Human exposure to toxic particles drives various diseases. Examples include gout, an acute arthritis driven by monosodium ...

Now A*STAR researchers have identified how the build-up of monosodium urate (MSU) crystals in the joints triggers such excruciating pain, raising the prospect of new treatments.

Gout is essentially a rheumatic disease that results from deposition of uric acid crystals (monosodium urate) within tissues, fluids and joints of the body. Skip to content. Menu.

The study was triggered by the observation of tiny tissue fragments containing organised deposits of monosodium urate crystals. Findings show that crystals form at the cartilage surface, as well ...

There was 96% accuracy in the classification of calcium pyrophosphate crystals using the 2023 ACR/EULAR CPPD classification criteria (95% CI, 92.3-98.3), and 92.5% accuracy with monosodium urate ...

Gout crystals may form when there is too much uric acid in your bloodstream. Here’s information about gout crystals and how to stop them.

Gout was called “king’s disease” because it mostly hit wealthier men who ate and drank a lot. But anyone can get it. Learn about symptoms and treatments.

MSG is sold as crystals, but they have a long, prismatic shape rather than the cubic form of sodium chloride. It's worth tasting a few crystals of MSG directly to experience the native taste of umami.