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The cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator gene and ion channel function in patients with idiopathic pancreatitis.
Human genetics - 1 Dec 2005
Bishop Michele D, Freedman Steven D, Zielenski Julian, Ahmed Najma, Dupuis Annie, Martin Sheelagh, Ellis Lynda, Shea Julie, Hopper Isobel, Corey Mary, Kortan Paul, Haber Gregory, Ross Christine, Tzountzouris John, Steele Leslie, Ray Peter N, Tsui Lap-Chee, Durie Peter R
Abstract excerpt
Cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene mutations are associated with cystic fibrosis (CF)-related monosymptomatic conditions, including idiopathic pancreatitis. We evaluated prospectively enrolled patients who had idiopathic recurrent acute pancreatitis or idiopathic chronic pancreatitis, healthy controls, CF heterozygotes, and CF patients (pancreatic insufficient or sufficient) for...
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