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Analysis of cystic fibrosis gener product (CFTR) function in patients with pancreas divisum and recurrent acute pancreatitis.
The American journal of gastroenterology - 1 Aug 2004
Gelrud Andres, Sheth Sunil, Banerjee Subhas, Weed Deborah, Shea Julie, Chuttani Ram, Howell Douglas A, Telford Jennifer J, Carr-Locke David L, Regan Meredith M, Ellis Lynda, Durie Peter R, Freedman Steven D
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BACKGROUND: The mechanism by which pancreas divisum may lead to recurrent episodes of acute pancreatitis in a subset of individuals is unknown. Abnormalities of the cystic fibrosis gene product (CFTR) have been implicated in the genesis of idiopathic chronic pancreatitis. The aim of this study was to determine if CFTR function is abnormal in patients with pancreas divisum and recurrent acute pancreatitis...
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