Abstract

Gout is a form of self-limiting inflammatory arthritis caused by hyperuricemia and the deposition of monosodium urate (MSU) crystals in joint tissues. This deposition causes the activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome, thus triggering an inflammatory cascade. Intense activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome is associated with the pathogenesis of several inflammatory diseases, including gout. For this reason, this inflammasome has become a potential target for controlling this type of inflammation. In this review, 33 publications were selected from the Google Scholar, Scielo and PubMed platforms, thus providing a comprehensive perspective on the condition of gout and its relationship with the NLRP3 inflammasome. This review provides a broad view of the inflammatory process associated with gout, focusing on the NLRP3 inflammasome. In this context, interventions targeting these inflammasome and IL-1 pathways appear promising for the treatment of this disease.

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