A more recent study conducted by researchers in the U.S. and the Netherlands has confirmed the relationship of SLC2A9 with an increased risk of gout. In addition, they also identified 2 additional genes, ABCG2 and SLC17A3, that also appear to increase the risk of gout. In combination, these 3 genetic variations can increase the risk of developing gout by up to 30 to 40 times. [...]

















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