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Neutrophil extracellular traps in gout: from immune defense to pathological dynamic equilibrium

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  • Fangfang Wang

  • Ning Tie

  • Yong Jin

  • Hongbin Li

  • May 13, 2026

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    Gout is an inflammatory disorder caused by monosodium urate crystal deposition, leading to acute arthritis and chronic complications.

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    Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) are crucial mediators linking metabolic disturbances to inflammatory responses in gout.

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    NETs serve a dual role in gout, aiding in acute inflammation resolution while also contributing to chronic tissue damage.

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    MSU crystals trigger NET formation, which can exacerbate joint inflammation and promote tophus development.

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    Understanding NETs' mechanisms offers potential for innovative therapeutic approaches in the diagnosis and management of gout.

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Neutrophil extracellular traps in gout: from immune defense to pathological dynamic equilibrium

  • by Fangfang Wang, Ning Tie, Yong Jin, Hongbin Li

  • May 13, 2026

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