Research Article: Mechanism of ShuiJingDan in Treating Acute Gouty Arthritis Flares Based on Network Pharmacology and Molecular Docking
Introduction:
Acute gouty arthritis (GA) flares are mainly caused by the reaction of macrophages and neutrophils with monosodium urate (MSU), and are mainly characterized by redness, swelling, heat, and severe pain in the joints. GA is the most common form of arthritis around the world, and a large number of people suffer from gout-related pain every day. Colchicine, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), or glucocorticoids are currently used to treat acute flares of GA, but these drugs often cause adverse reactions…
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