title: An overview of cellular and molecular mechanisms in cyrstal-induced inflammation.
abstract: In this account the authors have attempted to provide an introductory overview of the mechanisms of crystal-induced inflammation. More specific studies are given in other papers in this symposium. Like clinical gout itself, study of the sodium urate crystal has turned out to have a venerable heritage. Specific crystal identification has proved clinically useful.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002463:Cell Membrane Permeability; D002633:Chemotaxis; D003078:Colchicine / Q000494:pharmacology; D003460:Crystallization; D004285:Dogs; D006073:Gout / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation / Q000503:physiopathology; D010587:Phagocytosis; D014527:Uric Acid
chemical_list: D014527:Uric Acid; D003078:Colchicine