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ReviewJournal of pharmaceutical analysis2026

Potential mechanisms of natural products in improving gouty arthritis: Focusing on NLRP3 inflammasome regulation.

Yunhao Yi, Yanling Chen, Wuchaonan Liu, Jingjing Yang, Le Yang, Jing Liu, Shengping Luo, Qianru Zeng, Tao Gao, Yihui Deng

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Yunhao YiThe First Clinical Medical College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410208, China.
Yanling ChenHunan Province Key Laboratory of Cerebrovascular Disease Prevention and Treatment of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410208, China.
Wuchaonan LiuHunan Province Key Laboratory of Cerebrovascular Disease Prevention and Treatment of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410208, China.
Jingjing YangHunan Province Key Laboratory of Cerebrovascular Disease Prevention and Treatment of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410208, China.
Le YangHunan Province Key Laboratory of Cerebrovascular Disease Prevention and Treatment of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410208, China.
Jing LiuHunan Province Key Laboratory of Cerebrovascular Disease Prevention and Treatment of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410208, China.
Shengping LuoHunan Province Key Laboratory of Cerebrovascular Disease Prevention and Treatment of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410208, China.
Qianru ZengHunan Province Key Laboratory of Cerebrovascular Disease Prevention and Treatment of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410208, China.
Tao GaoHunan Province Key Laboratory of Cerebrovascular Disease Prevention and Treatment of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410208, China.
Yihui DengHunan Province Key Laboratory of Cerebrovascular Disease Prevention and Treatment of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410208, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Gouty arthritis (GA) is a metabolic inflammatory disorder characterized by the deposition of monosodium urate crystals. Although conventional treatments like colchicine can relieve symptoms, they come with several limitations, such as gastrointestinal side effects, hepatorenal toxicity, and poor target specificity. In contrast, natural products, known for their multi-pathway and multi-target properties, present distinct advantages and significant potential for intervening in GA. The primary pathological mechanism of GA involves the overactivation of the NOD-like receptor family pyrin domain-containing 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome, making its regulation a promising therapeutic approach. However, there is currently a lack of comprehensive reviews on how natural products target the NLRP3 inflammasome. Additionally, existing studies have not sufficiently classified or integrated the mechanisms involved in transcriptional and translational regulation during the priming phase, post-translational modifications, and the various pathways active during the activation phase. This article aims to address these gaps through a systematic literature review, providing an in-depth analysis of the molecular mechanisms by which natural products alleviate GA by targeting the NLRP3 inflammasome. It also critically examines the major challenges in current translational research, with the objective of offering a solid theoretical foundation and practical strategies for developing novel, effective anti-inflammatory drugs and expediting the clinical application of natural products for GA treatment.

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Anti-inflammatory therapyGouty arthritisMolecular mechanismsNatural productsNLRP3 inflammasome

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