{{Short description|Substance that decreases activity of xanthine oxidase, an enzyme involved in purine metabolism}}
{{Short description|Substance that decreases activity of xanthine oxidase, an enzyme involved in purine metabolism}}
A '''xanthine oxidase inhibitor''' is any substance that [[Enzyme inhibitor|inhibits]] the activity of [[xanthine oxidase]], an [[enzyme]] involved in [[purine metabolism]]. In [[human]]s, inhibition of xanthine oxidase reduces the production of [[uric acid]], and several [[medication]]s that inhibit xanthine oxidase are [[Indication (medicine)|indicated]] for treatment of [[hyperuricemia]] and related medical conditions including [[gout]]. Xanthine oxidase inhibitors are being investigated for management of [[reperfusion injury]].
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Latest revision as of 19:48, 22 April 2024
Substance that decreases activity of xanthine oxidase, an enzyme involved in purine metabolism
