Chinese researchers patent new URAT1 inhibitors

Dec. 2, 2025

Apichope Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Guangzhou Lianrui Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. and Guangzhou Runlin Pharmaceutical Technology Co. Ltd. have disclosed solute carrier family 22 member 12 (SLC22A12; URAT1) inhibitors reported to be useful for the treatment of hyperuricemia, nephropathy and gout.

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