Table 2:
Factors Contributing to Overproduction of Urate
  • Hematopoietic malignancies
  • Hemolytic anemia
  • Psoriasis
  • Glycogen storage disorders
  • Alcoholism
  • HGPRTase deficiency
  • PRPP synthetase superactivity
  • High purine intake
  • Obesity
  • Vitamin B12 deficiency
  • Warfarin
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