Here is some fragment output from a query designed to find complete coding regions for genes encoding xanthine dehydrogenase.
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It is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor and accordingly inhibits the biosynthesis of uric acid.
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Particular caution is advised in severe asthma, as this effect may be potentiated by concomitant treatment with xanthine derivatives, steroids and diuretics.
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The usual choice for reducing uric acid levels is allopurinol, because it inhibits xanthine oxidase and can depress new purine synthesis.