Cichorium intybus L. promotes intestinal uric acid excretion by modulating ABCG2 in experimental hyperuricemia

Abstract Background Excessive production and/or reduced excretion of uric acid could lead to hyperuricemia, which could be a major cause of disability. Hyperuricemia has received increasing attention in the last few decades due to its global prevalence. Cichorium intybus L., commonly known as chicor...

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Main Authors: Yu Wang, Zhijian Lin, Bing Zhang, Anzheng Nie, Meng Bian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BioMed Central 2017-06-01
Series:Nutrition & Metabolism
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12986-017-0190-6