BIOCHEMISTRY
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Chapter 25, Problem 31P
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Biochemical basis of allopurinol is to be determined.

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Gout is an inflammatory arthritis that is caused due to the accumulation of high amount of uric acids in the blood. Uric acid forms needle-like structure in the joint, causing pain, tenderness, redness, swelling, and warmth. The accumulation of excess uric acid in the blood is termed as hyperuricemia.

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