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Microbiota from young mice counteracts susceptibility to age-related gout through modulating butyric acid levels in aged mice.

Ning Song, Hang Gao, Jianhao Li, Yi Liu, Mingze Wang, Zhiming Ma, Naisheng Zhang, Wenlong Zhang

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Article in eLife, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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Ning Song *Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun, China.
Hang Gao *Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, No 1 Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China.
Jianhao LiDepartment of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun, China.
Yi LiuDepartment of Bone and Joint Surgery, No 1 Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China.
Mingze WangDepartment of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun, China.
Zhiming MaDepartment of Gastrointestinal Nutrition and Hernia Surgery, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China.
Naisheng ZhangDepartment of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun, China.
Wenlong ZhangDepartment of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6313-2241

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China - State Grid Corporation Joint Fund for Smart Grid 31972749National Natural Science Foundation of China - State Grid Corporation Joint Fund for Smart Grid 3220889Natural Science Foundation of Jilin Province 2022010304JC
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Gout is a prevalent form of inflammatory arthritis that occurs due to high levels of uric acid in the blood leading to the formation of urate crystals in and around the joints, particularly affecting the elderly. Recent research has provided evidence of distinct differences in the gut microbiota of patients with gout and hyperuricemia compared to healthy individuals. However, the link between gut microbiota and age-related gout remained underexplored. Our study found that gut microbiota plays a crucial role in determining susceptibility to age-related gout. Specifically, we observed that age-related gut microbiota regulated the activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome pathway and modulated uric acid metabolism. More scrutiny highlighted the positive impact of 'younger' microbiota on the gut microbiota structure of old or aged mice, enhancing butanoate metabolism and butyric acid content. Experimentation with butyrate supplementation indicated that butyric acid exerts a dual effect, inhibiting inflammation in acute gout and reducing serum uric acid levels. These insights emphasize the potential of gut microbiome rejuvenation in mitigating senile gout, unraveling the intricate dynamics between microbiota, aging, and gout. It potentially serves as a therapeutic target for senile gout-related conditions.

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AgingButyric AcidGastrointestinal MicrobiomeGoutAnimalsDisease SusceptibilityInflammasomesMaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BLNLR Family, Pyrin Domain-Containing 3 ProteinUric AcidButyric AcidInflammasomesNLR Family, Pyrin Domain-Containing 3 ProteinNlrp3 protein, mouseUric Acidagebutyrategoutgut microbehyperuricemiaimmunologyinflammationmouse

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PMID39907694
PMCPMC11798573

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