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Xanthine oxidase (XOD)

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Certain gut bacteria can degrade purines and produce uric acid. Certain gut bacteria can influence Xanthine oxidase (XOD) activity, rather than possessing the enzyme themselves. Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) strains have been shown to suppress XOD activity, which leads to decreased uric acid levels
Ni et al. 2021 Food Funct. 12(15): 7054-7067

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Xanthine Oxidase inhibitors