What is Uric acid?
'''Uric acid''' is a chemical compound that [[Mammal|mammals]], such as [[Human|humans]], [[reptiles]] and [[birds]] [[excretion|excrete]]. It is a hetero[[cyclic compound]] of [[carbon]], [[nitrogen]], [[oxygen]], and [[hydrogen]] with the [[Chemical formula|formula]] C<sub>5</sub>H<sub>4</sub>N<sub>4</sub>O<sub>3</sub>. It forms [[ions]] and [[salts]] known as '''urates''' and '''acid urates'''. Uric acid is a product of the [[metabolism|metabolic]] breakdown of [[purine]] [[nucleotides]]. High blood concentrations of uric acid (hyperuricaemia in people can lead to [[gout]]. The chemical is associated with other medical conditions such as [[diabetes]], [[hypertension]], and the formation of [[kidney]] stones (ammonium acid urate).<ref>{{Cite web|title=High Levels Of Uric Acid May Be Associated With High Blood Pressure|url=https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/08/080826190906.htm|access-date=2021-05-14|website=ScienceDaily|language=en}}</ref> == Related pages == *[[Guano]] == Notes == {{reflist}} {{chem-stub}} {{Antioxidants}} [[Category:Organonitrogen compounds]]