Evaluation of anti-hyperuricemic effects of Miq. (Keladi Candik) extracts in potassium oxonate induced rat model.

Hyperuricemia has become a significant public-health concern in recent years, and the available treatments have been reported to have an adverse side effect on patients. has been used traditionally in Malaysia for treating gout, inflammation, and wounds. However, the plant has not been investigated for its effects on hyperuricemia. This study investigated the anti-hyperuricemic and anti-inflammatory effects of extracts in hyperuricemic rats induced by potassium oxonate (250 mg/kg body weight). Rats were given extracts or a standard drug for two-week, and blood and tissue samples were collected for analysis. Results show that extracts significantly reduced serum uric acid levels in hyperuricemic rats and inhibited xanthine oxidase (XOD) activity in the liver and kidney, which could be the mechanism underlying the urate-lowering effects. The extracts also significantly (p < 0.05) reduced the levels of proinflammatory cytokines (IL-18 and IL-1β) in serum samples and had hepatoprotective and nephroprotective effects in hyperuricemic rats. The study supports the use of as a complementary therapy for treating hyperuricemia.