Background/Objectives: Gouty arthritis (GA) is a chronic inflammatory condition characterized by hyperuricemia and NLRP3 inflammasome activation, leading to joint damage and systemic inflammation. Although allopurinol (ALP), a xanthine oxidase inhibitor, effectively lowers serum urate levels, it has limited anti-inflammatory effects. This study investigated whether combining disulfiram (DSF), a known NLRP3 inflammasome inhibitor, with ALP enhances therapeutic outcomes in a rat model of gout. Methods: Thirty male Albino Wistar rats (150-200 g) were randomly assigned to five groups (n = 6): control, disease control, ALP-treated, DSF-treated, and ALP + DSF combination. Hyperuricemia was induced using potassium oxonate, followed by MSU crystal injection to trigger acute gout. Treatment lasted 30 days. Efficacy was assessed through clinical scoring, paw swelling, serum uric acid levels, ELISA-based cytokine profiling (IL-1β, TNF-α, IL-6), renal function tests, radiography, and histopathology. Results: Combination therapy with ALP + DSF significantly reduced paw swelling (p < 0.05), inflammation index (p < 0.001), serum uric acid (p < 0.001), and pro-inflammatory cytokines compared to monotherapy. Histopathology revealed preserved synovial architecture and reduced inflammatory infiltration. Radiographic imaging showed attenuated soft tissue swelling and joint erosion. Renal function markers were also improved in the combination group. Conclusions: The combination of ALP and DSF provided superior anti-inflammatory and urate-lowering effects compared to individual treatments. These findings support the potential of disulfiram as an adjunct to conventional ULTs in gout management through dual modulation of urate metabolism and inflammasome-driven inflammation.
Targeting Hyperuricemia and NLRP3 Inflammasome in Gouty Arthritis: A Preclinical Evaluation of Allopurinol and Disulfiram Combination Therapy.
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作者:Asiri Yahya I, Pichaivel Manimekalai, Parameshwaran Selva Prasanthi, Venkatesan Krishnaraju, Alqahtani Saud, Alqahtani Taha, Ahmed Rehab, Elfadil Hassabelrasoul, Elodemi Mahmoud, Genena Shaimaa, Sivadasan Durgaramani, Paulsamy Premalatha
期刊: | Pharmaceuticals | 影响因子: | 4.800 |
时间: | 2025 | 起止号: | 2025 May 21; 18(5):762 |
doi: | 10.3390/ph18050762 |
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