Uric acid -cure for central nervous system diseases

Researchers at Rutgers University, New Jersey, have for the first time discovered that uric acid can play a crucial role in the treatment of spinal cord injury and other central nervous system disorders, such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson's disease.

"First there is the physical damage, but this is followed by secondary chemical damage to neurons [nerve cells] by compounds released in response to the trauma. We have found that uric acid can promote an early intervention step in combating this chemical damage through its action on astroglial cells," she added.

Astroglial cells or astrocytes are specialized cells that support neuron function with nutrients and protective buffering.

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