxidative stress, and its reduced levels pose a risk for certain neurodegenerative diseases. In this study, we aimed to assess serum UA concentrations in RLS patients to gain insights into its role in the etiopathogenesis of the condition.: This study involved 200 individuals. Serum UA levels were compared with clinical parameters. Disease severity was assessed, categorizing patients into "mild," "moderate," "severe," and "very severe" subgroups. Comparative analysis of UA levels was conducted between these subgroups and the control group. Patients exhibited a statistically significant reduction in UA levels compared to controls (

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NeurodegenerationOxidative stressRestless leg syndromeUric acidWillis–Ekbom disease

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PMID39801939
PMCPMC11717730

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