Gouty arthritis model: delving into disease pathways and uncovering possible therapeutic targets

systems ranging from macrophage monocultures to co-culture and organoid platforms provide complementary tools for mechanistic studies and drug screening. However, current models still cannot fully reproduce the complexity of human gout, particularly with respect to metabolic initiation, tissue hierarchy, systemic context, and species-specific differences. We therefore propose a model-selection approach in which the choice of platform should be guided by the specific pathogenic process under investigation. Future model development should integrate innovative technologies to enhance the authenticity of pathological features, address the shortcomings of existing systems, and facilitate the clinical translation of GA research.