| Literature DB >> 3918542 |
E Marinello, G Riario-Sforza, R Marcolongo.
Abstract
Plasma levels of follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, testosterone, progesterone, 17 beta-estradiol, and cortisol were examined in normal subjects and gout patients under baseline conditions and after clomiphene stimulation. A significant decrease in follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, and 17 beta-estradiol was observed both in male and female gout patients; in the same patients, the plasma testosterone: 17 beta-estradiol ratio was found to be significantly higher than in control subjects. The changes observed suggest a possible role played by 17 beta-estradiol in the regulation of purine biosynthesis and uric acid metabolism.Entities:
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Year: 1985 PMID: 3918542 DOI: 10.1002/art.1780280203
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Arthritis Rheum ISSN: 0004-3591