Elevated serum homocysteine levels were not correlated with serum uric Acid levels, but with decreased renal function in gouty patients.

In conclusion, serum Hcy was elevated in male patients with gout. Hyperhomocysteinemia was not correlated with serum uric acid, but it was inversely associated with impaired renal function.
PMID: 24932079 [PubMed - in process]

Source: J Korean Med Sci - June 1, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Choi ST, Kim JS, Song JS Tags: J Korean Med Sci Source Type: research