A 65-year-old man suffering from gout complains of pain in his kidneys. Ultrasonic examination revealed kidney stones. A certain substance in increased concentration can cause kidney stones formation. Name this substance:

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High quantities of uric acid cause it to crystallize, and accumulate to form stones. It crystallizes easily due to very low solubility.

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