Characterisation and evaluation of predisposing factors for the development of xanthinuria in dogs with leishmaniosis under allopurinol therapy

Abstract Background Allopurinol, one of the drugs routinely used to treat canine leishmaniosis (CanL), is an inhibitor of the enzyme xanthine oxidase, which plays a fundamental role in purine metabolism. Its inhibitory action on this enzyme leads to a state of hyperxanthinuria, favouring the develop...

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Main Authors: Sara Clemente Oliveira, Carolina Arenas, Marina Domínguez-Ruiz, Eva Prosper, Maria Joana Dias, Rodolfo Oliveira Leal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-03-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-025-06731-0
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