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Purine Metabolism

Purine metabolism is the process by which purines, a type of amino acid, are broken down in the body to form uric acid. It is critical for the proper functioning of the human body and is involved in the breakdown of proteins, nucleic acids, and other biomolecules. Additionally, it is essential for cellular energy pr…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 3 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 2× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2576-6694 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Purine metabolism is the process by which purines, a type of amino acid, are broken down in the body to form uric acid. It is critical for the proper functioning of the human body and is involved in the breakdown of proteins, nucleic acids, and other biomolecules. Additionally, it is essential for cellular energy production and waste disposal. Benefits of regulating purine metabolism include regulation of inflammation, cardiovascular health, and immune system function. Impairment of purine metabolism can lead to various health problems, such as gout and kidney stones.

Research published in this journal

3 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 3 articles above have been cited 2 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Biotechnology and Biomedical Science (ISSN 2576-6694).

Journal editorial board
Professor Massoud Kaykhaii · Slovakia Dr. Rabiul Ahasan · Saudi Arabia Dr. Jun Wan · United States

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