Essays about: "allopurinol"

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  1. 1. Nucleotide metabolism and urate excretion in the Dalmatian dog breed

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry

    Author : Gabriella Foschi; [2008]
    Keywords : uric acid; urolithiasis; Dalmatian; purine metabolism; allopurinol;

    Abstract : The purpose of this literature study is to give an overview of nitrogen and purine metabolism in general and in particular of the molecular mechanisms for the higher uric acid excretion in Dalmatian dogs. The character portrayed by the Dalmatian breed appears to be connected whit a malfunction within purine metabolism, some studies point at a kidney disease whereas other at a liver disease. READ MORE